NOT LISTED FOR SALE

12997 Tidewater Trail Unit R Caret, VA 22436

Estimated Value: $352,000 - $475,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,128 Sq Ft
$188/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 20, 2020

Last sale price $266,000 $125 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,377/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Separate Formal Living Room

About This Home

As of October 2020

Charming Four BR Cape Cod on 8.3 Ac. of privacy built in the Era of fine appointments..solid doors,glass doorknobs,original hardwd. floors thruout,chair railing,wide molding,wainscoting,formal rms & a brick FP.Updated Kitchen w/new cabinets,tile floor,tile backsplash,fans & a sweet side deck for enjoying your coffee w/a view,cozy,attractive Formal Living Rm. w/a manteled brick FP,woodstove insert,hardwd. flrs.,& a front porch w/a swing,formal Dining Rm w/hardwd. flrs.,chair railing,wide molding & a chandelier,2 Downs Bedrooms, one w/half bath,wide upstairs hall w/room for desk or sewing machine,big Master BR with wood flrs.,chair railing,wainscoting,two closets & a Master Bath w/granite vanity & a Kohler 100 yr. Aniversary model tub,4th BR upstairs perfect for a nursery,unfinished Family Room/Sunroom or Man Cave w/ship lap siding on part of walls & french drs. leading outside...perfect for deck addt.Big basement w/utility & room for workshop.30' X 60' 4 Bay Gar. w/Lift,40' X 60' Metal double door Gar. for storage of your toys!New roof,nicely landscaped w/evergreens & perennials for the flower lover,oil heat & central air.Bring chickens,livestock and a big garden.Short run to Town.

Last Listed By

Patti Minor

Hometown Realty License #0225162230 Listed on: 08/04/2020

Hometown Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,520

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 8.3 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,128 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • French Doors
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Workshop

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Induction Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Tappahannock Elementary School
  • Essex Middle School
  • Essex High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 31B
  • Assessor Parcel Number 24 31B

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,520

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.3
  • Ownership: Individuals
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1032.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished, Sump Pump
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Smooth Cooktop, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Insert
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bedroom on Main Level, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Fireplace, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
  • Living Area: 2128.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: None
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Drywall, Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Out Building(s), Porch, Storage, Shed, Unpaved Driveway
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Shed(s), Storage, Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Side Porch, Deck, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Direct Access, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Off Street, Oversized, Garage Faces Rear, Unpaved, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Wood, Wood Stove
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Essex

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 24 31B
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1519.62
  • Tax Lot: 31B

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Tappahannock
  • High School: Essex

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2020
Closed on
Oct 10, 2020
Sold by
Hewitt Bruce
Bought by
Birchett Randolph G and Birchett Virginia L
Seller's Agent
Patti Minor
Hometown Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patti Minor
Hometown Realty
List Price
$279,800
Sold Price
$266,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,800
-4.93%
Total Days on Market
37
Current Estimated Value
$399,147

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$133,147
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.93%
Original Mortgage
$226,100
Outstanding Balance
$203,932
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$188,363

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Birchett Randolph G $266,000 Lawyers Title Mid Peninsula
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Birchett Randolph G $226,100
Previous Owner Hewitt Bruce $25,000
Previous Owner Hewitt Bruce $173,040
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/20/2020 10/20/20 Sold $266,000 -4.9% $125 / Sq Ft
09/10/2020 09/10/20 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2020 08/04/20 For Sale $279,800 -- $131 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Virginia Regional 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
2024 $1,967 $269,410 $42,550 $226,860
2023 $1,967 $269,410 $42,550 $226,860
2022 $1,967 $269,410 $42,550 $226,860
2021 $1,876 $253,560 $42,600 $210,960
2020 $1,520 $176,700 $42,600 $134,100
2019 $1,555 $190,700 $42,600 $148,100
2018 $1,555 $190,700 $42,600 $148,100
2017 -- $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,678 $190,700 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Patti Minor

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Patti Minor

    Hometown Realty

    (804) 445-5465

    120 Total Sales

    Patti Minor
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Source: Central Virginia Regional MLS

MLS Number: 2027101

Central Virginia Regional MLS

APN: 24 31B

Virginia Essex County Caret 22436

12997 Tidewater Trail Unit R, Caret, VA

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This home is located at 12997 Tidewater Trail Unit R, Caret, VA 22436 since 04 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $399,147, approximately $187 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 12997 Tidewater Trail Unit R is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Tappahannock Elementary School, Essex Intermediate School, and Essex High School.

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