185 Shellfield Lane

Closed 8/1/22

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,180,000

5 beds5 baths5,153 sqft$229/sqft

185 Shellfield Ln, Colonial Beach, VA 22443

Single FamilyProperty Type

2.41 acresLot Size

2005Year Built

$229/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$75 / quarterHOA Fees

6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Spectacular waterfront estate on 2.41 acres designed to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic Rosier Creek and Potomac River views. Light and airy feel throughout two-story great room, gourmet kitchen, circular dining room. Perfect for family gatherings and entertaining with 5 bedrooms, 5 baths. Game room and second suite on lower level. Upper-level primary suite features wrap-around balcony, fireplace, sitting area, morning kitchen. Lovely landscaping and lawn with stone fire pit, screened porch and...Spectacular waterfront estate on 2.41 acres designed to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic Rosier Creek and Potomac River views. Light and airy feel throughout two-story great room, gourmet kitchen, circular dining room. Perfect for family gatherings and entertaining with 5 bedrooms, 5 baths. Game room and second suite on lower level. Upper-level primary suite features wrap-around balcony, fireplace, sitting area, morning kitchen. Lovely landscaping and lawn with stone fire pit, screened porch and deck. Private multi-slip dock with 2 electric boat lifts on deep water. Historically significant property owned by the Washington family for generations. Just minutes to the Town of Colonial Beach, 90 min to Wash DC or Richmond. Come explore the nearby historic sites, state parks, wineries, breweries, farmer markets and Northern Neck's many miles of shoreline.

Listed by: Relda M Schick 804.761.1230 reldaschick@hotmail.com • Coldwell Banker Elite

Listing closed: 08/01/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: VAWE2002188

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$475,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

100.0%

a front view of a house with a yard and garage

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$475,000

Sold 05/27/26

5
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,946
Square Feet: 0.29
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1/57

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,357
Square Feet: 0.34
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302 Forest Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA 22443

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Sold 08/05/25

5
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,357
Square Feet: 0.37
Acres

202 Forest Avenue, Colonial Beach, VA 22443

a front view of a house with a yard and a garden

1/85

$465,000

Sold 07/11/25

5
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,597
Square Feet: 0.16
Acres

145 12th Street, Colonial Beach, VA 22443

1/30

$475,000

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 4,316
Square Feet: 3.36
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1/81

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3,446
Square Feet: 1.9
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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,707
Square Feet: 0.84
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a view of a lake with a house in the background

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Bathrooms: 1,552
Square Feet: Unavailable
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1/48

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,112
Square Feet: 0.26
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Property Information for 185 Shellfield Lane

Property Details

Taxes: $3,394 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Westmoreland County
Tax ID Number: 25740
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Contemporary
Levels/Stories: 3
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: Private Dock Site, Rip-Rap
Views: Water, Panoramic, River
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 05-07-2022
Subdivision: SHELLFIELD SHORES
Subdivision: SHELLFIELD SHORES (WESTMORELAND VA)
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 5,153.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 2005
Lot Size: 2.41 AC / 104,980 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: WESTMORELAND COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121137398432
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: WESTMORELAND

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: Yes
Water Access: Yes

Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Sail, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard
Water Oriented: Yes
Navigable Water: Yes
Tidal Water: Yes
Water Body Name: ROSIERS/POTOMAC RIVER
Water Body Type: River
Water Frontage In Feet: 1400.0
Riparian Rights Y/N: Yes
Docks Count: 1
Dock Type and Features: Pier (Perpendicular), Hoist/Lift Electric, Multiple Slip, Private
Dock/Slip Conveys Y/N: true
Dock/Slip Conveyance: Physical Dock/Slip Conveys
Slips Count: 3
Boats Power Count: 3-5
Boats Nonpower Count: 3-5
Mean Low Water Feet: 4.00
Distance To Body Of Water: .00
Distance To Body Of Water Units: Blocks

Association / Community Info

HOA Name: SHELLFIELD SHORES
Senior Community: No

Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2013
Tax Assessed Value: $707,000

Year Assessed: 2010
Improvement Assessed Value: $452,600
Land Assessed Value: $254,400
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Tax Lot: 4
Tax Page Number: 1629
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer, Breakfast Room, 2nd Stry Fam Ovrlk, Great Room, Office, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Builder Name: POTTER
Total Finished SQFT: 5,153.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Total SQFT: 5,153.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8015/3194/1848/801531941848_512_384_WM_vT_iW7RMheLt7852.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, 2 Story Ceilings
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
Basement Type: Side Entrance, Sump Pump, Fully Finished, Connecting Stairway
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 5
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Features: Rip-Rapped, Bulkheaded, Cul-de-sac

Road Surface Type: Paved
Location Type: River

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener

Interior Features

Interior Features: Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Eat-In, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Upgraded Countertops, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Fireplace - Glass Doors
Appliances: Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Humidifier, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Smoke Detector
Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Main Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://player.vimeo.com/progressive_redirect/playback/705582790/rendition/1080p?loc=external&signature=fbde6a4b2ea3a8a78dec310940f4bcf6de7cff88a8cf510f6435f00d3031ba59

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Exterior Lighting, Private Beach
Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Deck(s), Porch(es), Screened, Roof

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Zoned
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Propane
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.c21battlefield.com

Property History for 185 Shellfield Lane

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 1, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #VAWE2002188	$1,180,000	—
Jul 29, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1495254294	$1,180,000	+4.5% / yr
Jun 15, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #VAWE2002188		—
Jun 15, 2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #VAWE2002188		—
May 3, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAWE2002188	$1,350,000	—
Jul 29, 2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1303181475	$866,000	+0.7% / yr
Jul 28, 2015	Closed BRIGHT #1000407371	$866,000	—
May 17, 2015	Pending BRIGHT #1000407371		—
Jan 10, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000407371	$899,900	—
Oct 1, 2014	Expired BRIGHT #1007049678	$964,900	—
Jan 12, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007049678	$989,000	—
Sep 29, 2011	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1303179042	$842,000	—
Sep 29, 2011	Closed BRIGHT #1004556420	$842,000	—
Sep 6, 2011	Pending BRIGHT #1004556420		—
Aug 17, 2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004556420	$899,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/01/2022	Closed BRIGHT #VAWE2002188	$1,180,000
07/29/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1495254294	$1,180,000 +4.5% / yr
06/15/2022	Pending BRIGHT #VAWE2002188	—
06/15/2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #VAWE2002188	—
05/03/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAWE2002188	$1,350,000
07/29/2015	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1303181475	$866,000 +0.7% / yr
07/28/2015	Closed BRIGHT #1000407371	$866,000
05/17/2015	Pending BRIGHT #1000407371	—
01/10/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000407371	$899,900
10/01/2014	Expired BRIGHT #1007049678	$964,900
01/12/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007049678	$989,000
09/29/2011	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1303179042	$842,000
09/29/2011	Closed BRIGHT #1004556420	$842,000
09/06/2011	Pending BRIGHT #1004556420	—
08/17/2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004556420	$899,000

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

Public Records for 185 Shellfield Lane

Taxable ValueLand$259,200Additions$582,900Total$842,100

Tax Record2025$5,726 ($477 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths5Total Finished SqFt9,248 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,586 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,662 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,662 SqFtStories2Lot Size104,980 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005CountyWESTMORELANDAPN2C 4

Schools near 185 Shellfield Lane

This home is within Westmoreland County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Washington District Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	6.5 mi
7/10	Montross Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	19.2 mi
4/10	Washington & Lee High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	16.2 mi
5/10	Cople Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	22.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Washington District Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	6.5 mi
7/10	Montross Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	19.2 mi
4/10	Washington & Lee High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	16.2 mi
5/10	Cople Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	22.8 mi

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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Nearby home values

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This home: 185 Shellfield Lane, Colonial Beach, VA 22443	$1,180,000	5	5	5,153	104,980
182 Shellfield Lane, Colonial Beach, VA 22443	$660,000	4	3	1,750	16,988
158 Shellfield Lane, Colonial Beach, VA 22443	$590,000	–	3	3,416	28,750
157 Shellfield Lane, Colonial Beach, VA 22443	$200,000	–	4	4,476	20,038
130 Shellfield Lane, Colonial Beach, VA 22443	$196,900	2	1	1,136	21,562
238 Rosier Lane, Colonial Beach, VA 22443	–	4	3.5	4,290	41,818
183 Creek Curve Drive, Colonial Beach, VA 22443	–	4	3	3,408	12,197
9481 Rosier View Drive, King George, VA 22485	–	3	2.5	2,491	865,319
106 Shellfield Lane, Colonial Beach, VA 22443	–	–	4	6,065	20,038
155 Creek Curve Drive, Colonial Beach, VA 22443	$400,000	5	4	4,712	12,197
174 Creek Curve Drive, Colonial Beach, VA 22443	$483,790	3	2	1,670	12,121
84 Shellfield Lane, Colonial Beach, VA 22443	$358,000	6	4	3,800	47,045
153 Creek Curve Drive, Colonial Beach, VA 22443	$420,000	5	5	4,142	13,504
233 Rosier Lane, Colonial Beach, VA 22443	$282,000	–	1	–	–
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