This home is located 15 minutes from Tappahannock and 45 minutes from Downtown Richmond on 7+ acres bordered by Purkins Road and Lake Drive. The yard is beautifully landscaped and has several mature hardwood trees. There is a 2 car garage as well as a 24' X 30' utility building with lean-to and dog kennel. The spacious kitchen opens to a rear composite deck and features a pantry, a fireplace, laminate flooring and Corian counter tops. The living room features hardwood flooring and a large picture window overlooking the front yard. Three bedrooms are located on the main floor. There was a fourth bedroom in the basement prior to a remodel. A fourth bedroom could be easily added as there is a 4 bedroom septic system in place. The bath on the main floor features a walk in tub and grab bars. There is a chair lift that connects the main floor to the front foyer and basement. The basement features a large family room with ceramic tile flooring, a fireplace, a storage room, a laundry room, a den or office and a full bath with low threshold shower. A whole house generator is ready any power outage. * * Movable Shed in the very back of the yard does not convey.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
7.79 acresLot Size
$118Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Jeff Brooks• Hometown Realty
Bought with Ann Mink• Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville
This home is located 15 minutes from Tappahannock and 45 minutes from Downtown Richmond on 7+ acres bordered by Purkins Road and Lake Drive. The yard is beautifully landscaped and has several mature hardwood trees. There is a 2 car garage as well as a 24' X 30' utility building with lean-to and dog kennel. The spacious kitchen opens to a rear composite deck and features a pantry, a fireplace, laminate flooring and Corian counter tops. The living room features hardwood flooring and a large picture window overlooking the front yard. Three bedrooms are located on the main floor. There was a fourth bedroom in the basement prior to a remodel. A fourth bedroom could be easily added as there is a 4 bedroom septic system in place. The bath on the main floor features a walk in tub and grab bars. There is a chair lift that connects the main floor to the front foyer and basement. The basement features a large family room with ceramic tile flooring, a fireplace, a storage room, a laundry room, a den or office and a full bath with low threshold shower. A whole house generator is ready for any power outage. This property also offers water access on Purkins Lake. * * Movable Shed in the very back of the yard does not convey.
CVRMLS #2418806
May 19, 2025
Sold
$410,000
$105/sq ft
Apr 16, 2025
Pending
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Oct 9, 2024
Price Changed
$460,000
$118/sq ft
Jul 18, 2024
Listed
$475,000
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,845
$62,700 + $272,700
$335,400
2025
$1,845 (−2.5%)
$62,700 + $272,700
$335,400
2024
$1,892
$62,592 + $196,600
$259,192
2023
$1,892
$62,592 + $196,600
$259,192
2022
$1,892 (+12.8%)
$62,600 + $196,600
$259,200
2020
$1,678 (−2.3%)
$62,600 + $132,500
$195,100
2019
$1,717
$62,600 + $132,500
$195,100
2018
$1,716
$62,600 + $132,500
$195,100
2017
$1,717 (−0.2%)
$62,600 + $132,500
$195,100
2014
$1,721 (+23.8%)
$62,600 + $137,500
$200,100
2013
$1,390
$62,600 + $137,500
$200,100
Tax history for 653 Purkins Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,845
$62,700 + $272,700
$335,400
2025
$1,845 (−2.5%)
$62,700 + $272,700
$335,400
2024
$1,892
$62,592 + $196,600
$259,192
2023
$1,892
$62,592 + $196,600
$259,192
2022
$1,892 (+12.8%)
$62,600 + $196,600
$259,200
2020
$1,678 (−2.3%)
$62,600 + $132,500
$195,100
2019
$1,717
$62,600 + $132,500
$195,100
2018
$1,716
$62,600 + $132,500
$195,100
2017
$1,717 (−0.2%)
$62,600 + $132,500
$195,100
2014
$1,721 (+23.8%)
$62,600 + $137,500
$200,100
2013
$1,390
$62,600 + $137,500
$200,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7.79 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Sq. Ft.
1,421
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
43--1--1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking
Features: Covered, Detached, Garage, Workshop in Garage