Historic 15 Paynes Shop was built in 1804 and exudes the charm and detailing of early 19th century architecture. The home is set back nicely from the road offering privacy. The lot is level and comprises the main home along with several dependencies including a two car garage with finished room above, barn and storage building. A first floor bedroom offers one level living with additional bedrooms on the second level for guests. Heart pine floors and two masonry fireplaces. There is a tile floored sunroom on the side of the home. Yankee Point Marina is only 3 miles away. 15 Paynes Shop is truly a special home and attractively priced.
Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Masonry
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
Fencing: Partial
Roof: Wood
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Frame, Plaster, Wood Siding
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s), Garage(s), Barn(s), Stable(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size : 0.89
Lot Size Area: 0.89
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.89
Zoning Description: R
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $781
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Lancaster
Middle Or Junior School: Lancaster
High School: Lancaster
Location Information
Directions: From Kilmarnock, take Rt 3 north for 10 miles to left on White Chapel in Lively. Travel 3.2 miles to left on River Rd. Drive 3.5 miles to right on Paynes Shop. Look for sign.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,506
Stories: 1.6
Lot Size: 0.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1804
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Lancaster County
APN: 25 16
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: ChesapeakeBayAreaMls
Around this home
Schools
Lancaster Elementary School
Public K-7 • Assigned • 7.6mi
3/10
Lancaster High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
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 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
73% 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
Lancaster, VA • 22503
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.