Blog · October 14, 2026 · Virginia
Doing a Richmond city Property Owner Search
Owner names near Farnham are public, and the official search is free.
Main page: Richmond city, VA GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, county facts and neighboring maps).
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For a parcel near Lyells, the Richmond city property owner search returns owner, value and acreage. Covered here for Richmond city: where to search, what trusts, estates and LLCs mean, and how to confirm with the deed.
Getting started with the Richmond city property owner search
Use the VGIN Virginia Parcels map for a county property owner search; try the address first, then the owner's name, especially near Lyells.
Opening the official parcel viewer
Begin with the VGIN Virginia Parcels map; it maps every assessed parcel around Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Lyells. In and around US Route 360, put in a street address, an owner's name or a parcel number, then pick the result to center the map on it. For a parcel near US Route 360, save the parcel ID while you have it open; each records desk in the county asks for it first.
Places you'll see on the map
You'll also find Warsaw, Farnham, Lyells, and Newland. Roughly 229,247 people call Richmond city home (Census estimate, 2023) spread over some 60 square miles. Richmond city was formed in 1692, which matters when you trace an old farm's title. Places such as Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge help you orient on the aerial.
Sections, lots and bearings
Tracts outside towns near US Route 360 commonly use metes-and-bounds descriptions, a series of courses and distances from a starting point. Town lots near Farnham refer to a recorded plat, making them easier to find. Write down the legal description for the tract near Warsaw when you talk to a surveyor.
Who the record really names
For land near Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, the owner field shows who the tax bill names, which may be a person, a trust, a company or an estate. "Estate of" on a record near US Route 360 often points to an open probate, so the personal representative is the contact.
Proof of ownership
If the land is near Lyells, a viewer entry isn't legal proof; the recorded deed at the Clerk of the Circuit Court is.
Looking around the parcel
Look at adjoining lots near US Route 360 to see who owns the neighboring land; it helps with access and boundary questions.
Offices that can help
For assessment questions about property around Warsaw belong with the Commissioner of the Revenue or real estate assessment office, the office behind the parcel record. Questions about what you can build around US Route 360 go to planning, building or health offices, and the answer depends on jurisdiction.
Neighboring parcel maps
The county meets Chesterfield County and Henrico County, all with their own assessor records for land near Warsaw. Ground near US Route 360 that runs to the line can be split across two assessors' files, so check the adjacent map before you assume the acreage. For acreage around US Route 360, the Platbookmapper state page lists every neighboring county map across Virginia.
A word on accuracy
Acreage on the record is a tax-roll number; only a licensed surveyor establishes the real corners on land around US Route 360. In and around Farnham, owner names and values update on a schedule, so a deed recorded last month might lag behind.
Backing up the map with records
The map is an index, not the title: recorded deeds, plats and easements covering ground around US Route 360 are filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Older tracts near US Route 360 can trace back through several deeds, and a title company earns its fee on a real sale.
Field tips
The parcel map usually runs in a mobile browser, handy when you're parked on a road near US Route 360, so load it before you lose signal. A screenshot of the parcel near US Route 360 with its ID helps when you meet an owner or agent.
Values and taxes
Many records show assessed value and taxes for land near US Route 360; questions about value go to the Commissioner of the Revenue or real estate assessment office.
Contacting an owner politely
A polite note sent to the tax-bill address works better than knocking unannounced for land near US Route 360.
Frequently asked
Why does the record show the previous owner for land near US Route 360?
Generally, owner data near US Route 360 can lag new deeds.
Can I search by last name in Richmond city?
In and around Newland, most viewers allow owner-name search, often last name first; companies may be listed under the first word of the name.
Is a Richmond city property owner search free?
If the land is near US Route 360, the official viewer is free and needs no login.
How do I contact a company that owns property in Richmond city?
For a tract near US Route 360, look up the company in the state registry; reference the parcel ID.
How is land described in Virginia deeds for land near US Route 360?
The deed for land near US Route 360 carries the legal description; a surveyor can interpret it.
Open the official Richmond city, VA parcel map See it in the Platbookmapper directory
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.