936 Old Ferry RD Active Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Grimstead,VA 23064
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,001 sqft
Price per Sqft $224
Subdivision Gwynn'S Island
MLS Listing ID 2515076
Style Cape Cod
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Construction Status Unknown
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,001
Year Built 1953
Annual Tax Amount $4,275
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 1.040 Acres
Acres 1.04
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Subject to Online Sale ending July 10 @ 2:00 PM, List price is opening offer amount and may not reflect the final sales price. Property tour is scheduled for July 2nd @ 2PM. Seller is considering presale offers. This extraordinary 1.045-acre waterfront parcel represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure premium Chesapeake Bay frontage on Virginia's coveted Gwynns Island - known as the "Jewel of the Middle Peninsula." With its protected location on Hills Bay and unobstructed western exposure, this property delivers breathtaking sunset views 365 days a year. Turn-Key Rental Income: The existing home (built 1953, updated 2024) provides immediate rental income while you design and plan your custom waterfront estate. When you're ready to build your dream home, you'll have over an acre of pristine waterfront to work with. Imagine floor-to-ceiling windows capturing those legendary Chesapeake sunsets, expansive decks overlooking the protected waters, and your private deep-water access for boating. Gwynns Island Exclusivity: Accessible only by swing bridge, this island community of just 600 residents offers privacy and prestige that's increasingly rare. The protected waters of Hills Bay provide calmer conditions perfect for kayaking, fishing, and swimming, while still offering direct access to the main Chesapeake Bay. 60 minutes from Williamsburg & Yorktown 60-90 min from Richmond, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach 3 hours from Washington DC. Immediate income generation from the existing home while you hold one of the most desirable development sites on the Chesapeake Bay. WHY GWYNNS ISLAND? Mathews County boasts over 200 miles of Chesapeake Bay shoreline and is renowned as the "Pearl of the Chesapeake." Gwynns Island represents the crown jewel of this region. Properties of this caliber on Gwynn's Island are extraordinarily rare. The combination of size, location, water views, and immediate income potential creates a unique opportunity for those seeking the ultimate Chesapeake Bay lifestyle.
Location
State VA
County Mathews
Community Gwynn'S Island
Area 114 - Mathews
Direction VA 198 W, to right on VA 223 N, continue straight on VA-633 Old Ferry Rd, property is on the right.
Body of Water Chesapeak Bay/Hills Bay/Piankitank River Mouth
Rooms
Basement Partially Finished
Interior
Heating Electric,Forced Air
Cooling Central Air,Other
Exterior
Pool None
Waterfront Description Bayfront,Water Access,Waterfront
View Y/N Yes
View Water
Roof Type Other
Porch Front Porch
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Waterfront
Story 2
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Architectural Style Cape Cod
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Brick
New Construction No
Construction Status Unknown
Schools
Elementary Schools Lee Jackson
Middle Schools Thomas Hunter
High Schools Mathews
Others
Tax ID 11A3-5-4
Ownership Other
Special Listing Condition Other