Morningside enjoys beautiful sunrises with 3 acres of private waterfront on tidal creek feeding Blackwater Creek and the North River. Primitive, small boat launch and boat basin on tidal creek provides water access, navigable at high tide by canoe or kayak. Picturesque view of historic Mathews County home, The Battery and lovely natural views over pristine marshland to Blackwater Creek capture the heart. Brick home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with updates, 2 private rooms used as upstairs offices and living room with inviting Jotul F3CB wood stove used as supplemental heat. Kitchen (with some updates) opens to living room and is conveniently located off attached one-bay garage. Bright and cheery sun room with water view has radiant electric heat in floor with thermostat control. Dining room is near sun room. Two-zone heat pump for heating and cooling. Architectural plans available for possible expansion of sun room. Additional 2-bay brick garage for equipment or hobbies. Naturalists will love the raised beds for vegetable gardening, the perennials for seasonal color and the fields for yellow daffodils in spring. Adjacent parcels available for purchase.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Frank Johnson• Jim & Pat Carter Real Estate
Listed by Elizabeth Johnson• Jim & Pat Carter Real Estate
Bought with Gabriela Patterson• Southern Trade Realty, Inc
Morningside enjoys beautiful sunrises with 3 acres of private waterfront on tidal creek feeding Blackwater Creek and the North River. Primitive, small boat basin on tidal creek provides water access, navigable at high tide by canoe or kayak. Picturesque view of historic Mathews home, The Battery and lovely natural views over pristine marshland to Blackwater Creek capture the heart. Brick home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with updates, 2 private rooms used as upstairs offices and living room with Jotul FSCB wood stove used as supplemental heat. Kitchen (with some updates) opens to living room and is located off attached one-bay garage. Bright and cheery sun room with water view has radiant electric heat in floor with thermostat control. Dining room is near sun room. Two-zone heat pump for heating and cooling. Architectural plans available for possible expansion of sun room. Additional 2-bay brick garage. Naturalists will love the raised beds for vegetable gardening, the perennials for seasonal color and the fields for yellow daffodils in spring. Enjoy wildlife sightings including turkey, deer, blue heron and bald eagles. Additional parcels available for horses, farming or simply living off the grid. Minutes to Main Street and Gloucester Courthouse.
CBRAR #1933306
Dec 18, 2019
Sold
$262,600
$128/sq ft
Oct 13, 2019
Listed
$268,000
$130/sq ft
CAAR #596927
Oct 17, 2019
Listed
$268,000
$130/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,297 (+3.3%)
$70,000 + $300,500
$370,500
2025
$2,223 (+7.1%)
$70,000 + $300,500
$370,500
2024
$2,075 (+3.3%)
$70,000 + $300,500
$370,500
2023
$2,009 (+6.8%)
$70,000 + $288,800
$358,800
2022
$1,881 (+22.3%)
$68,000 + $225,900
$293,900
2021
$1,538
$68,000 + $170,400
$238,400
2020
$1,538
$68,000 + $170,400
$238,400
2019
$1,538 (+12.2%)
$68,000 + $170,400
$238,400
2018
$1,371
$68,000 + $170,400
$238,400
2017
$1,371 (+2.8%)
$68,000 + $170,400
$238,400
2016
$1,334 (−46.8%)
$81,000 + $166,200
$247,200
2014
$2,506
$297,900 + $166,200
$464,100
Tax history for 793 Chapel Neck Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,297 (+3.3%)
$70,000 + $300,500
$370,500
2025
$2,223 (+7.1%)
$70,000 + $300,500
$370,500
2024
$2,075 (+3.3%)
$70,000 + $300,500
$370,500
2023
$2,009 (+6.8%)
$70,000 + $288,800
$358,800
2022
$1,881 (+22.3%)
$68,000 + $225,900
$293,900
2021
$1,538
$68,000 + $170,400
$238,400
2020
$1,538
$68,000 + $170,400
$238,400
2019
$1,538 (+12.2%)
$68,000 + $170,400
$238,400
2018
$1,371
$68,000 + $170,400
$238,400
2017
$1,371 (+2.8%)
$68,000 + $170,400
$238,400
2016
$1,334 (−46.8%)
$81,000 + $166,200
$247,200
2014
$2,506
$297,900 + $166,200
$464,100
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,800
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mathews County
APN
18 A 35
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
Aug 30, 2023 • Final
Building - accessory structure
Construct a deck with a roof.
ADU
Apr 21, 2021 • Final
Plumbing
Electrical
Plumbing
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
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Direct Access, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Unpaved, Workshop in Garage