RARE FIND: THE RIVER HOUSE - Circa 1860 brick farm house faithfully restored on 18.51 acres w/ 855' of river front surrounded by majestic mountain views! Details for main house BUT property includes 1 BR charming guest cottage w/ screened porch & storage shed, 2 stocked ponds, 4 outbldgs w/ electric, screened-in gazebo/patio for outdoor enjoyment & river front picnic area w/ shower & fire pit!
Single-familyProperty Type
1860Year Built
18.51 acresLot Size
$474Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Mr. Joseph R Bowman SR.• Panorama Realty, Inc.
•540-743-4545 (broker)
•cbpr@earthlink.net (broker)
Bought with Mr. Joseph R Bowman SR.• Panorama Realty, Inc.
RARE FIND: THE RIVER HOUSE - circa 1860 brick farmhouse faithfully restored on 18.51 acres with 855' of riverfront surrounded by majestic mountain views! Listing describes main house BUT property includes quaint Guest Cottage with screened porch & old time "smoke house" now used as storage shed for cottage, 2 stocked ponds, 4 outbuildings with electricity, gazebo/patio grilling & riverfront picnic area with shower & fire pit!
Interior Features: Kitchen - Table Space, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Outside Entrance, Other
Exterior
Property Information
Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
Improvement Assessed Value: $281,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Porch(es), Screened
Roof: Metal
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Gazebo, Guest House, Shed Shop, Storage Barn/Shed, Machine Shed, Other
Exterior Information
Fencing: Picket
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private
Navigable Water
Topography: Level
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 855
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $80,000
Dock Information
# of Boats Non-power: 6
Dock/Slip Conveys: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,764
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $2,312.32
Tax Assessed Value: $361,300
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Annual Amount: $2,312.32
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2011
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Bottled Gas/Propane
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: PAGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Location Information
Directions: From Luray, take Mechanic St which becomes Bixler's Ferry Rd. Cross Shenandoah River bridge. Turn right on Page Valley Rd, go 13.8 miles (road paved until just passed Shenandoah River Outfitters). #5380 "The River House" on right.
Location Type: River
Mean Low Water Feet: 4
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Waterfrontage Information
Distance To Body Of Water: Less than 1 Block
Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Private Access
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: River
Water Body Name: SHENANDOAH RIVER
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 941
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 18.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Page County
APN: 4 1 3
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Springfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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Luray Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.7mi
7/10
Luray High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.6mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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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Estimated sale price
$794,000 – $961,000
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