Welcome to Little Key House, nestled in the heart of the historic, tiny waterfront town of Urbanna. Built in 1918 and retaining many of its original details while thoughtfully updated to enjoy the modern comforts of today, Little Key House offers 100-year-old oak floors, original wavy glass, gorgeous natural light and a fantastic kitchen with honed marble countertops, stainless appliances, vaulted ceilings, and french doors to the backyard. This inviting cottage with its own pool, spa and fenced yard is just blocks from parks, marinas, a public boat and kayak launch, 7+ restaurants, boutiques, groceries, museums, coffee shops and an inn, all just an hour drive to Richmond International Airport. Urbanna's convenience is exceptional, as is its history and friendliness. In the summer, hop on the town's trolley at the stop across the street or enjoy the brand new community pool only two blocks away; every November, sit in your front yard to watch the parades of the Urbanna Oyster Festival when more than 50,000 visitors descend on this tiny town. Urbanna is a golf cart town, so you'll find yourself leaving your car in the driveway.
Renovated in 2009 and 2021 as a family getaway, Little Key House (named for Key West) offers cozy gathering spaces yet flows for easy entertaining. Downstairs, the floor plan includes two living rooms, a bright side porch and a first floor bedroom with a built-in bed presently used for an office/den (the first floor full bath just steps away). Upstairs, the primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a claw-foot tub while the spacious bunk-room with built-ins adjoins an inviting sitting room with a barn door and sunny balcony overlooking the private pool, spa and garden. The original 1900's frame garage is nostalgic eye candy and perfect for water sport toys, kayaks, golf carts, bikes and additional storage. This one is special.
Sold
$485,000
315 Rappahannock Ave, Urbanna, VA 23175
3beds
1,695sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
0.45 Acres Lot
$498,400 Zestimate®
$286/sqft
$1,864 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 13, 2025 at 01:00pm
Listed by:
Lisa Caperton 804-690-8863,
The Steele Group,
John Caperton 804-317-0257,
The Steele Group
Bought with:
Alice Riviere, 0225194069
Bragg & Company
Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2413505
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: En-suite bathroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 13.0
Bedroom 2
- Description: Built-in bunks, barn door, ceiling fan
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 12.0
Bedroom 3
- Description: Presently the study with a built-in bed
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 9.0
Additional room
- Description: Opens to balcony, ceiling fans
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 10.0
Additional room
- Description: Side porch with storms and screens
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 24.0 x 5.8
Family room
- Description: Box bay window, original glass
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.5
Other
- Description: Shower
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Description: Vaulted ceiling, SS appliances, marble counters
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 25.6 x 13.2
Living room
- Description: French door, oak floors, chandelier
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 13.0
Heating
- Electric, Other
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Electric Cooking, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Stacked
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Bay Window, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Track Lighting, Wired for Data
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,695 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,695
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Front Porch, Side Porch, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Porch, Storage
- Pool features: In Ground, Pool, Private, Community
- Fencing: Fenced,Partial,Picket,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 20A132
- Zoning description: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Clapboard, Drywall, Frame
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Boat Facilities, Marina, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Urbanna
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
Services availability

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