Price Reduction - Waterfront
Address
229 Shipwatch Lane, Reedville, VA
Price
$ 1,449,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#2620345
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyNorthumberland
- CityReedville
- Area108 - Northumberland
- NeighborhoodBay Shore
- Zip22539
- Style
- Year Built2025
- Taxes$ 2633
- Price$ 1,449,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage2479
- Lot Size1.5 Acres
Data Source:
Central Virginia Regional MLS (CVRMLS)
Property Description
Spectacular, Fabulous custom-built waterfront Chesapeake Bay cottage with private sandy beach and panoramic water views. Architect-designed and completed in 2023, featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed pine beams, French doors to a bayfront deck with wraparound covered porch, and a new cozy gas fireplace. Main level has an open living area, granite kitchen countertops with built-in appliances, Ranaii gas hot water, bedroom, utility room with washer/dryer, and full bath with tiled shower, quartz vanity, and soaking tub. Loft provides flexible space for sleeping, office, or lounge with endless ship and sea life views. Full-house generator included. Room to build on to cottage! Detached 2-car garage with finished apartment (completed June 2025) for guests, multigenerational living, or potential rental. Downstairs includes dual gas/HVAC, mini-split, utility sink/work area, washer/dryer hookups, and half bath; wiring in place for future pool or hot tub. Upstairs features beautiful vaulted beadboard ceiling, large kitchen with seafoam quartz counters, open living area, bedroom with walk-in closet, and spacious bath with tiled Roman shower. Hurricane-rated Andersen sliders open to balcony with bay and Smith Point Lighthouse views; shaded patio below. Infrastructure and finishes include 2023 deep well and 3-bedroom septic, board-and-batten siding, 400 series Andersen windows/doors, LVP waterproof flooring, tiled baths, lifetime roof, aluminum railings, Trex decking, and outdoor hot/cold shower. New jetties (2025) protect approx. 167 ft of private sandy shoreline. 10x10 storage shed provides additional storage. Quiet serene Reedville location offering a turnkey bayfront home with separate guest apartment.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Elementary School | Northumberland Middle School | Northumberland High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/27/2026 | Listed $1,499,000 |
| 8/26/2026 | 3$1,449,000 |
General Features
| Interior Features | Bedroom on Main Level,Ceiling Fan(s),Cathedral Ceiling(s),Fireplace,Granite Counters,Window Treatments |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Heating | Electric,Heat Pump,Natural Gas,Other |
| Cooling | Central Air,Other |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Exterior Features | Deck,Lighting,Porch,Storage,Shed |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Deck,Porch |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame,Custom |
| Pool Features | None |
| Construction Materials | Aluminum Siding,Block,Vinyl Siding |
| Year Built | 2025 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Levels | Two |
| Property SubType | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Percent Ownership | Individuals |
| Waterfront Features | Waterfront |
| County | Northumberland |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Subdivision Name | Bay Shore |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Other Structures | Garage Apartment |
| Total Rooms | 7 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Drive northeast on Main St/SR 644. Continue on Main St. Right to Fleeton Road/SR 657. Left to Blackberry Road. Right to Taylors Beach Road/SR 673. Left to Shipwatch Lane. |
| High School | Northumberland |
| Body of Water | Chesapeake Bay |
| Disclosures | Other |
| MLS Area | 108 - Northumberland |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Waterfront Y/N | true |
| Elementary School | Northumberland |
| Year Built Details | Actual |
| Tax Annual Amount | 2633 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Northumberland |
| Property Condition | Resale |
| Days on Market | 31 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Ownership Type | Sole Proprietor |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Single Family Residence |
Interior Features
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
|---|---|
| Fireplace Features | Gas |
| Total Stories | 2 |
| Basement (Y/N) | false |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Window Features | Screens,Window Treatments |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Detached,Finished Garage,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Beach Front,Level |
| Water Source | Well |
| Lot Size Area | 1.5 |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 x 309 x 166 x 351 |
| Lot Size Acres | 1.5 |
| Door Features | Insulated Doors |
| Other Equipment | Generator |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 22539
Price
Taxes
Year Built
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