Welcome to 2859 East River Road, your new home just off the East River finger of the Chesapeake Bay. This solid brick rancher has been extremely well cared for and maintained by its current owner and sits on a generous sized half-acre lot with loads of front and back yard space. Escape the buzz of the city but remain an easy distance to Richmond, Williamsburg, VA Beach, and West Point. Local shopping and schools within 5-10 minutes make daily living easy. Updates to the home include newer roof and HVAC (3-5 years old) as well as fresh paint inside the home (2022). All living areas and bedrooms offer ample space to gather and relax. Closet space in the bedrooms and throughout the home allows storage and organization for anything you need. The 2-car carport offers covered parking and located just steps away from the side-entrance into the home. Come make this one yours and add your personal touch to an already incredible home!
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Market trends in 23025, VA
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
+1.6% MoM
Median sale price
$312K
$43K MoM
Avg. days on market
57d
20 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
1 MoM
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Sale history for 2859 E River Rd
Date
Event
Price
CVRMLS #2200323
Apr 4, 2022
Sold
$160,000
$117/sq ft
Feb 19, 2022
Pending
—
Feb 15, 2022
Price Changed
$157,950
$115/sq ft
Feb 5, 2022
Relisted
—
Jan 28, 2022
Pending
—
Jan 7, 2022
Listed
$162,950
$119/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 18, 2018
Sold
$115,100
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$861 (+3.3%)
$26,300 + $112,500
$138,800
2025
$833 (+7.1%)
$26,300 + $112,500
$138,800
2024
$777
$26,300 + $112,500
$138,800
2023
$777 (+7.4%)
$26,300 + $112,500
$138,800
2022
$724 (−0.8%)
$18,800 + $94,300
$113,100
2021
$730
$18,800 + $94,300
$113,100
2020
$730
$18,800 + $94,300
$113,100
2019
$730 (+12.2%)
$18,800 + $94,300
$113,100
2018
$650
$18,800 + $94,300
$113,100
2017
$650 (−0.6%)
$18,800 + $94,300
$113,100
2016
$654
$26,300 + $94,900
$121,200
2014
$654
$26,300 + $94,900
$121,200
Tax history for 2859 E River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$861 (+3.3%)
$26,300 + $112,500
$138,800
2025
$833 (+7.1%)
$26,300 + $112,500
$138,800
2024
$777
$26,300 + $112,500
$138,800
2023
$777 (+7.4%)
$26,300 + $112,500
$138,800
2022
$724 (−0.8%)
$18,800 + $94,300
$113,100
2021
$730
$18,800 + $94,300
$113,100
2020
$730
$18,800 + $94,300
$113,100
2019
$730 (+12.2%)
$18,800 + $94,300
$113,100
2018
$650
$18,800 + $94,300
$113,100
2017
$650 (−0.6%)
$18,800 + $94,300
$113,100
2016
$654
$26,300 + $94,900
$121,200
2014
$654
$26,300 + $94,900
$121,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,372
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mathews County
APN
25 A 38
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2026.
Apr 27, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Carport
Parking
Features: Carport, Driveway, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Bedroom 3
Description: carpet, closet
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 3 Information
Bedroom 2
Description: carpet, closet
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 4 Information
Description: carpet, closet, ceiling fan
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 5 Information
Living Room
Description: carpet
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 6 Information
Additional Room
Description: carpet, ceiling fan, multi-use room
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 7 Information
Kitchen
Description: vinyl floors, eat-in space, side entrance, fan
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup
Equipment
Appliances: Electric Cooking, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Other Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters, Cable TV