$1,250,000

673 Hicks Wharf Rd Cardinal, VA 23025

Estimated payment $6,974/month

Total Views 3,178
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,656 Sq Ft
$471 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Wood Flooring
  • Docks
  • 5.02 Acre Lot
  • Farmhouse Style Home

About This Home

Showings begin April 10th. Built in 1875 and reimagined in 2023, this extraordinary estate blends timeless history with modern elegance. Once the postmaster’s residence, it now presides over 5.02 acres along the coveted East River, with 184+feet of shoreline, deep-water draft, and private pier. Raised 40 inches on a new foundation, the home was enhanced with two covered waterside porches, perfect for savoring panoramic river views. A welcoming entry porch ushers guests into the home with a refined sitting room,one of six spaces graced with gas fireplaces. Detailed wainscoting and moldings highlight the craftsmanship of a complete renovation that included all-new systems, porcelain-tiled baths, and custom finishes. At the heart of the home, the chef’s kitchen impresses with custom cabinetry, expansive quartz countertops, and a grand island with seating for five. Premium appliances include a 48-inch Bertazzoni six-burner cooktop w/griddle, KitchenAid double ovens, two Fisher Paykel dishwashers, and authentic brick flooring. A dining area for eight plus the eat-in island make this an ideal space for entertaining. Completing the main level are two sitting rooms - one opening to the covered porch with sweeping river vistas - a pocket powder room, and a flex room that can serve as a study or bedroom. Upstairs, there are two guest bedrooms and a stylish guest bath. The Primary suite and one of the guest rooms enjoy direct access to the second-floor porch. A rare blend of heritage, craftsmanship, and waterfront luxury, this property is more than a home—it is an enduring lifestyle.

Listing Agent

Andrea Holt

IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate License #0225210003 Listed on: 03/11/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Shelley Ritter

Isabell K. Horsley Real Estate License #0225248398

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,904

Year Built

  • Built in 1875

Lot Details

  • 5.02 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • River Front

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,656 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 6 Fireplaces
  • Ventless Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Circular Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Balcony
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Mathews Elementary And Middle School
  • Mathews High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 165B

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,904

Year Built

Built in 1875

Lot Details

5.02 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: None
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.02
  • Water Body Name: East River
  • Co List Office Mls Id: cbra.120
  • Co List Office Phone: 804-758-2430
  • Co List Office Mls Id: cbra.446
  • Ownership: Individuals
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: From Gloucester take John Clayton Memorial Highway to a right on N River Rd to a left on Hicks Wharf Rd. Last house on left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2656.0
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, Two Story
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Basement?: No
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 2656.0
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built: 1875
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • RecordSignature: 269654874
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built: 1875

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooking, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Ventless
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Fireplace, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront Features: Navigable Water, River Front, Waterfront
  • Waterfront?: Yes
  • Construction Type: Drywall, Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Dock, Porch, Storage, Shed, Unpaved Driveway
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Front Porch, Side Porch, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Unpaved

Utilities

  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mathews
  • High School: Mathews
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mathews

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: R

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2904.0
  • Tax Lot: 165B
  • Tax Year: 2025

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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 $2,904 $484,000 $248,200 $235,800
2024 $2,710 $484,000 $248,200 $235,800
2023 $2,710 $484,000 $248,200 $235,800
2022 $2,022 $316,000 $238,200 $77,800
2021 $2,038 $316,000 $238,200 $77,800
2020 $2,038 $316,000 $238,200 $77,800
2019 $2,038 $316,000 $238,200 $77,800
2018 $1,817 $316,000 $238,200 $77,800
2017 $1,817 $316,000 $238,200 $77,800
2015 $20,687 $0 $0 $0
2014 $20,687 $383,100 $248,200 $134,900
2013 $1,801 $383,100 $248,200 $134,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/01/2026 04/01/26 For Sale $1,250,000 +142.7% $471 / Sq Ft
01/31/2023 01/31/23 Sold $515,000 -13.4% $194 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/08/2022 12/08/22 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2022 09/28/22 Price Changed $595,000 -8.3% $224 / Sq Ft
04/29/2022 04/29/22 For Sale $648,850 -- $244 / Sq Ft
Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- American Guaranty Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Bargain Sale Deed $515,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,800,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $795,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202600355

APN: 29-A-165B

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