Historic waterfront estate c. 1700 situated on more than 50 acres. Ancient magnolias, bountiful wildlife and 1,100 feet of stunning East River frontage, its land traces back to Philip Hunley patent in 1651. The 2.5 story, beautifully restored clapboard planter's home has 18th century schoolhouse addition and spacious river room with spectacular sunset views and tranquil river breezes. Extensive restoration, HVAC, Electric, Plumbing upgraded. Brand new renovation in kitchen and keeping room/bar. Renovated guest cottage. Large barn with 2 stalls, paddock, fenced pasture, pond, 2.5 bay carriage house with loft. Dock with 2 deep water sailboat slips. VA Garden Week Tour 2013.
RanchProperty Type
1700Year Built
50.96 acresLot Size
$508Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by CONOR MURRAY• FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Bought with CONOR MURRAY• FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Magnolia, circa 1700, exudes uncommon warmth, gentleness and privacy offering peace and tranquility on the magical East River. Located in Mathews, Virginia, Magnolia's land traces back to the Philip Hunley patent in 1651. Today, this exceptionally private, country estate consists of 51+/- acres and enjoys ancient magnolias, bountiful wildlife and 1,100 feet of waterfront. The 2 1/2 story, beautifully restored clapboard early planter's home has cedar shake roof, pine floors and 6 fireplaces and is Move-in-Ready. Additions include an old 18th c. on-site schoolhouse tastefully woven into the historic fabric of the home and a spacious river room with magnificent windows to capture spectacular sunset views and and tranquil river breezes. Complete restoration includes HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical. Conditioned & Sealed Crawl Space. Cherry counter tops in kitchen and keeping/bar room. Renovated guest cottage, carriage house, large barn w/ 2 stalls, paddock, fenced pasture. Dock with water & power, 2 deep water sailboat slips. Spring fed pond. Convenient to the village of Mathews. Magnolia is an historic Tidewater treasure, graciously featured on the Virginia Historic Garden Week Tour in 2013.
CAAR #564876
Jul 22, 2017
Listed
$1,350,000
$305/sq ft
CAAR #539653
Jul 22, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Nov 10, 2015
Listed
$1,649,000
$372/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,420 (+3.3%)
$445,200 + $1,235,400
$1,680,600
2025
$10,084 (+7.1%)
$445,200 + $1,235,400
$1,680,600
2024
$9,411 (+35.0%)
$445,200 + $1,235,400
$1,680,600
2023
$6,970 (+18.7%)
$445,200 + $799,400
$1,244,600
2022
$5,870 (−0.8%)
$445,200 + $472,000
$917,200
2021
$5,916
$445,200 + $472,000
$917,200
2020
$5,916
$445,200 + $472,000
$917,200
2019
$5,916 (+12.2%)
$445,200 + $472,000
$917,200
2018
$5,274
$445,200 + $472,000
$917,200
2017
$5,274 (+5.8%)
$445,200 + $472,000
$917,200
2016
$4,986
$465,200 + $458,200
$923,400
2014
$4,986
$465,200 + $458,200
$923,400
Tax history for 1 Magnolia Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,420 (+3.3%)
$445,200 + $1,235,400
$1,680,600
2025
$10,084 (+7.1%)
$445,200 + $1,235,400
$1,680,600
2024
$9,411 (+35.0%)
$445,200 + $1,235,400
$1,680,600
2023
$6,970 (+18.7%)
$445,200 + $799,400
$1,244,600
2022
$5,870 (−0.8%)
$445,200 + $472,000
$917,200
2021
$5,916
$445,200 + $472,000
$917,200
2020
$5,916
$445,200 + $472,000
$917,200
2019
$5,916 (+12.2%)
$445,200 + $472,000
$917,200
2018
$5,274
$445,200 + $472,000
$917,200
2017
$5,274 (+5.8%)
$445,200 + $472,000
$917,200
2016
$4,986
$465,200 + $458,200
$923,400
2014
$4,986
$465,200 + $458,200
$923,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
27.2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,501
Year built
1700
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mathews County
APN
25 A 83
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2026.
Aug 8, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Electric meter
Jul 20, 2023 • Final
Mechanical
Heat pump
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 1
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 3
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 5,629
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Stick Built
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Farm
Property Sub Type Additional: Farm
Above Grade Finished Area: 4,429
AboveGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 50.96
Zoning: R-1 Waterfront Residentia
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,808
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Oil
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Lee-Jackson
Middle Or Junior School: Thomas Hunter
High School: Mathews
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 1 MAGNOLIA RD
Directions: From Mathews Courthouse, take Church St. (Rt. 611) west, left on Glebe Rd (Rt. 621), right on Long Rd (Rt. 622), right on Magnolia Road, straight to Magnolia.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,501
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 27.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1700
Year Renovated: —
County: Mathews County
APN: 25 A 83
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 25, 2026
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Schools
Lee-Jackson Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Thomas Hunter Middle School
Public 5-7 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Mathews High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
4/10
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8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 103° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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