SPRING HILL FARM HAS EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS FROM A MODEST 1700'S SIDE-HALL HOUSE. MAJOR ADDITIONS, INCLUDING 4 STATELY CHIMNEYS, WERE COMPLETED IN THE 1800'S. IN 1999, A NEW WING DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT WM. PRILLAMAN TO BLEND WITH THE EARLIER ADDITIONS WAS ADDED WITH ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES FOR 21ST CENTURY LIVING -INCLUDING VAULTED CEILINGS, SPACIOUS MASTER BEDROOM ENSUITE, TOP OF THE LINE KITCHEN, A 7TH FIREPLACE & CHIMNEY, FRENCH DOORS, DORMER SKYLIGHTS, LAUNDRY ROOM, ETC. HEART OF PINE FLOORING THROUGH-OUT MOST OF THIS WONDERFUL HOME. DEPENDENCIES INCLUDE A TWO STORY GUEST HOUSE CIRCA 2004, A 2ND GUEST HOUSE CIRCA 1963, ENCLOSED POURED CONCRETE POOL 12X32. 1,100 FT. +/- OF RIVER FRONTAGE. AREAS OF SAND BEACH, 110+/- FT. SUBSTANTIAL DOCK WITH BOAT LIFT & MLW OF 8+/- FT. TENNIS COURT. HAYFIELD. WHOLE PROPERTY GENERATOR. DEEP WELL. LEARN FURTHER DETAILS WHEN YOU VISIT THIS EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY. LOTS OF ELBOW ROOM, HISTORY, BEAUTIFUL TREES, AWESOME VIEWS OF THE WATER AND NATURE. RETIRE HERE, VACATION HERE, CREATE A FAMILY/FRIEND COMPOUND. THE 6 PASSENGER MERRY POINT FERRY CROSSES HERE. AT THIS GREATLY REDUCED PRICE, BEING SOLD STRICTLY AS IS. INSPECTIONS WELCOME.
Single-familyProperty Type
1706Year Built
23 acresLot Size
$332Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Barbara Richards• Long & Foster Real Estate
Bought with Beverly Shultz• Long & Foster Real Estate
SPRING HILL HAS EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS FROM A MODEST 1700'S HOUSE. MAJOR ADDITIONS, INCLUDING 4 STATELY CHIMNEYS, WERE COMPLETED IN THE 1800'S. IN 1999, A NEW WING DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT WM. PRILLAMAN TO BLEND THE EXTERIOR WITH EARLIER ADDITIONS WAS ADDED WITH ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES FOR 21ST CENTURY LIVING - INCLUDING VAULTED CEILINGS, SPACIOUS MASTER BEDROOM ENSUITE, TOP OF THE LINE KITCHEN, A 5TH CHIMNEY AND FIREPLACE, FRENCH DOORS, DORMER SKYLIGHTS, LAUNDRY ROOM, ETC. HEART OF PINE FLOORING THROUGH OUT MOST OF THIS WONDERFUL HOME. SEVERAL DEPENDENCIES INCLUDE TWO STORY GUEST HOUSE ADDED IN 2004, A SECOND GUEST HOUSE CIRCA 1963, ENCLOSED POURED CONCRETE POOL 12x22 INSTALLED IN 1999 & SURFACE RE-PLASTERED 2015. 1,100 FT. +/- OF RIVER WATERFRONTAGE. AREAS OF SAND BEACH, 110 FT. SUBSTANTIAL DOCK WITH BOAT LIFT AND 8' MLW. TENNIS COURT. HAYFIELD. WHOLE PROPERTY GENERATOR. ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY WITH LOTS OF ELBOW ROOM, HISTORY, BEAUTIFUL TREES, AWESOME VIEWS OF THE WATER AND NATURE. RETIRE HERE, VACATION HERE, CREATE A FAMILY/FRIEND COMPOUND. COME FOR A VISIT AND LEARN MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS TRULY ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY. YOU WILL BE CHARMED BY THE 6 PASSENGER MERRY POINT/OTTOMAN FERRY. YANKEE POINT MARINA IS ABOUT A MILE AWAY. AT THIS GREATLY REDUCED PRICE, PROPERTY BEING SOLD STRICTLY AS IS WHERE IS. INSPECTIONS WELCOME.
CBRAR #1822955
Mar 12, 2020
Sold
$750,000
$185/sq ft
Jun 21, 2018
Listed
$795,000
$197/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,077
$330,000 + $956,700
$1,286,700
2024
$7,077 (+27.6%)
$330,000 + $956,700
$1,286,700
2023
$5,547
$315,000 + $565,400
$880,400
2022
$5,547
$315,000 + $565,400
$880,400
2021
$5,547
$315,000 + $565,400
$880,400
2020
$5,547
$315,000 + $565,400
$880,400
2019
$5,547 (+10.1%)
$315,000 + $565,400
$880,400
2018
$5,036
$369,000 + $484,500
$853,500
2017
$5,036 (+9.3%)
$369,000 + $484,500
$853,500
2016
$4,608
$369,000 + $484,500
$853,500
2014
$4,609 (+11.3%)
$369,000 + $484,500
$853,500
2012
$4,140
$369,000 + $484,500
$853,500
Tax history for 1679 Ottoman Ferry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,077
$330,000 + $956,700
$1,286,700
2024
$7,077 (+27.6%)
$330,000 + $956,700
$1,286,700
2023
$5,547
$315,000 + $565,400
$880,400
2022
$5,547
$315,000 + $565,400
$880,400
2021
$5,547
$315,000 + $565,400
$880,400
2020
$5,547
$315,000 + $565,400
$880,400
2019
$5,547 (+10.1%)
$315,000 + $565,400
$880,400
2018
$5,036
$369,000 + $484,500
$853,500
2017
$5,036 (+9.3%)
$369,000 + $484,500
$853,500
2016
$4,608
$369,000 + $484,500
$853,500
2014
$4,609 (+11.3%)
$369,000 + $484,500
$853,500
2012
$4,140
$369,000 + $484,500
$853,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Pool Features: Outdoor Pool, In Ground, Pool Cover
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Frame, Plaster, Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Beach Front, River Front, Waterfront
Accessibility Features: Accessible Bedroom
Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Workshop, Garage(s), Storage, Barn(s), Guest House, Pool House, Stable(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Land Information
Vegetation: Crop(s)
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront, Wetlands
Frontage Length: 1000.0000
Water Body Name: Corrotoman
Lot Size : 23
Lot Size Area: 23
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 23
Zoning Description: R1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,889.49
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: At main intersection in Lively go south on White Chapel Rd. to left on River Rd. to left on Ottoman Ferry Rd. Property entrance on left, just before the Ferry and across from Oak Hill Rd.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,045
Stories: 1.6
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1706
Year Renovated: —
County: Lancaster County
APN: 21 37A
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: ChesapeakeBayAreaMls
Around this home
Schools
Lancaster Elementary School
Public K-7 • Assigned • 6.0mi
3/10
Lancaster High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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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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
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