$279,000
$20K PRICE DROP

38 Main St Wachapreague, VA 23480

Melfa Area

Estimated payment $1,641/month

Total Views 8,092
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,816 Sq Ft
$154 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

Located in the quiet town of Wachapreague, VA, known as the “Flounder Capital of the World” and the “Little City by the Sea”, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath farmhouse offers simple comfort and classic character. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors and a striking fireplace in the dining room that adds warmth and charm. The layout is practical and welcoming, with space for everyday living or a weekend place to slow down. Enjoy the screened-in porch, perfect for sitting outside without the bugs, and take advantage of the new shed for extra storage or workspace. A solid opportunity for anyone looking for a home with character in a laid-back Eastern Shore setting just moments from the marina.

Listing Agent

Linda Baylis Spence

Weichert, Realtors Mason - Davis Brokerage Phone: 7577871010 License #0225266481 Listed on: 04/01/2026

Weichert, Realtors Mason - Davis

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,504

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Lead Paint Disclosure

Interior Spaces

  • 1,816 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Sheet Rock Walls or Ceilings
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • No Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Shed

Schools

  • Pungoteague Elementary School
  • Nandua Middle School
  • Nandua High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Conditioner
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • 11,326 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wachapreague Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • $230,000 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,504

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Farm,Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size: .26
  • Road Surface Type: paved
  • Subdivision Name: Wachapreague
  • Directions: From Lankford Highway turn onto Wachapreague Road, drive to the town and house is on the right as soon as you enter Wachapreague.
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • RoomBedroom1Level: Second
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Conditioner, Washer, Dryer, Freezer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: First
  • Fireplace Features: One Fireplace
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Room
  • Living Area: 1816
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Dining Room
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: .5-.9 acre +/-
  • Waterfront Features: Water Access-Public, None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: Lead Paint Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Sheetrock
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Other Structures: Shed/Barn
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Porch
  • Property Condition: 50-100 yrs +/-
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage, Other

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Pungoteague
  • High School: Nandua
  • Middle Or Junior School: Nandua

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11325.6
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1504.2
  • Tax Book Number: 240003527
  • Tax Lot: -
  • Tax Map Number: 113A-A-64
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 230000

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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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
2026 $1,118 $428,500 $198,500 $230,000
2025 $1,042 $195,200 $31,500 $163,700
2024 $945 $195,200 $31,500 $163,700
2023 $811 $136,300 $18,000 $118,300
2022 $811 $136,300 $18,000 $118,300
2021 $816 $133,700 $18,000 $115,700
2020 $816 $133,700 $18,000 $115,700
2019 $686 $112,400 $13,900 $98,500
2018 $686 $112,400 $13,900 $98,500
2017 $705 $115,500 $13,900 $101,600
2016 $705 $115,500 $13,900 $101,600
2015 $687 $118,500 $13,900 $104,600
2014 $687 $118,500 $13,900 $104,600
2013 -- $122,400 $13,900 $108,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/21/2026 07/21/26 Price Changed $279,000 -3.5% $154 / Sq Ft
06/11/2026 06/11/26 Price Changed $289,000 -3.3% $159 / Sq Ft
04/01/2026 04/01/26 For Sale $299,000 -- $165 / Sq Ft
Source: Eastern Shore Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $140,000 Shore Title
Grant Deed $125,000 Other
Source: Public Records

Source: Eastern Shore Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 71139

APN: 113A0A000006400

Virginia Accomack County Wachapreague 23410

38 Main St, Wachapreague, VA

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