$1,400,000
1439 North River RoadBohannon, VA 23056
Land and lots · MLS 11922477 · Listed 84 days ago (Aug 6, 2026)
North River · River · Creek or stream · Direct parcel frontage · Waterfront details
For sale: Listed and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.
About this land
Offered for the first time in over a century, 1439 North River Road in Mathews County, Virginia, is a rare 100-acre waterfront estate rich in history, natural beauty, and endless potential. Held within the same family for more than 100 years, this remarkable property captures the essence of Virginia's Middle Peninsula with a setting that is both peaceful and breathtaking. As you travel down the private lane, stretching nearly a mile through open fields and towering woods, the landscape unfolds into something truly extraordinary. The property leads to the original homesite overlooking Cakes Creek, North River, and Mobjack Bay. Though the original late-1800s home was lost to a fire in 2023, the homesite still offers a timeless setting and incredible opportunity for a new waterfront retreat. A small cottage believed to date back to the 1950s remains on the property and may offer restoration potential for the right vision. With approximately 65 acres in timber and 35 acres of open fields and cropland, the land is as versatile as it is beautiful. Over 3,200 feet of waterfrontage, including sandy shoreline, a protected cove, private peninsula, and existing dock location, create a setting rarely found along the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Zoned Agricultural and Rural, the property offers endless possibilities including a private estate, family compound, equestrian property, hunting retreat, working farm, or future subdivision potential. Wildlife is abundant, and the farming and fishing opportunities are exceptional. Currently has electric running to homesite and newer well pump.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
MLS-reported waterfront
Waterfront details
The listing represents the offered parcel itself as adjoining the water. This is what the listing reports, not a survey or a title finding.
- Relationship to the water
- Direct parcel frontage
- Water type
- River, Creek or stream
- Water body
- North River (as reported)Name as reported by the listing (not matched to a mapped water body)
- Frontage length
- Not provided. Ask the listing agent.
- Water access arrangement
- Not provided. Ask the listing agent.
- Docks, slips, lifts, moorings
- Not provided. Ask the listing agent.
- Dock depth
- "3ft" as reported
- Shoreline
- Beach access reported
- Seasonal or tidal conditions
- Not provided. Ask the listing agent.
- Boating limits (bridges, depth, open-water access)
- Not provided. Ask the listing agent.
A reported dock does not establish private, transferable or boat-specific rights. The source gives no measurement location, date or datum for the depth, so it cannot be compared with a boat’s draft.
Why this is listed as waterfront
WaterfrontYN“Yes”: The listing is marked waterfront.WaterfrontFeatures“River Front, Creek, Beach Access”: Includes a "… Front" value describing frontage.PropertyTypeDetail“land”: Property form used to read the frontage relationship.
Classified from fields in the MyStateMLS listing data. It has not been independently verified, and it is not a survey, title examination or legal determination of shoreline or access rights. Rules version 2026-10-29.1. How we classify waterfront
Something wrong with this classification? Report a waterfront classification issue. Questions about frontage, docks or access are best answered by Megan Dickerson of Keller Williams Fairfax Gateway.
Facts
- List price
- $1,400,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 100 acres
- County
- Mathews County
- MLS number
- 11922477
- Annual property tax
- $5,773
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Features
Parking
- Driveway
Virtual tours
Location
The pin is the listing's reported coordinates and may be approximate. It is not a parcel boundary or shoreline, and no flood, wetland or hazard conclusion should be drawn from it. See more listings in Bohannon.
Price and status history
Changes observed by Waterfront Homes in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.
Estimate a monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment
$7,969 per month
An estimate for comparison only, not a loan offer or approval. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, PMI and fees depend on your lender, credit, location and loan program.
Questions to ask before you buy
Questions worth investigating for any waterfront property. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.
- Who owns the shoreline and the land under the water, and are there easements or public-access rights along it?Ownership can stop at a high-water line, a survey line or a seawall. A title search and survey answer this, not the listing.
- Is a dock, slip, lift or mooring included, and do the rights transfer to you?Docks can be shared, leased, assigned by an association or held under a permit that does not automatically transfer.
- What permits exist for the dock, seawall or other shoreline structures, and what would new work require?Shoreline work is often regulated by local, state and federal agencies.
- How much does the water level change by season, by tide or by reservoir management?Depth at a dock in one season can differ a lot in another.
- What does flood insurance cost for this property, and what does the current flood map show?Get a quote from an insurer or agent. A flood zone is not a premium, and no zone does not mean no risk.
- What maintenance does the shoreline need (seawall, bulkhead, riprap, erosion), and what has been done recently?Shoreline structures are expensive to repair; ask for records and inspection reports.
- How are water, sewer or septic, and power provided?Waterfront septic systems and wells can have extra rules and inspections.
- How do you reach the property by road year-round, and who maintains that road?Some waterfront roads are private, seasonal or shared.
- What local rules apply: rentals, docks, boat lifts, fences, tree removal, setbacks?Rules come from the town, county, state, lake authority or association and vary widely.
Printable due-diligence checklist · Ownership budget planner · FEMA Flood Map Service Center (official flood maps; look up the address yourself)
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Fairfax Gateway. Listing agent: Megan Dickerson. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Aug 6, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC. Waterfront Homes last received MyStateMLS data Oct 29, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.