$445,000
SOLD SEP 26, 2025

1001 Bancroft Ave Colonial Beach, VA 22443

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,335 Sq Ft
5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$333 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Ramp
  • Beach
  • Canoe or Kayak Water Access
  • Water Views
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Public Beach

About This Home

As of September 2025

"Captain's Cottage on the Point in Colonial Beach, VA is available for sale. You'll find this expertly renovated home to be in "ship shape"! Modern upgrades blend seamlessly with original classic details. Situated on a corner lot, this home features a fenced side and rear yard w/fire pit, a golf cart shed and raised planting beds. In addition to the front entry, there is a convenient covered side door entry. Carport with concrete floor can also serve as a patio with a fan overhead. Once inside, you'll find an enclosed sun/Florida room, beautiful hard wood floors, original wide trim, upgraded windows & doors throughout, tiled bathrooms and fully upgraded kitchen with stainless appliances and beautiful wood cabinets. While this home was originally 3 bedrooms, the present owners converted the third bedroom to a butler's pantry. It can easily be converted back. Underneath it all you'll find a conditioned crawl space and above, a floored attic with pull down stairs, perfect for storage.
Convenient to DC Metro area, Richmond, Fredericksburg and Dahlgren VA...and to all the amenities that the riverfront community of Colonial Beach has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Cooper

(540) 903-9376 ncooper@coldwellbankerelite.com Coldwell Banker Elite License #0225187551 Listed on: 08/07/2025

Coldwell Banker Elite

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Porter

(956) 271-3018 mporte25@gmail.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty License #0225240782

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,369

Year Built

  • Built in 1934 | Remodeled in 2010

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Public Beach
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,335 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Canoe or Kayak Water Access
  • Public Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • Personal Watercraft
  • Sail
  • Swimming Allowed
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Powered Boats Permitted
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Colonial Beach Elementary And Middle School
  • Colonial Beach High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 16
  • Assessor Parcel Number 3A1 2 23 16

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The Point Subdivision

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Community Library
  • Convenience Store

Recreation

  • Boat Ramp
  • Pier or Dock
  • Beach
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Fishing Allowed

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,369

Year Built

Built in 1934 | Remodeled in 2010

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Year Renovated: 2010
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Dining/Living, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments, Floor Plan - Open, Wainscotting, Crown Moldings, Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Mud Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Attic
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1335
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1335
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 359.55
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1335
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Water
  • Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Public Access, Public Beach, Sail, Swimming Allowed
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: POTOMAC RIVER
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Attached Carport Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Attached Carport
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Beach, Boat Ramp, Fitness Center, Library, Picnic Area, Pier/Dock, Tot Lots/Playground, Convenience Store
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: COLONIAL BEACH
  • High School: COLONIAL BEACH
  • Middle Or Junior School: COLONIAL BEACH

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Rear
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5000.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: R
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2369.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3A1 2 23 16
  • Tax Lot: 16
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COLONIAL BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2025
Closed on
Sep 23, 2025
Sold by
Pierce James M
Bought by
Prosack Dianne C and Prosack Carl F
Seller's Agent
Nancy Cooper
Coldwell Banker Elite
Buyer's Agent
Megan Porter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
List Price
$480,000
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-7.29%
Views
101
Current Estimated Value
$451,461

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,461
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.94%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2018
Closed on
Aug 28, 2018
Sold by
Walker Andrew B
Bought by
Pierce James M
Seller's Agent
Relda Schick
Coldwell Banker Elite
Buyer's Agent
Robert Swink
Colonial Beach Real Estate Inc
List Price
$254,900
Sold Price
$244,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-4.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.86%
Original Mortgage
$218,881
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2009
Sold by
A B Walker And Sons Inc
Bought by
Walker Andrew B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Interest Rate
4.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $445,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $244,000 Lawyers Title/Westmoreland
Warranty Deed $110,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $218,881 New Conventional
Previous Owner $88,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/26/2025 09/26/25 Sold $445,000 -7.3% $333 / Sq Ft
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2025 08/07/25 For Sale $480,000 +96.7% $360 / Sq Ft
08/28/2018 08/28/18 Sold $244,000 -2.3% $183 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/05/2018 08/05/18 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2018 07/26/18 Price Changed $249,700 -2.0% $187 / Sq Ft
06/20/2018 06/20/18 For Sale $254,900 -- $191 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $918 $218,600 $47,500 $171,100
2024 $918 $218,600 $47,500 $171,100
2023 $874 $218,600 $47,500 $171,100
2022 $874 $218,600 $47,500 $171,100
2021 $857 $179,500 $47,500 $132,000
2020 $844 $179,500 $47,500 $132,000
2018 $718 $179,500 $47,500 $132,000
2017 -- $179,500 $47,500 $132,000
2016 $700 $179,500 $47,500 $132,000
2015 -- $170,300 $47,500 $122,800
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $170,300 $47,500 $122,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAWE2009486

Bright MLS

APN: 3A1-2-23-16