Discover 10 beautiful acres located on Carpenters Rest Road in Caret, VA. This peaceful property offers plenty of space, privacy, and endless possibilities for your future home. A percolation test has already been completed, and the property is buildable, taking an important step out of the process for the new owner. Enjoy the quiet country setting while still being within convenient reach of Tappahannock and surrounding areas. Whether you're ready to build now or looking for land to hold for the future.
Directions: From Tappahannock take US-17 N/Tidewater Trail, left onto Supply Road, left onto Walnut Shade Road, left onto Carpenters Rest Road. Property on Carpenters Rest Road, Caret, VA 22436 (Tax Map/Parcel #10-5).
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Great opportunity to own 10 wooded acres in Essex county. Zoned A-1, this lot offers timber value, hunting opportunities and the ability to build your dream home. Carpenters Rest road is scheduled to be paved this spring! Several trails have been cut on the property for easy access. 55 min to Ashland, 45 min to Fredericksburg and 30 min to Tappahannock. Bring a builder or a modular home and start on your next dream home.
CVRMLS #2224568
Oct 5, 2022
Sold
$39,500
Sep 8, 2022
Pending
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Sep 1, 2022
Listed
$39,950
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Looking for land that is priced under the tax assessment? Look no further, this flat 10 acres wooded lot is looking for a new owner! Zoned A-1. 55 min to Ashland, 45 min to Fredericksburg and 30 min to Tappahannock. Bring a builder or a modular home and start on your next dream home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$347
$63,100
2025
$347 (+1.2%)
$63,100
2024
$343
$47,000
2023
$343
$47,000
2022
$343 (−15.1%)
$47,000
2020
$404 (−2.3%)
$47,000
2019
$414 (+0.1%)
$47,000
2018
$413 (−0.1%)
$47,000
2017
$414 (+2.3%)
$47,000
2014
$404 (+24.0%)
$47,000
2013
$326
$47,000
Public record
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Lot size
10 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
10----5
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Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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
Caret, VA • 22436
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for Carpenters Rest Rd
$142,294
$7,706 under list price of $150K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $185K to $715K.