Sold
Last Sold Price
182,952 Lot Size4.2 Acres
278 Wharf Rd, Center Cross, VA 22437
LandProperty Type
4.2 acresLot Size

Description

Zoned r-2. One of a kind parcel! Super views and large sand beach - can be divided. Great for family compound - lots of possibilities. Large two story structure conveyed as is. Can be restored or tear down and build 3 homes. Owners say Bring OFFERSZoned r-2. One of a kind parcel! Super views and large sand beach - can be divided. Great for family compound - lots of possibilities. Large two story structure conveyed as is. Can be restored or tear down and build 3 homes. Owners say Bring OFFERS
  • Listed by: Eric A Johnson 804.815.8374 eric@masonrealty.com • Mason Realty, Inc.
Listing closed: 11/28/2016 12:00 AM • Source: CBRAR, MLS#: 94866

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$70,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

Center Cross, VA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Mason Realty, Inc., Eric A Johnson

Sold By Long & Foster Real Estate, Betsy R Stanley

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Property Information for 278 Wharf Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,800 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Unimproved Land
  • County: Essex County
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Beach Access, River Front
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: res
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 4.20 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: RT. 17 NORTH TO CENTER CROSS - RIGHT ON VSR 684 TO END - RIGHT - 4TH PROPERTY ON RIGHT AND LEFT.
  • Latitude: 37.82121
  • Longitude: -76.750661
  • MLS Area Major: 106 - Essex
  • Water Body Name: RAPPAHANNOCK RI
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: DB 216-550
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,800.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 379200
  • Tax Year: 2015
School Information
  • Elementary School: Essex
  • High School: Essex
  • Middle Or Junior School: Essex
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.2
  • Lot Size Area: 4.2
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 4.2 ACRES
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Topography: Level, Rolling
Property and Assessments
  • Possible Use: Recreational, Subdivision, Single Family
  • Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
  • Property Type: Land
Farm Information
  • Vegetation: Wooded
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Not Available, Phone Available, Electricity Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Has Basement: No

Property History for 278 Wharf Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 28, 2016

Sold

CBRAR #94866

$500,000
Nov 25, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1180632926

$500,000
Sep 21, 2016

Pending

CBRAR #94866

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/28/2016

Sold

CBRAR #94866

$500,000
11/25/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1180632926

$500,000
09/21/2016

Pending

CBRAR #94866

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

Public Records for 278 Wharf Road

Taxable ValueLand$396,200Additions$348,400Total$744,600
Tax Record2026$4,095 ($341 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,000 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,000 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,200 SqFtStories2Lot Size177,725 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1988ZoningR-2CountyESSEXAPN53 178

Schools near 278 Wharf Road

This home is within Essex County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Tappahannock Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Essex Intermediate School
Public5 to 8

Essex High School
Public9 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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This home: 278 Wharf Road, Center Cross, VA 22437
$500,000
182,952
$552,000
4
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63,162
3
3
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Listing Courtesy of Mason Realty, Inc., Eric A Johnson

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