ABSOLUTELY STUNNING WATERFRONT ON PROTECTED COVE W/ VIEWS OUT TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY-SUNRISES & AMAZING MOONS. BEACH, DEEP ANCHORAGE AT PIER, WATERFRONT POOL, FENCED AREA FOR HORSES. SPECTACULAR VIEWS W/ GLASS WALLS THROUGHOUT HOME. ALL ONE FLOOR LIVING, NICE & OPEN, HIGH CEILINGS, GOURMET KITCHEN & DINING AREA, LIVING ROOM W/ FIREPLACE, DEN/OFFICE, MASTER SUITE, NEW ADDITION OF GUEST SUITE W/ LOFT. DESIGNED FOR EXTENSIVE WATERFRONT VIEWS BY FAMED ARCHITECT HUGH NEWELL JACOBSEN. OWNER IS AN AGENT
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
$574Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by David Dew• IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate
Bought with Sandra Hargett• VirginiaBay Properties, Inc.
Cove House located on 3.4 acre spectacular waterfront site on Dymer Creek with Chesapeake views offers southern exposure, 700+ feet of shoreline, large sailboat depth dock, pool and more. The 1998 Life Magazine's Dream House design by famed architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen offers visual excitement and livability in addition to walls of glass on the waterside of the home claiming the exquisite water views from most rooms.
Public Records
Oct 1, 2002
Sold
$540,000
$145/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,117
$442,200 + $851,800
$1,294,000
2024
$7,117 (+24.1%)
$442,200 + $851,800
$1,294,000
2023
$5,736
$392,200 + $518,300
$910,500
2022
$5,736 (+0.5%)
$392,200 + $518,300
$910,500
2021
$5,708
$392,200 + $513,800
$906,000
2020
$5,708 (+0.6%)
$392,200 + $513,800
$906,000
2019
$5,676 (+19.7%)
$392,200 + $508,800
$901,000
2018
$4,741
$371,200 + $432,300
$803,500
2017
$4,741 (+9.3%)
$371,200 + $432,300
$803,500
2016
$4,338
$371,200 + $432,300
$803,500
2014
$4,339 (+15.7%)
$371,200 + $432,300
$803,500
2012
$3,750
$371,200 + $389,100
$760,300
Tax history for 498 Mifarm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,117
$442,200 + $851,800
$1,294,000
2024
$7,117 (+24.1%)
$442,200 + $851,800
$1,294,000
2023
$5,736
$392,200 + $518,300
$910,500
2022
$5,736 (+0.5%)
$392,200 + $518,300
$910,500
2021
$5,708
$392,200 + $513,800
$906,000
2020
$5,708 (+0.6%)
$392,200 + $513,800
$906,000
2019
$5,676 (+19.7%)
$392,200 + $508,800
$901,000
2018
$4,741
$371,200 + $432,300
$803,500
2017
$4,741 (+9.3%)
$371,200 + $432,300
$803,500
2016
$4,338
$371,200 + $432,300
$803,500
2014
$4,339 (+15.7%)
$371,200 + $432,300
$803,500
2012
$3,750
$371,200 + $389,100
$760,300
*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
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.48 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,723
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lancaster County
APN
29 61A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Radiant
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Central Vacuum
Directions: FROM WHITE STONE TOWARDS KILMARNOCK ON ROUTE 3- TAKE RIGHT ON FLEETS BAY ROAD-ROUTE 650. RIGHT ON MIFARM ROAD. DRIVEWAY 2ND ON LEFT - PRIVATE LANE - PLEASE MAKE APPOINTMENT.
Subdivision Name: NONE
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,723
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Lancaster County
APN: 29 61A
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: ChesapeakeBayAreaMls
Around this home
Schools
Lancaster Elementary School
Public K-7 • Assigned • 3.3mi
3/10
Lancaster High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 8.9mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 103° expected this year, 18 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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