$950,000
SOLD MAR 10, 2025

8235 Blue Crab Ln Hayes, VA 23072

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,589 Sq Ft
1.23 Acres

Recently Sold

$265 Per Sq Ft

21% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Guest House
  • Boat Ramp
  • Docks
  • River Access
  • Boat Lift

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to your private retreat on the picturesque York River, where breathtaking natural beauty meets sophisticated living. Enjoy panoramic sunrises & sunsets from this stunning home, set on 1.23 acres in the serene Little England/Victory Hill area in Hayes, Virginia. With 400 ft of private pier and pristine sandy beach, this property offers direct river access, providing endless opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. The expansive shoreline beach is perfect walks and relaxation, while the pier is ideal for launching boats, crabbing and fishing. Built with solid masonry and frame construction, the exterior is faced with low maintenance luxury shake vinyl siding, along with a hurricane strength roof, featuring 40 year shingles, this home offers both elegance and durability. Inside features include: 2363 sq ft on main structure, a first floor Primary Suite, large bath, walk-in closet/safe room & private sun porch. The sunroom, which spans the back of the home, offers breathtaking river views & the open concept kitchen, family room, & dining room with built-ins, generous cabinetry, breakfast bar, and cozy gas fireplace, create the perfect setting for family gatherings. Additional features: Two upstairs additional large bedrooms , home office/bonus room, walk-in attic, geothermal heating & cooling, whole house generator, aerobic 4-tank septic system, deep well, attached two car carport, attached 1226 sq ft one bedroom cottage with full bath, kitchenette, & living area for guests or rental income, two bulk heads, exterior storage, outside showers, utility/laundry room with freezer, sink, washer/dryer, conditioned crawl, oyster bed rights & paved drive. This stunning property seamlessly combines the best of waterfront living, energy efficiency,& exceptional comfort. Conveniently located near I-64, with easy access to Richmond, Newport News, & Norfolk airports, local amenities, & historical attractions. Immerse yourself in history, culture, and charm with this gorgeous waterfront property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Treslyn Reichert

Hometown Realty License #0225066906 Listed on: 01/09/2025

Hometown Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Leanne Hester

Liz Moore & Associates LLC License #0225209848

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,205

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 1.23 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 98x510x88x517
  • Beach Front
  • River Front
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Decorative Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as SF-1

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,589 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Partially Carpeted
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Carport
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • River Access
  • Mooring
  • Boat Lift
  • Boat Ramp
  • Docks
  • Dock Available
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Achilles Elementary School
  • Page Middle School
  • Gloucester High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • Generator Hookup
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Aerobic Septic System

Community Details

  • Community Bulkhead

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1.23
  • Assessor Parcel Number 051-272

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,205

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.23
  • Lot Size: 98x510x88x517
  • Water Body Name: York River
  • Ownership: Other
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cape Cod, Cottage
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Partially Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Gas Cooking, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Bedroom on Main Level, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Fireplace, Granite Counters, Jetted Tub, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Central Vacuum
  • Living Area: 3589.0
  • Stories: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Decorative
  • Lot Features: Beach Front, Dead End, Level, Waterfront
  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Dock Access, Mooring, River Front, River Access, Boat Ramp/Lift Access, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Drywall, Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Boat Lift, Deck, Dock, Porch, Storage, Shed, Paved Driveway
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Shed(s), Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Deck, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport, Driveway, Off Street, Paved

Utilities

  • Heating: Geothermal, Propane, Zoned
  • Cooling: Geothermal, Wall Unit(s), Zoned
  • Electric: Generator Hookup
  • Sewer: Aerobic Septic
  • Water Source: Well
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Bulkhead

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Page

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 051-272
  • Zoning Description: SF-1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4205.08
  • Tax Lot: 1.23

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Achilles
  • High School: Gloucester

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2025
Closed on
Feb 6, 2025
Sold by
Mercer Robert H and Mercer Dorothy
Bought by
Dorothy H Mercer Separate Share Trust and Mercer
Seller's Agent
Treslyn Reichert
Hometown Realty
Buyer's Agent
Leanne Hester
Liz Moore & Associates LLC
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$250,000
-20.83%
Views
175
Current Estimated Value
$979,644

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$29,644
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.61%
Source: Public Records

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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
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $70,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $158,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Sold $950,000 -20.8% $265 / Sq Ft
02/09/2025 02/09/25 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2025 01/09/25 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $334 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Virginia Regional 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
2024 $4,205 $709,120 $274,200 $434,920
2023 $4,205 $709,120 $274,200 $434,920
2022 $4,237 $576,500 $233,070 $343,430
2021 $4,064 $576,500 $233,070 $343,430
2020 $4,064 $576,500 $233,070 $343,430
2019 $3,828 $543,000 $233,690 $309,310
2017 $3,828 $543,000 $233,690 $309,310
2016 $3,911 $554,740 $233,690 $321,050
2015 $3,828 $560,400 $165,500 $394,900
2014 $3,699 $560,400 $165,500 $394,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Virginia Regional MLS

MLS Number: 2500780

Central Virginia Regional MLS

APN: 31680