$1,495,000
SOLD JUN 9, 2025

78 Ruarks Ln Deltaville, VA 23043

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,219 Sq Ft
3.1 Acres

Recently Sold

$464 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Bay View
  • Deck

About This Home

As of June 2025

Wonderful water views abound from this Craftsman style home on Fishing Bay of the Piankatank River, with a private dock & wide sand beach. The 3+ acre lot also borders Jackson Creek! The custom +-3219 SF home has hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, bespoke kitchen with a casual dining area, and a generous Great Room with brick fireplace, cathedral ceilings & built in bookcases. Covered and screen porches have fabulous Fishing Bay views, overlooking the paving stone patio with a fire pit. Open the plantation shutters in the First Floor owners suite with walk-in shower and bathroom looks over Fishing Bay. The upstairs Loft looks onto the Great Room and leads to bedrooms 2 & 3, both with water views. A +-1380 SF 4 car garage (2 oversize doors for trucks & boats) provides ample room for cars and storage. This property is rare and very special.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bobby Hornsby

Hornsby Real Estate Co. Listed on: 02/05/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-Member Selling Agent

Non-Member Selling Firm

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,292

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 3.1 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • River Front
  • Wooded Lot

Property Views

  • Bay
  • River

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,219 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic Fan
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • Standby Generator

Outdoor Features

  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Middlesex Elementary School
  • St. Clare Walker Middle School
  • Middlesex High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • All Others Area 125 Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,292

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • HOA YN: No
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type - Cross Property: Detached Residential
  • Style: Craftsman
  • GarageYN: Yes
  • AICUZ - Crash: None
  • AICUZ - Noise: N/A
  • Master Model: No
  • LP/ Sq Ft: 464.43
  • Neighborhood Name: FISHING BAY
  • Estimated Year Built: 2007
  • Num Beds With Ensuite: 1
  • Address Street Name Website: Ruarks
  • Address Street Num Website: 78
  • Address Website: 78 Ruarks LN
  • Fence: No
  • Market Time: 53
  • Contingency Exists: Non Contingent
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2007

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace Gas-propane, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • Fireplaces Number: 1
  • Equipment: Attic Fan, Backup Generator, Ceiling Fan, Gar Door Opener, Security Sys
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic, Wood
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.10
  • First Floor Bedroom/Full Bathrooms: Yes
  • Other Rooms: 1st Floor Primary BR, Foyer, Loft, PBR with Bath, Office/Study, Pantry, Porch, Screened Porch
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
  • Stories Number: 2.0000
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3219

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Wooded
  • Exterior Siding: Fiber Cement, Shingle
  • Fence Description: None
  • Foundation Type: Sealed/Encapsulated Crawl Space, Slab
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Roof: Composite
  • View: Bay, River
  • Waterfront Description: Bay, Dock, Navigable, River, Tidal

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Garage Det 3+ Car, Oversized Gar, Multi Car, Driveway Spc
  • Garage Sq Ft: 1380

Utilities

  • Sewer Type: Septic
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Water Type: City/County
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air, Heat Pump, Propane Gas, Zoned

Schools

  • Elementary School: Middlesex Elementary
  • Middle School: St. Clare Walker Middle
  • High School: Middlesex

Lot Info

  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • Zoning: R
  • Estimated Acres: 3.1000

Building Info

  • New Construction YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Approx: 5292

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Middlesex Elementary
  • School High School: Middlesex
  • Middle School: St. Clare Walker Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2025
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Strotmeyer Charlotte R
Bought by
Poling Ralph Jay and Poling Tracy F
Seller's Agent
Bobby Hornsby
Hornsby Real Estate Co.
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member Selling Agent
Non-Member Selling Firm
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,495,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-11.8%
Views
185
Current Estimated Value
$1,361,285

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$133,715
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-49.78%
Original Mortgage
$1,121,250
Outstanding Balance
$1,120,161
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$218,826
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,495,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,121,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Sold $1,495,000 0.0% $464 / Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Price Changed $1,495,000 -11.8% $464 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $527 / 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
2024 $5,292 $867,500 $467,000 $400,500
2023 $5,292 $867,500 $467,000 $400,500
2022 $5,292 $867,500 $467,000 $400,500
2021 $4,791 $772,800 $462,500 $310,300
2020 $4,791 $772,800 $462,500 $310,300
2019 $4,791 $772,800 $462,500 $310,300
2018 $4,328 $772,800 $462,500 $310,300
2017 $4,328 $772,800 $462,500 $310,300
2016 $3,963 $747,700 $461,000 $286,700
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Real Estate Information Network (REIN)

MLS Number: 10569012

Real Estate Information Network (REIN)

APN: 40-50-B1