831 Spences Point Road

Sold 11/6/14
Sold 11/6/14
Birdland in the spring.
View from Pier toward Birdland
Aerial of Birdland.
Birdland, circa 1850 is a magical bird sanctuary in historic Westmoreland County on the Potomac River.
Welcome to Birdland
View from Front Porch
Rip Rap Shoreline at Beach
Tree Swing
Birdhouse View
The birds at shoreside.
Bald Eagle
Meadow view to river.
Deck.
Screened porch view to river.
Great Room
Great Room Water View
Fireplace Great Room
Full Bath
Wet Bar Great Room
Dining Room
Dining Room Fireplace
Kitchen
Breakfast Area
Staircase
Center Hall
Full Bath
Bedroom
Bedroom
Full Bath
White roses.
Moon rise on river.
Moon reflection on river.
Over the rainbow at Birdland.
Snow-kissed Birdland.
Shed on Waterside
Front Porch
Birdland's garden shed is a replica (same dimensions) of Henry David Thoreau's cabin in the woods. "I go to the woods in order to learn to live life deliberately, so that when it comes time to die, I will know that I have lived".
Tree and clouds in harmony.
Tree at bank's edge.
Snow on tree.
Winter wonderland at Birdland.
Back of Home
Water view from side.
View to Field
Landscaping
Landscaping
Wide water view from lawn.
Pier view across Potomac River.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$650,000
4 beds2,474 sqft$263/sqft
831 Spences Point Rd, Kinsale, VA 22488
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.91 acresLot Size
1850Year Built
$263/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Birdland c.1850 is a beautifully restored historic Tidewater farmhouse on the Potomac River. Located on waterfront land once owned by novelist, John Dos Passos, Birdland has wide breathtaking views upriver,downriver to Chesapeake Bay. Excellent 10' elevation. Armor stone riprap and jetties. Private,wide beach. Deep water pier. Screened porch,deck. Classical contemporary wing 2006-spacious great room with vaulted ceiling,bookcases,fireplace,wetbar. Priced to sell as is. Four bedroom conditional septic.Birdland c.1850 is a beautifully restored historic Tidewater farmhouse on the Potomac River. Located on waterfront land once owned by novelist, John Dos Passos, Birdland has wide breathtaking views upriver,downriver to Chesapeake Bay. Excellent 10' elevation. Armor stone riprap and jetties. Private,wide beach. Deep water pier. Screened porch,deck. Classical contemporary wing 2006-spacious great room with vaulted ceiling,bookcases,fireplace,wetbar. Priced to sell as is. Four bedroom conditional septic.
  • Listed by: ELIZABETH P JOHNSON 804.240.5909 elizabeth@vabayhomes.com • FRANK HARDY, INC - DELTAVILLE
  • Listed by: FRANK A JOHNSON 804.776.8100 Frank@VaBayHomes.com • FRANK HARDY, INC - DELTAVILLE
Listing closed: 11/06/2014 12:00 AM • Source: CAAR, MLS#: 514374

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 831 Spences Point Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,283 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Westmoreland County
  • Subdivision: NONE
  • Directions: Tappahannock east Rt.360,right Queen St.,left Rt. 3 (Historyland Hwy)right Rt.203 Oldhams Rd.,left,Rt. 604 (Sandy Point Road) left on Rt.610 (Tucker Hill Rd) right Rt. 749 (Spences Road) straight ahead
  • Water: Individual Well
  • Zoning: A-1 Agricultural
  • View: Water View
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Lot Size: 5.91 AC / 257,439 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • County/Incorporated City: Westmoreland
  • Historic District: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Taxes: $2,283.00
  • Association: No
  • Association(s) Fees $: $.00
School Information
  • Elem School: Cople
  • High School: Washington and Lee
  • Middle School: Montross
Parking
  • Garage AG Unfin: 0.0
  • Garage Total AG: 0.0
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway or Parking: Dirt, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Public Road, Storage Shed
  • # of Acres: 5.91
  • Price Per SQFT: $262.73
  • Land Description: Water Front
  • Foundation: Brick, Concrete Block
  • Above Grade Finished: 2474.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished: 0.0
Property and Assessments
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Type: Detached
  • Foreclosure: No
  • Name of Property: BIRDLAND ON POTOMAC RIVER
  • Type of Construction: On Site Built
  • Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Occupant: YES
  • Legal Description: TAX MAP 49-86
  • Road Maint: 0.0
  • Lockbox: No
  • Deed Book: 535
  • Deed Book Page: 7
  • Design: Farm House
  • Water Property: River
  • Listing Services: Exclusive Right to Sell, Full Service
  • Possession: Settlement
  • Improvements: Office/Studio
Utilities
  • Sewer/Septic: Septic Tank
  • Gas: Liquid Propane
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Metal - Galv Steel
  • Fence: Invisible
  • Yard: Wooded
  • Structure-Features: Wet Bar
  • Structure-Floors: Pine, Stone, Vinyl
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Structures-Deck/Porch: Deck, Porch, Porch - Screened
Interior Features
  • Structure-Window/Ceiling: 8' Ceilings, Insulated Windows
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: Gas Logs, Two
  • Fireplace Location: Dining Room, Great Room
  • Air Conditioning: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central Heat, Heat Pump
  • Kitchen Appliances/Feat: Dishwasher, Eat-in, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Cabinets/Counters: Formica Counter, Wood Cabinets
  • Electricity: Elec Above ground
  • Laundry: Stack Unit, Stack Unit Hookup
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Room Information
Additional Room Information
  • Room Types: Bedroom, Dining Room, Foyer, Full Bath, Great Room, Kitchen, Utility Room
  • Room Types Level 1: Bedroom (L1), Dining Room (L1), Foyer (L1), Full Bath (L1), Great Room (L1), Kitchen (L1), Utility Room (L1)
  • Room Types Level 2+: Bedroom (L2+), Full Bath (L2+)
Bathrooms Information
  • # Baths: 3.00
  • # Baths: Main Level: 2.00
  • # Baths: Upper Level(s): 1.00
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 0
Bedrooms Information
  • # Beds: 4.00
  • # Beds: Main Level: 1.00
  • # Beds: Upper Level(s): 3.00
Room 1
  • Room 1: Foyer
  • Room 1 Level: 1
Room 2
  • Room 2: Dining Room
  • Room 2 Level: 1
Room 3
  • Room 3: Great Room
  • Room 3 Level: 1
Room 4
  • Room 4: Kitchen
  • Room 4 Level: 1
Room 5
  • Room 5: Full Bath
  • Room 5 Level: 1
Room 6
  • Room 6: Full Bath
  • Room 6 Level: 1
Room 7
  • Room 7: Full Bath
  • Room 7 Level: 2
Room 8
  • Room 8: Bedroom
  • Room 8 Level: 1
Room 9
  • Room 9: Bedroom
  • Room 9 Level: 2
Room 10
  • Room 10: Bedroom
  • Room 10 Level: 2
Room 11
  • Room 11: Bedroom
  • Room 11 Level: 2
Room 12
  • Room 12: Utility Room
  • Room 12 Level: 1

Property History for 831 Spences Point Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 6, 2014

Closed

CBRAR #112398

$650,000—
Nov 6, 2014

Closed

CAAR #514374

$650,000—
Oct 30, 2014

Pending

CBRAR #112398

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/06/2014

Closed

CBRAR #112398

$650,000
11/06/2014

Closed

CAAR #514374

$650,000
10/30/2014

Pending

CBRAR #112398

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

Public Records for 831 Spences Point Road

Taxable ValueLand$255,100Additions$423,200Total$678,300
Tax Record2025$4,612 ($384 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1Total Finished SqFt4,220 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,220 SqFtStories1Lot Size257,440 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995ZoningDMCountyWESTMORELANDAPN49 86Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 831 Spences Point Road

This home is within Westmoreland County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cople Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Montross Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Washington & Lee High School
Public - 9 to 12
Washington District Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Cople Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Montross Middle School
Public6 to 8

Washington & Lee High School
Public9 to 12

Washington District Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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: 831 Spences Point Road, Kinsale, VA 22488
$650,000
4
2,474
257,439
1185 Spences Point Road, Kinsale, VA 22488
$550,000
–
2
3,849
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1199 Spences Point Road, Kinsale, VA 22488
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1
2,080
98,446
1207 Spences Point Road, Kinsale, VA 22488
$1,430,000
3
2,976
59,677
1385 Spences Point Road, Kinsale, VA 22488
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3
3,693
35,719
1407 Spences Point Road, Kinsale, VA 22488
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1,984
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