Formerly t/a Hilda Crockett's Chesapeake House (75 years), this grand old house is centrally located on Main Ridge Road. The ownstairx served as a restaurant and is equipped with a commercial kitchen with stainless triple sinks and work tables, 10 burner Garland commercial range with large double ovens, exhaust hood, 2 walk in refrigerators, 5 chest freezers, large ice maker & 5 Kitchen Aid mixers. Spacious dining areas include 14 tables & 135 chairs. The 2nd floor is living space with 3 BR, full bath. Door & stairs to attic at end of hall. Residence or business opportunity, perhaps both, possibilities are endless. Price is well below assessed value with motivated sellers. Serious inquiries preferred as property is located on an island accessible by boat or plane.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$64Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Dru Marsh• Keller Williams Town Center
Contact: 7574995911, klrw805@kw.com
Bought with Dru Marsh• Keller Williams Town Center
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Market trends in 23440, VA
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
95.7%
+3.6% MoM
Median sale price
$175K
$102K MoM
Avg. days on market
393d
371 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
1 MoM
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Sale history for 16243 Main Ridge Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Oct 31, 2023
Sold
$100,000
$22/sq ft
ESAR #56273
Oct 3, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 28, 2023
Sold
$100,000
$22/sq ft
Feb 2, 2023
Relisted
—
Jul 21, 2022
Listed
$149,000
$33/sq ft
ESAR #45269
Mar 26, 2017
Listed
$279,000
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,009 (+39.1%)
$16,200 + $191,500
$207,700
2025
$726 (+10.3%)
$16,200 + $119,700
$135,900
2024
$658 (−43.6%)
$16,200 + $119,700
$135,900
2023
$1,166
$16,200 + $179,800
$196,000
2022
$1,166 (−1.1%)
$16,200 + $179,800
$196,000
2021
$1,180
$16,200 + $177,200
$193,400
2020
$1,180 (−3.6%)
$16,200 + $177,200
$193,400
2019
$1,224
$16,200 + $184,500
$200,700
2018
$1,224 (−3.6%)
$16,200 + $184,500
$200,700
2017
$1,269 (+27.0%)
2015
$1,000
$18,000 + $154,400
$172,400
2014
$999
$18,000 + $154,400
$172,400
Tax history for 16243 Main Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,009 (+39.1%)
$16,200 + $191,500
$207,700
2025
$726 (+10.3%)
$16,200 + $119,700
$135,900
2024
$658 (−43.6%)
$16,200 + $119,700
$135,900
2023
$1,166
$16,200 + $179,800
$196,000
2022
$1,166 (−1.1%)
$16,200 + $179,800
$196,000
2021
$1,180
$16,200 + $177,200
$193,400
2020
$1,180 (−3.6%)
$16,200 + $177,200
$193,400
2019
$1,224
$16,200 + $184,500
$200,700
2018
$1,224 (−3.6%)
$16,200 + $184,500
$200,700
2017
$1,269 (+27.0%)
2015
$1,000
$18,000 + $154,400
$172,400
2014
$999
$18,000 + $154,400
$172,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
8
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,853 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,462
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Accomack County
APN
062A1A000015500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Parking Features: No Garage, Other
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Propane
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Other
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Other
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Asbestos
Property Features
Has View
Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
Lot Information
Water Body Name: Tangier Harbor
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Dimensions: .26 ac
Lot Size Area: 11,325.6
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,179.74
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Tangier Combined
Middle Or Junior School: Tangier Combined
High School: Tangier Combined
Location Information
Directions: Once on the Island of Tangier either from Crisfield or Onancock ferries, or airplane proceed on Main Ridge Rd to The Chesapeake House. Just ask, you can't miss it.
Subdivision Name: Tangier
Public facts
Beds: 8
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,462
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,853 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Accomack County
APN: 062A1A000015500
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 7574995911, klrw805@kw.com
Around this home
Schools
Tangier Combined
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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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
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
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