Come see this remarkable 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath home in the waterman's community of Poquoson, VA. This home features open floor plan, large mud room, large bedrooms and a great front porch. The back deck offers an absolutely breathtaking view above the marsh. Top rated schools, small-town feel, spacious home. Flood insurance only $447 per year is transferable. Ask about possible VA assumption.
Eastern Poquoson, located between the Poquoson River and Back River, is a waterfront and low-density Poquoson neighborhood with working marinas and wide tidal marsh views. The neighborhood reads as coastal Virginia—raised cottages, ranch homes, and newer builds set along creeks and canals. The character concentrates around the Victory Boulevard (VA-171) corridor near Poquoson Avenue, where bait shops, local seafood counters, and boat-trailer traffic set the tempo. Community pillars include Surf Rider Restaurant, Poquoson Seafood, and the Poquoson Museum. Public boat ramps and shoreline parks shape daily routines, with sunsets and skiff wakes as the soundtrack.
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Market insights
174 Messick Rd · $399,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 70 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.8%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$399,900
Median sale price in this area is $525,000. (31% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
30% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Cathedral ceiling
Gas fireplace
Foyer
Pantry
Breakfast area
Workshop
Bedrooms
First-floor primary bedroom
One bedroom with an ensuite
First-floor bedroom
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Gas range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Washer and dryer hookups
Utility room
Flooring
Laminate flooring
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Heat pump
Exterior features
Deck
Partial wood fence
Marsh waterfront
Home design
Detached, single-story ranch
Parking
Detached one-car garage
Four-space parking
Driveway parking
Construction
Vinyl siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Utilities
City/county water and sewer
Gas water heater
220-volt electric service
Electricity and solar
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Beautiful 4BR/2BA home in desirable area! Features all new energy eff windows, flooring, fence, baths, inst hot water in kit, new disposal, blinds, light fixtures throughout. Roof is only 3yrs old! This home has an open floor plan and an eat-in kitchen!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,320 (+5.2%)
$76,400 + $214,800
$291,200
2024
$3,157 (+2.7%)
$76,400 + $214,800
$291,200
2023
$3,074 (+9.7%)
$43,600 + $233,300
$276,900
2022
$2,801
$43,600 + $233,300
$276,900
2021
$2,801 (+13.9%)
$43,600 + $204,300
$247,900
2020
$2,459
$43,600 + $172,100
$215,700
2019
$2,459 (+2.9%)
$43,600 + $172,100
$215,700
2018
$2,391 (+22.8%)
$43,600 + $166,100
$209,700
2017
$1,946
$43,600 + $138,300
$181,900
2016
$1,946 (−3.2%)
$43,600 + $138,300
$181,900
2014
$2,011 (+10.3%)
$49,700 + $138,300
$188,000
2013
$1,824 (+37.5%)
$49,700 + $138,300
$188,000
2012
$1,327
$49,700 + $129,200
$178,900
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,623
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,623
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Poquoson
APN
31 -01 -00 -0118
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Poquoson, VA • 23662
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.4 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 174 Messick Rd
$400,119
$219 over list price of $400K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $346K to $450K.