Return to market with a $50k Price Reduction! Waterfront 3 bedroom, 2 full Bath with Wide Water Views across and up the Rappahannock River. Newer Pier, Dock, Large Covered Boathouse, Boat Lift, Jet Ski Lifts, Fish Cleaning Station and outside shower. Located in desirable neighborhood of 14 beautiful homes within 50 minutes to Mechanicsville and 10 minutes to Tappahannock. Open floor plan with vaulted ceiling, large first floor bedroom, beautiful screened porch to capture breathtaking views of the Sunrise and sunset! Exterior building with endless possibilities.
Return to market with a $50k Price Reduction! Waterfront 3 bedroom, 2 full Bath with Wide Water Views across and up the Rappahannock River. Newer Pier, Dock, Large Covered Boathouse, Boat Lift, Jet Ski Lifts, Fish Cleaning Station and outside shower. Located in desirable neighborhood of 14 beautiful homes within 50 minutes to Mechanicsville and 10 minutes to Tappahannock. Open floor plan with vaulted ceiling, large first floor bedroom, beautiful screened porch to capture breathtaking views of th
CVRMLS #1315581
Oct 31, 2013
Listing Removed
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Jun 13, 2013
Listed
$495,000
$374/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,269
$270,000 + $324,300
$594,300
2025
$3,269 (−9.0%)
$270,000 + $324,300
$594,300
2024
$3,590
$225,000 + $266,834
$491,834
2023
$3,590
$225,000 + $266,834
$491,834
2022
$3,590 (−5.2%)
$225,000 + $266,834
$491,834
2020
$3,788 (−2.3%)
$225,000 + $215,500
$440,500
2019
$3,876
$225,000 + $215,500
$440,500
2018
$3,876
$225,000 + $215,500
$440,500
2017
$3,876 (+5.0%)
$225,000 + $215,500
$440,500
2014
$3,690 (+23.8%)
$250,000 + $179,100
$429,100
2013
$2,982
$250,000 + $179,100
$429,100
Tax history for 491 Shellfield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,269
$270,000 + $324,300
$594,300
2025
$3,269 (−9.0%)
$270,000 + $324,300
$594,300
2024
$3,590
$225,000 + $266,834
$491,834
2023
$3,590
$225,000 + $266,834
$491,834
2022
$3,590 (−5.2%)
$225,000 + $266,834
$491,834
2020
$3,788 (−2.3%)
$225,000 + $215,500
$440,500
2019
$3,876
$225,000 + $215,500
$440,500
2018
$3,876
$225,000 + $215,500
$440,500
2017
$3,876 (+5.0%)
$225,000 + $215,500
$440,500
2014
$3,690 (+23.8%)
$250,000 + $179,100
$429,100
2013
$2,982
$250,000 + $179,100
$429,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
1,704
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
38-D-1--14
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Room 1 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Laundry
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 4 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 5 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 6 Information
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 7 Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 8 Information
Dining Room
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 9 Information
Living Room
Description: Open to Dining Area
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Wood
Other Features: Bedroom on Main Level, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Cable TV
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Details: Approximate
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: Aluminum Siding, Block
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Boat Lift, Dock
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.33
Lot Size Acres: 0.33
Is Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Boat Ramp/Lift Access
Zoning Description: R
Property Information
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $427,600
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,591.84
Tax Year: 2012
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,704
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Essex County
APN: 38-D-1--14
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Tappahannock Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 4.8mi
4/10
Essex Intermediate School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
3/10
Essex High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 50-62% chance 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 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
47% 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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Estimated sale price
$738,000 – $893,000
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