Welcome to the RIVA! This beautiful property features over 650' of frontage on the James River in Amherst Co, 13 acres overlooking the downtown landscape. Over 5000 SF of finished area - 4 BRs, 3.5 half BAs above grade AND 2 BR, 2 bath apartment with office! Open kitchen with breakfast room, living room with gas fireplace. Main level master with spiral staircase leads to a neat loft for study or office. Second floor features three bedrooms and a full bath, third floor is also finished with two flex rooms and another full bath. Wonderful rocking chair front porch to welcome guests. Huge detached garage, 2 carports. Ample water views from the house, but EASY access to the RIVA with a new dock, boat ramp and storage shed. Everything new or newer - update list attached.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
13.72 acresLot Size
$190Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
16 spacesParking
Listed by DEE PARSONS• BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES DAWSON FORD GARBEE & CO, REALTORS®
Bought with Non Member Transaction Agent• Non-Member Transaction Office
Welcome to the RIVA! This beautiful property features over 650 feet of frontage on the James River in Amherst County, 13 acres overlooking the downtown landscape. Bright, modern home has over 5000 square feet of finished area - 4 BRs, 3.5 half baths above grade AND 2 BR, 2 bath apartment with office on the lower level! Open kitchen with breakfast room, living room with gas fireplace. Main level master with spiral staircase leads to a neat loft for study or office. Second floor features three bedrooms and a full bath, third floor is also finished with two flex rooms and another full bath. Wonderful rocking chair front porch to welcome guests. Huge detached garage, two carports. Ample water views from the house, but EASY access to the RIVA with a new dock, boat ramp and storage shed. Everything new or newer, too many improvements and updates to list, see Docbox. Very private but very convenient to Route 29 business or Bypass.
MLSRV #901547
Dec 17, 2024
Sold
$900,000
$167/sq ft
Oct 23, 2024
Pending
—
Oct 2, 2024
Price Changed
$999,000
$185/sq ft
Apr 11, 2024
Relisted
—
Mar 31, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Jan 5, 2024
Price Changed
$1,145,000
$212/sq ft
Sep 8, 2023
Listed
$1,195,000
$221/sq ft
CAAR #645531
Dec 17, 2024
Sold
$900,000
$167/sq ft
Oct 2, 2024
Price Changed
$999,000
$185/sq ft
Apr 11, 2024
Relisted
—
Apr 1, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Mar 13, 2024
Price Changed
$1,145,000
$212/sq ft
Sep 6, 2023
Listed
$1,195,000
$221/sq ft
+70
Welcome to the RIVA! This beautiful property features over 650 feet of frontage on the James River in Amherst County, 13 acres overlooking the downtown landscape. Bright, modern home has over 5000 square feet of finished area - 4 BRs, 3.5 half baths above grade AND 2 BR, 2 bath apartment with office on the lower level! Open kitchen with breakfast room, living room with gas fireplace. Main level master with spiral staircase leads to a neat loft for study or office. Second floor features three bedrooms and a full bath, third floor is also finished with two flex rooms and another full bath. Wonderful rocking chair front porch to welcome guests. Huge detached garage, two carports. Ample water views from the house, but EASY access to the RIVA with a new dock, boat ramp and storage shed. Everything new or newer, too many improvements and updates to list, see attachments. Very private but very convenient to Route 29 business or Bypass.
LMLS #347714
Oct 16, 2023
Price Changed
$1,145,000
$212/sq ft
Aug 28, 2023
Listed
$1,195,000
$221/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 15, 2013
Sold
$472,500
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 21, 2003
Sold
$112,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,006 (+100.4%)
$112,200 + $781,700
$893,900
2025
$2,497
$93,500 + $315,900
$409,400
2024
$2,497
$93,500 + $315,900
$409,400
2023
$2,497
$93,500 + $315,900
$409,400
2022
$2,497
$93,500 + $315,900
$409,400
2021
$2,497
$93,500 + $315,900
$409,400
2020
$2,497 (−1.8%)
$93,500 + $315,900
$409,400
2019
$2,543
$99,500 + $317,400
$416,900
2018
$2,543
$99,500 + $317,400
$416,900
2017
$2,543
$99,500 + $317,400
$416,900
2016
$2,543 (+8.9%)
$99,500 + $317,400
$416,900
2015
$2,335
$99,500 + $317,400
$416,900
2014
$2,334
$99,500 + $317,400
$416,900
Tax history for 1223 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,006 (+100.4%)
$112,200 + $781,700
$893,900
2025
$2,497
$93,500 + $315,900
$409,400
2024
$2,497
$93,500 + $315,900
$409,400
2023
$2,497
$93,500 + $315,900
$409,400
2022
$2,497
$93,500 + $315,900
$409,400
2021
$2,497
$93,500 + $315,900
$409,400
2020
$2,497 (−1.8%)
$93,500 + $315,900
$409,400
2019
$2,543
$99,500 + $317,400
$416,900
2018
$2,543
$99,500 + $317,400
$416,900
2017
$2,543
$99,500 + $317,400
$416,900
2016
$2,543 (+8.9%)
$99,500 + $317,400
$416,900
2015
$2,335
$99,500 + $317,400
$416,900
2014
$2,334
$99,500 + $317,400
$416,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.6
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
13.75 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,892
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Amherst County
APN
154 A 17
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage and Parking Information
# of Covered Spaces: 6
# of Open Parking Spaces: 10
Other Parking: Off Street Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 6
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 6
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 19
Appliances: Garage Door Opener, Microwave Oven (Built In), Wall Oven