Historic House Listings

Quite a setting! Fisherman’s cottage. Circa 1957 in Virginia. $425,000

October 19, 2026

This is quite a setting! That screened in porch is perfection! The seller says the house is not in a flood zone and flood insurance is not required! The house was built in 1957. It is located in Reedville, Virginia. The house features a beautiful screened in porch overlooking the water, a back deck, private dock, exposed beams inside and baseboards. There is a private community beach. There is an additional lot that can be purchased for $100,000

Contact B. Jason Patton with Bay River Realty: 804-529-5000

From the Zillow listing:

 

If you’re looking for a waterfront getaway with incredible views, this charming cottage in the Fleeton Beach community near Reedville is a must-see! Situated on a beautiful point of land overlooking Taskmaker Creek and the Chesapeake Bay, this renovated historic fisherman’s cottage may be small in size, but it offers breathtaking water views from nearly every angle! The cottage features an open living, dining, and kitchen area with plenty of natural light, expansive windows, and sliding glass doors that bring the outdoors inside. There is one bedroom, along with a sleeper sofa in the living area to accommodate additional guests. A portion of the existing deck may offer the possibility of being enclosed to create an additional bedroom, subject to county approval. One of the best features is the spacious waterside screened porch, offering a wonderful place to relax, entertain, and enjoy the spectacular views. Watch boats passing on the Chesapeake Bay, enjoy fishing from the new pier, or simply take in the peaceful surroundings. Fleeton Beach is a small waterfront community with an annual fee of only $150, which provides for maintenance of the private roads and common area, including a community beach and kayak launch. The cottage is served by public sewer and a private artesian well. According to the owner, the property is not located in a designated flood zone and flood insurance is not required; buyers are encouraged to independently verify this information. The historic fishing village of Reedville is just a short distance away by car or boat, offering restaurants, shops, the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, and more. Offered at $425,000. An adjoining waterfront lot is available for an additional $100,000, with the purchaser of the cottage having the first opportunity to purchase the lot before it is offered separately. ***BUYER AGENTS MUST ACCOMPANY BUYER CLIENTS***

 

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