This charming waterfront cottage is a gem on Meachim Creek. The dock with boathouse sits on a protected creek with quick access out to the Rappahannock River & Bay. The views and sunsets are stunning. This home has been loved and maintained by the same family for 55 years. It has a large river room with water views, the Kitchen w/ gas stove is open to the family room, 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Bathrooms. Newer roof & new vinyl windows. There are 3 sheds on the property for all your river toys! The boat house is sided with a sling boat lift, water, fish cleaning station and storage closet. The property is elevated out of the flood zone.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$380Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lisa Shultz• Long & Foster Real Estate
Listed by Beverly Shultz• Long & Foster Real Estate
This charming waterfront cottage is a gem on Meachim Creek. The dock with boathouse sits on a protected creek with quick access out to the Rappahannock River & Bay. The views and sunsets are stunning. This home has been loved and maintained by the same family for 55 years. It has a large river room with water views, the Kitchen w/ gas stove is open to the family room, 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Bathrooms. Newer roof & new vinyl windows. There are 3 sheds on the property for all your river toys! The boat house is sided with a sling boat lift, water, fish cleaning station and storage closet. The property is elevated out of the flood zone.
CBRAR #2025892
Jun 1, 2021
Sold
$300,000
$244/sq ft
Aug 24, 2020
Listed
$324,900
$264/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #VAMX100178
Feb 24, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Sep 4, 2020
Listed
$324,900
$264/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,759
$162,000 + $126,400
$288,400
2025
$1,759
$162,000 + $126,400
$288,400
2024
$1,759
$162,000 + $126,400
$288,400
2023
$1,759
$162,000 + $126,400
$288,400
2022
$1,759 (+63.3%)
$162,000 + $126,400
$288,400
2021
$1,078
$92,500 + $81,300
$173,800
2020
$1,078
$92,500 + $81,300
$173,800
2019
$1,078 (+1.6%)
$92,500 + $81,300
$173,800
2018
$1,060 (+8.9%)
$92,500 + $81,300
$173,800
2017
$973 (+10.7%)
$92,500 + $81,300
$173,800
2014
$879 (+10.4%)
$81,000 + $84,900
$165,900
2013
$796
$81,000 + $84,900
$165,900
Tax history for 161 Cox Landing Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,759
$162,000 + $126,400
$288,400
2025
$1,759
$162,000 + $126,400
$288,400
2024
$1,759
$162,000 + $126,400
$288,400
2023
$1,759
$162,000 + $126,400
$288,400
2022
$1,759 (+63.3%)
$162,000 + $126,400
$288,400
2021
$1,078
$92,500 + $81,300
$173,800
2020
$1,078
$92,500 + $81,300
$173,800
2019
$1,078 (+1.6%)
$92,500 + $81,300
$173,800
2018
$1,060 (+8.9%)
$92,500 + $81,300
$173,800
2017
$973 (+10.7%)
$92,500 + $81,300
$173,800
2014
$879 (+10.4%)
$81,000 + $84,900
$165,900
2013
$796
$81,000 + $84,900
$165,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,232
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
29A 1 7
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock, Storage
Fencing: None
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,232
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Block, Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek, Waterfront
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Water Body Name: Meachim Creek
Lot Size : 0.4467
Lot Size Area: 0.4467
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.4467
Zoning Description: LDR
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,078
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Middlesex
Middle Or Junior School: Middlesex
High School: Middlesex
Location Information
Directions: From Saluda: Take route 33 E, Turn Left onto 3 W, Turn Left onto Locust Grove Road. Turn Left onto Cox Landing Rd. See sign on Right.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,232
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 29A 1 7
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
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Listing Information
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Around this home
Schools
Middlesex Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
4/10
St. Clare Walker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Middlesex High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi
5/10
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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
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% 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
$446,000 – $539,000
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