Absolutely amazing beautiful waterfront home! Completely renovated down to studs in 2019! Private. Peaceful. All new wiring, plumbing, walls, roof, vinyl. Gorgeous new kitchen featuring stainless appliances, soft close drawers, Quartz countertops. Bright, open, spacious great room. Sunroom with wall of windows. Huge Master Bedroom Suite. Cozy den. Convenient utility room. Phenomenal views from almost every room. Wraparound deck with bulkhead. All waterproof vinyl plank throughout except plush carpet in bedrooms. New HVAC throughout with mini split in sun-room. New mound septic system 4/20.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,459
$116,100 + $205,398
$321,498
2024
$2,459 (+4.1%)
$116,100 + $205,398
$321,498
2023
$2,363
$116,100 + $205,398
$321,498
2022
$2,363 (+19.5%)
$116,100 + $205,398
$321,498
2021
$1,978 (+1.9%)
$132,600 + $107,110
$239,710
2020
$1,942 (+4.6%)
$132,600 + $107,110
$239,710
2019
$1,856 (+34.9%)
$132,600 + $96,480
$229,080
2018
$1,376 (−0.1%)
$132,600 + $39,400
$172,000
2017
$1,378
$133,900 + $39,400
$173,300
2016
$1,377 (+6.0%)
$133,900 + $39,400
$173,300
2014
$1,299 (−15.7%)
$133,900 + $39,400
$173,300
2013
$1,541
$164,180 + $45,499
$209,679
Tax history for 735 River Cottage Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,459
$116,100 + $205,398
$321,498
2024
$2,459 (+4.1%)
$116,100 + $205,398
$321,498
2023
$2,363
$116,100 + $205,398
$321,498
2022
$2,363 (+19.5%)
$116,100 + $205,398
$321,498
2021
$1,978 (+1.9%)
$132,600 + $107,110
$239,710
2020
$1,942 (+4.6%)
$132,600 + $107,110
$239,710
2019
$1,856 (+34.9%)
$132,600 + $96,480
$229,080
2018
$1,376 (−0.1%)
$132,600 + $39,400
$172,000
2017
$1,378
$133,900 + $39,400
$173,300
2016
$1,377 (+6.0%)
$133,900 + $39,400
$173,300
2014
$1,299 (−15.7%)
$133,900 + $39,400
$173,300
2013
$1,541
$164,180 + $45,499
$209,679
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.86 Acres
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
1,942
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chowan County
APN
687906372746
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, None
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, See Remarks
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Exterior
Exterior Features
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1907
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Other, Pillar/Post/Pier
Property Features
On Waterfront
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Frontage Type: River
Lot Size : 1
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,855.54
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Water Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: White Oak/D F Walker
Location Information
Directions: From Edenton, take Hwy 32-N (Virginia Rd.) 6.5 Miles and turn left on Rocky Hock Road. Drive approximately 6 miles and turn left on Rocky Hock Landing Road. Travel approximately 2 miles and turn right onto River Road. In approximately 1.5 miles, you will turn left on to River Cottage Road.
Subdivision Name: NONE
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,942
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Chowan County
APN: 687906372746
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Albemarle Area Association of REALTORS
Around this home
Schools
White Oak Elementary
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 4.2mi
Chowan Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
4/10
John A Holmes High
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.9mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Edenton, NC • 27932
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$470,000 – $569,000
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