Charming 1920's Fisherman's Cottage on Gwynn's Island on 1.10 acres. Public boat ramp and pier on Milford Haven & Chesapeake Bay within 1.5 miles of this home. Original moldings and character that we all love. There are 2 BR & 1.5 BA with a large living room, dining room, kitchen, and family room which also could be used for overflow guests. Hardwood floors, new laminated floors in several rooms, freshly painted, new windows in most of the home, new range, new front storm door, freshly painted interior, and exterior recently power washed. Oversized garage has so much space, pole shed that is approx 30' x 16' used for boat storage or lawn equipment, paved circular driveway, and addt storage shed. There is a fenced back yard - great for gardens or pets. Come to Gwynn's Island the home of the Gwynn's Island Museum, the Gwynn's Island yearly festival and summer ice cream socials! Ride your bike around the Island and enjoy the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay! Per 3rd party NO Flood Zone.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
1.1 acresLot Size
$209Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Renee Edwards• Morgan and Edwards Real Estate
Bought with Renee Edwards• Morgan and Edwards Real Estate
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Market trends in 23064, VA
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$432K
$187 MoM
Avg. days on market
15d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
0 MoM
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Sale history for 1697 Old Ferry Rd
Date
Event
Price
CBRAR #2517508
Dec 12, 2025
Sold
$229,900
$183/sq ft
Nov 6, 2025
Pending
—
Sep 27, 2025
Price Changed
$229,900
$183/sq ft
Aug 27, 2025
Price Changed
$250,000
$200/sq ft
Jun 22, 2025
Listed
$265,000
$211/sq ft
+30
A charming 1920's Fisherman's Cottage on sought after Gwynn's Island on 1.10 acres. Life is simple on the Island, with friends and neighbors enjoying all the Island has to offer- Public boat ramp and pier on Milford Haven & Chesapeake Bay within 1.5 miles of this home. This home offers original moldings and character that we all love. There are 2 bedrooms & 1.5 baths with a large living room, dining room, kitchen, and family room which also could be used for overflow guests. This home features: hardwood floors, new laminated floors in several rooms, freshly painted, new windows in most of the home, new range, new front storm door, freshly painted interior, and exterior recently power washed. You will enjoy the oversized garage that has so much space, pole shed that is approximately 30' x 16' used for boat storage or lawn equipment, paved circular driveway, and a additional storage shed. There is a fenced back yard - great for gardens or pets. Come to Gwynn's Island the home of the Gwynn's Island Museum, the Gwynn's Island yearly festival and summer ice cream socials! Ride your bike around the Island and enjoy the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay! This would make a great full time home or weekend home - Per 3rd party NO Flood Zone. .
REINMLS #10589606
Dec 12, 2025
Sold
$229,900
$183/sq ft
Sep 27, 2025
Price Changed
$229,900
$183/sq ft
Aug 27, 2025
Price Changed
$250,000
$200/sq ft
Jun 22, 2025
Listed
$265,000
$211/sq ft
REINMLS #10567144
Mar 19, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Jan 21, 2025
Listed
$255,000
$204/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$787 (+3.3%)
$30,500 + $96,500
$127,000
2025
$762 (+7.1%)
$30,500 + $96,500
$127,000
2024
$711
$30,500 + $96,500
$127,000
2023
$711 (+14.7%)
$30,500 + $96,500
$127,000
2022
$620 (−0.8%)
$30,500 + $66,400
$96,900
2021
$625
$30,500 + $66,400
$96,900
2020
$625
$30,500 + $66,400
$96,900
2019
$625 (+12.2%)
$30,500 + $66,400
$96,900
2018
$557
$30,500 + $66,400
$96,900
2017
$557 (−15.6%)
$30,500 + $66,400
$96,900
2016
$660
$40,600 + $81,800
$122,400
2014
$660
$40,600 + $81,800
$122,400
Tax history for 1697 Old Ferry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$787 (+3.3%)
$30,500 + $96,500
$127,000
2025
$762 (+7.1%)
$30,500 + $96,500
$127,000
2024
$711
$30,500 + $96,500
$127,000
2023
$711 (+14.7%)
$30,500 + $96,500
$127,000
2022
$620 (−0.8%)
$30,500 + $66,400
$96,900
2021
$625
$30,500 + $66,400
$96,900
2020
$625
$30,500 + $66,400
$96,900
2019
$625 (+12.2%)
$30,500 + $66,400
$96,900
2018
$557
$30,500 + $66,400
$96,900
2017
$557 (−15.6%)
$30,500 + $66,400
$96,900
2016
$660
$40,600 + $81,800
$122,400
2014
$660
$40,600 + $81,800
$122,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,253
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mathews County
APN
11A4 A 18
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Garage Det 1 Car
Interior
Appliances Information
Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (Half): 1
Room Information
Bedroom And Full Bathroom on 1st Floor
# of Rooms: 6
1st FBR
Interior Features
Equipment: Ceiling Fan
Flooring Type: Wood
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Siding: Aluminum
Has Fence
Fence Description: Back Fenced, Chain Link
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Lot Information
Approximate Acres: 1.1000
Property Information
Property Type: Detached
Style: Cape Cod
Additional Structures: Storage Shed
Foundation Type: Crawl
Ownership Type: Simple
# of Stories: 1.5
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling: Window/Wall
Heating: Basebd
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Type: Well
Water Heater Type: Electric
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Assoc Legal Name: N/A
HOA Assoc Legal Name: N/A
Assoc Mgmt Co: N/A
Fees Condo: 0
Fees POA Monthly: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Mathews
Middle School: Thomas Hunter Middle
High School: Mathews
Location Information
Latitude: 37.502566
Longitude: -76.293866
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,253
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Mathews County
APN: 11A4 A 18
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lee-Jackson Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 5.0mi
8/10
Mathews High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
4/10
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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, 19 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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Estimated sale price
$250,000 – $302,000
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