You will love this renovated farmhouse with heat pump heating and air conditioning on beautiful rolling open land nestled discretely north of historic Newtown in a quiet corner of King & Queen County. Property includes old original kitchen, 24' x 60' equipment shed, and several miscellaneous barns and sheds. Acreage subject to survey and approval by King & Queen County. Farm underground storage tank located on property to be removed at Seller's expense. Property was listed for $250,000 w/ 86 acs. and sold for $450,000 with 119 acs.
Beautiful rolling open land nestled discretely North of historic Newtown in a quiet corner of King & Queen County. This is an ideal tract for a home. Additional parcels found within the same family estate are available for purchase. Plat available. Good Elevation Above the Creek/Beaver Pond.
CVRMLS #OLD2719098
Dec 4, 2007
Sold
$50,000
$30/sq ft
May 24, 2007
Listed
$55,000
$33/sq ft
CVRMLS #OLD2719083
Nov 30, 2007
Sold
$150,000
$89/sq ft
May 24, 2007
Listed
$175,000
$104/sq ft
CVRMLS #2718699
Nov 30, 2007
Sold
$150,000
$89/sq ft
May 18, 2007
Listed
$150,000
$89/sq ft
CVRMLS #OLD2718699
Nov 30, 2007
Sold
$150,000
$89/sq ft
May 18, 2007
Listed
$150,000
$89/sq ft
CVRMLS #2719080
Oct 3, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 24, 2007
Listed
$258,000
$153/sq ft
CVRMLS #2719144
Oct 2, 2007
Sold
$450,000
$267/sq ft
May 24, 2007
Listed
$250,000
$148/sq ft
CVRMLS #OLD2719080
Oct 3, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 24, 2007
Listed
$258,000
$153/sq ft
CVRMLS #OLD2719144
Oct 2, 2007
Sold
$450,000
$267/sq ft
May 24, 2007
Listed
$250,000
$148/sq ft
CVRMLS #2718705
Oct 31, 2007
Sold
$125,000
$74/sq ft
May 21, 2007
Listed
$150,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,439 (+5.3%)
$179,400 + $289,600
$469,000
2024
$2,317 (+4.2%)
$179,400 + $284,000
$463,400
2023
$2,224 (+46.4%)
$179,400 + $284,000
$463,400
2022
$1,519 (+3.8%)
$158,600 + $117,600
$276,200
2021
$1,464
$158,600 + $117,600
$276,200
2020
$1,464 (+0.6%)
$158,600 + $117,600
$276,200
2018
$1,455 (+24.7%)
$156,900 + $117,600
$274,500
2010
$1,166
$156,900 + $117,600
$274,500
Tax history for 1577 Root Swamp Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,439 (+5.3%)
$179,400 + $289,600
$469,000
2024
$2,317 (+4.2%)
$179,400 + $284,000
$463,400
2023
$2,224 (+46.4%)
$179,400 + $284,000
$463,400
2022
$1,519 (+3.8%)
$158,600 + $117,600
$276,200
2021
$1,464
$158,600 + $117,600
$276,200
2020
$1,464 (+0.6%)
$158,600 + $117,600
$276,200
2018
$1,455 (+24.7%)
$156,900 + $117,600
$274,500
2010
$1,166
$156,900 + $117,600
$274,500
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
45.25 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,789
Year built
1896
Style
Single Family Residential
County
King & Queen County
APN
32 7L 955
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: First
Interior Features
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Details: Unknown
Roof Details: Shingle
Construction Details: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 119
Lot Size Acres: 119
Lot Features: Additional Land Available, Sloped
Waterfront Features: Pond, Stream
Zoning Description: Agriculture
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2007
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Propane
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,789
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 45.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1896
Year Renovated: 1990
County: King & Queen County
APN: 32 7L 955
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lawson-Marriott Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 9.0mi
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Central High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 22.6mi
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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 105° 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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Tappahannock, VA • 22560
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In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
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