This isa 1/4 Ac Lot that is available for Sale. It once had a mobile home on the property, but it has since been removed. Tangier Island appx. 12 miles into the Chesapeake Bay and is home to a community of watermen and women that can trace their ancestors back to colonial time. Soft-shell blue crabs are the island's main export and are vital to the community of Tangier. It’s an Island that is lost in time, rich with historical culture accessible only by private boat / ferry or private plane. The Island offer a beach, Medical Center, museum, stores, restaurants and a marina which is easily acceptable by Foot, bike, golf cart. Only a few trucks are on the island, no DMV.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Tangier Combined
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Lifestyle
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Located on waterfront with creek, deep water access, ocean and tidal frontage
Paved road frontage
Property is in a subdivision
Lot between 0.26 and 0.50 acre
Neighborhood: Tangier Island
Home design
Simple ownership (fee simple)
Utilities
City water
City sewer
Electric service available
Telephone available
Sale and tax history for 16597 W Ridge Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REINMLS #10642757
Aug 8, 2026
Price Changed
$15,000
Jul 4, 2026
Listed
$20,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$75 (−30.5%)
$12,600 + $2,900
$15,500
2025
$108 (+10.3%)
$12,600 + $7,700
$20,300
2024
$98 (−19.5%)
$12,600 + $7,700
$20,300
2023
$122
$12,600 + $7,900
$20,500
2022
$122 (+11.7%)
$12,600 + $7,900
$20,500
2021
$109
$12,600 + $5,300
$17,900
2020
$109 (+2.3%)
$12,600 + $5,300
$17,900
2019
$107 (+0.7%)
$12,600 + $4,900
$17,500
2018
$106 (−0.7%)
$12,600 + $4,900
$17,500
2017
$107 (−2.1%)
2015
$109
$13,500 + $5,300
$18,800
2014
$109
$13,500 + $5,300
$18,800
Public record
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Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Accomack County
APN
062A1A000023800
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Basement
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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
Tangier, VA • 23440
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 5% for direct sun exposure in Tangier. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 16597 W Ridge Rd
$13,525
$1,475 under list price of $15K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $25K to $177K.