Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $475,000 on Feb 18, 2016
476 COTTAGE ROW
TAPPAHANNOCK, VA 22560
0
Baths
1,530 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.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$475,000 · Feb 18, 2016
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$125,000
PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Feb 18, 2016
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,843 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$516,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$300,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$216,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$408,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$516,900
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.33 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.1 percent coastal flood zone
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cottage
CountyEssex
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1987
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Raised (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 336 ft²Porch · 252 ft²Boat access
Transaction History(1)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
MEH
James H. Cary Intermediate SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 9.1 mi
Tappahannock Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 9.2 mi
Essex High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.3 mi
District: Essex County Public Schools
Neighborhood · ZIP 22560These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40
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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,246
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.59 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,905
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$66,857
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No
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
476 Cottage Row 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.
- Older than 89% of homes in Tappahannock 22560
How it measures up in Tappahannock 22560
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tappahannock 22560.
Living area1,530 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,564 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 48% of homes nearby
Year built1948
OlderTypical 1986Newer
Newer than 11% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Tappahannock 22560 | Essex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,530 ft² | 48% of homes | 52% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1948 | 11% of homes | 11% of homes |
About 476 Cottage Row
When did 476 Cottage Row, Tappahannock, VA last sell?
476 Cottage Row, Tappahannock, VA last sold on Feb 18, 2016 for $475,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
When was 476 Cottage Row, Tappahannock, VA built?
476 Cottage Row, Tappahannock, VA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 476 Cottage Row, Tappahannock, VA?
476 Cottage Row, Tappahannock, VA is assigned to James H. Cary Intermediate School (middle), rated D+; Tappahannock Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Essex High School (high), rated C. All sit in Essex County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 476 Cottage Row, Tappahannock, VA compare to other homes in Tappahannock 22560?
Among the 2,924 homes in Tappahannock 22560, it is bigger than 48% of them (1,530 ft² against a typical 1,564 ft²) and it is newer than 11% of them (1948 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 476 Cottage Row, Tappahannock, VA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 476 Cottage Row, Tappahannock, VA was $2,843. The county assessed it at $516,900.
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