Motivated Seller!!!!! 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.
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K - 12
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Tappahannock Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 17.1mi
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Essex Intermediate School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 17.1mi
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Essex High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 16.7mi
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Property intended for agricultural use
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No tidal water on the property
Directions: From Tappahannock take US-17 N/Tidewater Trail, left onto Supply Road, left onto Walnut Shade Road, then left onto Carpenters Rest Road; property is on Carpenters Rest Road in Caret (Tax Map/Parcel #10-5)
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Fee simple ownership
Construction
Construction not completed
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Approved septic system
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Tax year 2025
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Take a look at this perfect 12.23 - acre parcel. It's located on the North end of Essex County not far from Caroline and King George County only 35 minutes from NSWC. On the backside of this property you will find Elm wood creek. The state maintained road leading to this property is going to be getting paved. All this property needs is some clearing and electric ran and you will have a dream spot. Positive percolation test! * New * Priced to sell Owner says lot will be cleared and subdivided in the Fall 2024 if not sold before listing agreement expires! This is a one time extraordinary offer it must close between now and the end of the listing period. Passed perc last month seller is ready to act!!! Price reduced to 60k no contingencies ( apply for your loan prior to submitting). All cash offers must be presented with POF. Serious inquiries only.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2020
$462 (−2.3%)
$53,700
2019
$473 (+0.1%)
$53,700
2018
$472 (−0.1%)
$53,700
2017
$473 (+2.3%)
$53,700
2014
$462 (+23.8%)
$53,700
2013
$373
$53,700
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12.23 Acres
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Single Family Residential
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Essex County
APN
10- - - - 16-
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Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 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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Caret, VA • 22436
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In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Redfin Estimate for Carpenters Rest Rd
$108,789
$6,211 under list price of $115K
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