Come on down to the river and begin enjoying life! This one-room cottage is being sold as is, and is clean, simple, and ready for improvements. Deep water with newly repaired steps leading to pier, with floating dock. Quiet living on a partially wooded lot, perfect for relaxing and living on the water.
Access to York River from Poropatank.
Sold for $215,000
$215,000
2811 Shell Rd, Gloucester, VA 23061
1beds
384sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
0.46 Acres Lot
$258,500 Zestimate®
$560/sqft
$1,168 Estimated rent
Home value
$258,500
$238,000 - $282,000
$1,168/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 20, 2025 at 07:02pm
Listed by:
Nina Watkins (804)642-6126,
NextHome Coast To Country Real Estate
Bought with:
Nina Watkins, 0225250700
NextHome Coast To Country Real Estate
Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR,MLS#: 2310270Originating MLS: Chesapeake Bay Area MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Family room
- Description: open w/island/bar
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Electric, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 384 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 384
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, No Garage, Off Street, Unpaved
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Dock, Storage, Shed, Unpaved Driveway
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Dock Access, Mooring, Navigable Water, River Access, Water Access, Waterfront
- Body of water: Poropatank
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: .47
- Features: Wooded, Waterfront
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 25220
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asphalt, Drywall, Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Gloucester
- Subdivision: Red Bank Hill
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/5/2023 | Sold | $215,000-5.7%$560/sqft |
Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR #2310270 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2023 | Pending sale | $228,000$594/sqft |
Source:  NextHome #2310270 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $228,000$594/sqft |
Source: NextHome #2310270 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2023 | Contingent | $228,000$594/sqft |
Source:  REIN Inc. #10484438 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2023 | Pending sale | $228,000$594/sqft |
Source: NextHome #2310270 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,183 | $203,000 |
| 2023 | $1,183 -3.4% | $203,000 +20.1% |
| 2022 | $1,225 +4.3% | $168,960 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 23061
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Petsworth Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 10.3 mi
- 7/10Peasley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.4 mi
- 5/10Gloucester High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bethel
- Middle: Peasley
- High: Gloucester
Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$258,500
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- Virginia
- Gloucester County
- Gloucester
- 23061
- 2811 Shell Rd