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7901 Melton Lane

SPOTSYLVANIA, VA 22551

5 beds
4 baths
3,884 sqft
~5 acre lot
$115 per sqft
1907 build

***AUCTION*** List Price is STARTING BID only. Price TBD at Live Auction on June 26, 2025, at 3pm Eastern. ***Property Tour: Friday, June 13 @ 12 Noon SHARP & Thursday, June 19 @ 5pm SHARP!! Please contact showing contact in listing for more information. "Snow Hill"--A slice of historical charm in the heart of Spotsylvania County, VA!! Well maintained 5 BR/3.5 BA main home-3 BR/2 BA guest house (currently an Airbnb) in excellent condition--5.2 +/-acres--30'x40' stable--Greenhouse & other outbuildings-Conveniently located off Courthouse Rd., 2 miles from the Spotsylvania Government complex & village, 6.5 miles to Rt.1/Thornburg, 7 miles to I-95 (Exit 118), 9 miles to Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, 12 miles to University of Mary Washington, 13 miles to Mary Washington Hospital, and a short drive to Richmond, NOVA & DC!! Live on-site auction & also providing live real time online simulcast bidding for your convenience!! You will also have an opportunity to purchase an adjacent 14.2+/-large building parcel w/multiple buildings and Po River frontage and 3+/-acre building lot!! The owners have thoroughly enjoyed being the stewards of this beautiful property, but desiring to be located closer to their grandchildren, they have entrusted us to market & sell this magnificent piece of Spotsylvania County history!! Well maintained 5 BR/3.5 BA Southern Plantation style home on 5.22+/-acres in Spotsylvania County, VA. This main home measures 4,892+/-gross sf.(3,884+/-sf. above grade & 1,008+/-sf. basement) and features an eat-in kitchen (all appliances convey), formal dining room, great room w/stone chimney & hearth w/wood stove, owner's suite on main level, office/study, sitting room w/fireplace insert, screened side porch w/ceiling fans, mudroom/wash room(washer/dryer convey), attic(one walk-in attic w/great storage & 2 additional attic spaces accessible via scuttle holes), unfinished basement that houses utilities/HVAC/electrical system. Hardwood flooring throughout; tile flooring in 3 bathrooms & vinyl flooring in 1 bathroom. Heating: 2 heat pumps for main & upper levels; Cooling: heat pumps; 1 fireplace w/insert & 1 wood stove. Drilled well shared by main home & guest house; septic system(main home drain field inspected in 2021); electric water heater. Upgraded electrical system w/two 200 amp panels; separate meter bases for main home, guest house and barns on the 14 acre parcel. Main home has metal roof(seamed tin)Spacious covered front porch(slate & brick); covered side porch off of owner's suite; enclosed/screened porch off of great room. GUEST HOUSE (Currently Airbnb)Pristine 3 BR/2 BA home(built in 1801)that measures 1,200+/-finished sf. and features large freshly updated eat-in kitchen with all appliances conveying (farm sink, quartz countertops & new cabinets), living room w/stone fireplace, walk-in attic w/storage, 8'x10' covered front porch, concrete patio area on the rear of the home. This home has a heat pump for heating/cooling and an additional window unit AC in the upstairs bedroom, electric water heater and 200 amp electrical panel. Septic system installed in 2022. This quaint home has wood flooring throughout both levels, tile flooring in the bathrooms and hand hewn ceiling beams. Conveniently located off Courthouse Rd., 2 miles from the Spotsylvania Government complex & village, 6.5 miles to Rt.1/Thornburg, 7 miles to I-95 (Exit 118), 9 miles to Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, 12 miles to University of Mary Washington,13 miles to Mary Washington Hospital, and a short drive to Richmond, NOVA & DC!! Tax Map: 47-13-A1; Zoned: A3; Yearly real estate taxes: $5,521; Original home was built in late 1700's, destroyed by fire in 1865 and rebuilt in 1908, and has aluminum sided exterior; $15,000 deposit(certified check ONLY)is due immediately after confirmation of final bid, must be shown at registration and the balance due at closing within 45 days; WE GUARANTEE A FREE & CLEAR DEED Only $450,000 Starting Bid!!

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Samson Properties

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 19, 2025 •

MLS# VASP2033224 —

The Building

Year Built:

1907
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Metal Siding
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Federal
Levels:

3
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Stone
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Partial, Rear Entrance
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt:

1008
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

3884
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt:

1008
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

3884

Interior

Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Study, Laundry
Flooring Type:

Wood, Ceramic Tile
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

3
Fireplace Features:

Flue for Stove, Mantel(s)
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

4892
Living Area SqFt:

3,884 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Auction
Acceptable Financing:

Cash
Possession:

Settlement
Lease Considered:

No

Location

Directions:

On I-95 S, Spotsylvania take the 606 exit onto Mudd Tavern Rd. 0.3 miles. Keep right onto Mudd Tavern Rd. for 5.1 miles. Take a slight right turn onto Courthouse Rd for 2.1 miles then turn right on 7901 Melton Ln. Spotsylvania, Va 22551
Latitude:

38.17218000
Longitude:

-77.59191000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

5.22
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

227,383 Sqft
Additional Parcels:

Yes
Zoning:

A3
In City Limits:

No
Outdoor Living Structures:

Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

No
Fencing:

Partially
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

47-13--A1
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

1
Tax Annual Amount:

$5,521
Tax Assessed Value:

$752,000
Year Assessed:

2024
County Tax:

5521.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

5
Bedrooms Main Level:

1
Upper Level Bedrooms:

4
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

3.00
Main Level Full Baths:

2
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

1

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Electric

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

On Site Septic
Hot Water:

Electric
Water Source:

Well

Appliances

Laundry Type:

Main Floor

Schools

School District Name:

Spotsylvania County Public Schools
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Snow Hill
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Outbuilding(s)
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

Driveway, Off Street
Parking Features:

Circular Driveway, Free

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$450,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,409
Taxes	$460
Insurance	$123
Utilities	$308 See report
Total	$3,300/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/18/25 May 18, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$450,000

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