Charming, exquisite, custom built Joel Sheppard home located just outside of Williamsburg City Proper, this one level living (optional) home is one of a kind! Super well maintained with newer roof, Trane HE HVAC units in 2013 and 2016, new hot water heater in 2020. Lovely detached library w vaulted ceilings that could be used as a guest house or in-law suite! Three of the five bedrooms have private bathrooms making this home extremely versatile. Complete catering kitchen allows for hosting large parties and get togethers and tons of extra storage— not one detail was missed! Subject to a ratified contract with contingencies. Owner wishes to continue to show the property and may consider backup/other offers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$162Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Angela Lyttle• Keller Williams Williamsburg
Bought with Sara Oubre• Howard Hanna William E. Wood
Charming, exquisite, custom built Joel Sheppard home located just outside of Williamsburg City Proper, this one level living (optional) home is one of a kind! Super well maintained with newer roof, Trane HE HVAC units in 2013 and 2016, new hot water heater in 2020. Lovely detached library w vaulted ceilings that could be used as a guest house or in-law suite! Three of the five bedrooms have private bathrooms making this home extremely versatile. Complete catering kitchen allows for hosting large parties and get togethers and tons of extra storage— not one detail was missed!
WMLS #2002883
Sep 9, 2020
Sold
$460,000
$114/sq ft
Jul 13, 2020
Listed
$475,000
$118/sq ft
WMLS #1830294
Apr 12, 2019
Sold
$450,000
$111/sq ft
Aug 22, 2018
Listed
$465,000
$115/sq ft
+24
Excellent Joel Sheppard built custom home with first floor living and many superior upgrades. Super well maintained, 40 year roof in 2004, new Trane high efficiency HVAC units in 2013 & 2016, 80 gallon water heater in 2013, new carpet in 2010, Anderson replacement windows in 2007. Wonderful vaulted ceiling office and library in detached building, excellent location with quiet privacy but close to Williamsburg shopping and dining. Complete catering kitchen in the garage, aggregate drive, brick walkway, house is top drawer.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,548 (+6.4%)
$73,000 + $474,900
$547,900
2024
$4,274 (+8.8%)
$73,000 + $474,900
$547,900
2023
$3,928
$73,000 + $474,900
$547,900
2022
$3,928 (+6.9%)
$73,000 + $400,300
$473,300
2021
$3,673
$73,000 + $400,300
$473,300
2020
$3,673 (+5.2%)
$70,000 + $367,300
$437,300
2019
$3,490 (+200.0%)
$70,000 + $367,300
$437,300
2018
$1,163 (+3.1%)
$70,000 + $345,500
$415,500
2017
$1,129
$70,000 + $345,500
$415,500
2016
$1,128 (−45.9%)
$70,000 + $333,200
$403,200
2015
$2,086 (−23.4%)
$70,000 + $333,200
$403,200
2014
$2,723
$70,000 + $289,400
$359,400
Tax history for 122 Ware Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,548 (+6.4%)
$73,000 + $474,900
$547,900
2024
$4,274 (+8.8%)
$73,000 + $474,900
$547,900
2023
$3,928
$73,000 + $474,900
$547,900
2022
$3,928 (+6.9%)
$73,000 + $400,300
$473,300
2021
$3,673
$73,000 + $400,300
$473,300
2020
$3,673 (+5.2%)
$70,000 + $367,300
$437,300
2019
$3,490 (+200.0%)
$70,000 + $367,300
$437,300
2018
$1,163 (+3.1%)
$70,000 + $345,500
$415,500
2017
$1,129
$70,000 + $345,500
$415,500
2016
$1,128 (−45.9%)
$70,000 + $333,200
$403,200
2015
$2,086 (−23.4%)
$70,000 + $333,200
$403,200
2014
$2,723
$70,000 + $289,400
$359,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
560
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
James City
APN
4740100043
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
R1
Limited Residential District
The Limited Residential District, R-1, is composed of certain quiet, low-density residential areas plus certain open areas where similar residential development is likely to occur. The regulations for this district are designed to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of the district, to limit activities of a commercial nature and to implement the policies and designations of the Comprehensive Plan applicable to low-density residential areas. To these ends, development is limited to low-density residential and generally permitted uses are limited to single-family dwellings, plus certain additional community-oriented uses that serve the residents of this district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Communications tower
Park & open space
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Parking
Features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Garage Faces Rear, Workshop in Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Additional Room
Description: storage/baby's room (no windows)
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Additional Room
Description: Covered patio (full length)
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Office
Description: off of the family room
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Living Room
Description: w/fireplace
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Laundry
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Kitchen
Description: gas range in brick alcove
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Foyer
Level: First
Room 8 Information
Family Room
Description: w/fireplace
Level: First
Room 9 Information
Dining Room
Level: First
Room 10 Information
Bonus Room
Description: vaulted ceiling
Level: Second
Room 11 Information
Bedroom 5
Level: Second
Room 12 Information
Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Room 13 Information
Bedroom 3
Description: w/private bathroom
Level: Second
Room 14 Information
Bedroom 2
Description: w/private bathroom
Level: Second
Room 15 Information
Primary Bedroom
Description: with sitting room
Level: First
Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Gas Grill Connection, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer