Waterfront Farmhouse on approximately 6 acres. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths (1 each floor), 2 living rooms (1 with 3 exterior walls, yoga porch and great views), 1 game room. The best part, are the porches on 3 sides of the house. Front porch 52x8, corner rear deck, covered screen porch 28x16, new covered “yoga” porch 14x8. Basement/crawl space is standing height with sand floor. New well 2024. 4 bedroom peat moss septic with 1 year old peat, 2023 pumped and inspected. To the water from rear of the yard, then 240’ over the wetlands (old walkway pilings on marsh still visible) from the berm outback to kayak racks on Dyer Creek. Complete exterior painted 2024. 1st & 2nd floor ceilings, 7’ 7” and 6’ 8”respectively. New Point Comfort Lighthouse Overlook 1 mile scenic walk or bike ride. We are immediately adjacent to Nature Preserve on the South. Most of the wooded section is on the North side. All plumbing and wiring replaced. All windows thermal pane. As found plaster walls with some texture and character! Tax records go back to at least 1880 for a structure here. Some mortise and tenon construction visible. Records show a ship’s Captain named Burley as a prior owner. They kept their fishing boats on Bavon Beach. Boat slips available at several marinas nearby. New Point Comfort Lighthouse Beach can be reached by kayaking from the Overlook. Several other Mathews public beaches nearby. This property was a popular short term rental for about 8 years and could be again!
AFFORDABLE WATER FRONT AND FARM HOUSE - HAS CHARACTER AND CHARM - NEEDS SOME RESTORATION AND UPDATING - LIMITED VIEWS - SHORT WALK TO THE WATER - QUICK ACCESS TO CHESAPEAKE BAY.
CVRMLS #OLD2724218
Oct 29, 2007
Sold
$190,000
$97/sq ft
Aug 13, 2006
Listed
$219,000
$112/sq ft
+3
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,402 (+56.8%)
$32,500 + $193,700
$226,200
2025
$895 (+7.1%)
$25,500 + $123,600
$149,100
2024
$835
$25,500 + $123,600
$149,100
2023
$835 (+31.1%)
$25,500 + $123,600
$149,100
2022
$637 (−0.8%)
$25,500 + $74,000
$99,500
2021
$642
$25,500 + $74,000
$99,500
2020
$642
$25,500 + $74,000
$99,500
2019
$642 (+12.2%)
$25,500 + $74,000
$99,500
2018
$572
$25,500 + $74,000
$99,500
2017
$572 (−15.7%)
$25,500 + $74,000
$99,500
2016
$679
$32,500 + $93,400
$125,900
2014
$679
$32,500 + $93,400
$125,900
Tax history for 962 Lighthouse Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,402 (+56.8%)
$32,500 + $193,700
$226,200
2025
$895 (+7.1%)
$25,500 + $123,600
$149,100
2024
$835
$25,500 + $123,600
$149,100
2023
$835 (+31.1%)
$25,500 + $123,600
$149,100
2022
$637 (−0.8%)
$25,500 + $74,000
$99,500
2021
$642
$25,500 + $74,000
$99,500
2020
$642
$25,500 + $74,000
$99,500
2019
$642 (+12.2%)
$25,500 + $74,000
$99,500
2018
$572
$25,500 + $74,000
$99,500
2017
$572 (−15.7%)
$25,500 + $74,000
$99,500
2016
$679
$32,500 + $93,400
$125,900
2014
$679
$32,500 + $93,400
$125,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.94 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,808
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mathews County
APN
44 A 31
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: Driveway, Off Street, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Has Basement
Basement Information: Crawl Space, Dirt Floor
Room 1 Information
Description: End bedroom, windows 3 sides, view
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15.8 x 13.3
Length: 15.8
Width: 13.3
Room 2 Information
Description: End bedroom, windows 3 sides, view
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15.2 x 13.0
Length: 15.2
Width: 13.0
Room 3 Information
Bedroom 3
Description: Middle bedroom with bunks & double
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11.10 x 11.10
Length: 11.1
Width: 11.1
Room 4 Information
Bedroom 2
Description: Corner room, bright, large closet
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12.11 x 11.1
Length: 12.11
Width: 11.1
Room 5 Information
Great Room
Description: Looks out several windows to the Bay
Level: First
Dimensions: 15.6 x 13.3
Length: 15.6
Width: 13.3
Room 6 Information
Family Room
Description: Great fun space, current game room
Level: First
Dimensions: 15.4 x 11.10
Length: 15.4
Width: 11.1
Room 7 Information
Living Room
Description: Ceiling fan, good flow
Level: First
Dimensions: 15.2 x 13.0
Length: 15.2
Width: 13.0
Room 8 Information
Kitchen
Description: Opens to 3 porches, eat in, wood beams
Level: First
Dimensions: 15.0 x 13.4
Length: 15.0
Width: 13.4
Room 9 Information
Full Bath
Description: Shower
Level: Second
Room 10 Information
Full Bath
Description: Shower
Level: First
Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Interior Features
Window Features: Screen(s), Thermal Windows
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Other Features: Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Granite Counters, Solid Surface Counters
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Details: Approximate
Roof Details: Asphalt, Metal, Slate
Construction Details: Clapboard, Frame, Hardboard, Plaster, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch, Unpaved Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened, Wrap-Around, Deck, Porch
Land Information
Vegetation: Mixed
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 5.94
Lot Size Acres: 5.94
Lot Features: Wooded, Wetlands, Water Front
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Dyer Creek
Waterfront Features: Creek, Riparian Rights, Water Access, Waterfront
Frontage Length: 92
Frontage Length Remarks: 92.0000
Property Information
Has View
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,952
Entry Level: 2
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $149,100
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $834.96
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Engineered Septic
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Radiant
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,808
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Mathews County
APN: 44 A 31
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Thomas Hunter Middle School
Public 5-7 • Assigned • 7.6mi
5/10
Mathews High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 8.6mi
4/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Port Haywood, VA • 23138
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
43
29
46
32
62
44
70
53
74
60
83
70
86
76
79
69
77
67
69
55
61
46
48
34
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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.
9.5 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$351,000 – $425,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Port Haywood. 3 minutes to get started.