2318 Piping Tree Ferry Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
About this home
Brick, Greek Revival style house with an unusual off-center doorway, Clover Lea was built by George Washington Bassett, a great nephew of Anna marie Dandridge, sister of Martha Washington. The house consists of 2 floors above an English basement with 4 large rooms on each floor. Amenities include fencing along the eastern border and a generator behind the barn.
Single-familyProperty Type
1845Year Built
$284Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Frank Hardy• Frank Hardy Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Frank Hardy• Frank Hardy Sotheby's Int'l
Brick, Greek Revival style house with an unusual off-center doorway, Clover Lea was built by George Washington Bassett, a great nephew of Anna marie Dandridge, sister of Martha Washington. The house consists of 2 floors above an English basement with 4 large rooms on each floor. Amenities include fencing along the eastern border and a generator behind the barn.
CVRMLS #2407515-248440457
Mar 27, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Mar 26, 2004
Listed
$1,950,000
$325/sq ft
CVRMLS #OLD2208010
May 8, 2002
Sold
$1,050,000
$175/sq ft
Apr 3, 2002
Listed
$1,200,000
$200/sq ft
CVRMLS #2208010-20220331
Apr 3, 2002
Listed
$1,200,000
$200/sq ft
CVRMLS #OLD2112329
Apr 4, 2002
Listing Removed
—
May 7, 2001
Listed
$1,300,000
$217/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,395 (+13.4%)
$224,400 + $906,000
$1,130,400
2025
$7,402 (−0.2%)
$224,400 + $790,900
$1,015,300
2024
$7,416 (+9.1%)
$224,400 + $790,900
$1,015,300
2023
$6,800 (+9.7%)
$200,800 + $776,300
$977,100
2022
$6,201 (+8.9%)
$189,100 + $661,300
$850,400
2021
$5,694 (+12.3%)
$177,400 + $604,400
$781,800
2020
$5,070 (−0.3%)
$172,400 + $531,100
$703,500
2019
$5,083 (+3.9%)
$171,200 + $508,200
$679,400
2018
$4,891 (+0.7%)
$171,200 + $508,200
$679,400
2017
$4,858
$171,200 + $508,200
$679,400
2016
$4,857 (+13.7%)
$171,200 + $508,200
$679,400
2014
$4,272
$157,600 + $446,000
$603,600
Tax history for 2318 Piping Tree Ferry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,395 (+13.4%)
$224,400 + $906,000
$1,130,400
2025
$7,402 (−0.2%)
$224,400 + $790,900
$1,015,300
2024
$7,416 (+9.1%)
$224,400 + $790,900
$1,015,300
2023
$6,800 (+9.7%)
$200,800 + $776,300
$977,100
2022
$6,201 (+8.9%)
$189,100 + $661,300
$850,400
2021
$5,694 (+12.3%)
$177,400 + $604,400
$781,800
2020
$5,070 (−0.3%)
$172,400 + $531,100
$703,500
2019
$5,083 (+3.9%)
$171,200 + $508,200
$679,400
2018
$4,891 (+0.7%)
$171,200 + $508,200
$679,400
2017
$4,858
$171,200 + $508,200
$679,400
2016
$4,857 (+13.7%)
$171,200 + $508,200
$679,400
2014
$4,272
$157,600 + $446,000
$603,600
*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
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
16.09 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,000
Year built
1844
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hanover County
APN
8766-30-9516
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
A-1
Agricultural District
The purpose of this district is to provide for a full range of agricultural activities and to protect agricultural land, as one of the county's most valuable natural resources, from the depreciating effect of objectionable, hazardous, and unsightly uses. The district is also intended for protection of watersheds, water resources, forest areas, and scenic values, and at the same time to provide for spacious residential development for those who choose this environment and to prevent untimely scattering of more dense urban uses which should be confined to areas planned for efficient extension of public service.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Processing
Medical office
Recreation
Golf related
Communications tower
Oct 7, 2009 • Final
Fuel
Install plumbing pipes and set a new water heater.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
Apr 21, 2007 • Final
Electrical
Upgrade the electrical service to 400 amps.
Electrical
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Has Basement
Basement Information: Other
Room 1 Information
Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Length: 0.00
Width: 0.00
Room 2 Information
Living Room
Level: First
Length: 0.00
Width: 0.00
Room 3 Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Length: 0.00
Width: 0.00
Room 4 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Length: 0.00
Width: 0.00
Room 5 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Length: 0.00
Width: 0.00
Room 6 Information
Dining Room
Level: First
Length: 0.00
Width: 0.00
Room 7 Information
Bedroom 5
Level: Basement
Length: 0.00
Width: 0.00
Room 8 Information
Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Length: 0.00
Width: 0.00
Room 9 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: Second
Room 10 Information
Half Bath
Level: First
Room 11 Information
Half Bath
Level: Basement
Room 12 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: Second
Room 13 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: First
Room 14 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 10
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Details: Historic
Roof Details: Metal
Construction Details: Brick
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,364
Tax Year: 2003
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Oil
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,000
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 16.09 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1844
Year Renovated: —
County: Hanover County
APN: 8766-30-9516
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Battlefield Park Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.2mi
10/10
Bell Creek Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.7mi
6/10
Mechanicsville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.8mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.62M – $1.96M
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