The Spindle House is a charming renovated 1875 Virginia Farmhouse with painstakingly restored formal rooms, 4 Bedrooms (1 Master Suite Down & 1 Master Suite upstairs) 2 full Baths, 2 half Baths, big Sunroom for family gatherings with small deck for the grill. Travel back in time with original pine floors, windows, woodwork and doors throughout most of the house. Large bright rooms with high ceilings. Huge Living Room, huge Kitchen & huge Master Bedroom. Upstairs Master has dressing room/walk-in and a bay window. Downstairs Bedroom is perfect for a Mother-in-law Suite. Great porches for pastoral views. Gas Log Fireplace in Kitchen & another in Living Room. Deep Well. Outbuilding is Old Loretto Post Office. Live in the Country and take easy commute North to Fredericksburg & D. C. Short 16 Mile run to Tappahannock for Town's amenities, shops, restaurants, health care facilities & VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital. Rt. 17 South Restaurant is a 10 Mile drive for farm-sourced dining ! Only Cash or Conventional loan.
Single-familyProperty Type
1875Year Built
2.31 acresLot Size
$81Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Patti Minor• Hometown Realty Services, Inc.
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Market trends in 22509, VA
Last updated July 2026
Sale-to-List Price
98.4%
1.6% MoM
Median sale price
$315K
$140K MoM
Avg. days on market
40d
121 days MoM
Recently sold homes
1
0 MoM
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Sale history for 240 Rectory Rd
Date
Event
Price
NNAR #110739
Dec 10, 2021
Sold
$316,000
$65/sq ft
Jul 29, 2021
Listed
$309,900
$64/sq ft
+33
The Spindle House is a charming renovated 1875 Virginia Farmhouse with painstakingly restored formal rooms, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, 2 half Baths, big Sunroom for family gatherings with deck for the grill. Travel back in time with original pine floors, windows, woodwork and doors throughout most of the house. Large bright rooms with high ceilings. Huge Living Room, Kitchen and Master Bedroom. Master Bedroom has dressing room/walk-in and a bay window. Downstairs Bedroom is perfect for a Mother-in-Law Suite. Great porches with pastoral views. Gas Log Fireplace in Kitchen and another in Living Room. Deep Well. Outbuilding is Old Loretto Post Office. Live in the Country & take an easy commute North to Fredericksburg & D. C. Short 16 Mile run to Tappahannock for Town's amenities, shops, health care facilities and VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital. Rt. 17 South Restaurant is a 10 Mile drive for farm-sourced dining! Easy commute North to Fredericksburg & D. C. Fredericksburg is 30 minute drive.
CVRMLS #2123043
Dec 10, 2021
Sold
$316,000
$65/sq ft
Oct 16, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 1, 2021
Price Changed
$309,900
$64/sq ft
Jul 29, 2021
Listed
$329,900
$68/sq ft
+33
The Spindle House is a charming renovated 1875 Virginia Farmhouse with painstakingly restored formal rooms, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths & 2 half Baths, big Sunroom for family gatherings with deck for the grill. Travel back in time with original pine floors, windows, woodwork and doors throughout most of the house. Large bright rooms with high ceilings, huge Living Room, Kitchen & Master Bedroom. Master Bedroom has dressing room/walk-in and a bay window. Downstairs Bedroom is perfect for a Mother-in-Law Suite. Great porches with pastoral views. Gas Log Fireplace in Kitchen and another in Living Room. Deep Well. Outbuilding is Old Loretto Post Office. Live in the Country and take an easy commute North to Fredericksburg & D. C. Short 16 Mi. run to Tappahannock for Town's amenities shops, health care facilities and VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital. Rt. 17 South Restaurant is a 10 Mi. drive for farm-sourced dining!
BRIGHT MLS #VAES2000034
Dec 13, 2021
Sold
$316,000
$65/sq ft
Oct 16, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 1, 2021
Price Changed
$309,900
$64/sq ft
Jul 29, 2021
Listed
$329,900
$68/sq ft
CAAR #489920
Jul 1, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jun 17, 2011
Listed
$350,000
$72/sq ft
CVRMLS #1117542
Jun 30, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jun 17, 2011
Listed
$350,000
$72/sq ft
CVRMLS #1010797
Nov 15, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Mar 30, 2010
Listed
$299,500
$62/sq ft
CVRMLS #OLD2910086
Jan 4, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Mar 30, 2009
Listed
$336,000
$69/sq ft
CVRMLS #2910086
Nov 30, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Mar 30, 2009
Listed
$336,000
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,695
$36,100 + $272,100
$308,200
2025
$1,695 (−7.0%)
$36,100 + $272,100
$308,200
2024
$1,822
$25,224 + $224,340
$249,564
2023
$1,822
$25,224 + $224,340
$249,564
2022
$1,822 (+32.6%)
$25,200 + $224,340
$249,540
2020
$1,373 (−2.3%)
$25,200 + $134,500
$159,700
2019
$1,405
$25,200 + $134,500
$159,700
2018
$1,405
$25,200 + $134,500
$159,700
2017
$1,405 (−2.4%)
$25,200 + $134,500
$159,700
2014
$1,441 (+23.8%)
$25,200 + $142,300
$167,500
2013
$1,164
$25,200 + $142,300
$167,500
Tax history for 240 Rectory Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,695
$36,100 + $272,100
$308,200
2025
$1,695 (−7.0%)
$36,100 + $272,100
$308,200
2024
$1,822
$25,224 + $224,340
$249,564
2023
$1,822
$25,224 + $224,340
$249,564
2022
$1,822 (+32.6%)
$25,200 + $224,340
$249,540
2020
$1,373 (−2.3%)
$25,200 + $134,500
$159,700
2019
$1,405
$25,200 + $134,500
$159,700
2018
$1,405
$25,200 + $134,500
$159,700
2017
$1,405 (−2.4%)
$25,200 + $134,500
$159,700
2014
$1,441 (+23.8%)
$25,200 + $142,300
$167,500
2013
$1,164
$25,200 + $142,300
$167,500
*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
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.31 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
3,818
Year built
1875
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
11----9A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Gravel Driveway, Private
Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Laundry Type: Main Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Brick, Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 400
Improvement Assessed Value: $221,240
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
# of Levels (Total): 2
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Metal
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Wood Frame
Other Structures: Shed
Building Not Winterized
Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s)
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Rural
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $25,200
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 4,850
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 400
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $1,823.66
Tax Assessed Value: $246,440
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $1,823.66
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Other
Heating Fuel: Electric, Propane - Leased
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic < # of BR
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: ESSEX
Middle Or Junior School: ESSEX
High School: ESSEX
School District Name: ESSEX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Tappahannock take Rt. 17/Tidewater Trail North for 16 Miles to Left on Rt. 654, Rectory Road, to first home on Right - 240 Rectory Road.
Road Responsibility: State
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,818
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1875
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Essex County
APN: 11----9A
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Tappahannock Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 14.2mi
4/10
Essex Intermediate School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 14.3mi
3/10
Essex High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.9mi
4/10
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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
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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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Historical weather
Loretto, VA • 22509
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$375,000 – $454,000
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