Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,700 sqft
938 Plainview Rd, Topping, VA 23169
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.00 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$585/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

'flyaway' is one of the most perfect properties on the river. Huge views-sunrise & set, protected deep water @ pier-2 lifts, totally protected w/ breakwaters & rip rap. The most charming cottage w/ vaulted/beamed ceilings, unique bluestone floors & oversized wood burning fireplace in living/dining room. 2 screen porches, one w/ sink & fridge. 3 bedrooms each w/ own bathroom. This home is nothing but charming & delightful plus a separate bunk/bedroom cabin w/bath, detached garage & more.'flyaway' is one of the most perfect properties on the river. Huge views-sunrise & set, protected deep water @ pier-2 lifts, totally protected w/ breakwaters & rip rap. The most charming cottage w/ vaulted/beamed ceilings, unique bluestone floors & oversized wood burning fireplace in living/dining room. 2 screen porches, one w/ sink & fridge. 3 bedrooms each w/ own bathroom. This home is nothing but charming & delightful plus a separate bunk/bedroom cabin w/bath, detached garage & more.
  • Listed by: David Edward Dew 804.436.3106 davidedew@yahoo.com • Isabell K. Horsley Real Estate
Listing closed: 11/13/2017 12:00 AM • Source: CBRAR, MLS#: 118583

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$625,500

Avg days on market

127

Sale-to-list ratio

90.7%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Isabell K. Horsley Real Estate, David Edward Dew

Sold By IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate, David Edward Dew; IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate, Kathleen Horsley Horsley Dew

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Property Information for 938 Plainview Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,406 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Beach Access, Creek, Navigable Water, River Front, Waterfront
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning Description: LDR
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 5.00 AC / 217,887 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: FROM WHITE STONE, GO ROUTE 3 TOWARDS MIDDLESEX. AFTER AIRPORT ON RIGHT LOOK FOR RIGHT-LONG VIEW POINT LANE. TAKE IMMEDIATE RIGHT ON PLAINVIEW. KEEP LEFT-ALL THE WAY TO THE END, SEE SIGN-BRICK COLUMNS.
  • Latitude: 37.610598
  • Longitude: -76.453946
  • MLS Area Major: 112 - Middlesex
  • Walk Score: 1
  • Water Body Name: RAPPAHANNOCK RI
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 30-1-1
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,406.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 654300
  • Tax Year: 2016
School Information
  • Elementary School: Middlesex
  • High School: Middlesex
  • Middle Or Junior School: Middlesex
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Unpaved
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 1000.0
  • Frontage Length Numeric: 1000.0
  • Frontage Length Remarks: 1000.0000
  • Lot Features: Waterfront
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 5.002
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 160.0
  • Building Area Source: Other
  • Living Area: 1700.0
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Built Details: Actual
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Boat House, Guest House
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos, Concrete
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Dock
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Basement: Partial
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Water Heater: Electric

Property History for 938 Plainview Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 13, 2017

Sold

CBRAR #118583

$995,000
Sep 18, 2017

Pending

CBRAR #118583

Aug 29, 2015

Listed (Active)

CBRAR #118583

$1,095,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/13/2017

Sold

CBRAR #118583

$995,000
09/18/2017

Pending

CBRAR #118583

08/29/2015

Listed (Active)

CBRAR #118583

$1,095,000

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

Public Records for 938 Plainview Road

Taxable ValueLand$612,100Additions$1,355,848Total$1,967,948
Tax Record2026$12,004 ($1,000 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths7Total Finished SqFt10,313 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,375 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt3,938 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt425 SqFtStories1Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2024Year Renovated2024ZoningLDRCountyMIDDLESEXAPN30 1 1

Schools near 938 Plainview Road

This home is within Middlesex County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Middlesex Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

St. Clare Walker Middle School
Public6 to 8

Middlesex 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

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This home: 938 Plainview Road, Topping, VA 23169
$995,000
3
1,700
217,887
$725,000
3
5.5
4,541
13,939
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