Waterfront PRIVACY at it's BEST! This property features FABULOUS, WIDE waterfront on the Great Wicomico River with historic home, custom heated pool w/ attached hot tub & 18.76 Acres in 3 waterfront parcels-room to expand! Rich in history & beauty. The estate, formerly known as Keen's Wharf, was once a regular stop for the steamer West Shore. Lovely farmhouse, circa 1850 & the land surveys date back to 1654. Absolutely beautiful grounds, new rip rap in 2014, pier w/ 6'+. Home has charming features, large rooms & beautiful views. Downstairs includes a large Living Room w/ a bow window overlooking the waterfront & a wood stove, center dining room w/ access to the screen porch, Den/Library w/ built-in bookshelves & a wood stove, large kitchen w/ center island, an informal dining area & a mudroom w/ a 1/2 bath & laundry area. A lovely staircase to a waterfront ensuite master bedroom, hall guest bathroom & two nice sized guest rooms. Well maintained: new roof in 2011, heat pumps & second floor gas furnace in 2012. Price includes waterfront lots 1, 2 (where home, barn, pool and pier are located) & lot 3. Two additional waterfront parcels totaling 9.75 Acres available-Lot 4 & 5.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
18.76 acresLot Size
$365Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by David Dew• IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate
Listed by Kathleen Dew• IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate
Bought with David Dew• IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate
Bought with Kathleen Dew• IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate
Waterfront PRIVACY at it's BEST! This property features FABULOUS, WIDE waterfront on the Great Wicomico River with historic home, custom heated pool w/ attached hot tub & 18.76 Acres in 3 waterfront parcels-room to expand! Rich in history & beauty. The estate, formerly known as Keen's Wharf, was once a regular stop for the steamer West Shore. Lovely farmhouse, circa 1850 & the land surveys date back to 1654. Absolutely beautiful grounds, new rip rap in 2014, pier w/ 6'+. Home has charming features, large rooms & beautiful views. Downstairs includes a large Living Room w/ a bow window overlooking the waterfront & a wood stove, center dining room w/ access to the screen porch, Den/Library w/ built-in bookshelves & a wood stove, large kitchen w/ center island, an informal dining area & a mudroom w/ a 1/2 bath & laundry area. A lovely staircase to a waterfront ensuite master bedroom, hall guest bathroom & two nice sized guest rooms. Well maintained: new roof in 2011, heat pumps & second floor gas furnace in 2012. Price includes waterfront lots 1, 2 (where home, barn, pool and pier are located) & lot 3. Two additional waterfront parcels totaling 9.75 Acres available-Lot 4 & 5.
CBRAR #1801125
Dec 14, 2018
Sold
$675,000
$219/sq ft
Jan 11, 2018
Listed
$795,000
$257/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,203 (+12.1%)
$267,100 + $300,900
$568,000
2024
$3,749 (−12.0%)
$267,100 + $300,900
$568,000
2023
$4,260 (+23.0%)
$267,100 + $300,900
$568,000
2022
$3,465 (+4.5%)
$267,100 + $300,900
$568,000
2021
$3,316 (+3.4%)
$242,700 + $300,900
$543,600
2020
$3,207 (−0.5%)
$242,700 + $300,900
$543,600
2019
$3,223 (+15.7%)
$203,000 + $343,200
$546,200
2018
$2,786
$203,000 + $343,200
$546,200
2017
$2,786 (+3.7%)
$203,000 + $343,200
$546,200
2016
$2,686 (+10.2%)
$203,000 + $343,200
$546,200
2014
$2,437 (+3.3%)
$203,000 + $343,200
$546,200
2012
$2,358
Tax history for 1271 Island Point Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,203 (+12.1%)
$267,100 + $300,900
$568,000
2024
$3,749 (−12.0%)
$267,100 + $300,900
$568,000
2023
$4,260 (+23.0%)
$267,100 + $300,900
$568,000
2022
$3,465 (+4.5%)
$267,100 + $300,900
$568,000
2021
$3,316 (+3.4%)
$242,700 + $300,900
$543,600
2020
$3,207 (−0.5%)
$242,700 + $300,900
$543,600
2019
$3,223 (+15.7%)
$203,000 + $343,200
$546,200
2018
$2,786
$203,000 + $343,200
$546,200
2017
$2,786 (+3.7%)
$203,000 + $343,200
$546,200
2016
$2,686 (+10.2%)
$203,000 + $343,200
$546,200
2014
$2,437 (+3.3%)
$203,000 + $343,200
$546,200
2012
$2,358
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Stories
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Lot size
11.33 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Northumberland County
APN
35-0-1-0-6-A
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
Window Features: Screens
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Rear Porch, Patio, Screened
Door Features: French Doors
Fencing: Fenced, Partial, Privacy
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Pool Features: Outdoor Pool, Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
Building Information
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Plaster, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: River Access, Waterfront
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Waterfront
Frontage Length: 1335.0000
Water Body Name: Great Wicomico
Lot Size : 18.76
Lot Size Area: 18.76
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 18.76
Zoning Description: R1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,834.74
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $325
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $27.08
Schools Information
Elementary School: Northumberland
Middle Or Junior School: Northumberland
High School: Northumberland
Location Information
Directions: From Kilmarnock, Rt. 200 Towards Burgess,7.6 Miles to Left on Browns Store Rd. 3.2 Miles to Right on Light St. 1.4 Miles to Right on Sampson Wharf Rd. .06 Miles to Left on Island Pnt. Rd. 1.4 Miles, property on left
Subdivision Name: Rivers Knoll
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 11.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Northumberland County
APN: 35-0-1-0-6-A
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: ChesapeakeBayAreaMls
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Schools
Northumberland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
Northumberland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
5/10
Northumberland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
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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
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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