OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2018 for $569K

$931,536

•

2,000

sq ft

259 Buckschase Rd, Gwynn, VA 23066

About this home

Landmark vintage waterfront home and guest cottage. Family owned since 1954. Classic farmhouse style river home that has all the charm of the original with modern systems and new guest cottage. Step back in time as you enter this amazing getaway bay front home and cottage. The home has been carefully maintained and improved over the years with attention to detail such as hand painted wood floors with beach/river color schemes, recently updated. Modern heating and cooling, also recently renewed. 30 year roof only a year old. Almost new cottage has its only classic detail and front porch with bay views as well. Pristine sand beach directly on the bay with limitless views. Shoreline protection in place. A real Island classic being offered for the first in over 60 years. The charm of this property can only be realized by seeing first hand. Wrap around porches front and back finish off this bay classic. Cottage gives you an additional private bedroom and bath adjacent to main house plus two car garage with additional storage. Cottage square footage, bedroom not included in main home detail.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

1.1 acresLot Size

$466Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Tim Rowe • RE/MAX Elevate (Gloucester)

Bought with Deborah Morgan • Morgan & Edwards Real Estate

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•Source:CBRAR #1731357

Redfin Estimate

$931,536

$363K since sold in April 2018$33K since October

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This home's estimate is 206.6% higher than the average sale price ($304K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$340,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,000 sq ft
1326 Cricket Hill Rd, Hudgins, VA 23076
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$359,900
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,091 sq ft
118 Mill Point Rd, Hudgins, VA 23076
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$277,997
C
4 beds2 baths1,907 sq ft
554 Knight Wood Rd, Diggs, VA 23109
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$200,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,760 sq ft
20 Pine Hall Rd, Mathews, VA 23109
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$450,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,179 sq ft
44 Fleetwood Cir, Moon, VA 23109
SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$195,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,058 sq ft
2485 Old Ferry Rd, Hudgins, VA 23076

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$1,696/mo

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Market trends in 23066, VA

Last updated October 2026

Sale-to-list price

102.4%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$435K

$0 MoM

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Sale history for 259 Buckschase Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,387 (+3.3%)

$227,000 + $319,300

$546,300

2025

$3,278 (+7.1%)

$227,000 + $319,300

$546,300

2024

$3,059

$227,000 + $319,300

$546,300

2023

$3,059 (+10.5%)

$227,000 + $319,300

$546,300

2022

$2,769 (−0.8%)

$227,000 + $205,700

$432,700

2021

$2,791

$227,000 + $205,700

$432,700

2020

$2,791

$227,000 + $205,700

$432,700

2019

$2,791 (+12.2%)

$227,000 + $205,700

$432,700

2018

$2,488

$227,000 + $205,700

$432,700

2017

$2,488 (−1.0%)

$227,000 + $205,700

$432,700

2016

$2,514 (−23.2%)

$227,000 + $238,700

$465,700

2014

$3,275

$356,700 + $249,900

$606,600

Tax history for 259 Buckschase Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,387 (+3.3%)

$227,000 + $319,300

$546,300

2025

$3,278 (+7.1%)

$227,000 + $319,300

$546,300

2024

$3,059

$227,000 + $319,300

$546,300

2023

$3,059 (+10.5%)

$227,000 + $319,300

$546,300

2022

$2,769 (−0.8%)

$227,000 + $205,700

$432,700

2021

$2,791

$227,000 + $205,700

$432,700

2020

$2,791

$227,000 + $205,700

$432,700

2019

$2,791 (+12.2%)

$227,000 + $205,700

$432,700

2018

$2,488

$227,000 + $205,700

$432,700

2017

$2,488 (−1.0%)

$227,000 + $205,700

$432,700

2016

$2,514 (−23.2%)

$227,000 + $238,700

$465,700

2014

$3,275

$356,700 + $249,900

$606,600

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.1 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

312

Year built

2008

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Mathews County

APN

12A 1 8

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Other
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned

Interior Features
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Masonry

Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Basement Details: Crawl Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Front Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
Fencing: None
Roof: Asphalt

Pool Information
Pool Features: None

Building Information
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Frame, HardiPlank Type

Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Beach Access, Ocean Front, Waterfront
Other Structures: Garage(s), Guest House

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Waterfront
Water Body Name: Chesapeake Bay
Lot Size : 1.1
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.1
Lot Size Area: 1.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.1
Zoning Description: R-1

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,488

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School: Lee Jackson
Middle Or Junior School: Thomas Hunter
High School: Mathews

Location Information
Directions: Over bridge to end of Old Ferry to right on Buckschase quarter mile on left on the Bayfront.
Subdivision Name: Gwynns Island

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 312
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: —
County: Mathews County
APN: 12A 1 8

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 25, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: ChesapeakeBayAreaMls

Around this home

Schools

Thomas Hunter Middle School

Public 5-7 • Assigned • 5.0mi

5/10

Mathews High School

Public 8-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

7/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ 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

9/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 20 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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Historical weather

Gwynn, VA • 23066

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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$885,000 – $1.07M

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Home values near 259 Buckschase Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
383 Buckschase Rd, Gwynn, VA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2160 Sq. Ft.	$639,270
407 Buckschase Rd, Gwynn, VA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2365 Sq. Ft.	$902,527

Address	Redfin Estimate
301 Buckschase Rd, Gwynn, VA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1367 Sq. Ft.	$636,810
123 Buckschase Rd, Gwynn, VA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1123 Sq. Ft.	$381,377

Address	Redfin Estimate
331 Buckschase Rd, Gwynn, VA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2270 Sq. Ft.	$500,083
77 Buckschase Rd, Gwynn, VA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$421,691

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