Welcome Home! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home just outside Tappahannock and features wood floors, a large kitchen with dining area, and a HUGE 3-bay detached garage—ideal for a workshop. Convenient to town amenities, including shops, restaurants, a marina, and VCU Tappahannock Hospital. Easy commute to Richmond, Fredericksburg, or Dahlgren. A great opportunity for simple, comfortable living!
One story living just outside of the Town of Tappahannock. Check out this charming 960 sq ft 3 Bedroom, 1 bath house. Features include original wood flooring throughout family room and bedrooms, galley kitchen with dining area. Oversized 3 Bay Detached Garage. Perfect for a workshop! Convenient to All Of The Town's Amenities, Shops, Restaurants, Marina, Public Boat Ramp, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Health Care Facilities And VCU Tappahannock Hospital. Conveniently Located For Easy Commute To Richmond, Fredericksburg, or Dahlgren.
BRIGHT MLS #VAES2000218
Oct 24, 2022
Sold
$172,000
$179/sq ft
Sep 16, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 25, 2022
Price Changed
$178,500
$186/sq ft
Jul 6, 2022
Price Changed
$183,900
$192/sq ft
May 16, 2022
Listed
$190,000
$198/sq ft
CVRMLS #2210702
Oct 28, 2022
Sold
$172,000
$179/sq ft
Sep 16, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 25, 2022
Price Changed
$178,500
$186/sq ft
Jul 6, 2022
Price Changed
$183,900
$192/sq ft
May 13, 2022
Listed
$190,000
$198/sq ft
+6
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$879
$13,200 + $146,600
$159,800
2025
$879 (+6.0%)
$13,200 + $146,600
$159,800
2024
$829 (+518,187.5%)
$14,220 + $99,377
$113,597
2023
$0 (−100.0%)
$14,220 + $99,377
$113,597
2022
$829 (+15.7%)
$14,200 + $99,377
$113,577
2020
$716 (−2.3%)
$14,200 + $69,100
$83,300
2019
$733
$14,200 + $69,100
$83,300
2018
$733
$14,200 + $69,100
$83,300
2017
$733 (−2.7%)
$14,200 + $69,100
$83,300
2014
$753 (+23.9%)
$14,200 + $73,400
$87,600
2013
$608
$14,200 + $73,400
$87,600
Tax history for 2257 Desha Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$879
$13,200 + $146,600
$159,800
2025
$879 (+6.0%)
$13,200 + $146,600
$159,800
2024
$829 (+518,187.5%)
$14,220 + $99,377
$113,597
2023
$0 (−100.0%)
$14,220 + $99,377
$113,597
2022
$829 (+15.7%)
$14,200 + $99,377
$113,577
2020
$716 (−2.3%)
$14,200 + $69,100
$83,300
2019
$733
$14,200 + $69,100
$83,300
2018
$733
$14,200 + $69,100
$83,300
2017
$733 (−2.7%)
$14,200 + $69,100
$83,300
2014
$753 (+23.9%)
$14,200 + $73,400
$87,600
2013
$608
$14,200 + $73,400
$87,600
*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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
36----58C
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
# of Detached Carport Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 8
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Off Street, Driveway, Detached Garage, Detached Carport
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Fencing: Partially
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 960
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $829
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
High School: ESSEX
School District Name: ESSEX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Head southwest on US-360 W/ US-17 S (Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy) out of Tappahannock, Continue on US-360 W/ US-17 S for about 6-7 miles, Turn right onto Desha Rd, Follow Desha Rd for about 1-2 miles until you reach 2257 Desha Rd on your right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Essex County
APN: 36----58C
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Essex Intermediate School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
3/10
Essex High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$213,000 – $258,000
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