Historic Colonial Beach Property with Modern Upgrades & Exceptional Income Potential Originally built as a boarding house, this beautifully renovated 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath home offers a perfect blend of history, scale, and functionality just 1.5 blocks from the Potomac River and a private sandy beach at the end of 3rd Street. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features a stunning kitchen with a wide picture window, floating shelves, and designer tile flooring—creating a space that feels both open and elevated. Keeping with the charm the main level maintains it's original restored hardwood floors. All bathrooms have been fully renovated with clean, modern finishes, allowing for a true move-in ready experience. With six bedrooms and five and a half baths, the layout is ideal for accommodating multiple guests or creating distinct living areas. The second-floor kitchenette adds an extra layer of flexibility—perfect for extended stays, multi-generational use, or maximizing rental configurations. The home’s history as a boarding house naturally lends itself to short-term rental success, offering the kind of space and layout today’s buyers are actively seeking. With proximity to the beach, ample sleeping capacity, and multiple gathering areas, this property is well-positioned for vacation rental income, group stays, or a hybrid personal-use investment. Outside, the large covered front porch invites you to slow down and enjoy the river setting, while the nearby beach access makes it easy to spend your days by the water and your evenings entertaining. Located in the heart of Colonial Beach, you’re just minutes from the boardwalk, restaurants, shops, and all the charm this golf cart–friendly town is known for. Highlights: • 6 Bedrooms | 5.5 Baths • Originally a boarding house with incredible character • Fully renovated throughout • Stunning kitchen with floating shelves & designer tile • All bathrooms updated • Second-floor kitchenette for flexible living or rental use • Strong short-term rental / investment potential • Large covered front porch • 1.5 blocks to the Potomac River • Private sandy beach access at the end of 3rd St Opportunities like this are rare—whether you’re looking for a spacious coastal home, an income-producing property, or both, this one checks all the boxes.
For sale
$634,000
131 3rd St, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
6beds
2,656sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$610,400 Zestimate®
$239/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original restored hardwood floorsFloating shelvesDesigner tile flooring
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 17, 2026 at 11:24am
Listed by:
Jessica Anthony 804-761-2584,
Coldwell Banker Elite,
Co-Listing Agent: Eric Nelson 202-271-6050,
Coldwell Banker Elite
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAWE2010678
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 180
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,656
- Total interior livable area: 2,656 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,476
- Finished area below ground: 180
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Waterfront features: River
- Body of water: Potomac River
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3A3 112C 26
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Classic Shores
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Colonial Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $239/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $188,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,257
- Date on market: 3/17/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$610,400
$580,000 - $641,000
$2,497/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $634,000+101.3%$239/sqft |
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| 1/24/2025 | Sold | $315,000$119/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $740 | $176,200 |
| 2024 | $740 +5% | $176,200 |
| 2023 | $705 | $176,200 |
| 2022 | $705 +3.8% | $176,200 +21.9% |
| 2021 | $679 | $144,500 |
| 2020 | $679 -25.4% | $144,500 |
| 2018 | $910 | $144,500 |
| 2017 | -- | $144,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $144,500 -7.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $155,500 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
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Est. payment
$3,477/mo
Principal & interest
$3149
Property taxes
$328
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 22443
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Colonial Beach Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-7Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Colonial Beach High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Westmoreland County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




