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819 Essex Street

Tappahannock, VA 22560

4 beds
2 baths
1,939 sqft
$175 per sqft
1940 build
– on site

This classic 4 Bedroom Cape Cod in the heart of Tappahannock has been completely renovated blending timeless charm with modern updates...new beaded board & batten vinyl siding, new windows, new roof, new gutters, new automatic foundation vents, newly refinished hardwood flrs. downstairs and newly refinished pine flrs. upstairs, newly painted interior, new water heater, new ceiling fans thruout, lovely Sunroom on rear with awnings, wide molding, wainscoting, solid doors, pulldown attic & dual heat pumps. Upstairs is perfect layout for multi-generational living (Mother-in-law Suite) as there is a 2nd Kitchen & 2nd utility. Rebuilt front porch is lovely and perfect for the rockingd chair! Detached 2-Car Garage with 2 attached storage rooms are a plus. Walk to many of Town's shops, restaurants, Town Park on the Rappahannock River, new Central Park, Essex County Museum, Essex Library, Tappahannock Art Gallery, seasonal monthly Farmer's Market, Rappahannock River Valley Wildlife Refuge, Marina, Town public boat ramp, minutes from Mall shopping, Hobbs Hole Golf Coursel, health care facilities and VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital. For the boat lovers the Rappahannock River has great freshwater & saltwater fishing and inviting water activities. One Hour to Richmond & Fredericksburg and 1.5 Hrs. to D. C. & Colonial Williamsburg. Call to see this GEM of a Home.

Listing courtesy of CVRMLS / Hometown Realty

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

MLS# 2512358 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1940
Year Built Details:

Actual
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Block,Drywall,Frame,Plaster,VinylSiding
Architectural Style:

CapeCod,TwoStory
Roof:

Composition
Exterior Features:

Awnings,OutBuildings,Porch,Storage,Shed,UnpavedDriveway
Stories Total:

2
Stories:

2
Levels:

Two
Basement:

CrawlSpace
Basement:

false
Door Features:

FrenchDoors,InsulatedDoors,StormDoors
Window Features:

Screens,ThermalWindows,WindowTreatments
Patio And Porch Features:

FrontPorch,Porch
Security Features:

SmokeDetectors
Building Area Source:

Appraiser

Interior

Interior Features:

Bookcases,BuiltInFeatures,BedroomOnMainLevel,CeilingFans,DiningArea,EatInKitchen,FrenchDoorsAtriumDoors,MainLevelPrimary,SolidSurfaceCounters,WalkInClosets,WindowTreatments
Flooring:

Laminate,Vinyl,Wood
Rooms Total:

7
Laundry Features:

WasherHookup,DryerHookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1939.0
Living Area Source:

Appraiser

Financial & Terms

Possession:

CloseOfEscrow

Location

Directions:

From Town of Tappahannock turn onto Essex Street and follow to 819 Essex Street on your Left.

The Property

Parcel Number:

32B-18-D-34A & 35
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Subtype Additional:

SingleFamilyResidence
Property Condition:

Resale
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Landscaped,Level
Lot Size Acres:

0.33
Lot Size Area:

0.33
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Zoning Description:

Residential
Fencing:

None
Topography:

Level
Other Structures:

Garages,Storage,Outbuilding
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Lot:

0.33
Tax Annual Amount:

1489.92
Tax Assessed Value:

232800
Tax Legal Description:

Lot 35, 1/2 of Lot 34, Sect. D, Wakefield Park, Town of Tappahannock, Essex County, Va.

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

CentralAir,HeatPump,Zoned
Cooling:

true
Heating:

Electric,HeatPump,Zoned
Heating:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

PublicSewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dryer,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,RangeHood,Stove,Washer

Schools

Elementary School:

Tappahannock
Middle Or Junior School:

Essex
High School:

Essex

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Wakefield
Pool Features:

None

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

2.0
Parking Features:

Driveway,Detached,Garage,OffStreet,UnfinishedGarage,Unpaved

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$339,900

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,820
Taxes	$124
Insurance	$93
Utilities	$216 See report
Total	$2,253/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/5/25 Jul 5, 2025	Pending	CVRMLS	$339,900
6/9/25 Jun 9, 2025	Price Changed	CVRMLS	$339,900	-2.6%
5/3/25 May 3, 2025	Listed / Active	CVRMLS	$349,000

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This house located in Tappahannock, VA 22560 is currently pending sale for $339,900. 819 Essex Street is a 1,939 square foot house with 4 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 74 days. This house is in the attendance area of Essex High School, Essex Intermediate School, and Tappahannock Elementary School.

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