Albemarle County property record for 8198 Open Gate Ln, Afton, VA 22920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 2.02 acres (87,991 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,099 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08400-00-00-005B1 |
| Primary APN | 08400-00-00-005B1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,137 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 143 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,991 sqft (2.02 acres) |
| Driveway | Paver Driveway |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 416 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 8198 OPEN GATE LN |
|---|---|
| City | AFTON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22920-1755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL AREA |
| Legal Description | ACREAGE |
| Jurisdiction | ALBEMARLE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAMUEL MILLER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 11201 |
8198 Open Gate Ln is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Albemarle County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8198 OPEN GATE LN, AFTON, VA 22920-1755 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALBEMARLE VA |
| Property Address | 8198 OPEN GATE LN, AFTON, VA 22920-1755 |
| Document Number | 0000002873 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8198 OPEN GATE LN AFTON VA 229201755, AFTON, VA 22920-1755 |
| Document Number | 0000002873 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Book Page | 005025/000454 |
| Instrument | 2873 |
| Name | BRANCH BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RICHMOND, VA 23219-4079 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 8198 Open Gate Ln was $4,099, up 18.1% from the year before.
Source: Albemarle County assessment roll, as of June 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle County |
| Unified School District | Albemarle County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,099.00 (+18.06%) | $458,500 Land $84,000 Building $374,500 | $458,500 Land $84,000 Building $374,500 |
| 2025 | $3,472.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,926.00 | $342,700 Land $68,600 Building $274,100 | $342,700 Land $68,600 Building $274,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8198 Open Gate Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 8198 Open Gate Ln is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 60% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Firefly Fiber Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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