Escape to this fabulous waterfront location on beautiful Nomini Creek that's only 1.5-2 hours from NOVA/DC/MD or Richmond. This river cottage features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, galley kitchen and a cozy wood burning fireplace for chilly evenings on the water. Enjoy wide open water views from the enclosed porch across the back of the home No flood insurance is needed on this elevated over half an acre lot! Enjoy boating, and water sports, fishing, crabbing or farm your own oysters from newly redone pier. This home is just waiting for you to make it your own. The attached garage is heated and cooled, with a roughed in 1/2 bath. This extra space would make a great primary suite or rec room. NO HOA in this community.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.58 acresLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ashley Ziviello• EXIT Mid-Rivers Realty
•804-493-1888 (broker)
Bought with Tracy Bucior• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Escape to this fabulous waterfront location on beautiful Nomini Creek that's only 1.5-2 hours from NOVA/DC/MD or Richmond. This river cottage features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, galley kitchen and a cozy wood burning fireplace for chilly evenings on the water. Enjoy wide open water views from the enclosed porch across the back of the home No flood insurance is needed on this elevated over half an acre lot! Enjoy boating, and water sports, fishing, crabbing or farm your own oysters from newly redone pier. This home is just waiting for you to make it your own. The attached garage is heated and cooled, with a roughed in 1/2 bath. This extra space would make a great primary suite or rec room. NO HOA in this community.
BRIGHT MLS #VAWE2004760
Jul 21, 2023
Sold
$455,000
$214/sq ft
Jun 28, 2023
Contingent
—
Jun 14, 2023
Listed
$475,000
$224/sq ft
Jun 11, 2023
Coming Soon
$475,000
$224/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,399
$156,000 + $196,800
$352,800
2024
$2,399 (+9.7%)
$156,000 + $196,800
$352,800
2023
$2,187
$156,000 + $196,800
$352,800
2022
$2,187 (−7.3%)
$156,000 + $196,800
$352,800
2021
$2,359
$156,000 + $154,400
$310,400
2020
$2,359 (+16.9%)
$156,000 + $154,400
$310,400
2019
$2,018 (+22.3%)
$156,000 + $154,400
$310,400
2014
$1,650
$156,000 + $161,400
$317,400
Tax history for 1243 Federal Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,399
$156,000 + $196,800
$352,800
2024
$2,399 (+9.7%)
$156,000 + $196,800
$352,800
2023
$2,187
$156,000 + $196,800
$352,800
2022
$2,187 (−7.3%)
$156,000 + $196,800
$352,800
2021
$2,359
$156,000 + $154,400
$310,400
2020
$2,359 (+16.9%)
$156,000 + $154,400
$310,400
2019
$2,018 (+22.3%)
$156,000 + $154,400
$310,400
2014
$1,650
$156,000 + $161,400
$317,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.58 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Westmoreland County
APN
36- - - - 6-D
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Microwave
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $154,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Navigable Water
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 73
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $156,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,124
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $1,924
Tax Assessed Value: $310,400
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $1,924
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2017
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s), Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
High School: WASHINGTON & LEE
School District Name: WESTMORELAND COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Montross: Take Route 3 to Left onto Route 202. Turn Left onto Zacata Rd. at the stop light. Go nearly to the end and then turn Left onto Federal Farm Rd. Keep straight and then bear to the right and home will be on the Left before entering Vaughan's Landing Subdivision.
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Bay
Water Body Name: Nomini Creek
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Westmoreland County
APN: 36- - - - 6-D
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
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Schools
Washington District Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 15.9mi
6/10
Montross Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
7/10
Washington & Lee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
53% 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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Estimated sale price
$488,000 – $591,000
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