8224 Crackling Fire Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155 Property Records

Prince William County property record for 8224 Crackling Fire Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size	0.26 acres (11,343 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$450,000 (Apr 2019)
Tax Bill	$5,994 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2023 Line of Credit Apr 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`7396-66-9955`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`7396-66-9955`
Alternative APNs	`103416` `A3416`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,876 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,256 sqft
1st Floor Area	956 sqft
Basement Area	920 sqft
Finished Basement	690 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1989
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	11,343 sqft (0.26 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	460 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	91 sqft
Deck Area	300 sqft
Patio Area	264 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air

Location & Zoning

Account Number	103416
Old Parcel Number	A3416
Street Address	8224 CRACKLING FIRE DR
City	GAINESVILLE
State	VA
Zip	20155-1760
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SUBURBAN RES (4/ACRE)
Legal Description	ROCKY RUN SEC 3 LOT 214
Legal Subdivision	ROCKY RUN
Legal Block	66
Legal Lot Number	214
Jurisdiction	PRINCE WILLIAM VA
Township / Civil Division	BRENTSVILLE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	901412

Owner

Source: Prince William County records, as of July 31, 2023

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	8224 CRACKLING FIRE DR, GAINESVILLE, VA 20155-1760
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 25, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA
Apr 16, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI FIRST HERITAGE MTG
Apr 8, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI FIRST HERITAGE MTG
Aug 14, 2019	Correction Deed, Transfer MBH SETTLEMENT GROUP LC, MBH SETTLEMENT GRP LC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 8, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 8, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 25, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201904080022249
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

April 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PRINCE WILLIAM VA
Property Address	8224 CRACKLING FIRE DR, GAINESVILLE, VA 20155-1760
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 4, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8224 CRACKLING FIRE DR, GAINESVILLE, VA 20155-1760

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019891
Date	Apr 25, 2023
Instrument	202304250019891

Lender

Name	PNC BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	WILMINGTON, DE 19801

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	480 Months
Due	Apr 24, 2063

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	PRINCE WILLIAM VA
Property Address	8224 CRACKLING FIRE DR, GAINESVILLE, VA 20155-1760
Document Number	0000031133
Instrument Date	Apr 16, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2020
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	8224 CRACKLING FIRE DR GAINESVILLE VA 201551760, GAINESVILLE, VA 20155-1760

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031133
Date	Apr 21, 2020
Instrument	31133

Lender

Name	FIRST HERITAGE MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FAIRFAX, VA 22030

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 20, 2050

April 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	PRINCE WILLIAM VA
Recording Date	Apr 8, 2019
Property Address	8224 CRACKLING FIRE DR, GAINESVILLE, VA 20155-1760
Document Number	0000022249
Instrument Date	Apr 5, 2019
Instrument	22249
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 13, 2019
Title Company	MBH SETTLEMENT GROUP LC, MBH SETTLEMENT GRP LC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$450.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	8224 CRACKLING FIRE DR GAINESVILLE VA 201551760, GAINESVILLE, VA 20155-1760

Mortgage

Document Number	22250
Date	Apr 8, 2019
Instrument	22250

Lender

Name	FIRST HERITAGE MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FAIRFAX, VA 22030

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 7, 2049

August 2019: Correction Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Correction Deed
Jurisdiction	PRINCE WILLIAM VA
Recording Date	Aug 14, 2019
Property Address	8224 CRACKLING FIRE DR, GAINESVILLE, VA 20155-1760
Document Number	0000058050
Instrument Date	Apr 5, 2019
Instrument	58050
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 2, 2019
Title Company	MBH SETTLEMENT GROUP LC, MBH SETTLEMENT GRP LC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$450.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8224 CRACKLING FIRE DR GAINESVILLE VA 201551760, GAINESVILLE, VA 20155-1760

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Prince William County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Virginia
County	Prince William County
Unified School District	Prince William County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2023	$5,994.00	$576,100 Land $192,800 Building $383,300	$576,100 Land $192,800 Building $383,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	3 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 99% of Virginia
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	PWCSA - WEST serves 136,409 people · EPA ID VA6153251
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Jun 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 398 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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