Come enjoy island life at this great river cottage on Lancaster Creek. Sitting on Pearson Island this home truly feels like you are getting away from it all. This elevated cottage was built in 2005 and easy to maintain with vinyl siding and synthetic decking. It features wood floors throughout the main level with a large kitchen with tons of storage, a family room/dining room combo overlooking big water views w/ deck access, living room w/ vaulted beamed ceiling, main floor bedroom and a large second level bedroom en suite with lots of closet space and second level waterside deck. Below is a covered patio area with storage and outdoor shower. The dock has lights and 4 ft. MLW per owner with The Rappahannock River just minutes away. Public boat ramp is right around the corner. Just pick up your groceries and come on down: this home is being sold mostly furnished. Less than 2.5 hours from DC and 1.5 hours from Richmond.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lisa Shultz• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•804-360-3636 (broker)
Bought with Non Member NON MEMBER• Non Subscribing Office
Come enjoy island life at this great river cottage on Lancaster Creek. Sitting on Pearson Island this home truly feels like you are getting away from it all. This elevated cottage was built in 2005 and easy to maintain with vinyl siding and synthetic decking. It features wood floors throughout the main level with a large kitchen with tons of storage, a family room/dining room combo overlooking big water views w/ deck access, living room w/ vaulted beamed ceiling, main floor bedroom and a large second level bonus room en suite with lots of closet space and second level waterside deck. Below is a covered patio area with storage and outdoor shower. The dock has lights and 4 ft. MLW per owner with The Rappahannock River just minutes away. Public boat ramp is right around the corner. Just pick up your groceries and come on down: this home is being sold mostly furnished. Less than 2.5 hours from DC and 1.5 hours from Richmond.
BRIGHT MLS #VARV100522
Mar 26, 2021
Sold
$485,000
$229/sq ft
Oct 27, 2020
Listed
$499,000
$235/sq ft
CBRAR #2032660
Mar 26, 2021
Sold
$485,000
$229/sq ft
Oct 26, 2020
Listed
$499,000
$235/sq ft
+35
Come enjoy island life at this great river cottage on Lancaster Creek. Sitting on Pearson Island this home truly feels like you are getting away from it all. This elevated cottage was built in 2005 and easy to maintain with vinyl siding and synthetic decking. It features wood floors throughout the main level with a large kitchen with tons of storage, a family room/dining room combo overlooking big water views w/ deck access, living room w/ vaulted beamed ceiling, main floor bedroom and a large second level bedroom en suite with lots of closet space and second level waterside deck. Below is a covered patio area with storage and outdoor shower. The dock has lights and 4 ft. MLW per owner with The Rappahannock River just minutes away. Take a golf cart ride down the street to the local tiki bar. Public boat ramp is right around the corner. Just pick up your groceries and come on down: this home is being sold mostly furnished. Less than 2.5 hours from DC and 1.5 hours from Richmond.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,032
$44,550 + $294,181
$338,731
2024
$2,032 (+21.2%)
$44,550 + $294,181
$338,731
2023
$1,677
$44,550 + $195,021
$239,571
2022
$1,677 (+17.1%)
$44,550 + $195,021
$239,571
2021
$1,432
$44,550 + $160,021
$204,571
2020
$1,432 (−1.9%)
$44,550 + $160,021
$204,571
2019
$1,460
$44,550 + $163,960
$208,510
2018
$1,460
$44,550 + $163,960
$208,510
2017
$1,460
$44,550 + $163,960
$208,510
2016
$1,459 (+4.4%)
$44,550 + $163,960
$208,510
2014
$1,397
$44,550 + $163,982
$208,532
Tax history for 3093 Simonson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,032
$44,550 + $294,181
$338,731
2024
$2,032 (+21.2%)
$44,550 + $294,181
$338,731
2023
$1,677
$44,550 + $195,021
$239,571
2022
$1,677 (+17.1%)
$44,550 + $195,021
$239,571
2021
$1,432
$44,550 + $160,021
$204,571
2020
$1,432 (−1.9%)
$44,550 + $160,021
$204,571
2019
$1,460
$44,550 + $163,960
$208,510
2018
$1,460
$44,550 + $163,960
$208,510
2017
$1,460
$44,550 + $163,960
$208,510
2016
$1,459 (+4.4%)
$44,550 + $163,960
$208,510
2014
$1,397
$44,550 + $163,982
$208,532
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
2,120
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Richmond County
APN
43A(1)16A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Single, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
School District Name: RICHMOND COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Kilmarnock, Take Route 3 W to Farnham. Turn Left on Farnham Creek Road. Veer Left onto Simonson Road. Follow nearly to the end. Sign on Left.
Mean Low Water Feet: 4
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Creek
Water Body Name: Lancaster Creek
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,120
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Richmond County
APN: 43A(1)16A
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Richmond County Elementary School
Public PreK-7 • Assigned • 11.6mi
6/10
Rappahannock High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 11.8mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% 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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Farnham, VA • 22460
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