5916 Ware Neck Road

Closed 8/22/25
Closed 8/22/25
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Cottage
Cottage
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Last Sold Price
$1,279,500
6 beds3,468 sqft$369/sqft
5916 Ware Neck Rd, Gloucester, VA 23061

Description

Escape to Your Dream Waterfront Home Plus Charming Guest Cottage where Luxury meets Tranquility. Tucked Away on 2.72 of Serene Country Acres with a Southern Exposure & Breathtaking Panoramic Waterfront Views of the Ware River from Every Room. Step Outside of your 30’ x 13’ All Teak Screen Porch or Future All Season Room to a Stone Patio, Expansive Front Lawn for Children & Pet Play, Morning Coffees, Evening Sunsets or Hosting Outdoor Barbecues with Picturesque Water Vistas. Present Owners have Totally...Escape to Your Dream Waterfront Home Plus Charming Guest Cottage where Luxury meets Tranquility. Tucked Away on 2.72 of Serene Country Acres with a Southern Exposure & Breathtaking Panoramic Waterfront Views of the Ware River from Every Room. Step Outside of your 30’ x 13’ All Teak Screen Porch or Future All Season Room to a Stone Patio, Expansive Front Lawn for Children & Pet Play, Morning Coffees, Evening Sunsets or Hosting Outdoor Barbecues with Picturesque Water Vistas. Present Owners have Totally Customized an Extensive & Thoughtful Renovation using the Finest Finishes & Materials on both the Home & Two Bedroom Cottage. Created a Comfortable “Open Concept Floor Plan" that is Sun-Drenched with Natural Light! There are Windows Galore on All Four Sides of the Home, Too! Boasting An Eat-In Kitchen Marvelously Complete with The Top of the Line Stainless Steel Appliances and Gas Cooking, Soaring Ceiling with Recessed Lighting, Rich Hardwood Floors, Insulated Replacement Windows & Doors & Custom Designed " Maritime" Windows, Maintenance Free Exterior with Hardi Plank Siding, Five Luxurious Baths, 2 Fireplaces, Separate Mudroom/Laundry Room with Convenient Outdoor Entrance, Updated HVAC, Septic & Well Systems & Encapsulated Crawl Space with De-Humidifier. Featuring Both a 1st. and 2nd. Floor Primary Bedrooms with His and Her “Spa-Like” Bathrooms with a Brazilian Influence & River Rock Accents, Custom Designed Oak Spiral Staircase to Telescope Loft For Viewing The Stars or Just a Private Reading Retreat, Basketball Court or Pickle Ball Court, Batting Cage & Fencing for Horses. Property comes complete with New 5' Wide Dock with Water, Electricity & Outdoor Shower, Boat Lift and Floating Platforms for Jet Skies & Kayaks enhancing your active Waterfront Experience for Boating Enthusiasts. Direct Access to Mobjack & Chesapeake Bay. This Property is Not in the Flood Zone & Rip Rap has been added to Enhance & Protect the Shoreline. Come Experience Life on a Permanent Vacation! A Very Rare Opportunity is Knocking. A Gem!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/22/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kim Gentil • Brokerage DRE #226004690 • The Gentil Co.
    P: (804) 690-9114 kimgentil@gentilcompany.com

Property Details for 5916 Ware Neck Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
2518957
Days on Market
13
Taxes
$4,835 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1949
Lot Size
2.72 AC / 118,483 SF
County
Gloucester County
Architectural Style
Ranch, Transitional
Community Features
Bulkhead
Subdivision Name
None
Waterfront Features
River Front, Boat Ramp Lift Access, Waterfront
Waterfront
Yes
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Listing Courtesy of The Gentil Co., Kim Gentil

Sold By Gloucester Realty Corporation, ReNaye Dame

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Building Information for 5916 Ware Neck Road

Stories1Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size2.72 AC / 118,483 SF

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Property Information for 5916 Ware Neck Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Gloucester
  • City Region: Gloucester
  • County Or Parish: Gloucester
  • Directions: Take a Left onto Route 14 E Towards Mathews from The Gloucester Courthouse and Go 2.2 Miles and then take a Right on Route 623 ( Ware Neck Road) go 3.7 Miles and house on right through White Brick Columns.
  • Latitude: 37.388986
  • Longitude: -76.452151
  • Postal City: Gloucester
  • Postal Code: 23061
  • Postal Code Plus4: 4624
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Unparsed Address: 5916 Ware Neck Rd
  • Water Body Name: Ware River
  • Zoning Description: C-2
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 034-85A
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,835.40
  • Tax Assessed Value: $829,400.00
  • Tax Legal Description: WARE NECK
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: Botetourt
  • High School: Gloucester
  • Middle Or Junior School: Peasley
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Oversized
  • Garage Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Oversized
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3468.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Living Area: 3,468.00
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.72
  • Lot Size Area: 2.72
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Type of Property: Single Family
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Year Built Details: Renovated
  • CLIP: 4,600,421,506
  • Development Name: Gloucester
Utilities
  • Sewer: Engineered Septic
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Boat Lift, Basketball Court, Dock, Out Buildings, Porch
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Decorative, Partial, Fenced
  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
  • Horse: Yes
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Propane Water Heater
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • BathsTotal: 5.0
  • Room and Floor: Full Bath-Second, Full Bath-First, Additional Room-First, Bedroom 5-First, Bedroom 4-Second, Primary Bedroom-Second, Bedroom 2-First, Primary Bedroom-First, Family Room-First, Kitchen-First, Great Room-First
  • Room List: Full Bath, Additional Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Family Room, Kitchen, Great Room
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Gas, Stone, Ventless
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Marble, Partially Carpeted, Wood
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Bay Window, Ceiling Fans, Cathedral Ceilings, Eat In Kitchen, French Doors Atrium Doors, Fireplace, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Wired For Data, Walk In Closets
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Stacked
  • Levels: One And One Half, One
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Patio, Screened, Porch
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Full Bath
  • Room Description 1: Tub & Shower
  • Room Level 1: Second
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Full Bath
  • Room Description 2: Tub & Shower
  • Room Level 2: First
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Additional Room
  • Room Description 3: Cottage LR/DR. Bay Window, Full Kitchen,HWR
  • Room Level 3: First
  • Room Length 3: 0.0
  • Room Width 3: 0.0
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Full Bath
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Additional Room
  • Room Description 5: Sixth Bedroom in Cottage,Carpet,Double Closet
  • Room Level 5: First
  • Room Dimensions 5: 13.6 x 9.3
  • Room Length 5: 13.6
  • Room Width 5: 9.3
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom5
  • Room Description 6: Carpet, Window, Double Closet,Full l Bath
  • Room Level 6: First
  • Room Dimensions 6: 13.7 x 9.7
  • Room Length 6: 13.7
  • Room Width 6: 9.7
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Full Bath
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Full Bath
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Additional Room
  • Room Description 9: All Teak Screen Porch, Vaulted, Bench Seating
  • Room Level 9: First
  • Room Dimensions 9: 31.5 x 16.0
  • Room Length 9: 31.5
  • Room Width 9: 16.0
Room 10
  • Room Type 10: Additional Room
  • Room Description 10: Telescope Loft in Primary BR,Oak Spiral Staircase
  • Room Level 10: First
  • Room Dimensions 10: 18.8 x 5.5
  • Room Length 10: 18.8
  • Room Width 10: 5.5
Room 11
  • Room Type 11: Bedroom4
  • Room Description 11: HWF, Plantation Shutter, Study/Den
  • Room Level 11: Second
  • Room Dimensions 11: 15.8 x 10.3
  • Room Length 11: 15.8
  • Room Width 11: 10.3
Room 12
  • Room Type 12: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Description 12: HWF, Bay Window,Vaulted,Maritime Windowss,
  • Room Level 12: Second
  • Room Dimensions 12: 29.0 x 15.4
  • Room Length 12: 29.0
  • Room Width 12: 15.4
Room 13
  • Room Type 13: Bedroom2
  • Room Description 13: HWF,Built-Ins,Plantation Shutters,Full Bath
  • Room Level 13: First
  • Room Dimensions 13: 18.6 x 16.2
  • Room Length 13: 18.6
  • Room Width 13: 16.2
Room 14
  • Room Type 14: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Description 14: Vaulted,Gas FRPl, French Doors to Porch, Loft
  • Room Level 14: First
  • Room Dimensions 14: 24.3 x 15.4
  • Room Length 14: 24.3
  • Room Width 14: 15.4
Room 15
  • Room Type 15: Family Room
  • Room Description 15: HWf, Windows, Galore, River Rock Stone FRPL, E Log
  • Room Level 15: First
  • Room Dimensions 15: 23.6 x 11.4
  • Room Length 15: 23.6
  • Room Width 15: 11.4
Room 16
  • Room Type 16: Kitchen
  • Room Description 16: Open Concept,Granite,Gas Cooking,Pantry,BKFT Bar
  • Room Level 16: First
  • Room Dimensions 16: 23.0 x 10.0
  • Room Length 16: 23.0
  • Room Width 16: 10.0
Room 17
  • Room Type 17: Great Room
  • Room Description 17: Open Concept,HWF,Vaulted,Windows Galore
  • Room Level 17: First
  • Room Dimensions 17: 19.0 x 18.0
  • Room Length 17: 19.0
  • Room Width 17: 18.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Price Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot

Property History for 5916 Ware Neck Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 22, 2025

Sold

CVRMLS #2518957

$1,279,500—
Aug 7, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1912182236

$1,279,500

+4.2% / yr

Jul 22, 2025

Pending

CVRMLS #2518957

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/22/2025

Sold

CVRMLS #2518957

$1,279,500
08/07/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1912182236

$1,279,500

+4.2% / yr

07/22/2025

Pending

CVRMLS #2518957

—

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

Public Records for 5916 Ware Neck Road

Taxable ValueLand$292,270Additions$537,130Total$829,400
Tax Record2025$5,093 ($424 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,013 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,013 SqFtStories2Lot Size118,483 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949ZoningC-2CountyGLOUCESTERAPN16028Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5916 Ware Neck Road

This home is within Gloucester County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Botetourt Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Peasley Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Gloucester High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Botetourt Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Peasley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Gloucester 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: 5916 Ware Neck Road, Gloucester, VA 23061
$1,279,500
6
3,468
118,483
5876 Ware Neck Road, Gloucester, VA 23061
–
3
3,192
398,574
5918 Ware Neck Road, Gloucester, VA 23061
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3
2,465
404,237
6545 Jarvis Road, Gloucester, VA 23061
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3
6,741
304,920
5874 Ware Neck Road, Gloucester, VA 23061
$480,000
2
2
1,344
55,321
5798 Ware Neck Road, Gloucester, VA 23061
–
3
1
1,228
33,977

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