1439 N River Rd

Foster, VA 23056

$1,400,000
Price
4,356,000 / 100
Lot Size / Acres
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Description

Offered for the first time in over a century, 1439 North River Road in Mathews County, Virginia, is a truly rare waterfront estate rich in history, natural beauty, and endless potential. Held within the same family for more than 100 years, this remarkable property captures the essence of Virginia’s Middle Peninsula and it’s coastal countryside with a setting that is both peaceful and breathtaking. As you travel down the private lane, stretching nearly a mile through open fields and towering woods,...Offered for the first time in over a century, 1439 North River Road in Mathews County, Virginia, is a truly rare waterfront estate rich in history, natural beauty, and endless potential. Held within the same family for more than 100 years, this remarkable property captures the essence of Virginia’s Middle Peninsula and it’s coastal countryside with a setting that is both peaceful and breathtaking. As you travel down the private lane, stretching nearly a mile through open fields and towering woods, the landscape begins to unfold into something extraordinary. This remarkable 100-acre property leads to the original homesite overlooking the water. Though the original late-1800s home was lost to a fire in 2023, the homesite still carries a timeless presence and boundless opportunity for a new waterfront home framed by sweeping views of Cakes Creek, North River and Mobjack Bay. A small cottage believed to date back to the 1950s remains on the property and may offer restoration potential as a guest house, studio or ancillary structure for the right vision. With approximately 65 acres in timber and 35 acres of open fields and crops, it is as versatile as it is beautiful. Over 3,200 feet of sandy beach and waterfrontage wrap around the property, including a protected cove, and a private peninsula create a setting rarely found along the Bay watershed. Cakes Creek gently borders the right side of the property, where you will find the existing protected dock and pier location as well as incredible views from the existing homesite. The property is zoned Agricultural and Rural, offering subdivision potential, private waterfront estate, family compound, equestrian property, hunting retreat, working farm, development, or recreational getaway. Wildlife is abundant, the farming and fishing opportunities are exceptional
Existing infrastructure includes the private lane, electricity running the full length of the lane to the waterfront homesite, and shallow well with a recently installed pump that was operational in 2024.
  1. Listed by Megan Dickerson • Brokerage DRE #0226023010 • Keller Williams Fairfax Gateway
    P: (804)-480-9309 megan.Dickerson@kw.com
  2. Listed by Beth Groner • Brokerage DRE #0226023010 • Keller Williams Fairfax Gateway
    P: (703)-615-1150 bethgroner@kw.com

Property Details for 1439 North River Road

Waterfront Features
Beach Front, Beach Access, Creek, Navigable Water, River Front, Waterfront
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
A
LISTING UPDATED: 06/02/2026 01:42 AM

Property Details for 1439 North River Road

StatusActive
MLS #202600898
Days on Market5
Taxes$5,773 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Unimproved Land
Year Built-
Lot Size100.00 AC
CountyMathews County
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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Fairfax Gateway, Megan Dickerson; Keller Williams Fairfax Gateway, Beth Groner
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Building Information for 1439 North River Road

Lot Size100.00 AC

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$7,457 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,976

Property Taxes

$481

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1439 North River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Carrier Route: H075
  • Directions: From the West: Take 14 E. then R on rt 617. Another R on North River Road. Homes site is roughly 2 miles on the R. Look for KW sign. From North:Take rt 3 E toward Mathews. Turn L on rt 14 and R on North River Road.
  • Latitude: 37.387949
  • Longitude: -76.382334
  • MLS Area Major: 114 - Mathews
  • Water Body Name: North River
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 33-A-15
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,773.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 164200
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT:15 SEC:A WB 27-27 MAP REF:
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: Mathews
  • High School: Mathews
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mathews
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 1600.0
  • Frontage Length Numeric: 1600.0
  • Frontage Length Remarks: 1600.0000
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 100.0
  • Lot Size Area: 100.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
  • Wooded Area: 65.0
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Aerial
  • Possible Use: Farm, Hunting, Multi-Family, Single Family, Timber
  • Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
  • Property Type: Land
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Residence
Farm Information
  • Cultivated Area: 35.0
  • Horse: Yes
  • Vegetation: Crop(s)
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Other
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Not Available, Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Has Basement: No

Property History for 1439 North River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

CBRAR #202600898

$1,400,000—
Dec 21, 2025

Expired

CBRAR #2517510

$1,450,000—
Jun 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

CBRAR #2517510

$1,450,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2026

Listed (Active)

CBRAR #202600898

$1,400,000
12/21/2025

Expired

CBRAR #2517510

$1,450,000
06/22/2025

Listed (Active)

CBRAR #2517510

$1,450,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1439 North River Road

Taxable ValueLand$960,000Additions$2,200Total$962,200
Tax Record2024$5,773 ($481 / month)
Home Facts
Stories2Lot Size4,356,000 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous AgriculturalCountyMATHEWSAPN33-A-15

Schools near 1439 North River Road

This home is within Mathews County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lee-Jackson Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Thomas Hunter Middle School
Public - 5 to 7
Mathews High School
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lee-Jackson Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Thomas Hunter Middle School
Public5 to 7

Mathews 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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More information about 1439 North River Road, Foster, VA 23056

1439 North River Road is a 100 ac of land for sale in Foster, VA 23056. This property was listed for sale on May 29, 2026 by Keller Williams Fairfax Gateway, it's currently listed at $1,400,000. This listing's school district is Mathews County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Lee-Jackson Elementary School, Thomas Hunter Middle School and Mathews High School. 1439 North River Road is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 100 ac of land on a 4,356,000 sq. ft. / 100 acres lot.

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Fairfax Gateway, Megan Dickerson; Keller Williams Fairfax Gateway, Beth Groner

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