259 Buckschase Rd

Gwynn, VA 23076

$569,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,000 Sq. Ft.
$285 / Sq. Ft.
2,000
Sq. Ft.
$285
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 4/23/18
Closed 4/23/18

Description

Landmark vintage waterfront home and guest cottage. Family owned since 1954. Classic farmhouse style river home that has all the charm of the original with modern systems and new guest cottage. Step back in time as you enter this amazing getaway bay front home and cottage. The home has been carefully maintained and improved over the years with attention to detail such as hand painted wood floors with beach/river color schemes, recently updated. Modern heating and cooling, also recently renewed. 30...Landmark vintage waterfront home and guest cottage. Family owned since 1954. Classic farmhouse style river home that has all the charm of the original with modern systems and new guest cottage. Step back in time as you enter this amazing getaway bay front home and cottage. The home has been carefully maintained and improved over the years with attention to detail such as hand painted wood floors with beach/river color schemes, recently updated. Modern heating and cooling, also recently renewed. 30 year roof only a year old. Almost new cottage has its only classic detail and front porch with bay views as well. Pristine sand beach directly on the bay with limitless views. Shoreline protection in place. A real Island classic being offered for the first in over 60 years. The charm of this property can only be realized by seeing first hand. Wrap around porches front and back finish off this bay classic. Cottage gives you an additional private bedroom and bath adjacent to main house plus two car garage with additional storage. Cottage square footage, bedroom not included in main home detail.
  1. Listed by Tim Rowe • Brokerage DRE #0226025002 • RE/MAX Peninsula
    P: (804)-725-6099 stevenrowe@msn.com

Property Details for 259 Buckschase Road

Architectural Style
Bungalow, Cottage, Custom, TwoStory
Subdivision Name
Gwynns Island
Waterfront Features
Beach Front, Beach Access, Ocean Front, Waterfront
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning Description
R-1
LISTING CLOSED: 04/23/2018 12:00 AM

Property Details for 259 Buckschase Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1731357
Days on Market147
Taxes$2,488 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1940
Lot Size1.10 AC / 47,916 SF
CountyMathews County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Peninsula, Tim Rowe

Sold By Morgan & Edwards Real Estate, Debbie A Morgan

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Building Information for 259 Buckschase Road

Stories2Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size1.10 AC / 47,916 SF

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$2,835

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Property Information for 259 Buckschase Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Over bridge to end of Old Ferry to right on Buckschase quarter mile on left on the Bayfront.
  • Latitude: 37.495249
  • Longitude: -76.274541
  • MLS Area Major: 114 - Mathews
  • Water Body Name: Chesapeake Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 12A-1-8
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,488.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 495700
  • Tax Legal Description: 12A-1-8
  • Tax Lot: 8
  • Tax Year: 2017
School Information
  • Elementary School: Lee Jackson
  • High School: Mathews
  • Middle Or Junior School: Thomas Hunter
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Off Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.1
  • Lot Size Area: 1.1
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1.1
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2000.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Built Details: Actual
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Guest House
  • Construction Materials: Frame, HardiPlank Type
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 2
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Dock
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Front Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air, Other
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)

Property History for 259 Buckschase Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 23, 2018

Sold

CBRAR #1731357

$569,000—
Apr 18, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1286575650

$569,000—
Mar 26, 2018

Pending

CBRAR #1731357

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/23/2018

Sold

CBRAR #1731357

$569,000
04/18/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1286575650

$569,000
03/26/2018

Pending

CBRAR #1731357

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Public Records for 259 Buckschase Road

Taxable ValueLand$227,000Additions$319,300Total$546,300
Tax Record2024$3,278 ($273 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Stories2Lot Size47,916 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyMATHEWSAPN12A-1-8

Schools near 259 Buckschase 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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