A Contemporary Vintage River Home: Welcome to "Tides Out" in the quaint Town of Irvington on Carters Creek, an extraordinary waterfront property with 513+- ft. of shoreline. This exceptional property offers the charm & character of a vintage river home with top-of-the-line 21st-century amenities. Gather in the spacious living area in front of an oversized wood burning fireplace & beverage bar. Dine in the waterside area of great room. Gather in the chef's kitchen that is flooded with natural light & copper finishes. Enjoy morning coffee seated in the banquette. Relax on the nostalgic screened porch with exposed beams overlooking Carters Creek or take a dip in the expansive pool. The pool house offers features found in a commercial kitchen, so be prepared to entertain outdoors! The crowning feature is a screened-in octagonal gazebo, the perfect location for evening cocktails or a crab feast. This 4400+ sq. ft. home offers 4 bedrooms with private baths, a sleeping porch & bunk room. The basement is designed for a future home theater or game room with beverage & food area plus powder room. An outstanding guest apartment above three-bay garage provides additional accommodations.
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
1.99 acresLot Size
$737Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sandra Hargett• VirginiaBay Properties, Inc.
Bought with Glenn Cockrell• Antique Properties, Inc.
A Contemporary Vintage River Home: Welcome to "Tides Out" in the quaint Town of Irvington on Carters Creek, an extraordinary waterfront property with 513+- ft. of shoreline. Home was designed for & built on an original 1922 footprint. This exceptional property offers the charm & character of a vintage river home with top-of-the-line 21st-century amenities. Every detail was carefully selected to create a welcoming ambiance for family & friends. Gather in the spacious living area in front of an oversized wood burning fireplace & beverage bar. Dine in the waterside area of great room. Gather in the chef's kitchen that is flooded with natural light & copper finishes. Enjoy morning coffee seated in the banquette. Relax on the nostalgic screened porch with exposed beams overlooking Carters Creek or take a dip in the expansive pool. The pool house offers features found in a commercial kitchen, so be prepared to entertain outdoors! The crowning feature is a screened-in octagonal gazebo, the perfect location for evening cocktails or a crab feast. This 4400+ sq. ft. home offers 4 bedrooms with private baths, a sleeping porch & bunk room. The basement is designed for a future home theater or game room with beverage & food area plus powder room. An outstanding guest apartment above three-bay garage provides additional accommodations. The new dock (2017) is designed for a fleet of boats, from small to large, lifts & picnic area. "Tides Out" has been known for many years as one of the premier waterfront sites on Carters Creek. First time property offered in over 40 years. EXTRA SPECIAL
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,680
$509,900 + $1,533,900
$2,043,800
2024
$11,680 (+10.6%)
$509,900 + $1,771,900
$2,281,800
2023
$10,561 (+4.8%)
$659,900 + $1,091,500
$1,751,400
2022
$10,081 (−4.5%)
$659,900 + $1,091,500
$1,751,400
2021
$10,561
$659,900 + $1,091,500
$1,751,400
2020
$10,561
$659,900 + $1,091,500
$1,751,400
2019
$10,561 (+1,696.1%)
$659,900 + $1,091,500
$1,751,400
2018
$588
$323,600 + $998,700
$1,322,300
2017
$588 (−90.7%)
$323,600 + $998,700
$1,322,300
2016
$6,350
$323,600 + $998,700
$1,322,300
2014
$6,350 (+16.8%)
$323,600 + $998,700
$1,322,300
2012
$5,436
$322,200 + $852,400
$1,174,600
Tax history for 171 Virginia Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,680
$509,900 + $1,533,900
$2,043,800
2024
$11,680 (+10.6%)
$509,900 + $1,771,900
$2,281,800
2023
$10,561 (+4.8%)
$659,900 + $1,091,500
$1,751,400
2022
$10,081 (−4.5%)
$659,900 + $1,091,500
$1,751,400
2021
$10,561
$659,900 + $1,091,500
$1,751,400
2020
$10,561
$659,900 + $1,091,500
$1,751,400
2019
$10,561 (+1,696.1%)
$659,900 + $1,091,500
$1,751,400
2018
$588
$323,600 + $998,700
$1,322,300
2017
$588 (−90.7%)
$323,600 + $998,700
$1,322,300
2016
$6,350
$323,600 + $998,700
$1,322,300
2014
$6,350 (+16.8%)
$323,600 + $998,700
$1,322,300
2012
$5,436
$322,200 + $852,400
$1,174,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: From Kilmarnock take Irvington Road to Village of Irvington, Turn Right on King Carter Lane, go straight at entrance at Lancaster Road, Turn right on Virginia Road and continue to the end of the Road.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,576
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: 2018
County: Lancaster County
APN: 27 222
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
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Around this home
Schools
Lancaster Elementary School
Public K-7 • Assigned • 3.9mi
3/10
Lancaster High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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 104° expected this year, 17 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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Irvington, VA • 22480
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