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494 Marine Drive

Dunnsville, VA 22454

4 beds
2 baths
1,530 sqft
$277 per sqft
1955 build
– on site

Renovated Water Access/Water View 4 Bedroom Cottage only 100 steps from the River in the popular Neighborhood of Rappahannock River Estates. Boasting the best Community amenities in the County....wide sandy beach, boat ramp, pier & pavilion. Golf cart friendly neighborhood. New features include new LVP flooring, new carpet in Bedrooms, Kitchen with new maple cabinets, quartz countertop, porcelain backsplash, farm sink & breakfast bar, newly painted, 1 & 1/2 Baths with ceramic flooring, big Sunroom with dining area, conditioned crawlspace, ceiling fans, bunk room for overflow, all appliances, artesian well, trek deck on the rear for outside enjoyment & the grill, fenced-in backyard & detached shed for all your water toys or your golf cart! Situated on 2 lots. Short run to Tappahannock & Town's amenities, shops, restaurants, June Parker Marina, historic Downtown with a seasonal monthly Farmer's Market, Town Park on the River, Central Park, Museum, Library, Tappahannock Art Guild, Rappahannock River Valley Wildlife Refuge, public boat ramp, Hobb's Hole Golf Course, health care facilities & VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital. One Hour from Richmond & Fredericksburg & 1.5 Hrs. from D. C. & Colonial Williamsburg. Perfect Cottage for entertaining & making family memories. Great area on the River for saltwater fishing.

Listing courtesy of CVRMLS / Hometown Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 5, 2025 •

MLS# 2518503 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1955
Year Built Details:

Actual
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Block,Drywall,VinylSiding
Architectural Style:

Bungalow,Cottage
Roof:

Composition
Exterior Features:

Deck,Storage,Shed,UnpavedDriveway
Stories Total:

1
Stories:

1
Levels:

One
Basement:

CrawlSpace
Basement:

false
Door Features:

InsulatedDoors
Window Features:

ThermalWindows,WindowTreatments
Patio And Porch Features:

RearPorch,Deck
Security Features:

SmokeDetectors
Building Area Source:

Owner

Interior

Interior Features:

CeilingFans,DiningArea,GraniteCounters,BathInPrimaryBedroom,MainLevelPrimary,WindowTreatments,PanelingWainscoting
Flooring:

CeramicTile,PartiallyCarpeted,Vinyl
Rooms Total:

8
Laundry Features:

WasherHookup,DryerHookup,Stacked

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1530.0
Living Area Source:

Owner

Financial & Terms

Possession:

CloseOfEscrow

Location

Directions:

From Tappahannock take Rt. 17 South for 6 Miles to Left on Fairfield Lane to Left on Ashland Road to entrance of Rappahannock River Estates and follow Marine Drive to 494 Marine Drive....3rd Cottage from the beach.

The Property

Parcel Number:

47F-2-6 & 7
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Subtype Additional:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Condition:

Resale
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Landscaped,Level
Lot Size Acres:

0.29
Lot Size Area:

0.29
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Zoning Description:

Residential
View:

Water
View:

true
Fencing:

BackYard,Fenced
Topography:

Level
Other Structures:

Sheds
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

WaterAccess,WalkToWater

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Lot:

6 & 7
Tax Annual Amount:

1454.2
Tax Assessed Value:

264400
Tax Legal Description:

Lot 6 & 7, Rappahannock River Estates, Section III, Rappahannock Mag. District, Essex County, Va.

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

CentralAir,HeatPump
Cooling:

true
Heating:

Electric,HeatPump
Heating:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

EngineeredSeptic
Water Source:

Well

Appliances

Appliances:

WasherDryerStacked,Dishwasher,ElectricWaterHeater,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove

Schools

Elementary School:

Tappahannock
Middle Or Junior School:

Essex
High School:

Essex

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Rappahannock River Estates
Community Features:

Beach,BoatFacilities,CommonGroundsArea,Dock,Park
Pool Features:

None

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Features:

Driveway,NoGarage,OffStreet,Unpaved

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$425,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,275
Taxes	$121
Insurance	$116
Utilities	$179 See report
Total	$2,691/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/4/25 Jul 4, 2025	Listed / Active	CVRMLS	$425,000	116.9% (19.4% / YR)
6/28/19 Jun 28, 2019		CVRMLS	$195,900

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This house located in VA 22454 is currently for sale for $425,000. 494 Marine Drive is a 1,530 square foot house with 4 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 5 days. This house is in the attendance area of Tappahannock Elementary School, Essex Intermediate School, and Essex High School.

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