$515,000
SOLD JAN 31, 2023

673 Hicks Wharf Rd Cardinal, VA 23025

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,656 Sq Ft
5.02 Acres

Recently Sold

$194 Per Sq Ft

21% Below List Price

223 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 130 Feet of Waterfront
  • Pier
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • 2 Dock Slips
  • Parking available for a boat
  • Fishing Allowed

About This Home

As of January 2023

Fabulous Vernacular Victorian Farmhouse, (circa 1873) is beautifully sited on 5.02 serene acres with waterfrontage on the deep and scenic East River, in Mathews County. Minutes to the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and beyond. Ancient Towering Magnolias, heirloom perennials, a host of fruit trees and serene meadows await. A host of heirloom perennials, fruit trees and lovely meadows await. Large light filled rooms, high ceilings, heart pine floors, multiple staircases and endless possibilities await. Pier, Dock with deep sailboat depth water and breathtaking East River views await. Previously known as "The Davis House", this property has stood the test of time and been an eyewitness to the bustling steamboat era, when commerce, trade, recreation and travel took place on the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay Region and beyond. Towering ancient Magnolias have stood watch for generations to the ebb and flow of everyday life here. This charming Victorian possesses good bones and loads of appeal for the purist. Ready for restoration and updating. Located in an area of fine historic and riverfront homes. Marina nearby. A short drive to the village of Mathews and Gloucester Courthouse.

This property is a fabulous time capsule and ideal for the purist looking for a rare victorian vernacular farmhouse to restore. The possibilities are endless. Wonderful location at the end of Hicks Wharf Road. Towering Magnolias, persimmon trees, heirloom perennials and much more. Purchaser to verify water depth is to their satisfaction. Plat available.

Waterfrontage and Views are Pristine and Expansive. This property is a treasure...a Diamond in the Rough. Located in an area of fine home and fine historic waterfront homes. Marina and boat yard nearby

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karin Andrews

Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville Real Estate License #0225193712 Listed on: 04/29/2022

Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

Non Subscribing Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,038

Year Built

  • Built in 1873

Lot Details

  • 5.02 Acre Lot
  • 130 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • No Through Street
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Property Views

  • River
  • Scenic Vista
  • Woods
  • Pasture
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Plaster Walls
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,656 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Chair Railings
  • Paneling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Eat-In Country Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Solar Tube

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Parking available for a boat

Accessible Home Design

  • Halls are 36 inches wide or more
  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more

Outdoor Features

  • Pier
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Canoe or Kayak Water Access
  • Private Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • Personal Watercraft
  • Sail
  • Mooring
  • Swimming Allowed
  • 2 Dock Slips
  • Physical Dock Slip Conveys
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Powered Boats Permitted
  • Shed
  • Porch

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Phone Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 29-A-165B

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Fishing Allowed

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,038

Year Built

Built in 1873

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian, Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Accessibility Features: 32"+ Wide Doors, 36"+ Wide Halls
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1873
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Fabulous Vernacular Victorian Farmhouse, (circa 1873) is beautifully sited on 5.02 serene acres with waterfrontage on the deep and scenic East River, in Mathews County. Minutes to the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay and beyond. Ancient Towering Magnolias, heirloom perennials, a host of fruit trees and serene meadows await. A host of heirloom perennials, fruit trees and lovely meadows await. Large light filled rooms, high ceilings, heart pine floors, multiple staircases and endless possibilities await. Pier, Dock with deep sailboat depth water and breathtaking East River views await. Previously known as "The Davis House", this property has stood the test of time and been an eyewitness to the bustling steamboat era, when commerce, trade, recreation and travel took place on the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay Region and beyond. Towering ancient Magnolias have stood watch for generations to the ebb and flow of everyday life here. This charming Victorian possesses good bones and loads of appeal for the purist. Ready for restoration and updating. Located in an area of fine historic and riverfront homes. Marina nearby. A short drive to the village of Mathews and Gloucester Courthouse. This property is a fabulous time capsule and ideal for the purist looking for a rare victorian vernacular farmhouse to restore. The possibilities are endless. Wonderful location at the end of Hicks Wharf Road. Towering Magnolias, persimmon trees, heirloom perennials and much more. Purchaser to verify water depth is to their satisfaction. Plat available. Waterfrontage and Views are Pristine and Expansive. This property is a treasure...a Diamond in the Rough. Located in an area of fine home and fine historic waterfront homes. Marina and boat yard nearby,
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Chair Railings, Dining Area, Double/Dual Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-In, Solar Tube(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wood Floors, Stove - Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Paneled Walls, Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 10
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 2656
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2656
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 224.02
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2656
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 673

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Boat Storage
  • Roof: Metal
  • Spa: No
  • View: Water, Garden/Lawn, River, Scenic Vista, Pasture, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Boat - Powered, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Sail, Swimming Allowed
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: East River
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 130

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Internet Services: Satellite

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: MATHEWS COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 300200396868
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaping, No Thru Street, Partly Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Sideyard(s), Secluded, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.02
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 218671.20
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: SFR
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Multi Family

  • Mean Low Water Feet: 8
  • Waterfront Features: Private Dock Site

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2038.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29-A-165B
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 01/31/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MATHEWS COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2025
Sold by
Cole Jennings H
Bought by
Cole Linda D and Cole Jennings H

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2022
Closed on
Jan 9, 2023
Sold by
Chapman John Joseph and Chapman Carole Anne
Bought by
Cole Jennings H and Cole Linda D
Seller's Agent
Karin Andrews
Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$648,850
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$133,850
-20.63%
Views
86

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.46%
Original Mortgage
$795,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
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
Previous Owner $448,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $795,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Price Changed $1,299,000 0.0% $489 / Sq Ft
08/17/2025 08/17/25 For Sale $1,299,000 +8.2% $489 / Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 For Sale $1,200,900 +133.2% $452 / Sq Ft
01/31/2023 01/31/23 Sold $515,000 -13.4% $194 / Sq Ft
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: Bright MLS

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 $2,904 $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

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAMH2000016

Bright MLS

APN: 29-A-165B