491 Shellfield Road

Closed 8/28/14
Closed 8/28/14
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$400,000
3 beds1,324 sqft$302/sqft
491 Shellfield Rd, Dunnsville, VA 22454
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.33 acresLot Size
1957Year Built
$302/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Return to market with a $50k Price Reduction! Waterfront 3 bedroom, 2 full Bath with Wide Water Views across and up the Rappahannock River. Newer Pier, Dock, Large Covered Boathouse, Boat Lift, Jet Ski Lifts, Fish Cleaning Station and outside shower. Located in desirable neighborhood of 14 beautiful homes within 50 minutes to Mechanicsville and 10 minutes to Tappahannock. Open floor plan with vaulted ceiling, large first floor bedroom, beautiful screened porch to capture breathtaking views of the...Return to market with a $50k Price Reduction! Waterfront 3 bedroom, 2 full Bath with Wide Water Views across and up the Rappahannock River. Newer Pier, Dock, Large Covered Boathouse, Boat Lift, Jet Ski Lifts, Fish Cleaning Station and outside shower. Located in desirable neighborhood of 14 beautiful homes within 50 minutes to Mechanicsville and 10 minutes to Tappahannock. Open floor plan with vaulted ceiling, large first floor bedroom, beautiful screened porch to capture breathtaking views of the Sunrise and sunset! Exterior building with endless possibilities.
  • Listed by: Teresa D Moore 804.370.0093 teresa.moore@longandfoster.com Brokerage DRE #226004683 • Long & Foster REALTORS
Listing closed: 08/28/2014 12:00 AM • Source: CVRMLS, MLS#: 1407388

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$360,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 491 Shellfield Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,592 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Essex County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Waterfront Features: Boat Ramp Lift Access
  • Waterfront: Yes
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Lot Size: 0.33 AC / 14,374 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Dunnsville
  • City Region: Shellfield Beach
  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Directions: From Mechanicsville, 50 mins. to front door. Take Rt. 360 E. Right on Rt. 17 South, 4 miles, make Left at Sunoco on Ware's Wharf Rd. Changes Names to Riverstretch, Rt. on Fort Lowry, Rt. on Shellfield
  • Latitude: 37.885721
  • Longitude: -76.794957
  • Postal City: Dunnsville
  • Postal Code: 22454
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Unparsed Address: 491 Shellfield Rd
  • Water Body Name: RAPPAHANNOCK RI
  • Zoning Description: R
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 38D 1 14 DB 311/Pg124
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,591.84
  • Tax Assessed Value: $427,600.00
  • Tax Legal Description: Shellfield Beach Lot 14
  • Tax Year: 2012
School Information
  • Elementary School: Essex
  • High School: Essex
  • Middle Or Junior School: Essex
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Other
  • Living Area: 1,324.00
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Lot Size Area: 0.33
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.33
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Type of Property: Single Family
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Walk Score: 0
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • CLIP: 2,767,975,882
  • Development Name: Shellfield Beach
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Boat Lift, Dock
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • BathsTotal: 2.0
  • Room and Floor: Laundry-First, Bedroom 3-Second, Bedroom 2-Second, Primary Bedroom-First, Kitchen-First, Dining Room-First, Living Room-First, Full Bath-First
  • Room List: Laundry, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Full Bath
  • Cooling: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bedroomon Main Level, Cathedral Ceilings, Cable TV
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Window Features: Window Coverings, Window Treatments
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Laundry
  • Room Level 1: First
  • Room Length 1: 0.0
  • Room Width 1: 0.0
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Bedroom3
  • Room Level 2: Second
  • Room Length 2: 0.0
  • Room Width 2: 0.0
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Bedroom2
  • Room Level 3: Second
  • Room Length 3: 0.0
  • Room Width 3: 0.0
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level 4: First
  • Room Length 4: 0.0
  • Room Width 4: 0.0
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Kitchen
  • Room Level 5: First
  • Room Length 5: 0.0
  • Room Width 5: 0.0
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Dining Room
  • Room Level 6: First
  • Room Length 6: 0.0
  • Room Width 6: 0.0
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Living Room
  • Room Description 7: Open to Dining Area
  • Room Level 7: First
  • Room Length 7: 0.0
  • Room Width 7: 0.0
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Full Bath
  • Room Description 8: Tub & Shower
  • Room Level 8: First
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Full Bath
  • Room Description 9: Tub & Shower
  • Room Level 9: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot

Property History for 491 Shellfield Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 28, 2014

Sold

CVRMLS #1407388

$400,000—
Aug 28, 2014

Sold

CBRAR #111541

$400,000—
Aug 22, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1084538238

$405,000

-3.0% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/28/2014

Sold

CVRMLS #1407388

$400,000
08/28/2014

Sold

CBRAR #111541

$400,000
08/22/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1084538238

$405,000

-3.0% / yr

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

Public Records for 491 Shellfield Road

Taxable ValueLand$270,000Additions$324,300Total$594,300
Tax Record2026$3,269 ($272 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,704 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,704 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,295 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1996ZoningR-2CountyESSEXAPN38D 1 14

Schools near 491 Shellfield Road

This home is within Essex County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Tappahannock Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Essex Intermediate School
Public - 5 to 8
Essex High School
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 491 Shellfield Road, Dunnsville, VA 22454
$400,000
3
1,324
14,374
501 Shellfield Road, Dunnsville, VA 22454
–
2
1
1,934
17,860
465 Shellfield Road, Dunnsville, VA 22454
$425,000
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2,368
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525 Shellfield Road, Dunnsville, VA 22454
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2
1,440
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439 Shellfield Road, Dunnsville, VA 22454
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1,112
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