738 Bowlers Road

738 Bowlers Road Circa 1886 Farmhouse
Take a step back in time with this well-cared for
Vinyl siding,newer windows,trex decking and metal
Patio off side door to Kitchen...perfect for the g
Aerial showing the Farmhouse and it's closeness to
2.37 Acres in total. 1.70 Ac. surrounding Farmhous
Peaceful, tranquil setting with mature tree-lined
Front Porch for relaxing and enjoying a big ice te
Impressive Foyer with refinished pine floors,beadb
Additional photo of Foyer showing staircase to ups
Comfy Living Room with refinished wood floors,ceil
Additional view of Living Room. All furniture conv
Living Room showing entrance from front door.
Light & bright eat-in Kitchen with luxury vinyl fl
Another view of Kitchen showing entrance to utilit
Full ceramic Bath.
Ceramic walk-in shower of Bath.
Nice size utility room with shelving for a pantry.
Upstairs Primary Bedroom with refinished pine floo
Additional photo of Primary Bedroom. All furniture
Upstairs 2nd Bedroom with refinished pine floors,b
Additional photo of 2nd Bedroom jand furniture con
1-Car Garage,storage room & chicken coop. Outbuild
Minutes to Garrett's Marina from the Farmhouse for
Beach area at Garrett's Marina.
$267,900
2 beds996 sqft$269/sqft
738 Bowlers Rd, Center Cross, VA 22437
Est: $1,436/moGet pre-approved

Description

Charming Circa 1886 Farmhouse nestled in a tranquil and picturesque setting with mature trees and plantings on 2.37 Acres in rural country setting of Essex County. Recent renovations and upgrades....vinyl siding, new windows, metal roof, new wiring, refinished original wood and pine flooring, new well, new septic system & 3 mini split heat/air units. Step back in time with the lovely crown molding, wide baseboard trim and bead board ceilings. Sweet front porch with trex decking, perfect for the rocking...Charming Circa 1886 Farmhouse nestled in a tranquil and picturesque setting with mature trees and plantings on 2.37 Acres in rural country setting of Essex County. Recent renovations and upgrades....vinyl siding, new windows, metal roof, new wiring, refinished original wood and pine flooring, new well, new septic system & 3 mini split heat/air units. Step back in time with the lovely crown molding, wide baseboard trim and bead board ceilings. Sweet front porch with trex decking, perfect for the rocking chair & swing. Furniture and appliances as viewed will convey with sale. Side concrete patio for the grill and outside dining. One Car Garage, storage rooms & chicken coop needing some TLC. Minutes to Garrett's Marina for your boating needs and launching for a day of fun on the Rappahannock River. Great saltwater fishing area. Short run to Town of Tappahannock for Town's amenities, historic Downtown with Essex Museum, Essex Library, Tappahannock Art Gallery, Town Park on the Rappahannock River, seasonal, monthly Farmer's Market, shops, restaurants, Marina, public boat ramp, Rappahannock River Valley Wildlife Refuge, Hobb's Hole Golf Course, health care facilities and VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital. One Hour to Richmond and Fredericksburg and 1.5 Hrs. to D. C. and Colonial Williamsburg. Perfect for full-time living or a weekend escape offering timeless farmhouse charm!
LISTING UPDATED: 08/11/2026 05:49 AM

  1. Listed by Patti Minor • Brokerage DRE #226013869 • Hometown Realty
    P: (804) 445-5465 pattim@htrsi.com

Property Details for 738 Bowlers Road

Status
Active
MLS #
2621567
Days on Market
14
Taxes
$892 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1886
Lot Size
2.37 AC / 103,237 SF
County
Essex County
Architectural Style
Farmhouse, Two Story
Subdivision Name
None
Waterfront
No

Location

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Building Information for 738 Bowlers Road

Stories2Year Built1886Building Size-Lot Size2.37 AC / 103,237 SF

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Property Information for 738 Bowlers Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Center Cross
  • City Region: Bowlers Wharf
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Directions: From Tappahannock take Rt. 17 South to Left on Rt. 684, Bowlers Road, to 738 Bowlers Road on Right.996
  • Latitude: 37.811837
  • Longitude: -76.773358
  • Postal City: Center Cross
  • Postal Code: 22437
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Topography: Level
  • Unparsed Address: 738 Bowlers Rd
  • Zoning Description: Agricultural
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 53-157&53-157D
  • Tax Annual Amount: $892.10
  • Tax Assessed Value: $162,200.00
  • Tax Legal Description: 2.37 Ac., Parcel 1, 1.70 Ac. & Parcel 3, 0.67 Ac., Inst. #23000549, PB 19/47, Rappahannock Magisterial District, Essex County, Va.
  • Tax Lot: 2.37
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: Tappahannock
  • High School: Essex
  • Middle Or Junior School: Essex
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Off Street, Unpaved
  • Garage Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Off Street, Unpaved
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 996.0
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 996.00
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.37
  • Lot Size Area: 2.37
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Vegetation: Mixed
  • 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: 1886
  • Year Built Details: Historic
  • CLIP: 5,590,079,505
  • Development Name: Bowlers Wharf
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Out Buildings, Porch, Storage, Shed, Unpaved Driveway
  • Fencing: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • BathsTotal: 1.0
  • Room and Floor: Bedroom 2-Second, Primary Bedroom-Second, Laundry-Main, Kitchen-Main, Living Room-First, Foyer-First, Full Bath-First
  • Room List: Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Laundry, Kitchen, Living Room, Foyer, Full Bath
  • Cooling: Other
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Doors
  • Flooring: Cork, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating: Electric, Other
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Built In Features, Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Pantry, Solid Surface Counters, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Porch
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Window Features: Screens, Thermal Windows, Window Treatments
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Bedroom2
  • Room Description 1: Beadboard ceiling,pine flrs.,mini split
  • Room Level 1: Second
  • Room Dimensions 1: 12.3 x 7.9
  • Room Length 1: 12.3
  • Room Width 1: 7.9
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Description 2: Beadboard ceiling,wide molding,pine flrs.,mini spl
  • Room Level 2: Second
  • Room Dimensions 2: 13.2 x 9.2
  • Room Length 2: 13.2
  • Room Width 2: 9.2
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Laundry
  • Room Description 3: Luxury vinyl flrs.,wide molding,shelves
  • Room Level 3: Main
  • Room Dimensions 3: 8.5 x 7.2
  • Room Length 3: 8.5
  • Room Width 3: 7.2
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Kitchen
  • Room Description 4: Beadboard ceiling,luxury vinyl,dbl.sinks,all appl.
  • Room Level 4: Main
  • Room Dimensions 4: 11.6 x 11.2
  • Room Length 4: 11.6
  • Room Width 4: 11.2
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Living Room
  • Room Description 5: Wood Flrs.,fan,built-in bookcases,wide molding
  • Room Level 5: First
  • Room Dimensions 5: 13.3 x 11.6
  • Room Length 5: 13.3
  • Room Width 5: 11.6
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Foyer
  • Room Description 6: Bead board ceiling,wide moldings,pine floors
  • Room Level 6: First
  • Room Dimensions 6: 16.3 x 11.3
  • Room Length 6: 16.3
  • Room Width 6: 11.3
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Full Bath
  • Room Description 7: Shower
  • Room Level 7: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Price Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot

Property History for 738 Bowlers Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #2621567

$267,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/08/2026

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #2621567

$267,900

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

Public Records for 738 Bowlers Road

Taxable ValueLand$32,100Additions$126,300Total$158,400
Tax Record2026$871 ($73 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt996 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt996 SqFtStories2Lot Size74,008 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1983ZoningA-2CountyESSEXAPN53 157

Schools near 738 Bowlers 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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More information about 738 Bowlers Road, Center Cross, VA 22437

738 Bowlers Road is a single family home for sale in Center Cross, VA 22437. This property was listed for sale on August 8, 2026 by Hometown Realty, it's currently listed at $267,900. This listing's school district is Essex County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Tappahannock Elementary School, Essex Intermediate School and Essex High School. 738 Bowlers Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 996 sqft single family home built in 1886.

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Listing Courtesy of Hometown Realty, Patti Minor

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