Virginia · FIPS 51095 · County seat: Williamsburg
James City County, VA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Looking for lot lines or a parcel number in James City County, VA? The quickest route is the James City County parcel map, the county parcel map we keep on file for this county. We link straight to it and add a few tips for getting around.
Open the James City County parcel map ↗
Opens property.jamescitycountyva.gov in a new tab. We link out and never embed or copy parcel data.
James City County at a glance
| Official map | James City County parcel map |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | property.jamescitycountyva.gov |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Williamsburg |
| Population | 82,654 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 142 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 51095 |
About the official source
James City County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. When we tested the link in October 2026 it opened with no login and no fee.
How to use the James City County viewer
- Press the button above to open the county's own web map.
- Search for the property or pan and zoom to it.
- Click the lot to bring up what the county publishes about it.
- Look for print or measure tools if you need a quick map or rough size.
Have a tax bill handy? The parcel or account number on it is usually the fastest way to search.
The county in brief
James City County had an estimated 82,654 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 142 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 582 people per square mile. Among Virginia's 133 counties and independent cities, it is the 25th largest by population. Another 37 square miles of water fall within its lines, according to Census mapping. Williamsburg serves as the county seat.
Neighboring counties
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border James City County:
- Charles City County
- Gloucester County
- Isle of Wight County
- King and Queen County
- New Kent County
- Newport News City
- Surry County
- Williamsburg City
- York County
A note on accuracy
Online parcel lines are drawn for tax and planning use. They can be off by several feet, so use a recorded plat or a licensed surveyor for fences, setbacks or a sale.
Related
- All Virginia counties and independent cities
- Find James City County on the national map
- Parcel map guides
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