Median estimated market value for properties in this county.
AssessorSearch county dataJames City County, VA
James City County, VA assessor property search and records
Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for James City County, Virginia. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.
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Official sources
James City County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources
Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.
| Record type | Official source | Notes |
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| Assessed values | CivQuest Atlas Property Searchproperty.jamescitycountyva.gov/JamesCity/ |
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| Deeds and recorded documents | Clerk of the Circuit Court Secure Remote Recordswww.jamescitycountyva.gov/179/Secure-Remote-Records |
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| Property taxes | James City County Real Estate Taxeswww.jamescitycountyva.gov/373/Real-Estate-Taxes |
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| GIS and parcel maps | James City County GIS Portalopendata-jcc.opendata.arcgis.com |
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| Permits and building records | Building Safety & Permitswww.jamescitycountyva.gov/406/Building-Safety-Permits |
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| Zoning and land use | James City County Zoningwww.jamescitycountyva.gov/447/Zoning |
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County data
James City County tax rates and property values
County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.
Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.
AssessorSearch county dataMedian annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.
AssessorSearch county dataMedian effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.
AssessorSearch county dataCity property data
Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.
| City | Median estimated value | Median assessed value | Median effective property tax rate | Median tax amount |
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| Williamsburg | $498,538 | $414,100 | 0.67% | $2,946 |
| Toano | $470,084 | $404,050 | 0.69% | $3,090 |
| Lanexa | $392,453 | $306,700 | 0.35% | $1,647 |
FAQ
James City County property records FAQ
Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.
Where can I search James City County property records by address?
Use the official CivQuest Atlas Property Search to search James City County property records by address or parcel number. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to search James City County by address or APN.
How do I find the owners of James City County properties?
Use the official CivQuest Atlas Property Search for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up James City County properties by address or APN.
Where can I verify assessed value in James City County?
Use the official CivQuest Atlas Property Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.
Where can I look up James City County property tax bills or payments?
Use the official James City County Real Estate Taxes for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.
Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in James City County?
Use the official Clerk of the Circuit Court Secure Remote Records for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.
Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in James City County?
Use the official James City County GIS Portal for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.
Where can I search permits or zoning in James City County?
Use Building Safety & Permits for permits and James City County Zoning for zoning or land-use records. City properties may require city-specific permit or planning portals.
Can I build a list of James City County property owners?
Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.
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