This is a unique and historic property—a vintage fishing cottage from the early 1900s, and still retains some of its original features. Owners can enjoy the privacy, solitude, bird-watching, dark night sky, evenings by the water on the dock, and even the elevated location, which means that they never have to worry about costly rip rapping or erosion. Home features two bedrooms, a living room with a fireplace open to kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances. Adjacent lot included in purchase.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$438Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Becky Haynie• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with Outside R. E. Agent• Other Real Estate Firms
Source:NNAR #109175
Redfin Estimate
$431,442
$194K since sold in November 2022$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 38.4% higher than the average sale price ($312K) of 6 comparable homes.
This is a unique and historic property—a vintage fishing cottage from the early 1900s, and still retains some of its original features. Owners can enjoy the privacy, solitude, bird-watching, dark night sky, evenings by the water on the dock, and even the elevated location, which means that they never have to worry about costly rip rapping or erosion. Home features two bedrooms, a living room with a fireplace open to kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances. Adjacent lot included in purchase.
CBRAR #2032501
Jul 30, 2021
Sold
$237,500
$241/sq ft
Oct 23, 2020
Listed
$299,000
$304/sq ft
+9
This is a unique and historic property—a vintage fishing cottage from the early 1900s, and still retains some of its original features. Owners can enjoy the privacy, solitude, bird-watching, dark night sky, evenings by the water on the dock, and even the elevated location, which means that they never have to worry about costly rip rapping or erosion. Home features two bedrooms, a living room with a fireplace open to kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances.
CVRMLS #2010355
Aug 31, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Apr 2, 2020
Listed
$275,000
$279/sq ft
CVRMLS #1936245
Mar 31, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Nov 14, 2019
Listed
$275,000
$279/sq ft
WMLS #1900517
Feb 7, 2019
Listed
$275,000
$279/sq ft
WMLS #1900116
Jan 10, 2019
Listed
$200,000
$203/sq ft
WMLS #1824832
Jul 9, 2018
Listed
$200,000
$203/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 2007
Sold
$390,000
$396/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,726
$110,000 + $203,900
$313,900
2024
$1,726 (+17.4%)
$110,000 + $203,900
$313,900
2023
$1,471
$100,000 + $133,500
$233,500
2022
$1,471
$100,000 + $133,500
$233,500
2021
$1,471
$100,000 + $133,500
$233,500
2020
$1,471
$100,000 + $133,500
$233,500
2019
$1,471 (−17.1%)
$100,000 + $133,500
$233,500
2018
$1,775
$184,000 + $116,800
$300,800
2017
$1,775 (+9.3%)
$184,000 + $116,800
$300,800
2016
$1,624
$184,000 + $116,800
$300,800
2014
$1,624 (+20.1%)
$184,000 + $116,800
$300,800
2012
$1,352
$184,000 + $116,800
$300,800
Tax history for 4244 Merry Point Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,726
$110,000 + $203,900
$313,900
2024
$1,726 (+17.4%)
$110,000 + $203,900
$313,900
2023
$1,471
$100,000 + $133,500
$233,500
2022
$1,471
$100,000 + $133,500
$233,500
2021
$1,471
$100,000 + $133,500
$233,500
2020
$1,471
$100,000 + $133,500
$233,500
2019
$1,471 (−17.1%)
$100,000 + $133,500
$233,500
2018
$1,775
$184,000 + $116,800
$300,800
2017
$1,775 (+9.3%)
$184,000 + $116,800
$300,800
2016
$1,624
$184,000 + $116,800
$300,800
2014
$1,624 (+20.1%)
$184,000 + $116,800
$300,800
2012
$1,352
$184,000 + $116,800
$300,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Pier
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 984
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 984
Building Sq. Ft: 984
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: JOHN CREEK 1 AC LOT 2 LR22/2555
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 43,560
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: MANTUA
Acres: 1
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESI - SUBURB
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 984
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Lancaster County
APN: 21 44A
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 4, 2026
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Lancaster Elementary School
Public K-7 • Assigned • 5.8mi
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Lancaster High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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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
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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