This 16-acre property is a rare opportunity for horse lovers seeking turn-key equestrian living with serene riverfront access. The farm is built to be lived on and enjoyed — three enclosed stalls, a tack room, feed room, hay storage, and a shaving bin make daily care effortless, while three-board fenced pastures and wide riding trails wind through shaded woodlands, inviting long rides or quiet strolls on horseback. Wi-Fi reaches the barn and garage, underground electric and fiber lines keep modern life connected, and solar-powered privacy gates offer peace of mind. Built in 1969 and fully reconstructed on a raised foundation in 2013, this home is freshly painted throughout and designed to complement life on the farm. Brazilian Tiger Oak cabinets, engineered hardwood floors, leathered granite countertops create a functional interior. Modern systems, including a two-zone HVAC with a 2024 heat pump, deep well, underground propane, and an updated septic with new distribution box, make the house comfortable and practical, letting the farm take center stage. Outside, Powhatan Creek stretches along roughly 2,500 feet of shoreline leads into the James River, offering a private deck and boat dock with an approved VMRC permit for dock expansion, boat lift, expanded ramp, and bulkhead. Eagles, blue herons, and turtles are frequent along the water, and the quiet surroundings make fishing, boating, or watching wildlife a daily pleasure. Trails, pastures, and stables create a seamless, horse-friendly environment, while the property’s location just 7 miles from I-64 and minutes from Colonial Williamsburg provides easy access to history, culture, and city conveniences without sacrificing the tranquility of farm life. Every detail of this farm — from barn to pastures to river — has been designed for those who want to live fully with their horses. This is more than a property; it's a lifestyle, offering exceptional equestrian facilities, private waterfront, and thoughtful upgrades in a setting rarely found on the market.
Est. $2,789 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 258 Sandy Bay Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CVRMLS #2602020
Jun 30, 2026
Sold
$1,075,000
$399/sq ft
May 23, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 19, 2026
Listed
$1,225,000
$455/sq ft
CVRMLS #2516467
Dec 31, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Oct 31, 2025
Price Changed
$1,150,000
$427/sq ft
Oct 31, 2025
Price Changed
$1,500,000
$557/sq ft
Sep 4, 2025
Price Changed
$1,200,000
$445/sq ft
Jun 13, 2025
Listed
$1,225,000
$455/sq ft
WMLS #2502065
Oct 31, 2025
Price Changed
$1,150,000
$427/sq ft
Sep 4, 2025
Price Changed
$1,200,000
$445/sq ft
Jun 13, 2025
Listed
$1,225,000
$455/sq ft
CVRMLS #1917688
Nov 13, 2019
Sold
$755,000
$280/sq ft
May 29, 2019
Listed
$769,000
$285/sq ft
WMLS #1901682
Nov 13, 2019
Sold
$755,000
$280/sq ft
Apr 25, 2019
Listed
$769,000
$285/sq ft
CVRMLS #1912860
May 5, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Apr 25, 2019
Listed
$835,000
$310/sq ft
WMLS #30032142
Dec 17, 2012
Sold
$240,000
$89/sq ft
Apr 16, 2012
Listed
$325,000
$121/sq ft
WMLS #30023975
May 23, 2010
Listed
$339,000
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,962 (+6.4%)
$250,000 + $468,300
$718,300
2024
$5,603 (+8.7%)
$250,000 + $468,300
$718,300
2023
$5,153
$250,000 + $468,300
$718,300
2022
$5,153 (+1.1%)
$250,000 + $370,800
$620,800
2021
$5,097 (+592.7%)
$250,000 + $370,800
$620,800
2020
$736 (−81.4%)
$250,000 + $356,800
$606,800
2019
$3,965 (+0.5%)
$250,000 + $356,800
$606,800
2018
$3,943 (+1.9%)
$250,000 + $222,000
$472,000
2017
$3,872
$250,000 + $222,000
$472,000
2016
$3,871 (+10.4%)
$250,000 + $210,900
$460,900
2015
$3,505 (+36.5%)
$250,000 + $210,900
$460,900
2014
$2,567
$250,000 + $205,300
$455,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
16.23 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,695
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
James City
APN
4730100012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
R8
Rural Residential District
Generally, the Rural Residential District, R-8, is intended for application to rural areas of the county which remain inside the primary service area where utilities and urban services are planned but not yet fully available and where urban development may be expected in the near future. The district may also be applied to certain outlying areas where residences exist at similar densities or may be appropriate in view of housing needs. The district is intended to maintain a rural environment suitable for farming, forestry and low-density rural residence, together with certain recreational and public or semipublic and institutional uses, until such time as an orderly expansion of urban development is appropriate.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Dairy
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Winery & vineyard
Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Circular Driveway, Detached, Garage, Off Street, Oversized
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Family Room
Description: Loft area upstairs, wood floors
Level: Second
Dimensions: 18.1 x 19.6
Length: 18.1
Width: 19.6
Room 2 Information
Half Bath
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Bedroom 3
Description: Wood floors, closet, cFan
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13.2 x 11.8
Length: 13.2
Width: 11.8
Room 6 Information
Bedroom 2
Description: Wood floors, closet, cFan
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12.0 x 17.9
Length: 12.0
Width: 17.9
Room 7 Information
Description: Wood floors, WIC, cFan, private bath
Level: First
Dimensions: 12.6 x 16.10
Length: 12.6
Width: 16.1
Room 8 Information
Laundry
Level: First
Dimensions: 13.2 x 10.7
Length: 13.2
Width: 10.7
Room 9 Information
Kitchen
Description: Wood floors, gas cooking, stainless appliances
Level: First
Dimensions: 20.0 x 12.11
Length: 20.0
Width: 12.11
Room 10 Information
Dining Room
Description: Wood floors, chandelier
Level: First
Dimensions: 11.2 x 14.8
Length: 11.2
Width: 14.8
Room 11 Information
Living Room
Description: Wood floors, cFan, open to kitchen
Level: First
Dimensions: 20.1 x 25.0
Length: 20.1
Width: 25.0
Laundry Information
Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooking, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove
Water Heater: Electric
Interior Features
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Other Features: Balcony, Bedroom on Main Level, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dining Area, Double Vanity, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Loft, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Details: Actual
Roof Details: Asphalt
Construction Details: Brick, Drywall, Frame, Stone
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Dock, Lighting, Out Building(s), Porch, Storage, Shed
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Laurel Lane Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
Berkeley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
7/10
Jamestown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
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Climate risks
9/10 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
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
65% 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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Historical weather
Williamsburg, VA • 23185
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.11M – $1.35M
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