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12809 JAMES RIVER RD

SHIPMAN, VA 22971
0
Baths
3,192 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$197,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$153,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$181,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$197,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
26
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
81
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
91
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
20
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
CountyNELSON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.39
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Nelson Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Nelson County High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Tye River Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.9 mi

District: Nelson County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22971These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,751
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.33 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,937
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,399
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

12809 James River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Shipman 22971
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in Nelson County
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Shipman 22971

How it measures up in Shipman 22971

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Shipman 22971.

Living area3,192 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size4.39 ac
SmallerTypical 3.04 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 12809 James River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShipman 22971Nelson County
Living areabigger than3,192 ft²almost all homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.39 ac58% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than199669% of homes69% of homes

About 12809 James River Rd

When did 12809 James River Rd, Shipman, VA last sell?

12809 James River Rd, Shipman, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12809 James River Rd, Shipman, VA?

12809 James River Rd, Shipman, VA has 3,192 square feet of living space and a 4.39-acre lot.

When was 12809 James River Rd, Shipman, VA built?

12809 James River Rd, Shipman, VA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12809 James River Rd, Shipman, VA?

12809 James River Rd, Shipman, VA is assigned to Nelson Middle School (middle), rated B+; Nelson County High School (high), rated C-; Tye River Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Nelson County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12809 James River Rd, Shipman, VA compare to other homes in Shipman 22971?

Among the 1,315 homes in Shipman 22971, it is bigger than almost all of them (3,192 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (4.39 ac against a typical 3.04 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1996 against a typical 1982). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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