Rafters Point One of the most impressive Waterfront parcels of land in the Northern Neck! 98.57+- acres with 4,000+- feet of Shoreline, Mesmerizing Water Views & a very well Built home plus Guest House. This is a very unique type of waterfront property that offers privacy that is almost impossible to duplicate! Some of the highlights for the main House are: Geothermal heating/cooling system, impressive waterside Great Room with brick fireplace pairing up with the exposed beams on the vaulted ceiling, 1st floor Master Suite, Formal Dining Room, Beautiful Wood floors, Ample Closet space, 2 large guest Bedrooms, Generator for both main & guest House, wrap around covered porch & waterside deck. The 2 story Guest Home with an attached garage has around 900 sq ft of living area (2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths) plus fantastic views. The detached 2 car garage has 30 solar panels to assist with electric to the property. Enjoy long walks around the property to really capture what this rare gem offers such as beautiful large fields, 2 piers, 850 feet of rip-rap shoreline, Long tree lined driveway, Split rail fencing, well groomed yard, impressive mature trees, a bridge, walking pathways, a Rare point of land and one-of-a kind views. Rafters Point is a historic property originally settled in the 1600 s. A Conservation Easement exist and does allow for an additional home to be built on the Northern Tract. Offering with the home on 52.28 acres for $689,000 or the vacant parcel 46.29 acres for $319,000 or as a whole for a discounted price of $985,000.This is Fabulous Waterfront Living at its Best in the Northern Neck!
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
98.57 acresLot Size
$596Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Robbie Booth• Shore Realty, Inc.
•804-529-7020 (broker)
•shoregal82@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Non Member Member• Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.
Rafters Point~One of the most impressive Waterfront parcels of land in the Northern Neck! 98.57+- acres with 4,000+- feet of Shoreline, Mesmerizing Water Views & a very well Built home plus Guest House. This is a very unique type of waterfront property that offers privacy that is almost impossible to duplicate! Some of the highlights for the main House are: Geothermal heating/cooling system, impressive waterside Great Room with brick fireplace pairing up with the exposed beams on the vaulted ceiling, 1st floor Master Suite, Formal Dining Room, Beautiful Wood floors, Ample Closet space, 2 large guest Bedrooms, Generator for both main & guest House, wrap around covered porch & waterside deck. The 2 story Guest Home with an attached garage has around 900 sq ft of living area (2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths) plus fantastic views. The detached 2 car garage has 30 solar panels to assist with electric to the property. Enjoy long walks around the property to really capture what this rare gem offers such as beautiful large fields, 2 piers, 850 feet of rip-rap shoreline, Long tree lined driveway, Split rail fencing, well groomed yard, impressive mature trees, a bridge, walking pathways, a Rare point of land and one-of-a kind views. Rafters Point is a historic property originally settled in the 1600's. A Conservation Easement exist and does allow for an additional home to be built on the Northern Tract. Offering with the home on 52.28 acres for $689,000 or the vacant parcel 46.29 acres for $319,000 or as a whole for a discounted price of $985,000.This is Fabulous Waterfront Living at its Best in the Northern Neck!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,668 (+14.1%)
$75,800 + $643,500
$719,300
2025
$3,215 (+12.1%)
$75,800 + $358,700
$434,500
2024
$2,868 (−12.0%)
$75,800 + $358,700
$434,500
2023
$3,259 (+23.0%)
$75,800 + $358,700
$434,500
2022
$2,650
$75,800 + $358,700
$434,500
2021
$2,650 (+3.4%)
$75,800 + $358,700
$434,500
2020
$2,564 (−11.3%)
$75,800 + $358,700
$434,500
2019
$2,891 (+5.4%)
$125,800 + $364,200
$490,000
2018
$2,744
$125,800 + $364,200
$490,000
2017
$2,744 (+3.7%)
$125,800 + $364,200
$490,000
2016
$2,646 (+10.2%)
$125,800 + $364,200
$490,000
2014
$2,401 (+4.7%)
$125,800 + $364,200
$490,000
2012
$2,293
Tax history for 3861 Newmans Neck Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,668 (+14.1%)
$75,800 + $643,500
$719,300
2025
$3,215 (+12.1%)
$75,800 + $358,700
$434,500
2024
$2,868 (−12.0%)
$75,800 + $358,700
$434,500
2023
$3,259 (+23.0%)
$75,800 + $358,700
$434,500
2022
$2,650
$75,800 + $358,700
$434,500
2021
$2,650 (+3.4%)
$75,800 + $358,700
$434,500
2020
$2,564 (−11.3%)
$75,800 + $358,700
$434,500
2019
$2,891 (+5.4%)
$125,800 + $364,200
$490,000
2018
$2,744
$125,800 + $364,200
$490,000
2017
$2,744 (+3.7%)
$125,800 + $364,200
$490,000
2016
$2,646 (+10.2%)
$125,800 + $364,200
$490,000
2014
$2,401 (+4.7%)
$125,800 + $364,200
$490,000
2012
$2,293
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: From VLR - 360E to L at Avalon, L on Newmans Neck Road, follow almost to end, property is on the L, #3861. Owner request no one enter gated drive without listing agent present.
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: River
Water Body Name: PRESLEY CREEK
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Northumberland County
APN: 18-0-1-0-1-E
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
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Schools
Northumberland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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Northumberland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
5/10
Northumberland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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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 103° expected this year, 18 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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