Awesome opportunity to enjoy a Permanent Staycation! Whether living here year round or visiting at your leisure, this outstanding property, completely renovated in 2015, offers stunning views of the James River, convenient access to a mile+ long community beach (last house before gated access to beach!), exceptional updates and plenty of entertainment options. Sellers asking $25,600 less than most recent tax assessment! Golf cart community! Too many amenities to list here, so be sure to see all that this wonderful property has to offer soon!
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Market trends in 23881, VA
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
93.9%
0.5% MoM
Median sale price
$275K
$30K MoM
Avg. days on market
33d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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4 MoM
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Sale history for 78 James River Overview
Date
Event
Price
WMLS #1812461
May 15, 2018
Sold
$265,000
$115/sq ft
Apr 10, 2018
Listed
$295,000
$128/sq ft
CVRMLS #1603929
Jul 22, 2016
Sold
$268,000
$116/sq ft
Feb 15, 2016
Listed
$285,000
$123/sq ft
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2015 renovation of second home being offered for first time in nearly 50 years. NEW: 40 year roof, windows, interior/exterior light fixtures, carpet, tile, sheetrock, heat pump, tankless hot water heater, central air, second bathroom, additional square footage, indoor/outdoor fireplace- the list goes on. 2 large detached sheds. Private lot on bluff overlooking wide stretch of the James with access to a mile+ long private community beach. The home was taken to the studs and expanded for purpose of resale. Be the first to take advantage of all the upgrades.
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Public record
Beds
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Stories
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Lot width
224 ft.
Lot depth
160 ft.
Lot size
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Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Surry County
APN
3A-1-27
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Apr 27, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Off Street, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Room 1 Information
Additional Room
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Additional Room
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Primary Bedroom
Description: Overlooks James River
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Family Room
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Family Room
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: First
Room 8 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: First
Laundry Information
Features: Stacked
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Features: Masonry, Wood Burning
Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile
Other Features: Bay Window, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Laminate Counters, Other, Recessed Lighting
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Renovated
Roof Details: Metal
Construction Details: Block, Drywall, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio, Unpaved Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Other Structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Fencing: Partial
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.82
Lot Size Acres: 0.82
On Waterfront
Water Body Name: James River
Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Navigable Water, River Front, River Access
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Foundation Details: Slab
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $320,600
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,276
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Community/Coop, Shared Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Surry County
APN: 3A-1-27
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 27, 2023
Around this home
Schools
Luther P. Jackson Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 8.4mi
6/10
Surry County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.7mi
8/10
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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
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 16 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
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Estimated sale price
$419,000 – $507,000
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