Charming Waterfront Cottage nestled along the Shores of Taylor's Creek with wonderful Water Views and quick access to the Corrotoman & Rappahannock Rivers! Over 5 Acres with inviting private tree lined driveway and stone walkways. This 2196 Sq Ft home features 3 bedrooms & 2 Full & 1 Half Bath. Enjoy water views from Screened Porch, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room and Primary Suite. Lovely Kitchen with Granite Counters and Breakfast Nook with Access to Mud Room. Spacious Screen Porch leads to Stone Pathways & to Dock with Mooring and Swim Ladder. An ideal location just a short Boat Ride to the Rappahannock River and Chesapeake Bay. Attached 1.5 Car Garage with Plenty of Storage Room and Utility Sink. Ample room for expansion or building a dependency down the drive. Close proximity to Town with Shopping, Restaurants and Healthcare. Privacy abounds with lovely landscaping although thinned out on waterside providing exceptional water views. Atlantic Broadband Internet & Generator for convenience. Ideal full time Home, Weekend Retreat or Investment Property. Come see this Hidden Treasure. Get Away To Get Together!
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
5.06 acresLot Size
$345Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Travis Powell• Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville Real Estate
Bought with Jasmine Lineberry• RE/MAX Elevate (Gloucester)
Charming Waterfront Cottage nestled along the Shores of Taylor's Creek with wonderful Water Views and quick access to the Corrotoman & Rappahannock Rivers! Over 5 Acres with inviting private tree lined driveway and stone walkways. This 2196 Square Foot home features 3 bedrooms & 2 Full & 1 Half Bath. Enjoy water views from Screened Porch, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room and Primary Suite. Lovely Kitchen with Granite Counters and Breakfast Nook with Access to Mud Room. Screen Porch leads to Stone Pathways & to Dock with Mooring and Swim Ladder. An ideal location just a short Boat Ride to the Chesapeake Bay. Attached 1.5 Car Garage with Plenty of Storage Room. Ample room for expansion or building a dependency down the driveway. Atlantic Broadband Internet Service & Generator Transfer Switch for convenience. Come see this Hidden Treasure. Convenient location just minutes to Shopping, Restaurants & Healthcare. Get Away To Get Together!
CBRAR #2111856
Oct 19, 2021
Sold
$461,500
$210/sq ft
Aug 3, 2021
Listed
$500,000
$228/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 15, 2001
Sold
$290,000
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,373
$243,300 + $370,000
$613,300
2024
$3,373 (+13.5%)
$243,300 + $370,000
$613,300
2023
$2,973 (+1.9%)
$243,300 + $228,600
$471,900
2022
$2,916
$243,300 + $219,600
$462,900
2021
$2,916
$243,300 + $219,600
$462,900
2020
$2,916
$243,300 + $219,600
$462,900
2019
$2,916 (+18.1%)
$243,300 + $219,600
$462,900
2018
$2,470
$220,500 + $198,100
$418,600
2017
$2,470 (+9.3%)
$220,500 + $198,100
$418,600
2016
$2,260
$220,500 + $198,100
$418,600
2014
$2,260 (+9.1%)
$220,500 + $198,100
$418,600
2012
$2,072
$220,500 + $198,100
$418,600
Tax history for 279 Peake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,373
$243,300 + $370,000
$613,300
2024
$3,373 (+13.5%)
$243,300 + $370,000
$613,300
2023
$2,973 (+1.9%)
$243,300 + $228,600
$471,900
2022
$2,916
$243,300 + $219,600
$462,900
2021
$2,916
$243,300 + $219,600
$462,900
2020
$2,916
$243,300 + $219,600
$462,900
2019
$2,916 (+18.1%)
$243,300 + $219,600
$462,900
2018
$2,470
$220,500 + $198,100
$418,600
2017
$2,470 (+9.3%)
$220,500 + $198,100
$418,600
2016
$2,260
$220,500 + $198,100
$418,600
2014
$2,260 (+9.1%)
$220,500 + $198,100
$418,600
2012
$2,072
$220,500 + $198,100
$418,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.06 Acres
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
2,196
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lancaster County
APN
27 55C
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1.5
Parking Features: Attached, Circular Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Appliances: Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dock
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Fencing: None
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,196
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick, Block, Vinyl Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek, Navigable Water, River Front, Waterfront
Other Equipment: Generator
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: Taylor's Creek
Lot Size : 5.06
Lot Size Area: 5.06
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 5.06
Zoning Description: R1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,916
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Lancaster
Middle Or Junior School: Lancaster
High School: Lancaster
Location Information
Directions: Head northeast on VA-200 N/Irvington Rd toward Kilmarnock, Turn left onto VA-646/Virgina 646 Christ Church Rd, Turn left on VA-630 Taylors Creek Rd, Turn left onto State Rte 694 Peake Road, To 279 House on Left
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,196
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.06 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Lancaster County
APN: 27 55C
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: ChesapeakeBayAreaMls
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Schools
Lancaster Elementary School
Public K-7 • Assigned • 3.8mi
3/10
Lancaster High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 5.4mi
3/10
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