Welcome home to 520 Mussel Swamp Rd! This adorable, 3 bedroom and 1 full bath rancher offers one-level living with an updated kitchen with granite granite countertops, an oversized detached garage with workshop and 50 ft lean to, carport and an additional shed! Outdoor entertaining space abounds with a back deck and concrete patio in the backyard for entertaining. This home also features low maintenance brick and vinyl siding, vinyl windows, wood floors flow through the living room, hallway and all 3 bedrooms. Roof replaced in 2015(both on the home and garage) and hot water heater replaced in 2020. Convenient to All Of The Town of Tappahannock's amenities, Shops, Restaurants, Marina, Public Boat Ramp, Golf Course, Health Care Facilities And VCU Tappahannock Hospital. Conveniently Located For Easy Commute To Richmond, Fredericksburg, or Dahlgren. Professional photos coming soon!
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
1.05 acresLot Size
$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Rachel Douglas• Hometown Realty Services, Inc.
Welcome home to 520 Mussel Swamp Rd! This adorable, 3 bedroom and 1 full bath rancher offers one-level living with an updated kitchen with granite granite countertops, an oversized detached garage with workshop and 50 ft lean to, carport and an additional shed! Outdoor entertaining space abounds with a back deck and concrete patio in the backyard for entertaining. This home also features low maintenance brick and vinyl siding, vinyl windows, wood floors flow through the living room, hallway and all 3 bedrooms. Roof replaced in 2015(both on the home and garage) and hot water heater replaced in 2020. Convenient to All Of The Town of Tappahannock's amenities, Shops, Restaurants, Marina, Public Boat Ramp, Golf Course, Health Care Facilities And VCU Tappahannock Hospital. Conveniently Located For Easy Commute To Richmond, Fredericksburg, or Dahlgren.
BRIGHT MLS #VAES2000304
Oct 14, 2022
Sold
$247,500
$224/sq ft
Sep 15, 2022
Pending
—
Sep 1, 2022
Listed
$249,500
$226/sq ft
CVRMLS #2224519
Oct 14, 2022
Sold
$247,500
$224/sq ft
Sep 15, 2022
Pending
—
Aug 30, 2022
Listed
$249,500
$226/sq ft
+24
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$928
$22,300 + $146,500
$168,800
2025
$928 (−5.5%)
$22,300 + $146,500
$168,800
2024
$982
$20,250 + $114,334
$134,584
2023
$982
$20,250 + $114,334
$134,584
2022
$983 (+5.3%)
$20,300 + $114,334
$134,634
2020
$933 (−2.3%)
$20,300 + $88,200
$108,500
2019
$955 (+2.2%)
$20,300 + $88,200
$108,500
2018
$934
$20,300 + $85,900
$106,200
2017
$935 (+1.2%)
$20,300 + $85,900
$106,200
2014
$924 (+23.8%)
$20,300 + $87,100
$107,400
2013
$746
$20,300 + $87,100
$107,400
Tax history for 520 Mussel Swamp Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$928
$22,300 + $146,500
$168,800
2025
$928 (−5.5%)
$22,300 + $146,500
$168,800
2024
$982
$20,250 + $114,334
$134,584
2023
$982
$20,250 + $114,334
$134,584
2022
$983 (+5.3%)
$20,300 + $114,334
$134,634
2020
$933 (−2.3%)
$20,300 + $88,200
$108,500
2019
$955 (+2.2%)
$20,300 + $88,200
$108,500
2018
$934
$20,300 + $85,900
$106,200
2017
$935 (+1.2%)
$20,300 + $85,900
$106,200
2014
$924 (+23.8%)
$20,300 + $87,100
$107,400
2013
$746
$20,300 + $87,100
$107,400
*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
1.05 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
1,104
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
44--2--5
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Detached Carport Spaces: 4
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Gravel Driveway
Detached Carport, Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Water Heater
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $88,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Deck(s)
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Composite, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed, Storage Barn/Shed
Exterior Information
Boat Storage, Outbuilding(s)
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Front Yard, Level
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $20,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,104
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $933
Tax Assessed Value: $108,500
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $933
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Baseboard - Electric, Space Heater
Heating Fuel: Electric, Propane - Owned
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Cable TV, Propane, Electric Available
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: ESSEX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Tappahannock, keep right onto Richmond Hwy (Route 360). Turn left onto Gordon's Mill Rd and then take a right onto Mussel Swamp Rd. Property on the right in . 4 miles
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,104
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.05 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Essex County
APN: 44--2--5
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Essex Intermediate School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
3/10
Essex High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
4/10
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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
40% 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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Estimated sale price
$263,000 – $318,000
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