2,656 Sq. Ft.
$239 / Sq. Ft.
2,656
Sq. Ft.
$239
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Historic Colonial Beach Property with Modern Upgrades & Exceptional Income Potential
Originally built as a boarding house, this beautifully renovated 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath home offers a perfect blend of history, scale, and functionality just 1.5 blocks from the Potomac River and a private sandy beach at the end of 3rd Street. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features a stunning kitchen with a wide picture window, floating shelves, and designer tile flooring—creating a space that feels both
...Historic Colonial Beach Property with Modern Upgrades & Exceptional Income Potential

Originally built as a boarding house, this beautifully renovated 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath home offers a perfect blend of history, scale, and functionality just 1.5 blocks from the Potomac River and a private sandy beach at the end of 3rd Street. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features a stunning kitchen with a wide picture window, floating shelves, and designer tile flooring—creating a space that feels both open and elevated. Keeping with the charm the main level maintains it's original restored hardwood floors. All bathrooms have been fully renovated with clean, modern finishes, allowing for a true move-in ready experience. With six bedrooms and five and a half baths, the layout is ideal for accommodating multiple guests or creating distinct living areas. The second-floor kitchenette adds an extra layer of flexibility—perfect for extended stays, multi-generational use, or maximizing rental configurations. The home’s history as a boarding house naturally lends itself to short-term rental success, offering the kind of space and layout today’s buyers are actively seeking. With proximity to the beach, ample sleeping capacity, and multiple gathering areas, this property is well-positioned for vacation rental income, group stays, or a hybrid personal-use investment. Outside, the large covered front porch invites you to slow down and enjoy the river setting, while the nearby beach access makes it easy to spend your days by the water and your evenings entertaining. Located in the heart of Colonial Beach, you’re just minutes from the boardwalk, restaurants, shops, and all the charm this golf cart–friendly town is known for. Highlights:
• 6 Bedrooms | 5.5 Baths
• Originally a boarding house with incredible character
• Fully renovated throughout
• Stunning kitchen with floating shelves & designer tile
• All bathrooms updated
• Second-floor kitchenette for flexible living or rental use
• Strong short-term rental / investment potential
• Large covered front porch
• 1.5 blocks to the Potomac River
• Private sandy beach access at the end of 3rd St

Opportunities like this are rare—whether you’re looking for a spacious coastal home, an income-producing property, or both, this one checks all the boxes.
  1. Listed by Jessica L Anthony • Coldwell Banker Elite
    P: (804)-761-2584 janthony@coldwellbankerelite.com
  2. Listed by Eric Nelson • Coldwell Banker Elite
    P: (202)-271-6050 enelson@coldwellbankerelite.com

Property Details for 131 3rd Street

Tax ID Number
3A3 112C 26
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 03/17/2026 06:24 PM

Property Details for 131 3rd Street

StatusActive
MLS #VAWE2010678
Days on Market8
Taxes$2,257 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
CountyWestmoreland County

Location

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Building Information for 131 3rd Street

Stories2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,712 SF

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Property Information for 131 3rd Street

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: WESTMORELAND COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121137398432
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: WESTMORELAND
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Name: Potomac River
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
  • Distance To Body Of Water: 2.00
  • Distance To Body Of Water Units: Blocks
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $188,100
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $790
  • City Town Tax: $1,467
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 007
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 27
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 3
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2025
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,656.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: .00
  • Total SQFT: 2,656.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 5
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Parcel ID: 19754278
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: KingGeorge-RealEstate.com

Property History for 131 3rd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAWE2010678

$634,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/17/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAWE2010678

$634,000

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Public Records for 131 3rd Street

Taxable ValueLand$26,800Additions$149,400Total$176,200
Tax Record2025$740 ($62 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt488 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt488 SqFtStories1StyleCemeteriesYear Built1971Year Renovated1980ZoningRSCountyWESTMORELANDAPN3A3 112C 25

Schools near 131 3rd Street

This home is within Colonial Beach Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 7
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Colonial Beach Elementary School
PublicPK to 7

Colonial Beach High School
Public8 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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131 3rd Street is a single family home for sale in Colonial Beach, VA 22443. This property was listed for sale on March 17, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Elite, it's currently listed at $634,000. This listing's school district is Colonial Beach Public Schools. Nearby schools include Colonial Beach Elementary School and Colonial Beach High School. 131 3rd Street is a 6-bed, 6-bath, 2,656 sqft single family home built in 1920.

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