$350,000
SOLD MAR 11, 2025

261 Duck Cove Ln Foster, VA 23056

5 Beds
1 Bath
2,053 Sq Ft
2 Acres

Recently Sold

$170 Per Sq Ft

22% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Wood Flooring
  • Farmhouse Style Home

About This Home

As of March 2025

Your dream waterfront farmhouse fixer upper awaits you! Arrive by up to 24 foot boat or by car to this peaceful and serene property located at the mouth of Mobjack Bay. Situated on 2 acres, with 543 feet of waterfront, the views and quiet sounds of nature do not disappoint. Pecan trees, magnolias and wildflowers adorn this property. There is a lovely wraparound covered porch,outdoor shower and detached garage with power. Built and loved by the same family for 4 generations, it is now time to be handed over to new owners who have vision for the future of this amazing property.This home qualifies for renovation financing with a low down payment. Make this waterfront home your Dream Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wendy Walker

Jamestown Realty Group LLC Listed on: 09/17/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-Member Selling Agent

Non-Member Selling Firm

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,068

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Fixer Upper
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,053 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Matthews Elementary School
  • Thomas Hunter Middle School
  • Mathews High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mobjack Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,068

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • HOA YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type - Cross Property: Detached Residential
  • Style: Farmhouse
  • GarageYN: Yes
  • AICUZ - Crash: None
  • AICUZ - Noise: N/A
  • Master Model: No
  • Miscellaneous: Fixer Upper
  • LP/ Sq Ft: 219.19
  • Estimated Year Built: 1910
  • Address Street Name Website: Duck Cove
  • Address Street Num Website: 261
  • Address Website: 261 Duck Cove LN
  • Fence: No
  • Market Time: 7
  • Contingency Exists: Non Contingent
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Attic
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic, Vinyl, Wood
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • First Floor Bedroom/Full Bathrooms: Yes
  • Other Rooms: 1st Floor BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Porch, Sun Room, 1st Floor Primary BR
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Stories Number: 2.0000
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2053

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Siding: Vinyl
  • Fence Description: None
  • Foundation Type: Crawl, Other
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Description: Bay, Creek, Navigable

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage Det 1 Car

Utilities

  • Sewer Type: Septic
  • Water Heater Type: Other
  • Water Type: Well
  • Cooling: Window/Wall
  • Heating: Oil

Schools

  • Elementary School: Matthews Elementary
  • Middle School: Thomas Hunter Middle
  • High School: Mathews

Lot Info

  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • Estimated Acres: 2.0000

Building Info

  • New Construction YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Approx: 2068

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Matthews Elementary
  • School High School: Mathews
  • Middle School: Thomas Hunter Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2024
Sold by
Davis Nancy Paige and Davis Eugene Russell
Bought by
Pearlman Paul and Moretti Lea Ann
Current Estimated Value
$364,042

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2023
Sold by
Davis Eugene Russell and Davis Joan Ellis
Bought by
Berger Francesca L and Schwantes Jonathan R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2023
Sold by
Davis Eugene Russell and Davis Joan Ellis
Bought by
John H Holt Revocable Trust and Holt

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2019
Sold by
Davis Marjorie Paulette
Bought by
Davis Eugene Russell and Davis Joan Ellis

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2010
Sold by
Davis Paul Elwood and Davis Eugene Russell
Bought by
Davis Marjorie Paulette and Davis Eugene Russell
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Bargain Sale Deed $350,000 Fidelity National Title
Bargain Sale Deed $40,000 None Listed On Document
Bargain Sale Deed $30,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $75,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $50,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Sold $350,000 -22.2% $170 / Sq Ft
09/24/2024 09/24/24 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2024 09/17/24 For Sale $450,000 -- $219 / 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 $2,215 $369,200 $206,200 $163,000
2024 $2,068 $369,200 $206,200 $163,000
2023 $2,152 $384,300 $221,300 $163,000
2022 $1,947 $304,200 $196,300 $107,900
2021 $1,962 $304,200 $196,300 $107,900
2020 $1,962 $304,200 $196,300 $107,900
2019 $1,962 $304,200 $196,300 $107,900
2018 $1,749 $304,200 $196,300 $107,900
2017 $1,749 $304,200 $196,300 $107,900
2015 $17,987 $0 $0 $0
2014 $17,987 $333,100 $206,300 $126,800
2013 $1,566 $333,100 $206,300 $126,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Real Estate Information Network (REIN)

MLS Number: 10551634

Real Estate Information Network (REIN)

APN: 34-A-158