Magnificent/Luxurious 4 bedroom 3 & 1/2 bath Beach House PLUS Guesthouse on the Chesapeake Bay. Why drive to North Carolina and fight the traffic when you can have it all right here on the Northern Neck! This home is immaculate and features a great floor plan, tons of outdoor living space and fantastic views! The two bedrooms with private balconies will blow you away! Enjoy the best of the Bay!
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
1.25 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lisa Shultz• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•804-360-3636 (broker)
Bought with Non Member Member• Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc.
Magnificent/Luxurious 4 bedroom 3 & 1/2 bath Beach House PLUS Guesthouse on the Chesapeake Bay. Why drive to North Carolina and fight the traffic when you can have it all right here on the Northern Neck! Relax in style while allowing the endless water views to calm your soul. Your private sand beach is the perfect spot for lying in the sun, building sandcastles and letting your worries melt away while listening to the waves lap on shore. This immaculate home has everything you would expect from a beachfront getaway. One of the best beaches on the Bay!! Beautifully appointed with walls of windows. The interior of this home is as gorgeous as the natural surroundings. Tile floors, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, screened porch & more. Enjoy sunrises on the Chesapeake and sunsets on Role Hole Creek from your third floor crow's nest. Concrete pad underneath home for parking two cars. Two car garage for boat & water toys. Community boat-ramp and pavilion withing walking distance. Minutes to Smith Point Light and some of the greatest fishing in the area. What are you waiting for? Square footage includes guesthouse.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,147 (+12.1%)
$264,400 + $431,200
$695,600
2024
$4,591 (−12.0%)
$264,400 + $431,200
$695,600
2023
$5,217 (+23.0%)
$264,400 + $431,200
$695,600
2022
$4,243
$264,400 + $431,200
$695,600
2021
$4,243 (+3.4%)
$264,400 + $431,200
$695,600
2020
$4,104 (+8.9%)
$264,400 + $431,200
$695,600
2019
$3,769 (+5.4%)
$264,400 + $374,400
$638,800
2018
$3,577
$264,400 + $374,400
$638,800
2017
$3,577 (+3.7%)
$264,400 + $374,400
$638,800
2016
$3,449 (+10.2%)
$264,400 + $374,400
$638,800
2014
$3,130 (−15.7%)
$264,400 + $374,400
$638,800
2012
$3,714
Tax history for 1040 Tranquility Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,147 (+12.1%)
$264,400 + $431,200
$695,600
2024
$4,591 (−12.0%)
$264,400 + $431,200
$695,600
2023
$5,217 (+23.0%)
$264,400 + $431,200
$695,600
2022
$4,243
$264,400 + $431,200
$695,600
2021
$4,243 (+3.4%)
$264,400 + $431,200
$695,600
2020
$4,104 (+8.9%)
$264,400 + $431,200
$695,600
2019
$3,769 (+5.4%)
$264,400 + $374,400
$638,800
2018
$3,577
$264,400 + $374,400
$638,800
2017
$3,577 (+3.7%)
$264,400 + $374,400
$638,800
2016
$3,449 (+10.2%)
$264,400 + $374,400
$638,800
2014
$3,130 (−15.7%)
$264,400 + $374,400
$638,800
2012
$3,714
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
1.94 Acres
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Northumberland County
APN
30-A-1-0-8-0
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Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage, Paved Driveway
Driveway, Detached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
School District Name: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Location Information
Directions: From Burgess take 360 toward Reedville. Left on Sunnybank. Right on Gaskins Beach Road. Follow to left on Tranquility. See house with sign on right.
Location Type: Bay
Mean Low Water Feet: 2
Waterfrontage Information
Distance To Body Of Water: Less than 1 Block
Sandy Beach
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Bay
Water Body Name: CHESAPEAKE BAY
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
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Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Northumberland County
APN: 30-A-1-0-8-0
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Northumberland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 11.1mi
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Northumberland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.1mi
5/10
Northumberland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.1mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Reedville, VA • 22539
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