GODSEY CREEK OVERLOOKING THE NORTH RIVER - 5.68 ACRES ON PROTECTED CREEK WITH NEW LARGE PIER AND BOATHOUSE HAS NEW ROOF ON IT, RAMP AREA FOR PUTTING KAYAKS OVER AND 500 FEET OF WATERFRONTAGE, OLDER HOME ON THE PROPERTY IS REALLY A TEAR DOWN BUT SELLERS HAVE LEFT IT FOR BUILDING ON FOOTPRINT IF DESIRED, HOME CAN BE WALKED THRU, NOT LOCKED, ISABELL DAMAGED THE HOME AND SELLERS DID NOT REPAIR AS THEY PLANNED TO TAKE HOME DOWN AND REBUILD FOR RETIREMENT BUT PLANS CHANGED, FROM THE SECOND FLOOR THERE ARE BEAUTIFUL VIEWS ACROSS THE RIVER. PROPERTY COULD BE GREAT FOR HORSES AS THERE IS A REALLY LARGE FIELD BEHIND HOME AND 25' X 40' STORAGE BUILDING WITH CONCRETE FLOOR.
Single-familyProperty Type
1820Year Built
5.69 acresLot Size
$364Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Maxine Hudgins• Morgan & Edwards Real Estate
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.69 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,952
Year built
1820
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mathews County
APN
34 A 24
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: None, Other
Interior Features
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock, Storage
Fencing: None
Roof: Metal
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Plaster, Vinyl Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek, Ocean Front, Waterfront
Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s), Boat House
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Pasture, Waterfront
Frontage Length: 500.0000
Water Body Name: Godsey Creek
Lot Size : 5.688
Lot Size Area: 5.688
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 5.688
Zoning Description: Res
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,691
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Lee Jackson
Middle Or Junior School: Thomas Hunter
High School: Mathews
Location Information
Directions: Rt. 14 to North, left on Rt. 617, continue on 617 approx. five to six miles, right on Godsey Creek Road, follow around curve to left and continue straight into waterfront lot, see sign and house on right.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,952
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1820
Year Renovated: —
County: Mathews County
APN: 34 A 24
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: ChesapeakeBayAreaMls
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lee-Jackson Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 4.3mi
8/10
Thomas Hunter Middle School
Public 5-7 • Assigned • 4.3mi
5/10
Mathews High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 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
$676,000 – $818,000
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