653 Purkins Road

Closed 5/19/25
Closed 5/19/25
Bi-level home featuring a front yard
View of front of property with an outbuilding and
View of front of property featuring a front yard
View of front of home with a front yard
Rear view of property with a deck
View of garage
View of garage
View of garage
View of garage
Spare room with hardwood / wood-style flooring
Empty room featuring hardwood / wood-style floors
Empty room featuring light hardwood / wood-style f
Kitchen featuring white cabinetry, tasteful backsp
Kitchen with white appliances, sink, pendant light
Kitchen featuring sink, pendant lighting, backspla
Unfurnished living room with a fireplace, hardwood
View of deck
View of wooden terrace
View of carpeted empty room
Unfurnished room with carpet floors
Unfurnished bedroom with a closet and light colore
Empty room featuring light carpet and ceiling fan
Carpeted empty room with ceiling fan
Main Floor
Bathroom featuring tile patterned flooring and van
Unfurnished room featuring light tile patterned fl
Unfurnished living room featuring a fireplace, lig
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Bathroom with vanity, a shower with door, tile pat
Bathroom with vanity
Basement with a drop ceiling and light tile patter
Drone / aerial view featuring a water view
View of water feature
View of water feature
Last Sold Price
$410,000
3 beds3,913 sqft$105/sqft
653 Purkins Rd, Tappahannock, VA 22560

Description

This home is located 15 minutes from Tappahannock and 45 minutes from Downtown Richmond on 7+ acres bordered by Purkins Road and Lake Drive. The yard is beautifully landscaped and has several mature hardwood trees. There is a 2 car garage as well as a 24' X 30' utility building with lean-to and dog kennel. The spacious kitchen opens to a rear composite deck and features a pantry, a fireplace, laminate flooring and Corian counter tops. The living room features hardwood flooring and a large picture...This home is located 15 minutes from Tappahannock and 45 minutes from Downtown Richmond on 7+ acres bordered by Purkins Road and Lake Drive. The yard is beautifully landscaped and has several mature hardwood trees. There is a 2 car garage as well as a 24' X 30' utility building with lean-to and dog kennel. The spacious kitchen opens to a rear composite deck and features a pantry, a fireplace, laminate flooring and Corian counter tops. The living room features hardwood flooring and a large picture window overlooking the front yard. Three bedrooms are located on the main floor. There was a fourth bedroom in the basement prior to a remodel. A fourth bedroom could be easily added as there is a 4 bedroom septic system in place. The bath on the main floor features a walk in tub and grab bars. There is a chair lift that connects the main floor to the front foyer and basement. The basement features a large family room with ceramic tile flooring, a fireplace, a storage room, a laundry room, a den or office and a full bath with low threshold shower. A whole house generator is ready any power outage. Movable Shed in the very back of the yard does not convey.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/19/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jeff Brooks • Brokerage DRE #226002332 • Hometown Realty
    P: (804) 445-1395 jeffb@htrsi.com

Property Details for 653 Purkins Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
2418806
Days on Market
272
Taxes
$1,892 / year
HOA Fees
$300 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1974
Lot Size
7.79 AC / 339,332 SF
County
Essex County
Architectural Style
Ranch
Community Features
Home Owners Association
Subdivision Name
Purkins
Waterfront Features
Lake, Water Access
Waterfront
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$317,000

Avg days on market

49

Sale-to-list ratio

93.4%

Tappahannock, VA

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Square Feet
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471 Purkins Road, Tappahannock, VA 22560

a view of a house with a yard covered with large trees
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Square Feet
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Acres

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Building Information for 653 Purkins Road

Stories2Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size7.79 AC / 339,332 SF

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Property Information for 653 Purkins Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Tappahannock
  • City Region: Purkins
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Directions: Richmond - Rt. 360 East to Millers Tavern. Left onto Dunbrooke Road. Right onto onto Purkins Rd..
  • Latitude: 37.872692
  • Longitude: -76.941727
  • Postal City: Tappahannock
  • Postal Code: 22560
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Unparsed Address: 653 Purkins Rd
  • Water Body Name: Purkins Lake
  • Zoning Description: A-2
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $300.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 43-1-1
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,892.10
  • Tax Assessed Value: $259,192.00
  • Tax Legal Description: ADJ BALL LOT 1 AC 7.790 CL 2 0 DB 136/0031
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Year: 2023
School Information
  • Elementary School: Tappahannock
  • High School: Essex
  • Middle Or Junior School: Essex
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Covered, Detached, Garage, Workshop In Garage
  • Garage Parking Features: Covered, Detached, Garage, Workshop In Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2667.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1246.0
  • Building Area Source: Other
  • Frontage Length: 0.0000
  • Living Area: 3,913.00
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Hardwood Trees, Landscaped, Rolling Slope, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.79
  • Lot Size Area: 7.79
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • 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: 1974
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • CLIP: 9,259,239,279
  • Development Name: Purkins
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars, Stair Lift, Accessible Entrance
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Out Buildings, Storage, Shed
  • Fencing: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out Access
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • BathsTotal: 2.0
  • Room and Floor: Full Bath-First, Full Bath-Basement, Additional Room-Basement, Foyer-First, Office-Basement, Laundry-Basement, Family Room-Basement, Primary Bedroom-First, Bedroom 3-First, Bedroom 2-First, Kitchen-First, Living Room-First
  • Room List: Full Bath, Additional Room, Foyer, Office, Laundry, Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bedroom On Main Level, Dining Area, Fireplace, Main Level Primary, Solid Surface Counters, Cable Tv
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Full Bath
  • Room Description 1: Tub & Shower
  • Room Level 1: First
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Full Bath
  • Room Description 2: Shower
  • Room Level 2: Basement
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Additional Room
  • Room Level 3: Basement
  • Room Length 3: 0.0
  • Room Width 3: 0.0
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Foyer
  • Room Level 4: First
  • Room Length 4: 0.0
  • Room Width 4: 0.0
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Office
  • Room Level 5: Basement
  • Room Length 5: 0.0
  • Room Width 5: 0.0
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Laundry
  • Room Level 6: Basement
  • Room Length 6: 0.0
  • Room Width 6: 0.0
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Family Room
  • Room Level 7: Basement
  • Room Dimensions 7: 24.0 x 26.0
  • Room Length 7: 24.0
  • Room Width 7: 26.0
Room 8
  • Room Length 8: 0.0
  • Room Width 8: 0.0
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level 9: First
  • Room Length 9: 0.0
  • Room Width 9: 0.0
Room 10
  • Room Type 10: Bedroom3
  • Room Level 10: First
  • Room Length 10: 0.0
  • Room Width 10: 0.0
Room 11
  • Room Type 11: Bedroom2
  • Room Level 11: First
  • Room Length 11: 0.0
  • Room Width 11: 0.0
Room 12
  • Room Type 12: Kitchen
  • Room Level 12: First
  • Room Dimensions 12: 24.0 x 13.5
  • Room Length 12: 24.0
  • Room Width 12: 13.5
Room 13
  • Room Type 13: Living Room
  • Room Level 13: First
  • Room Dimensions 13: 18.0 x 14.0
  • Room Length 13: 18.0
  • Room Width 13: 14.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Price Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot

Property History for 653 Purkins Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 19, 2025

Sold

CVRMLS #2418806

$410,000—
May 16, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558561966

$410,000—
Apr 15, 2025

Pending

CVRMLS #2418806

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/19/2025

Sold

CVRMLS #2418806

$410,000
05/16/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558561966

$410,000
04/15/2025

Pending

CVRMLS #2418806

—

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Public Records for 653 Purkins Road

Taxable ValueLand$62,700Additions$272,700Total$335,400
Tax Record2026$1,845 ($154 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,291 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,421 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt870 SqFtStories1Lot Size339,332 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974Year Renovated2002ZoningA-2CountyESSEXAPN43 1 1

Schools near 653 Purkins 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: 653 Purkins Road, Tappahannock, VA 22560
$410,000
3
3,913
339,332
170 Lake Drive, Tappahannock, VA 22560
–
3
2
2,681
130,680
619 Purkins Road, Tappahannock, VA 22560
$124,500
–
–
–
221,633
593 Purkins Road, Tappahannock, VA 22560
$120,000
4
3
1,716
87,120
198 Lake Drive, Tappahannock, VA 22560
$379,500
5
3.5
2,213
130,680
222 Lake Drive, Tappahannock, VA 22560
$355,000
3
1,934
209,088

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