NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $487,000 - $522,758

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,340 Sq Ft
$213/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 6, 2025

Last sale price $490,000 $209 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,965 / mo

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Chancellor Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Attic

About This Home

As of October 2025

Step back in time at The Decker House, a historically significant 1838 Federal-style home offering timeless charm, modern comforts, and a powerful Civil War legacy.

Perched on 1.74 acres along River Road near the Rappahannock River, this home once served as a strategic site during the Battle of Fredericksburg. General Robert E. Lee positioned Confederate troops on the property’s high ground to oversee Banks Ford, and the home itself sheltered families seeking refuge. Today, original battle scars remain—a cannonball indent in front of the living room fireplace and preserved gunfire marks in the original front door—authentic reminders of its place in American history.

The Federal-style design features a central hall running the length of the home, flanked by gracious living spaces on either side. With 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, the upstairs sitting area often used as a 4th bedroom, the home offers both flexibility and charm. Throughout, you’ll find five fireplaces, hardwood floors, and built-ins that showcase its architectural character.

Thoughtful updates, which modernized the home while preserving its historic soul. The English basement kitchen boasts granite countertops, new cabinetry, fireplace, and stainless appliances. Electrical and plumbing systems have been updated, and comfort upgrades include Mitsubishi ductless air conditioning and a pellet stove. A durable metal roof adds both longevity and peace of mind.

The property itself retains echoes of the past, with remnants of the original detached kitchen still standing behind the home. Mature trees, wide lawns, and nearly two acres of land provide privacy and natural beauty—while the location offers convenience to Downtown Fredericksburg, Motts Run Reservoir, Wineries, Shopping, Trails and commuter routes.

With its rich heritage, preserved architectural detail, and modern updates, The Decker House presents a rare opportunity: a private residence steeped in story, or a potential Bed & Breakfast/heritage retreat for history lovers.

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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashley Greene

(540) 310-5005 agreene@gohtr.com Hometown Realty Services, Inc. License #0225243531 Listed on: 09/04/2025

Hometown Realty Services, Inc.

Co-Listed By

SARAH CONNELL

(540) 310-5005 sworman@GoHTR.com Hometown Realty Services, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

(844) 552-7444 datacorrect@brightmls.com Non Subscribing Office License #0225194075

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,199

Year Built

  • Built in 1838 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

  • 1.74 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned RU

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Federal Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Brick Wall or Ceiling
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Woods
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • English Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Side Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 5 Parking Spaces
  • 5 Driveway Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Schools

  • Chancellor Elementary And Middle School
  • Riverbend High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12-A-101A

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,199

Year Built

Built in 1838 | Remodeled in 2016

Lot Details

1.74 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Federal, Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 9/15/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1838
  • Year Renovated: 2016
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Stove - Pellet, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Mantel(s), Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls, Brick, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Permanent, Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, English, Fully Finished, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2340
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2340
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 329.86
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1440
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 900
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 900
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed Shop, Shed
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 5

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • 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: CHANCELLOR
  • High School: RIVERBEND
  • Middle Or Junior School: CHANCELLOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.74
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 75794.00
  • Zoning: RU
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3199.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12-A-101A
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2025
Closed on
Sep 25, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ashley Greene
Hometown Realty Services, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
3.16%
Views
101
Current Estimated Value
$498,190

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,190
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.40%
Original Mortgage
$390,000
Outstanding Balance
$388,745
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$109,446

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2021
Closed on
Dec 2, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Debra Durocher
Coldwell Banker Elite
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Greene
Hometown Realty Services, Inc.
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$415,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.42%
Original Mortgage
$394,250
Interest Rate
2.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2016
Closed on
Mar 23, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Don Seay
1st Choice Better Homes & Land, LC
Buyer's Agent
Philip Senkus
Spring Hill Real Estate, LLC.
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$399,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.79%
Original Mortgage
$413,096
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2013
Closed on
Jul 23, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Godin
Coldwell Banker Elite
Buyer's Agent
Don Seay
1st Choice Better Homes & Land, LC
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.37%
Original Mortgage
$340,850
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
6.66%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$490,000 First American Title Insurance
$415,000 The Title Professionals Llc
$399,900 Stewart Title Guaranty Co
$330,000 --
$315,000 --
$225,000 --
$160,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $390,000
Previous Owner $394,250
Previous Owner $413,096
Previous Owner $340,850
Previous Owner $180,000
Previous Owner $110,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/06/2025 10/06/25 Sold $490,000 +3.2% $209 / Sq Ft
09/04/2025 09/04/25 For Sale $475,000 +14.5% $203 / Sq Ft
12/03/2021 12/03/21 Sold $415,000 -2.4% $168 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/11/2021 08/11/21 For Sale $425,000 +6.3% $172 / Sq Ft
03/24/2017 03/24/17 Sold $399,900 0.0% $207 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/24/2017 02/24/17 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2017 02/20/17 For Sale $399,900 0.0% $207 / Sq Ft
02/02/2017 02/02/17 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2016 11/22/16 For Sale $399,900 +21.2% $207 / Sq Ft
07/24/2013 07/24/13 Sold $330,000 -2.9% $171 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/21/2013 06/21/13 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2013 06/05/13 For Sale $339,900 -- $176 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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
2025 $3,199 $435,600 $134,600 $301,000
2024 $3,199 $435,600 $134,600 $301,000
2023 $2,803 $363,200 $102,400 $260,800
2022 $2,837 $384,600 $102,400 $282,200
2021 $2,932 $362,200 $91,700 $270,500
2020 $2,932 $362,200 $91,700 $270,500
2019 $2,906 $342,900 $80,900 $262,000
2018 $2,856 $342,900 $80,900 $262,000
2017 $2,391 $281,300 $70,200 $211,100
2016 $2,391 $281,300 $70,200 $211,100
2015 -- $278,900 $70,200 $208,700
2014 -- $278,900 $70,200 $208,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VASP2035678

Bright MLS

APN: 12-A-101A

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