JUST REDUCED! In 1.5-2 hours you can be at your waterfront escape from the NOVA/DC/MD area for pure relaxation and fun with the family! Water skiing, tubing, fishing and crabbing are just a beginning to what you can experience with owning this property! Private Pier with 8000# boat lift under a covered slip, canoe/kayak rack, fresh water & electric making waterfront living that much more enjoyable and simple. Low maintenance vacation/weekend cottage that will sleep 10-12 between 3 bedrooms, a loft and bonus room attached to the garage, but easily separated by a beautifully crafted barn door. Over 0.5 acre of yard space, but not so much that you spend your weekend time cutting grass! A quiet secure neighborhood (with no HOA) with little traffic adding to the appeal of the Northern Neck lifestyle! A wood burning stove in the Great Room for those chilly nights, while still being able to have a gorgeous view of Nomini Creek. A vaulted exposed beam ceiling in the great room adding even more grandeur to this home! The eat-in kitchen was just upgraded 3-4 years ago and the HVAC replaced approximately 7 years ago. Crawl space had a 6ml poly vapor barrier installed approximately 2004. Oversized gutters and grading around the house has been done to allow surface water to flow away from the house. To make this home that much more inviting, most all furnishings convey, so you can pack your suitcase and cooler and head to the RIVAH! Boat is also for available for purchase and will listed on a separate Bill of Sale.
Waterfront escape within 1.5-2 hrs from NOVA. Private pier with 8000# boat lift, cov. slip, fresh water and electric. This 3BR/2BA retreat sleeps 10-12. Loft and bonus room attached to garage. And better yet. .NO HOA! Wood burning stove, gorgeous wide water view. Eat-in kitchen upgraded 3-4 yrs ago, HVAC replaced approx. 7 years ago. Most furnishings convey and boat is avail. on sep Bill of Sale.
BRIGHT MLS #VAWE116054
Jul 22, 2020
Sold
$440,000
$250/sq ft
Jun 29, 2020
Pending
—
May 3, 2020
Price Changed
$444,500
$253/sq ft
Mar 8, 2020
Listed
$449,000
$255/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 2004
Sold
$465,000
$264/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,033
$156,000 + $290,100
$446,100
2024
$3,033 (+9.7%)
$156,000 + $290,100
$446,100
2023
$2,766
$156,000 + $290,100
$446,100
2022
$2,766 (+0.4%)
$156,000 + $290,100
$446,100
2021
$2,756
$156,000 + $206,600
$362,600
2020
$2,756 (+16.9%)
$156,000 + $206,600
$362,600
2019
$2,357 (+4.3%)
$156,000 + $206,600
$362,600
2018
$2,259 (+1.7%)
$156,000 + $214,300
$370,300
2016
$2,221 (+12.1%)
$156,000 + $214,300
$370,300
2014
$1,981
$156,000 + $225,100
$381,100
Tax history for 1285 Federal Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,033
$156,000 + $290,100
$446,100
2024
$3,033 (+9.7%)
$156,000 + $290,100
$446,100
2023
$2,766
$156,000 + $290,100
$446,100
2022
$2,766 (+0.4%)
$156,000 + $290,100
$446,100
2021
$2,756
$156,000 + $206,600
$362,600
2020
$2,756 (+16.9%)
$156,000 + $206,600
$362,600
2019
$2,357 (+4.3%)
$156,000 + $206,600
$362,600
2018
$2,259 (+1.7%)
$156,000 + $214,300
$370,300
2016
$2,221 (+12.1%)
$156,000 + $214,300
$370,300
2014
$1,981
$156,000 + $225,100
$381,100
*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
2
Stories
1.25
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.65 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Westmoreland County
APN
36- - - - 6-A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry
Dock Type and Features: Hoist/Lift Electric, Private, Storage Area, Other
Dock/Slip Conveyance: Exclusive Use
# of Docks: 1
Dock/Slip Conveys: Yes
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,759
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $2,356
Tax Assessed Value: $370,300
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $2,295
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2017
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s), Wood Burn Stove
Heating Fuel: Electric, Wood
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic = # of BR
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: WESTMORELAND COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Montross (Rt 3), Turn Left onto Zacata Rd. Rt. ) , 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.
Mean Low Water Feet: 4
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Private Access
Water Access
Private Dock Site
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Creek
Water Body Name: Nomini
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Westmoreland County
APN: 36- - - - 6-A
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
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Schools
Washington District Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 16.0mi
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Montross Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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
50% 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
$666,000 – $806,000
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