300 feet of Waterfront on Hoskins Creek in Tappahannock. You will enjoy watching the beautiful sunrise reflecting off the creek while having your morning coffee. A free public boat ramp is located on this creek and leads out to the Rappahannock River. This brick rancher has a full unfinished basement with plenty of run to grow. You will love the open floor plan showcasing the all new Kitchen with New Maple custom built cabinets by York River Cabinet Shop with Granite countertops and Center Island with 60/40 double Stainless Steel sink and New dishwasher. This home offers a lot of New upgrades such a Roof, HVAC, Hardwood Floors in Kitchen, Tile floors in both Bath, Vanities and all New Appliances. Hardwood Floors throughout first floor except bathrooms. The home exterior is complete maintenance free with vinyl Windows, soffits and aluminum wrap. Two driveways which makes a circle around the back of the home. Well landscaped. Huge back flat backyard with plenty of space to play sports, ride 4-wheelers, several nice areas to build a garage or shed. If you love Water Sports, Boating or Fishing this is a Must See!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$334Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Larry Brooks• VIP Realty
Bought with Shannon Walker• Long & Foster REALTORS
300 feet of Waterfront on Hoskins Creek in Tappahannock. You will enjoy watching the beautiful sunrise reflecting off the creek while having your morning coffee. A free public boat ramp is located on this creek and leads out to the Rappahannock River. This brick rancher has a full unfinished basement with plenty of run to grow. You will love the open floor plan showcasing the all new Kitchen with New Maple custom built cabinets by York River Cabinet Shop with Granite countertops and Center Island with 60/40 double Stainless Steel sink and New dishwasher. This home offers a lot of New upgrades such a Roof, HVAC, Hardwood Floors in Kitchen, Tile floors in both Bath, Vanities and all New Appliances. Hardwood Floors throughout first floor except bathrooms. The home exterior is complete maintenance free with vinyl Windows, soffits and aluminum wrap. Two driveways which makes a circle around the back of the home. Well landscaped. Huge back flat backyard with plenty of space to play sports, ride 4-wheelers, several nice areas to build a garage or shed. If you love Water Sports, Boating or Fishing this is a Must See!
CVRMLS #2021691
Oct 9, 2020
Sold
$249,950
$218/sq ft
Jul 19, 2020
Listed
$249,950
$218/sq ft
CVRMLS #1932699
Mar 31, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Oct 11, 2019
Listed
$265,000
$231/sq ft
CVRMLS #OLD2606260
Aug 15, 2006
Sold
$200,000
$174/sq ft
Feb 27, 2006
Listed
$200,000
$174/sq ft
CVRMLS #2606260-248613469
Aug 15, 2006
Sold
$200,000
$174/sq ft
Feb 27, 2006
Listed
$200,000
$174/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,725
$65,500 + $248,200
$313,700
2025
$1,725 (−3.0%)
$65,500 + $248,200
$313,700
2024
$1,779
$54,000 + $189,700
$243,700
2023
$1,779
$54,000 + $189,700
$243,700
2022
$1,779 (+20.8%)
$54,000 + $189,700
$243,700
2020
$1,473 (−2.3%)
$54,000 + $117,300
$171,300
2019
$1,507
$54,000 + $117,300
$171,300
2018
$1,507
$54,000 + $117,300
$171,300
2017
$1,507 (−1.0%)
$54,000 + $117,300
$171,300
2014
$1,522 (+914.8%)
$54,000 + $123,000
$177,000
2013
$150
$54,000 + $123,000
$177,000
Tax history for 1260 Desha Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,725
$65,500 + $248,200
$313,700
2025
$1,725 (−3.0%)
$65,500 + $248,200
$313,700
2024
$1,779
$54,000 + $189,700
$243,700
2023
$1,779
$54,000 + $189,700
$243,700
2022
$1,779 (+20.8%)
$54,000 + $189,700
$243,700
2020
$1,473 (−2.3%)
$54,000 + $117,300
$171,300
2019
$1,507
$54,000 + $117,300
$171,300
2018
$1,507
$54,000 + $117,300
$171,300
2017
$1,507 (−1.0%)
$54,000 + $117,300
$171,300
2014
$1,522 (+914.8%)
$54,000 + $123,000
$177,000
2013
$150
$54,000 + $123,000
$177,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
1,148
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
36----31C
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Carport
Parking
Features: Circular Driveway, Carport
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full
Room 1 Information
Half Bath
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Laundry
Description: Unfinished Basement
Level: Basement
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 4 Information
Family Room
Description: Unfinished Basement
Level: Basement
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 5 Information
Living Room
Description: Hardwood Floors, Ceiling Fan
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 6 Information
Dining Room
Description: New Hardwood Floors
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 7 Information
Kitchen
Description: New white Custom Built Maple Cabinets with Granite
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 8 Information
Bedroom 3
Description: Hardwood Floors
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 9 Information
Bedroom 2
Description: Hardwood Floors
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 10 Information
Master Bedroom
Description: Hardwood Floors
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Other Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Main Level Primary, Cable TV
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Actual
Construction Details: Brick, Drywall, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch, Storage, Shed
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Stoop, Porch
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Land Information
Irrigation Source: Creek/Stream
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 2
Lot Size Acres: 2
Lot Features: Level, Water Front
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Hoskins Creek
Waterfront Features: Creek, Waterfront
Frontage Length: 300
Frontage Length Remarks: 300.0000
Zoning Description: A-1
Property Information
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1,120
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $171,300
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,507
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,148
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Essex County
APN: 36----31C
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Essex Intermediate School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
Essex High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
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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 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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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Historical weather
Tappahannock, VA • 22560
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$365,000 – $441,000
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