Rare Opportunity!!! If you are looking to get away from it all, this is your dream location. Wake each morning to the surreal sunrises over the bay and watch as the heron, bald eagles, egret, and many other birds catch their morning meal. Just sitting and watching, you will be enthralled with the abundance of bay wildlife and the massive ships & sailboats passing in the distance. Sunsets are just as spectacular and the NNK is one of the few places left where you can still see the stars at night. This hard-to-find Bay cottage sitting on 2 adjoining properties, offered together, totaling 4 acres with expansive – yet protected – views of the Chesapeake Bay could be your private oasis. 2 bedrooms 2 full baths on main level. Primary bedroom has handicap-accessible bathroom/shower. The 3rd bedroom is upstairs and presents as a large “bunk” room with views of the bay and the Taskmaker Creek inlet that will comfortably sleep multiple beds/guests. Newer windows and updated kitchen. Breathtaking water views from most rooms. Screened porch that offers enjoyment of the bay views and the surrounding wildlife. 2 decks for relaxing and entertaining. Perfect location for swimming, boating, fishing, crabbing, jet skiing, kayaking & paddle boarding in your bay backyard. Relax around the fire pit making s’mores and family memories or enjoy a glass of sweet tea and listen to the waves lap the shoreline. Charming original wooden barn with 2 bays of storage/workshop space. Quick access by boat or car to waterfront restaurants and the Chesapeake Bay. There is no HOA. Breezline High-Speed Broadband Internet. Reedville sewer and an artesian well. Rip rap shoreline. Pier. Enjoy the seclusion, privacy, views and sounds of nature and watch your new world drift by.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
4.03 acresLot Size
$434Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Cindy Metcalf• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
View, views, views. This river cottage sits on a large 2 parcel lot (4.29 acres) with gorgeous views of the Chesapeake Bay. House was originally a brick rancher and an additional second floor was added. . Rip rap shoreline with dock. Reedville sewer and artesian well. An additional 4 acre lot is available for $149,000.
BRIGHT MLS #VANV101770
May 27, 2021
Sold
$495,000
$298/sq ft
May 18, 2021
Pending
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Apr 26, 2021
Contingent
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Apr 22, 2021
Relisted
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Apr 17, 2021
Listed
$495,000
$298/sq ft
Apr 17, 2021
Listing Removed
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CBRAR #2110492
Jun 1, 2021
Sold
$495,000
$298/sq ft
Apr 15, 2021
Listed
$495,000
$298/sq ft
+19
View, views, views. This river cottage sits on a large 2 parcel lot (4.29 acres) with gorgeous views of the Chesapeake Bay. House was originally a brick rancher and an additional second floor was added. Updated kitchen. Rip rap shoreline with dock. Reedville sewer and artesian well. An additional 4 acre lot is available for $149,000.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,498 (+12.1%)
$162,500 + $175,100
$337,600
2024
$2,228 (−11.0%)
$162,500 + $175,100
$337,600
2023
$2,504 (+23.0%)
$162,500 + $171,400
$333,900
2022
$2,037
$162,500 + $171,400
$333,900
2021
$2,037 (+3.4%)
$162,500 + $171,400
$333,900
2020
$1,970 (−18.5%)
$162,500 + $171,400
$333,900
2019
$2,418 (+5.4%)
$229,300 + $180,600
$409,900
2018
$2,295
$229,300 + $180,600
$409,900
2017
$2,295 (+3.7%)
$229,300 + $180,600
$409,900
2016
$2,213 (+10.2%)
$229,300 + $180,600
$409,900
2014
$2,008 (−18.1%)
$229,300 + $180,600
$409,900
2012
$2,452
Tax history for 622 Taskmaker Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,498 (+12.1%)
$162,500 + $175,100
$337,600
2024
$2,228 (−11.0%)
$162,500 + $175,100
$337,600
2023
$2,504 (+23.0%)
$162,500 + $171,400
$333,900
2022
$2,037
$162,500 + $171,400
$333,900
2021
$2,037 (+3.4%)
$162,500 + $171,400
$333,900
2020
$1,970 (−18.5%)
$162,500 + $171,400
$333,900
2019
$2,418 (+5.4%)
$229,300 + $180,600
$409,900
2018
$2,295
$229,300 + $180,600
$409,900
2017
$2,295 (+3.7%)
$229,300 + $180,600
$409,900
2016
$2,213 (+10.2%)
$229,300 + $180,600
$409,900
2014
$2,008 (−18.1%)
$229,300 + $180,600
$409,900
2012
$2,452
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab, Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Screened
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Double Hung
Other Structures: Barn, Other
Exterior Information
Flood Lights, Outbuilding(s), Outside Shower
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rip-Rapped, Backs to Trees
Navigable Water
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 471
Tidal Water: Yes
Land Information
Additional Parcels
Additional Parcels Description: 45-4-3 & 45-4-4 (2 Lots in total)
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,662
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Tax Assessed Value: $514,700
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $3,139.67
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Broadband
Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric, Other
Heat Pump(s), Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric, Propane - Leased
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: No Septic System
Electric Available, Propane, Sewer Available, Phone Connected
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: NORTHUMBERLAND
Middle Or Junior School: NORTHUMBERLAND
High School: NORTHUMBERLAND
School District Name: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Chesapeake Beach Rd
Directions: From US-360 E, slight Left on Rte 657, turn left onto Chesapeake Beach Rd, Right onto Taskmaker Lane. Home is almost at the end of the street on the Right. Look for For Sale Sign.
Location Type: Bayfront
Road Responsibility: Private
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Sail, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard
Water Access
Boat/Launch Ramp, Rip-Rap
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Bay
Water Body Name: Chesapeake Bay Taskmaker Creek
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Northumberland County
APN: 45-0-4-0-3-0
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Northumberland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 11.2mi
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Northumberland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.4mi
5/10
Northumberland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.4mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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