Come see this waterfront cottage on Back River with almost 3 acres!! Perfect weekend get away. Water is about 3-4 ft at low tide and 8-10 ft in the middle of the creek. Plenty of water for a boat or swimming, only a 30-40 minute boat ride to the James and a 10-15 minute boat ride to Chickahominy Lake. This home will not last long!!
Come see this waterfront cottage on Back River with almost 3 acres!! Perfect weekend get away. Water is about 3-4 ft at low tide and 8-10 ft in the middle of the creek. Plenty of water for a boat or swimming, only a 30-40 minute boat ride to the James and a 10-15 minute boat ride to Chickahominy Lake. This home will not last long!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,182 (+6.4%)
$70,000 + $72,400
$142,400
2024
$1,111 (+24.3%)
$70,000 + $72,400
$142,400
2023
$894
$70,000 + $72,400
$142,400
2022
$894 (−1.2%)
$70,000 + $37,700
$107,700
2021
$905
$70,000 + $37,700
$107,700
2020
$905
$70,000 + $37,700
$107,700
2019
$905
$70,000 + $37,700
$107,700
2018
$905
$70,000 + $37,700
$107,700
2017
$905
$70,000 + $37,700
$107,700
2016
$904 (+67.7%)
$70,000 + $37,700
$107,700
2015
$539
$70,000 + $37,700
$107,700
2014
$539
$70,000
Tax history for 8443 Hicks Island Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,182 (+6.4%)
$70,000 + $72,400
$142,400
2024
$1,111 (+24.3%)
$70,000 + $72,400
$142,400
2023
$894
$70,000 + $72,400
$142,400
2022
$894 (−1.2%)
$70,000 + $37,700
$107,700
2021
$905
$70,000 + $37,700
$107,700
2020
$905
$70,000 + $37,700
$107,700
2019
$905
$70,000 + $37,700
$107,700
2018
$905
$70,000 + $37,700
$107,700
2017
$905
$70,000 + $37,700
$107,700
2016
$904 (+67.7%)
$70,000 + $37,700
$107,700
2015
$539
$70,000 + $37,700
$107,700
2014
$539
$70,000
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
624
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
James City
APN
0910100031B
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Primary Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 15.0 x 12.0
Length: 15.00
Width: 12.00
Room 2 Information
Living Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 15.0 x 12.0
Length: 15.00
Width: 12.00
Room 3 Information
Kitchen
Dimensions: 10.0 x 11.0
Length: 10.00
Width: 11.00
Room 4 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: First
Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.0
Length: 13.00
Width: 11.00
Room 5 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: First
Equipment
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Approximate
Roof Details: Shingle
Construction Details: Frame
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock
Lot Information
Lot Features: Dead End, Level, Water Front
Is Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek, Dock Access, River Front, Waterfront
Property Information
Resale
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $123
Tax Year: 2009
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Community/Coop, Shared Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 624
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: James City
APN: 0910100031B
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Stonehouse Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.3mi
8/10
Toano Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
6/10
Warhill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.6mi
6/10
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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
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
57% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Lanexa, VA • 23089
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Estimated sale price
$190,000 – $230,000
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