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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,706 sqft$204/sqft
280 Wharf Rd, Center Cross, VA 22437
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.45 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$204/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy fabulous wide views of the Rappahannock River and a large sand beach from a sought after area, Bowlers Wharf; this charming coastal home features pier with sitting area, wired for boat lift, gazebo, sand beach and outside shower... this has it all! ; 2 screen porches - one up off master bedroom, one down; Bluestone patio for entertaining; weekend retreat or year round living; 4 bedroom perk; 2 bedrooms could be considered master bedrooms; first class marina nearby; 45 minutes from RichmondEnjoy fabulous wide views of the Rappahannock River and a large sand beach from a sought after area, Bowlers Wharf; this charming coastal home features pier with sitting area, wired for boat lift, gazebo, sand beach and outside shower... this has it all! ; 2 screen porches - one up off master bedroom, one down; Bluestone patio for entertaining; weekend retreat or year round living; 4 bedroom perk; 2 bedrooms could be considered master bedrooms; first class marina nearby; 45 minutes from Richmond
  • Listed by: Betsy R Stanley 804.347.3488 betsystanley1472@gmail.com • Long & Foster Real Estate
  • Listed by: Skipper L Garrett 804.370.4080 agarrett7@aol.com • Long & Foster Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/07/2019 12:00 AM • Source: CBRAR, MLS#: 1921000

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$610,444

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Betsy R Stanley; Long & Foster Real Estate, Skipper L Garrett
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Property Information for 280 Wharf Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,654 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Essex County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage, Two Story
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Beach Access, Navigable Water, River Access, Waterfront
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: R-2
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 1.45 AC / 63,162 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Tappahannock: Route 17S approx. 8 miles to Center Cross; Left on Bowlers Rd 2.1 miles to the end; Right on Wharf Rd .2 mile
  • Latitude: 37.82081101
  • Longitude: -76.75006997
  • MLS Area Major: 106 - Essex
  • Water Body Name: Rappahannock
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 53-179
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,654.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 415200
  • Tax Year: 2019
School Information
  • Elementary School: Tappahannock
  • High School: Essex
  • Middle Or Junior School: Essex
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Unpaved
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.45
  • Lot Size Area: 1.45
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2706.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Details: Actual
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Gazebo
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories: 2
  • Total Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Dock, Storage, Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened, Side Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Window Features: Screens

Property History for 280 Wharf Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 7, 2019

Sold

CBRAR #1921000

$552,000
Aug 5, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1323057343

$552,000
Jun 29, 2019

Pending

CBRAR #1921000

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/07/2019

Sold

CBRAR #1921000

$552,000
08/05/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1323057343

$552,000
06/29/2019

Pending

CBRAR #1921000

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

Public Records for 280 Wharf Road

Taxable ValueLand$351,200Additions$299,700Total$650,900
Tax Record2026$3,580 ($298 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,706 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,706 SqFtStories2Lot Size67,518 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1983ZoningR-2CountyESSEXAPN53 179

Schools near 280 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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$552,000
4
2,706
63,162
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2
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24,829
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Listing Courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Betsy R Stanley; Long & Foster Real Estate, Skipper L Garrett

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