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970 Commonwealth Ave, Bristol, VA 24201 Property Records

Bristol City property record for 970 Commonwealth Ave, Bristol, VA 24201

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details1,200 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size0.353 acres (15,377 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$130,000 (Aug 2017)
Tax Bill$1,833 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2017 Sale & Mortgage
APN15 1 16

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15 1 16
Alternative APN
  • 235164

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,200 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1971
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area15,377 sqft (0.353 acres)
PorchPorch
Porch Area180 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number235164
Street Address970 COMMONWEALTH AVE
CityBRISTOL
StateVA
Zip24201-3326
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal Description.353 ACRES,
JurisdictionBRISTOL CITY VA
Township / Civil DivisionBRISTOL
Census Block Group2
Census Block2041
Census Tract20202

Owner

Source: Bristol City records, as of October 13, 2026

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address722 CUMBERLAND ST, BRISTOL, VA 24201-4124
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 30, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 30, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20171563
Deed Book / Page630 / 485
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBRISTOL CITY VA
Recording DateAug 30, 2017
Property Address970 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BRISTOL, VA 24201-3326
Document Number0006300485
Book / Page630 / 485
Instrument DateAug 28, 2017
Instrument170001563
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address628 CUMBERLAND ST, BRISTOL, VA 24201-5500

Mortgage

Document Number0170001564
DateAug 30, 2017
Instrument170001564
Lender
NameHIGHLANDS UNION BANK
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bristol City assessment roll, as of October 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateVirginia
MunicipalityBristol City
Unified School DistrictBristol City Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,833.00 (-1.29%)$197,200 (+24.18%) Land $107,600 Building $89,600
2025$197,200 (+24.18%) Land $107,600 Building $89,600
2023$1,857.00$158,800 Land $69,200 Building $89,600$158,800 Land $69,200 Building $89,600

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

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemWASHINGTON COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY
serves 47,574 people · EPA ID VA1191883
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Point Broadband
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Brightspeed, Verizon.

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