Welcome to your dream home in the highly sought after lake community of Purkins, where you can relax on your porch swing and enjoy breathtaking water views or watch nature come to life year round. This custom colonial-style home on 3 private acres features a large front porch, a pull through driveway, and a semi-detached 2 car garage with ample storage space and a luxurious walk-in sauna. Inside, you’re greeted by a formal dining and living room with elegant crown molding, a cozy gas fireplace, and an updated eat-in kitchen with sleek stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry, large island, and bright bay window. The main level also includes NEW bamboo flooring, six new windows, a multi-purpose room with an attached full bath, an office with built-ins, and a spacious laundry/utility room. Upstairs, the master suite features a walk-in closet and large bathroom, with two additional bedrooms sharing a hall bath. Outside, the fenced-in backyard boasts a patio with firepit and pergola, a screened in gazebo, a greenhouse for gardening, fig trees, two storage sheds with electric, and a detached 30x20 garage with heating, cooling, and 100-amp service. There is also a side entry driveway offering additional parking with hookups for an RV or boat. Located just a short commute from Richmond or Fredericksburg this charming home combines style, comfort, and convenience. Schedule your visit today and make it yours.
Sold for $430,000
$430,000
817 Lake Dr, Tappahannock, VA 22560
3beds
2,203sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
3 Acres Lot
$485,000 Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$2,396 Estimated rent
Home value
$485,000
$461,000 - $509,000
$2,396/mo
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Listed by:
Kelsey Brooks 804-695-7083,
Hometown Realty
Bought with:
Tammy Johnson, 0225178981
Virginia Capital Realty
Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR,MLS#: 2414693Originating MLS: Chesapeake Bay Area MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 14.0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 10.0
Family room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 22.0 x 14.0
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 12.0
Office
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 8.0
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Bay Window, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Pantry, Tile Countertop, Tile Counters, Cable TV, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop, Greenhouse Window
- Flooring: Bamboo, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Masonry
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,203 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,203
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Circular Driveway, Direct Access, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Heated Garage, Paved, Two Spaces, Workshop in Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Wrap Around, Porch
- Exterior features: Out Building(s), Porch, Storage, Shed, Breezeway, Paved Driveway
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: Sauna
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Partial,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Lake, Water Access, Walk to Water
- Body of water: Purkins Lake
Lot
- Size: 3 Acres
- Features: Fruit Trees, Landscaped, Level
- Residential vegetation: Mixed
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Greenhouse, Shed(s), Storage, Gazebo, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 35216
- Zoning description: A-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Custom,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Drywall, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Common Grounds/Area, Lake, Pond
Location
- Region: Tappahannock
- Subdivision: Purkins
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $300 annually
- Services included: Common Areas, Road Maintenance, Water Access
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2024 | Sold | $430,000+2.4%$195/sqft |
Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR #2414693 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2024 | Pending sale | $419,900$191/sqft |
Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR #2414693 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $419,900+43.6%$191/sqft |
Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR #2414693 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2010 | Sold | $292,500-12.7%$133/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2007 | Sold | $335,000$152/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,292 +7.1% | $416,800 +42.2% |
| 2024 | $2,140 | $293,200 |
| 2023 | $2,140 | $293,200 |
| 2022 | $2,140 -1.4% | $293,200 |
| 2021 | $2,170 +6% | $293,200 +23.2% |
| 2020 | $2,047 | $238,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $238,000 |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 22560
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Essex Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 5.1 mi
- 4/10Essex High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.8 mi
- 4/10Tappahannock Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 5.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Tappahannock
- Middle: Essex
- High: Essex
Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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