$269,000
SOLD MAR 17, 2025
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
730 Sq Ft
5,140 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$368 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of March 2025

Nestled just two blocks from the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, this delightful 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath cottage offers the perfect blend of cozy charm and beachside living. Whether you're looking for a full-time home, a weekend retreat, or an investment property, this Buckroe Beach cottage offers options. It is currently used as an Airbnb and has a coveted city permit for short-term rentals. The updated living space is filled with natural light and an open living floor plan. Most furniture can convey if desired. The outdoor space features an outdoor shower to rinse off after a day at the beach and a generous patio where you can kick back, entertain, and enjoy coastal breezes. A large storage building ensures plenty of room for bikes, beach gear, and gardening tools. Ample parking makes it easy to host friends and family. It offers great potential as an income-generating investment, or keep it for yourself and enjoy the coveted beach lifestyle year-round.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marcia Cronin

Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. Listed on: 01/07/2025

Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.

Co-Listed By

Michael Escalante

Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.

Last Buyer's Agent

Andy Nelson

Iron Valley Real Estate HR

Iron Valley Real Estate HR

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,470

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned R8

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 730 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Crawl Space
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • Francis Asbury Elementary School
  • Benjamin SYMS Middle School
  • Phoebus High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Buckroe Beach Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,470

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • HOA YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type - Cross Property: Detached Residential
  • Style: Bungalow
  • GarageYN: No
  • AICUZ - Crash: None
  • AICUZ - Noise: N/A
  • Master Model: No
  • Miscellaneous: Rehabilitated
  • LP/ Sq Ft: 424.66
  • Neighborhood Name: BUCKROE BEACH
  • Estimated Year Built: 1924
  • Address Street Name Website: Second
  • Address Website: 259 N Second ST
  • Fence: Yes
  • Contingency Exists: Non Contingent
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1924

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Dual Entry Bath (Br & Br), Pull Down Attic Stairs, Window Treatments
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.10
  • First Floor Bedroom/Full Bathrooms: Yes
  • Other Rooms: 1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Stories Number: 1.0000
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 730

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Corner, Deck, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Siding: Aluminum
  • Fence Description: Chain Link, Full
  • Foundation Type: Crawl
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Metal
  • Waterfront Description: Not Waterfront

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: 4 Space, Driveway Spc, Street

Utilities

  • Sewer Type: City/County
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Water Type: City/County
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Heat Pump

Lot Info

  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Zoning: R8

Building Info

  • New Construction YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Approx: 2470

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Francis Asbury Elementary
  • School High School: Phoebus
  • Middle School: Benjamin Syms Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2025
Closed on
Mar 11, 2025
Sold by
Carroll Daniel J
Bought by
Wasem John
Seller's Agent
Marcia Cronin
Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.
Buyer's Agent
Andy Nelson
Iron Valley Real Estate HR
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$269,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$41,000
-13.23%
Views
115
Current Estimated Value
$280,631

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,631
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.73%
Original Mortgage
$296,000
Outstanding Balance
$293,743
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$13,112

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2022
Sold by
Jkj Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Carroll Daniel J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,500
Interest Rate
3.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2019
Sold by
Martin Gregory T and Martin William R
Bought by
Jkj Enterprises Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2003
Sold by
Slear Harriett
Bought by
Martin Gregory and Martin,William
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $296,000 Fidelity National Title
Bargain Sale Deed $285,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $60,000 Attorney
Deed $35,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $296,000 VA
Previous Owner $199,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Sold $269,000 -13.2% $368 / Sq Ft
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2025 01/07/25 For Sale $310,000 -- $425 / Sq Ft
Source: Real Estate Information Network (REIN)

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 $1,640 $274,200 $65,000 $209,200
2024 $2,765 $240,400 $65,000 $175,400
2023 $2,471 $213,000 $50,000 $163,000
2022 $1,234 $104,600 $50,000 $54,600
2021 $640 $92,800 $45,000 $47,800
2020 $1,007 $81,200 $33,600 $47,600
2019 $1,007 $81,200 $33,600 $47,600
2018 $1,090 $79,400 $33,600 $45,800
2017 $1,079 $0 $0 $0
2016 $1,079 $79,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,079 $0 $0 $0
2014 $1,068 $79,400 $33,600 $45,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Real Estate Information Network (REIN)

MLS Number: 10565194

Real Estate Information Network (REIN)

APN: 12007181