* * PRICE IMPROVEMENT & ROOF TO BE REPLACED IN MID-JULY. Lakefront bungalow with wide water views and mature trees, located on quiet cul-de-sac in Placid Bay Estates. Great potential with a beautiful waterfront location in popular community with amenities. Three-tiered retaining wall secures the shoreline and dock posts are in place to build your dock. Enjoy fishing and water fun in your backyard or take your boat to Mattox Creek and the Potomac River from the community ramp. Great location - only 1.5 hours from DC and Richmond and 45 minutes from Fredericksburg. Close to all the fun in Colonial Beach - a golf cart town with beaches, boardwalk, restaurants, marinas, bars, wineries, and breweries. Home is being sold "As Is-Where Is". All inspections are for informational purposes only. Paddle boat conveys.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$144Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ashley Ziviello• EXIT Mid-Rivers Realty
•804-493-1888 (broker)
Bought with Carmen Carter-Howell• Samson Properties
PRICE IMPROVEMENT - Lakefront bungalow with fantastic wide water views and mature trees, located on quiet cul-de-sac in Placid Bay Estates. So much potential with a beautiful waterfront location in popular community with amenities. Three-tiered retaining wall secures the shoreline and dock posts are in place to build your dock. Enjoy fishing and water fun in your backyard or take your boat to Mattox Creek and the Potomac River from the community ramp. Great location - only 1.5 hours from DC and Richmond and 45 minutes from Fredericksburg. Close to all the fun in Colonial Beach - a golf cart town with beaches, boardwalk, restaurants, marinas, bars, wineries, and breweries. Home is being sold "As Is-Where Is". All inspections are for informational purposes only. Water depth to be confirmed by purchaser. Paddle boat conveys.
BRIGHT MLS #VAWE2002614
Jul 25, 2022
Sold
$225,000
$130/sq ft
Jul 16, 2022
Pending
—
Jul 2, 2022
Price Changed
$249,999
$145/sq ft
Jun 15, 2022
Listed
$275,000
$159/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1005295630
Jun 30, 2009
Sold
$155,000
$90/sq ft
May 25, 2009
Listing Removed
—
May 4, 2009
Listed
$169,500
$98/sq ft
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WATERFRONT HOME W/ DOCK ON PLACID LAKE!!HOME OFFERS ALOT OF SPACE. YOU ARE MINUTES FR. COLONIAL BEACH. GOOD WATERFRONTAGE & HOME @ END OF CUL-D-SAC. PADDLE YOUR CANOE, KAYAK, OR JON BOAT 4 GREAT FISHING OR SWIMMING. COMMUNITY OFFERS; CLUB HOUSE, BOAT RAMP W/ DIRECT ACCESS TO MATTOX CR. & POTOMAC RIVER & SWIMMING PIER ON THE LAKE. FENCED YD. & 2 DECK PIER. RM FOR PICNIC TABLES. GREAT SUNROOM OVERLOOKING LAKE.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,698 (+3.7%)
$42,000 + $159,800
$201,800
2025
$1,637 (+19.3%)
$42,000 + $159,800
$201,800
2024
$1,372 (−9.5%)
$42,000 + $159,800
$201,800
2023
$1,516 (+36.9%)
$42,000 + $159,800
$201,800
2022
$1,108 (−3.1%)
$42,000 + $136,700
$178,700
2021
$1,143
$42,000 + $108,400
$150,400
2020
$1,143 (+16.9%)
$42,000 + $108,400
$150,400
2019
$978 (+6.6%)
$42,000 + $108,400
$150,400
2018
$917 (+1.7%)
$42,000 + $108,400
$150,400
2016
$902 (+2.5%)
$42,000 + $108,400
$150,400
2014
$880
$51,000 + $118,300
$169,300
Tax history for 186 Placid Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,698 (+3.7%)
$42,000 + $159,800
$201,800
2025
$1,637 (+19.3%)
$42,000 + $159,800
$201,800
2024
$1,372 (−9.5%)
$42,000 + $159,800
$201,800
2023
$1,516 (+36.9%)
$42,000 + $159,800
$201,800
2022
$1,108 (−3.1%)
$42,000 + $136,700
$178,700
2021
$1,143
$42,000 + $108,400
$150,400
2020
$1,143 (+16.9%)
$42,000 + $108,400
$150,400
2019
$978 (+6.6%)
$42,000 + $108,400
$150,400
2018
$917 (+1.7%)
$42,000 + $108,400
$150,400
2016
$902 (+2.5%)
$42,000 + $108,400
$150,400
2014
$880
$51,000 + $118,300
$169,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Kitchen - Galley, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, High
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $121,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Storm
Other Structures: Shed, Shed Shop
Lot Information
Navigable Water
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 59
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $35,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,725
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $781
Tax Assessed Value: $156,200
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $781
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2006
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Whole House Fan, Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air, Wood Burn Stove
Heating Fuel: Central, Electric, Wood
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Water Source: Community
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Association Recreation Fee
Association Recreation Fee: $50
School Information
School District Name: COLONIAL BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Colonial Beach - take 205 to left onto Ferry Landing, right on Albrough Blvd, right onto Clearview, left onto Forest Grove, right onto Placid Rd. Home on right.
Location Type: Lake
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Lake
Water Body Name: LAKE PLACID
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Westmoreland County
APN: 10-C - 8- -3 3
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Washington District Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
Montross Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 14.5mi
7/10
Washington & Lee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.8mi
4/10
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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 108° 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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Colonial Beach, VA • 22443
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In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$236,000 – $285,000
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