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Comprising two hundred and eighty-six square miles, Essex County, Virginia, has a fabulous location in Northern Neck along the shores of the Rappahannock River. Home to roughly eleven thousand residents, Essex County is only one hundred miles from Washington D.C. and just forty-five miles from Richmond. Additionally, the county is only an hour’s drive from Fredericksburg or Williamsburg. Named after the English county of Essex, the county was established in 1692 and today encompasses a lot of rural pastoral beauty. That said, there is one large town in the county, the county seat Tappahannock.

Tappahannock is a well-established community that started as a seventeenth-century port settlement. Today, the town offers a lot of incredible amenities such as consumer services, lodging, dining, and shopping. Tappahannock is also home to Riverside Hospital, St. Margaret’s girls’ private school, a popular annual event called Riverfest, and a Historical Walking Tour that features numerous seventeenth-to-nineteenth-century buildings. Additionally, Hobbs Hole Golf Course is nearby. Other communities in Essex County include Miller’s Tavern, Dunnsville, Champlain, Center Cross, and Bowler’s Wharf. 

Beyond those charming communities, Essex County is also home to multiple bodies of water, including Piscataway Creek, Occupacia Creek, Mount Landing Creek, Hoskins Creek, and the crown jewel of Essex, the Rappahannock River. The Rappahannock River has miles of waterfront, as well as great fishing, boating, river cruises, lovely beaches, and Essex County vacation homes, as well as permanent residences. Real estate in Essex County also includes waterfront land and waterfront homes in a wide variety of ages, square footage, and architectural styles. The same variety can be found among the inland homes and homesites in Essex County. Moreover, there are many fabulous historic homes in Essex County, as well as farms and acreages. Whichever kinds of Essex County properties most interest you, we would love to assist you with your Essex County homes search so please connect with us as soon as you are able and we will gladly provide you with more detailed information about available properties in Essex County, Virginia, in Northern Neck.

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Newest Essex Homes for Sale

$319,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 115261 MLS
Nestled on +/-8.02 ac, this property offers privacy with trails through the property for exercising, trail riding, hunting etc. This well maintained home offers 3Br/2Ba, new flooring in kitchen and master bath, expansive rear deck, covered front porch, detached 24x24 garage, detached 10x20 shed and manicured yard. Excellent location!

2405 Beulah Church Road, St. Stephens Church
$774,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 115259 MLS
A rare opportunity to own this waterfront cape cod sitting prominently on a high hill overlooking the Rappahannock River in Tappahannock's historic district. As you enter, you will see the detailed workmanship that was lovingly put into this master piece. It has high ceilings and ornate woodwork, formal living room, formal dining room, galley kitchen, breakfast nook, a grand split staircase, first floor master bedroom, large entry foyer, solar tubes for natural lighting, screened front porch for enjoying the amazing sunrises over the Rappahannock River. Located within walking distance of restaurants, post office, shops, museum, library and just minutes to shopping, marina, public boat ramp, golf course, health care facilities, and VCU Tappahannock Hospital. There is also a guest cottage on the property with a living / kitchen combo, one bedroom, and one bath.

218 Newbill Dr, Tappahannock
$299,950
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 115214 MLS
Stately brick ranch located in the Town of Tappahannock including 3 beds 2 baths with 1 car attached garage and a view of Old Creek Lake. As you enter you will love the wide foyer flanked by the large living room and dining room with beautiful crown molding, chair rail and hardwood floors. The kitchen is wide open to the family room with beamed ceiling, built in bookcases and hardwood floors. The utility room conveniently located as you enter from the garage has its own set of cabinets for storage and washer/dryer convey. The primary bedroom has its own private bath with standup shower and plenty of closet space. The other two bedrooms include hardwood floors and will share the hall bath. Outside you will find a massive deck with ramp, and a water view of Old Creek Lake. The concrete driveway is a nice feature while pulling into your one car garage. This is a wonderful level lot with plenty of room to go outside and enjoy!

1228 Old Creek Lake Drive, Tappahannock
$433,924
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 115198 MLS
Spec Home to be built!! Located in the Rappahannock River town is Tappahannock's newest community Hobbs Hole section II with level lots and golf course views! Choose between three floor plans by RCI Builders with slab construction and single level living with option to add rooms on the second level. If your goal is to get rid of stairs at home, this is the community for you! Featured here is the Bell Creek by RCI builders, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a two-car garage with a paved driveway. The kitchen overlooking the dining area and family room reveals an open layout with the option to add a vaulted ceiling to create an even more spacious feel. The kitchen offers a large island, pantry, and stainless-steel appliances. Off the first floor Owner's Suite is the primary bath with double vanity sinks, a large standup shower, and walk in closet. The second floor offers a third bedroom, a full bath, and 307 square feet of unfinished storage space. The covered front and rear porches establish additional living spaces and areas to relax. Photos shown are of RCI's current Bell Creek model home in their Kennington community and are not an exact representation of the Bell Creek listed.

116 Logan Way, Tappahannock
$142,500
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 115189 MLS
Privacy awaits you! This home is tucked back off of the road and offers +/-1 ac with a 2 BR/ 1 Ba mobile home in like new condition and has a permanent foundation. There is a 4 bedroom septic per county records. Perfect investment or first time owner. Move in Ready!

4615 Howerton Road, Dunnsville
$495,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 115169 MLS
This Exceptional All Brick Home is on 1.67 Acres in the sought after Cold Cheer Farm Estates - a waterfront community located on the Piscataway Creek, offering access to the Rappahannock River with a private Community Boat Launch. This 1995 custom built home for the current sole owners has been maintained and improved during their time as owners. This home boast 3200 sq feet of living space with beautiful hardwood floors on the main floor. The current owner used the front room as a living room but it would make a perfect home office. The kitchen, breakfast room and family room spand the rear of the home and is a Great place to relax and enjoy life or snuggle up to the gas fireplace. The primary bedroom is larger than most and also features a gas fireplace and huge walk-in closet and a luxury bath with a soaker tub, walk-in shower and 2 separate vanities. Come enjoy life in Tappahannock Va a centrally located water oriented community with an easy drive to Richmond, Fredericksburg or Williamsburg.

1919 Cold Cheer Drive, Tappahannock
$30,000
114073 MLS
Build your own home on this vacant lot within sight of the Rappahannock River. This lot is part of a small 3-lot subdivision, surrounded by farmland and timberland For your boating convenience, a marina is located nearby. Center Cross is located in historic Essex County centrally located about an hour's drive from Richmond, Williamsburg, and Fredericksburg and a little over 2 hours from Washington, D.C. This close proximity has made the area a quick get-away from hectic city life. Purchaser may be able to lease access to nearby beach.

O -Lot C Wildwood Road, Center Cross
$359,500
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 114033 MLS
Welcome to Rappahannock Shores One of the Nicest Waterfront Communities in the Northern Neck/Middle Penisula are of Virginia's Chesapeake Bay! Few Homes Ever Come on the Market Here and This One Should Sell Fast with Perhaps the Nicest Community Sand Beach and Pavillion Directly on the Rappahannock River and Community Boat Ramp . Close to Tappahannock Shopping, Restaurants, Golf Course, Hospital and Commercial Rated Lighted Airport. The Home has Many Updates Including Recent Sunroom Addition, New Heat Pump and More. This Great Beach Front Community is Less than One Hour From RVA and Two Hours from Metro - DC. Owner will Consider Short Term Owner Financing for Qualified Buyer

263 Cedar Dr, Dunnsville
$2,300,000
12 Beds ⋅ 14 Baths ⋅ 113997 MLS
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to purchase one of the most unique and iconic properties on all of the Rappahannock River. 467 Daingerfield is located on Tappahannock's famed “Gold Coast” and features one of the most breathtaking great rooms you're going to find anywhere, 12 bedrooms, 12 full baths, 2 half baths, 4 kitchens, and 9 Fireplaces. With 330+/- feet of water frontage and 2.5+/- acres, you will enjoy expansive water views, sunrises, and sunsets all year long. Enjoy fishing off of the 400 foot long pier including a dock house, boat lift, 4' - 5' water depth at low tide and 6'-7' at high tide. Located just outside of downtown Tappahannock which includes fine dining, boutique shops, VCU Tappahannock Hospital, June Parker Marina, and much more. Tappahannock is also conveniently located about an hour from both Richmond and Fredericksburg making this the perfect family get away or primary home.

467 Daingerfield Road, Tappahannock
$387,900
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 113941 MLS
Renovated 4 Bedroom 2 Story Colonial with a 2-Car Garage located in the popular Neighborhood of Hobbs Hole & Hobbs Hole Golf Course. Newly painted, new flooring & carpet throughout, formal rooms, family room with gas log fireplace, sunroom, Kitchen with island, pantry & new stainless appliances, 2-1/2 Baths, heat pump, deck on the rear, front porch for the rocking chair & fenced rear yard. Convenient to Town's shops, restaurants, Downtown Historic area with shops, Museum, Tappahannock Art Guild, seasonal Monthly Farmer's Market, Town Park on the Rappahannock River, Rappahannock River Valley Wildlife Refuge, Marina, Town public boat ramp, health care facilities & VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital. 40 Mi. to Richmond, 46 Mi. to Fredericksburg, 1-1/2 Hr. to D. C. & 64 Mi. to Colonial Williamsburg. Walk to the Community Golf Course Clubhouse & the Prince Street Cafe for dining. For the golfer Hobbs Hole Golf Course is a 18 Hole, Par 71 Course with beautiful fairways and a long standing great reputation.

147 Noels Place, Tappahannock
$329,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 113839 MLS
Beautiful Town Victorian in a neighborhood dating back to the Colonial and Victorian era with the perfect combination of old Victorian charm and modern upgrades featured throughout. Original hard wood floors and woodwork, lots of tall windows filling the room with serene natural light, several original mantels, formal Living Room with bay window, charming formal dining room off the updated eat-in Kitchen with new stainless appliances, butcher block countertops and ceramic-tiled flooring and mini split, downstairs office or den with original hardwood, three lovely upstairs bedrooms, all with original flooring & woodwork & two full baths both with ceramic-tiled floors & ceramic walk-in showers. New heat pump in 2019, ceiling fans throughout & walkup attic. Wonderful front porch for the rocking chair, morning coffee and a peek of the Rappahannock River at the end of Prince Street. Within walking distance of historic Tappahannock, Museum, restaurants including 528 Prime Steak & Seafood, Java Jacks, To-Do Cafe, Essex Inn 1710 Tavern that will be opening soon, and community events! Just minutes to shopping, marina, public boat ramp, golf course, health care facilities & hospital.

148 Prince Street, Tappahannock
$229,800
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 113827 MLS
Rappahannock River water view/water access River Cottage in the popular waterfront/water access Community of Point Breeze. Point Breeze has their own River amenities which include a pier, boat ramp and inviting sandy beach for your River experience and enjoyment. Short run to Town of Tappahannock for Town's amenities, shops, restaurants, historic Downtown Tappahannock with the Essex County Museum, Essex County Library, Tappahannock Art Guild, Town Park on the Rappahannock River & a seasonal monthly Farmer's Market on the Courthouse grounds, June Parker Marina, Town public boat ramp, Rappahannock River Valley Wildlife Refuge, Hobb's Hole 18 Hole Golf Course, 3 shopping malls, health care facilities & VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital. Featuring 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Living Room, Kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area, exposed ceiling beams throughout the Cottage, heat pump, big rear screen porch, small deck for the grill & 10' X 14' Shed for the water toys. Golf cart friendly neighborhood. Great saltwater fishing area with minutes to Garrett's Marina for all your boating needs. 1 Hr. to Richmond & Fredericksburg, 1.5 Hrs to D. C. & Colonial Williamsburg. Classic River Cottage for creating your own family memories to last forever. Screen porch is perfect for picking crabs!

362 GARNETT LN, Dunnsville
$170,000
113693 MLS
Location Location! Great business location at the busiest intersection in Tappahannock. Four way intersection at 360E/ 17S with stop light. High traffic count.

201 Church Lane, Tappahannock
$449,950
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 113428 MLS
You will not want to miss out on this Proposed New Construction, "The River Getaway," located in the River Oaks community. This gorgeous rancher will feature 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an open floor plan with kitchen and great room. LVP flooring throughout and tile flooring in the bathrooms and laundry room. The kitchen will feature a large island with maple cabinets, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. The home will also feature a 2-car attached garage. You can relax on the covered front porch or on the back screened porch. This home has water access to the Rappahannock River. The community features a sandy beach, boat ramp, dock, and pavilion with picnic area.

South Hill Banks Drive, Center Cross
$795,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 113278 MLS
This waterfront home is situated on 3.3 acres with sand beach, pier and 300'+ of frontage on the Rappahannock. The view is both long and wide. Improvements include a 2 car detached garage as well as a 30' X 50' metal pole building with lean-to and car port. The home features a large sunroom facing the River and a porch wrapping around on one side of the house. The eat in kitchen opens to a family room and on to the sunroom offering a wonderful river view the minute you step in the back door. The kitchen features custom hickory cabinetry and new laminate flooring. A laundry/pantry/office adjoins the kitchen. There are spacious formal living and dining rooms with hardwood flooring and a fireplace in the living room. The first floor primary bedroom is spacious with ample closet space and a remodeded bath with low threshold shower. The 2 upstairs bedrooms are large enough to accommdate all the grandkids. This home has undergone serveral renovations and offers comfortable year round living only 1 hour from Richmond. You can work from home with Breezeline high speed internet.

1115 Boaters Way, Dunnsville
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