Stunning Waterfront Property! Expansive views and ready for all your water toys! Pier with lift, electric and water. Two cottages- both with great views, large screened porches as well as decks. The main house offers high ceilings and open floorplan. Kitchen has plenty of cabinet space, pantry and steps out onto a small deck. The main cottage offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, a gas fireplace, stunning large screened porch, outside shower, and expansive views! The smaller cottage has stunning screened porch, large deck, lots of storage below for boats, chairs or small car. This cottage offers full kitchenette, open floorplan, and full tiled bathroom. As an added plus, the seller would like to rent back the smaller cottage for built in instant income. Lots of workshop & storage in detached garage plus under small cottage. Don't let this waterfront paradise get away!
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
0.65 acresLot Size
$540Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Leanne Hester• Liz Moore & Associates - NN
Bought with Joanie Gummo• Howard Hanna Real Estate Servi
Stunning Waterfront Property! Expansive views and ready for all your water toys! Pier with lift, electric and water. Two cottages- both with great views, large screened porches as well as decks. The main house offers high ceilings and open floorplan. Kitchen has plenty of cabinet space, pantry and steps out onto a small deck. The main cottage offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, a gas fireplace, stunning large screened porch, outside shower, and expansive views! The smaller cottage has stunning screened porch, large deck, lots of storage below for boats, chairs or small car. This cottage offers full kitchenette, open floorplan, and full tiled bathroom. As an added plus, the seller would like to rent back the smaller cottage for built in instant income. Lots of workshop & storage in detached garage plus under small cottage. Don't let this waterfront paradise get away!
REINMLS #10503753
Sep 21, 2023
Listed
$625,000
$500/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,938 (+5.3%)
$235,910 + $242,660
$478,570
2024
$2,790 (+8.8%)
$235,910 + $242,660
$478,570
2023
$2,564 (+29.3%)
$224,680 + $215,170
$439,850
2022
$1,983 (+4.3%)
$163,790 + $109,730
$273,520
2021
$1,901
$163,790 + $109,730
$273,520
2020
$1,901 (−4.9%)
$163,790 + $109,730
$273,520
2019
$2,000
$197,250 + $90,450
$287,700
2018
$2,000
$197,250 + $90,450
$287,700
2017
$2,000 (−22.3%)
$197,250 + $90,450
$287,700
2016
$2,574 (+86.0%)
$275,400 + $94,960
$370,360
2014
$1,384
$68,000 + $145,000
$213,000
Tax history for 5403 Ark Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,938 (+5.3%)
$235,910 + $242,660
$478,570
2024
$2,790 (+8.8%)
$235,910 + $242,660
$478,570
2023
$2,564 (+29.3%)
$224,680 + $215,170
$439,850
2022
$1,983 (+4.3%)
$163,790 + $109,730
$273,520
2021
$1,901
$163,790 + $109,730
$273,520
2020
$1,901 (−4.9%)
$163,790 + $109,730
$273,520
2019
$2,000
$197,250 + $90,450
$287,700
2018
$2,000
$197,250 + $90,450
$287,700
2017
$2,000 (−22.3%)
$197,250 + $90,450
$287,700
2016
$2,574 (+86.0%)
$275,400 + $94,960
$370,360
2014
$1,384
$68,000 + $145,000
$213,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.65 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
961
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Gloucester County
APN
29D(1)-1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Unpaved
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Bedroom 4
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Bedroom 1
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Additional Room
Description: Guest Cottage
Level: First
Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Gas
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
Other Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Laminate Counters, Pull Down Attic Stairs
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Actual
Roof Details: Metal
Construction Details: Clapboard, Frame
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Unpaved Driveway
Other Structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.65
Lot Size Acres: 0.65
On Waterfront
Water Body Name: York River
Zoning Description: SF-1
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,983
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Attic Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 961
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: —
County: Gloucester County
APN: 29D(1)-1
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bethel Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
9/10
Peasley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
7/10
Gloucester High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
6/10
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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 107° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$642,000 – $777,000
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