This 2 1/2 story 1920's Victorian home is located in the small river village of "Mobjack" at the entrance of the East River and Mobjack Bay. From the large entrance foyer to the living room and large dining room with columns and 9 ft. ceilings and hardwood floors. 3,524 sq. ft. on two levels. Wrap around open and screen porch overlooking 2.75 acres with large oak shade trees with view and waterfront access to cove off the East River. Eat in kitchen, den with wood stove, and full bath. Four bedrooms, full bath on second level and stairs to 3rd. level with three unfinished rooms. Lots of light with large windows. House needs some TLC. No flood zone. Great potential for B & B.
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Market trends in 23056, VA
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
100.4%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$612K
$0 MoM
Avg. days on market
200d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
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Sale history for 6138 E East River Rd
Date
Event
Price
CBRAR #1919369
Dec 9, 2020
Sold
$275,000
$78/sq ft
Jun 10, 2019
Listed
$289,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,919 (+3.3%)
$40,400 + $430,400
$470,800
2025
$2,825 (+7.1%)
$40,400 + $430,400
$470,800
2024
$2,636
$40,400 + $430,400
$470,800
2023
$2,636 (+42.6%)
$40,400 + $430,400
$470,800
2022
$1,849 (−0.8%)
$25,400 + $263,500
$288,900
2021
$1,863
$25,400 + $263,500
$288,900
2020
$1,863
$25,400 + $263,500
$288,900
2019
$1,863 (+12.2%)
$25,400 + $263,500
$288,900
2018
$1,661
$25,400 + $263,500
$288,900
2017
$1,661 (−3.8%)
$25,400 + $263,500
$288,900
2016
$1,726
$45,400 + $274,300
$319,700
2014
$1,726
$45,400 + $274,300
$319,700
Tax history for 6138 E East River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,919 (+3.3%)
$40,400 + $430,400
$470,800
2025
$2,825 (+7.1%)
$40,400 + $430,400
$470,800
2024
$2,636
$40,400 + $430,400
$470,800
2023
$2,636 (+42.6%)
$40,400 + $430,400
$470,800
2022
$1,849 (−0.8%)
$25,400 + $263,500
$288,900
2021
$1,863
$25,400 + $263,500
$288,900
2020
$1,863
$25,400 + $263,500
$288,900
2019
$1,863 (+12.2%)
$25,400 + $263,500
$288,900
2018
$1,661
$25,400 + $263,500
$288,900
2017
$1,661 (−3.8%)
$25,400 + $263,500
$288,900
2016
$1,726
$45,400 + $274,300
$319,700
2014
$1,726
$45,400 + $274,300
$319,700
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.61 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,524
Year built
1921
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mathews County
APN
34 A 163
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
Jun 17, 2021 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Oil
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Pantry
Appliances: Cooktop, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Masonry, Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Front Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
Fencing: None
Roof: Asbestos Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Frame, Plaster, Wood Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Frontage Length: 75.0000
Water Body Name: East River Cove
Lot Size : 2.6
Lot Size Area: 2.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.6
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,661
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Lee Jackson
Middle Or Junior School: Thomas Hunter
High School: Mathews
Location Information
Directions: From Rt. 14 at Foster P.O. take Rt. 660, East River Rd. Approx. 4 miles on right.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,524
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: —
County: Mathews County
APN: 34 A 163
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Around this home
Schools
Lee-Jackson Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 4.2mi
8/10
Thomas Hunter Middle School
Public 5-7 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
Mathews High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 67-74% 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
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$347,000 – $420,000
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