$279,500

818 Essex St Tappahannock, VA 22560

$3,319
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,872 sqft
0.5 acres
$149 / sqft
House

Property details

About 818 Essex St

Charming, well-maintained vinyl-sided Colonial conveniently located in the Town of Tappahannock with an easy walk to many shops, restaurants, Museum, Library, Town Park on the Rappahannock River, Central Park, Post Office, historic downtown with a monthly seasonal Farmer's Market & Town public boat ramp. Short drive to Mall shopping, Hobb's Hole Golf Course, health care facilities & VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital. Featuring Formal Rooms (Living Room & Dining Room) with original hardwood floors, Sunroom with original hardwood floors, light & airy Kitchen, Family Room/Den with paneling & built-in bookcases, big Primary Bedroom with walk-in closet, 2 additional Bedrooms (1 with original hardwood floors), 1 & 1/2 Baths, pulldown attic, ceiling fans, basement (half unfinished & half finished), 3 Year Old Heat Pump w/Gas backup, Shed w/electric, deck off Sunroom & paved driveway. Downstairs Family Room or Sunroom could easily be converted to a first floor Bedroom & 1/2 Bath into a full Bath. Finished heated & cooled half of Basement would make a good Rec Room, Office or Man Cave. One Hour drive to Richmond & Fredericksburg & 1.5 Hrs. to D. C. & Colonial Williamsburg. Great freshwater & saltwater fishing & plentiful crabs for picking on the outside deck. Call to see this classic home.

Highlights

HeatingNatural Gas, Heat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
Size1,872 sqft
Lot size0.45 Acres
Year built1945
ParkingPaved
MLS #118644

Summary

  • MLS Number: 118644
  • MLS Name: NorthernNeck
  • Office Name: Hometown Realty
  • Office Phone: (804) 443-0067
  • Listing Agent: Patti Minor

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colonial house featuring a chimney, a front yard, fence, and aphalt driveway

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818 Essex St

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$149,300$1,089
2023$149,300$1,089
2021$145,700$1,078
2019$108,800$1,014
2018$108,800$1,014

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Tappahannock Elementary School

Public District PK-3

0.7 mi

205 Elementary School

4

Cople Elementary School

Public District PK-5

14.5 mi

7114 Cople Hwy

5

Acquinton Elementary School

Public District 3-5

18.5 mi

18550 King William Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $40,776. Most Tappahannock, VA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

43%
<35k
43%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

49%
Single, No Kids
19%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

18%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NASCARNASCAR
  • HuntingHunting
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dollar GeneralDollar General
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns
  • ApplebeesApplebees

What do the neighbors drive?

  • GMCGMC
  • RamRam
  • ChevroletChevrolet

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • New CountryNew Country
  • OldiesOldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 818 Essex St

This home is located at 818 Essex St in Tappahannock, VA and zip code 22560. This 1,872 square foot home, which was built in 1945, sits on a 0.45 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $279,500.

Over 3 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Tappahannock, VA. In the same period over 6 listings were sold below the listed price and 3 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Tappahannock, VA between February and March 2025 increased by 20.8%. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 82 days, the median list price was $300,975.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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