Welcome to this well maintained home nestled on just over an acre. Home offers three spacious bedrooms, an expansive 13x23 living room, 13x14 eat in kitchen and a 5x13 utility/mudroom with direct access outside. Generous sized rear deck replaced in 2025 offering an abundance of space for entertaining and the HVAC is less than 5yrs old. Enjoy rural sunsets on your front porch with panoramic views each evening. Perfectly located for easy commuting between route 360 and route 17.
Welcome to this well maintained home nestled on just over 1ac. Home offers three spacious bedrooms, an expansive 13x23 living room, 13x14 eat-in kitchen and a 5x13 utility/mud room with direct access outside. Generous sized rear deck replaced in 2025 offering an abundance of space for entertaining and the HVAC is less than 5yrs old. Enjoy rural sunsets on your front porch with panoramic views each evening. Perfectly located for easy commuting between routes 360/17
CVRMLS #2628920
Oct 26, 2026
Listed
$314,500
$225/sq ft
CBRAR #1626523
Nov 10, 2016
Sold
$97,500
$70/sq ft
Aug 3, 2016
Listed
$102,000
$73/sq ft
+5
Cute Ranch on 1+ acre. Master with full bath and walk in closet. Large family room and eat in kitchen. Great rear deck. Sold "As Is" without any guarantee or warranty by Seller. Seller to make no repairs. Property status IE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,245
$24,200 + $202,100
$226,300
2025
$1,245 (−1.8%)
$24,200 + $202,100
$226,300
2024
$1,268
$20,080 + $153,600
$173,680
2023
$1,268
$20,080 + $153,600
$173,680
2022
$1,268 (+18.2%)
$20,100 + $153,600
$173,700
2020
$1,072 (−2.3%)
$20,100 + $104,600
$124,700
2019
$1,097
$20,100 + $104,600
$124,700
2018
$1,097
$20,100 + $104,600
$124,700
2017
$1,097 (+1.3%)
$20,100 + $104,600
$124,700
2014
$1,084 (+23.8%)
$20,100 + $105,900
$126,000
2013
$875
$20,100 + $105,900
$126,000
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.02 Acres
Year renovated
2017
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,400
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,400
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
52----77G
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
55% 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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Historical weather
Center Cross, VA • 22437
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Center Cross. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
6.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 8605 Howerton Rd
$314,661
$161 over list price of $315K
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