This beautiful 1895 farmhouse is 2018 sq ft and has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. It is located in the heart of Morattico just off the Rappahannock River and has a catwalk to the pier on Lancaster Creek with 4' MLW. The first floor features a kitchen, dining room, living room, den and one bath. The front and rear entrances have porches with Victorian style craftsmanship and the rear is screened. A fabulous feature is a timber-framed barn with glass and wood doors that open fully for outdoor entertaining or a workshop with an upstairs writing room. The property also features fresh water from a deep artesian well and has views of the Rappahannock River and Lancaster Creek. This home was built to capture the magic and cool breezes of the Morattico peninsula. Beautiful woodwork inside, wood floors, recently painted exterior, opportunity for expansion. Fabulous antiques can be purchased if interested.
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
3.65 acresLot Size
$251Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ann Meekins
Bought with Beverly Shultz• Long & Foster Real Estate
This beautiful 1895 farmhouse comes fully furnished. It is 2018 sq ft. and has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. It is located in the heart of Morattico just off the Rappahannock River and has a catwalk to the pier on Lancaster Creek with a 4' MLW. The first floor features a kitchen, dining room, den, and a study/living area. The front and rear entrances of the home have expansive screened in porches with Victorian-style craftsmanship. Fabulous feature is a timber-framed barn with glass doors that open fully for outdoor entertaining & an upstairs writing room. The property also features fresh water from a deep Artesian well and has views of the Rappahannock River and Lancaster Creek from every room, this home was built to capture the magic and cool breezes of the Morattico peninsula. Beautiful woodwork inside, wood floors, recently painted, opportunity for expansion. Fabulous antiques can be purchased if interested.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,755 (+66.1%)
$130,800 + $370,100
$500,900
2023
$1,658
$76,300 + $186,900
$263,200
2022
$1,658
$76,300 + $186,900
$263,200
2021
$1,658
$76,300 + $186,900
$263,200
2020
$1,658
$76,300 + $186,900
$263,200
2019
$1,658 (+35.0%)
$76,300 + $186,900
$263,200
2018
$1,228
$62,400 + $145,800
$208,200
2017
$1,228 (+9.3%)
$62,400 + $145,800
$208,200
2016
$1,124
$62,400 + $145,800
$208,200
2014
$1,124 (+9.3%)
$62,400 + $145,800
$208,200
2012
$1,029
$62,400 + $145,800
$208,200
Tax history for 6478 Morattico Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,755 (+66.1%)
$130,800 + $370,100
$500,900
2023
$1,658
$76,300 + $186,900
$263,200
2022
$1,658
$76,300 + $186,900
$263,200
2021
$1,658
$76,300 + $186,900
$263,200
2020
$1,658
$76,300 + $186,900
$263,200
2019
$1,658 (+35.0%)
$76,300 + $186,900
$263,200
2018
$1,228
$62,400 + $145,800
$208,200
2017
$1,228 (+9.3%)
$62,400 + $145,800
$208,200
2016
$1,124
$62,400 + $145,800
$208,200
2014
$1,124 (+9.3%)
$62,400 + $145,800
$208,200
2012
$1,029
$62,400 + $145,800
$208,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.65 Acres
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
2,018
Year built
1895
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lancaster County
APN
11 23
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: No Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Rear Porch, Front Porch, Screened
Fencing: None
Roof: Metal
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Frame, Plaster, Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Frontage Length: 75.0000
Water Body Name: Lancaster Creek
Lot Size : 3.65
Lot Size Area: 3.65
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 3.65
Zoning Description: R3
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,228
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 Lively on Rt 3 travel N to Morattico Road, turn L, continue almost to the end, home on the R.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,018
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Lancaster County
APN: 11 23
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 • 14.4mi
3/10
Lancaster High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 9.6mi
3/10
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Climate risks
2/10 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
7/10 Wind Factor
76% 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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