3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath brick rancher with attached carport and storage located in Gwynnfield, one of the areas most popular waterfront communities. Ride your bike to beach or launch your boat from the community ramp and enjoy a day on the water. Gwynnfield is conveniently located 4 miles north of Tappahannock offering restaurants, shopping, golf and VCU Health. The baths have been remodeled and feature ceramic tiled floors and a low threshold shower as well as solid surface countertops. The kitchen has also been remodeled and has ceramic tile flooring, solid surface counters, custom oak cabinetry and a dining area. Other features include hardwood flooring, a masonry fireplace, covered parking and a front porch. +++The fireplace and the gas insert are to convey AS IS. There are no known defects. +++
3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath brick rancher with attached carport and storage located in Gwynnfield, one of the areas most popular waterfront communities. Ride your bike to beach or launch your boat from the community ramp and enjoy a day on the water. Gwynnfield is conveniently located 4 miles north of Tappahannock offering restaurants, shopping, golf and VCU Health. The baths have been remodeled and feature ceramic tiled floors and a low threshold shower as well as granite countertops. The kitchen has also been remodeled and has ceramic tile flooring, granite counters and abundant oak cabinetry and a dining area. Other features include hardwood flooring, a masonry fireplace, covered parking and a front porch. ++ The fireplace and gas insert are to convey AS IS. There are no known defects.
CVRMLS #2614734
Jul 28, 2026
Pending
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Jul 21, 2026
Price Changed
$277,500
$229/sq ft
Jun 1, 2026
Listed
$285,000
$235/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,148
$41,100 + $167,600
$208,700
2025
$1,148 (−10.6%)
$41,100 + $167,600
$208,700
2024
$1,284
$40,000 + $135,840
$175,840
2023
$1,284
$40,000 + $135,840
$175,840
2022
$1,284 (+21.9%)
$40,000 + $135,840
$175,840
2020
$1,053 (−2.3%)
$40,000 + $82,400
$122,400
2019
$1,077
$40,000 + $82,400
$122,400
2018
$1,077
$40,000 + $82,400
$122,400
2017
$1,077 (+5.2%)
$40,000 + $82,400
$122,400
2014
$1,024 (+23.9%)
$40,000 + $79,100
$119,100
2013
$827
$40,000 + $79,100
$119,100
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,212
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,212
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
26-C-10-D-43
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 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
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Tappahannock, VA • 22560
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
5.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 197 Bruce Rd
$274,722
$2,778 under list price of $278K
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