NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Benton Point Rd Tappahannock, VA 22560

Estimated Value: $820,679 - $906,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,810 Sq Ft
$308/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 21, 2020

Last sale price $540,000 $192 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,182/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • River Front
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Pool House
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • 1-minute walk to Rappahannock River Valley National Wildilfe Refuge

About This Home

As of February 2020

FABULOUS Brick Cape Cod styled home on the Upper Gold Coast of Tappahannock features spectacular elevation & serene views of the Rappahannock River from the in-ground pool, exterior patios, spacious back yard & main house. Freshly painted interiors in today's "must have" color scheme, handsome interior woodwork, recently refinished hardwood floors, two wood-burning fireplaces, newly remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, newly remodeled baths, first floor master bedroom, second floor master suite, two additional bedrooms, bonus room, full basement w/den/game room & bar area, laundry, workshop and additional storage provides an abundance of living & entertaining spaces. Other amenities include a two-car garage, river facing sun room, outdoor patios, pool, pier, dock & so much more. Flemish bond brickwork, gorgeous chimneys. New slate roof on the main house & pool house/storage bldg. Convenient to Richmond, Fredericksburg, Williamsburg & Washington DC. Minutes to shopping, restaurants, hospitals, marinas,wineries, historic sites and so much more. Come to the rivah and enjoy your best life yet at 253 Benton Point!

Last Listed By

Karin Andrews

Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville License #0225193712 Listed on: 01/15/2020

Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,087

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 1.28 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,810 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Window Treatments
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Bedroom
  • Accessible Closets

Pool

  • Pool House
  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Outdoor Features

  • River Access
  • Mooring
  • Docks
  • Dock Available
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Outdoor Gas Grill
  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • Tappahannock Elementary School
  • Essex Middle School
  • Essex High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Shared Well
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 31-65-C

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,087

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.281
  • Water Body Name: Rappahannock
  • Ownership: Individuals
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Colonial, Two Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built Details: Mixed
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 462.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Marble, Wood
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Doors
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 578.0
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry, Vented
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bedroom on Main Level, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Multiple Primary Suites, Pantry, Cable TV, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Living Area: 2810.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Owner

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Slate
  • Fencing: Fenced, Invisible
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level, Rolling Slope, Waterfront
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Pool Equipment, Pool, Private
  • Waterfront Features: Dock Access, Mooring, River Front, River Access, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Drywall
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Dock, Out Building(s), Porch, Storage, Shed, Gas Grill, Paved Driveway
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage, Utility Building(s), Outbuilding, Pool House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Patio, Deck, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Basement, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Paved, Two Spaces, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Oil, Wood, Zoned
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Community/Coop, Shared Well
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Essex

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 31-65-C
  • Zoning Description: SFR
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4087.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Tappahannock
  • High School: Essex

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2020
Closed on
Feb 14, 2020
Sold by
Burckbuchler Scott A and Burckbuchler Kerri L
Bought by
Whatley Annie
Seller's Agent
Karin Andrews
Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member Non-Member
Non MLS Member
List Price
$540,000
Sold Price
$540,000
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$864,920

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$324,920
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.49%
Original Mortgage
$432,000
Outstanding Balance
$388,951
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$474,808

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2012
Closed on
Jul 19, 2013
Sold by
Lewis John W
Bought by
Burckbuchler Scott A
Seller's Agent
Skipper Garrett
Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Skipper Garrett
Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville Real Estate
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$495,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.30%
Original Mortgage
$25,500
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Whatley Annie $540,000 Attorney
Burckbuchler Scott A $495,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Whatley Annie $432,000
Previous Owner Burckbuchler Scott A $410,175
Previous Owner Burckbuchler Scott A $25,500
Previous Owner Burckbuchler Scott A $417,000
Previous Owner Lewis John $584,570
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/21/2020 02/21/20 Sold $540,000 0.0% $192 / Sq Ft
01/17/2020 01/17/20 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2020 01/15/20 For Sale $540,000 +9.1% $192 / Sq Ft
06/06/2013 06/06/13 Sold $495,000 0.0% $176 / Sq Ft
05/07/2013 05/07/13 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2012 05/30/12 For Sale $495,000 -- $176 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Virginia Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,246 $581,635 $184,835 $396,800
2023 $4,246 $581,635 $184,835 $396,800
2022 $4,246 $581,635 $184,835 $396,800
2021 $4,063 $549,000 $184,800 $364,200
2020 $3,994 $464,400 $184,800 $279,600
2019 $4,087 $405,500 $184,800 $220,700
2018 $4,087 $405,500 $184,800 $220,700
2017 -- $0 $0 $0
2016 $3,711 $405,500 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Karin Andrews

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Karin Andrews

    Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville

    (804) 445-5500

    48 Total Sales

    Karin Andrews
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Non-Member Non-Member

    Non MLS Member

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Skipper Garrett

    Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville Real Estate

    (804) 288-2100

    89 Total Sales

    Skipper Garrett
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Source: Central Virginia Regional MLS

MLS Number: 2001393

Central Virginia Regional MLS

APN: 31-65-C

Virginia Essex County Tappahannock 22560

253 Benton Point Rd, Tappahannock, VA

Homes for Sale in Tappahannock, VA

This home is located at 253 Benton Point Rd, Tappahannock, VA 22560 since 15 January 2020 and is currently estimated at $864,920, approximately $307 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 253 Benton Point Rd is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Tappahannock Elementary School, Essex Intermediate School, and Essex High School.

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