Marle Hill Farm is a distinctive 108-acre estate in Southampton County set on the same lands where former Virginia governor Colgate Darden was born. The residence offers approximately 9,130 square feet of finished living space and is surrounded by a balanced mix of open and wooded land, including roughly 40 acres of cleared fields and an estimated $300,000 in mixed timber. Zoned A-1 with no easements, the property provides flexibility for agricultural use, recreation, or a private rural retreat. Outdoor amenities include a swimming pool, basketball court, and a covered pavilion with outdoor kitchen, creating an ideal setting for gatherings and outdoor living. A substantial 5,000-square-foot detached shop/garage offers excellent space for equipment, vehicles, or workshop use. The home is supported by four zoned HVAC systems and two 1,000-gallon propane tanks, providing efficient climate control and utility capacity. Marle Hill Farm combines historical significance, productive land, and extensive improvements in a private countryside setting. Approx. 1 hour to Norfolk & Virginia Beach, 1.5 hrs to Richmond, 2 hrs to Raleigh–Durham.
For sale
$2,650,000
30253 Camp Pkwy, Courtland, VA 23837
8beds
9,130sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
-- sqft lot
$2,529,400 Zestimate®
$290/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Swimming poolPrivate countryside settingEfficient climate controlFour zoned hvac systemsBasketball court
- 216 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Frank Hardy 434-981-0798,
Frank Hardy Sotheby's Int'l 434-296-0134
Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2607052
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 11
- Full bathrooms: 9
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Half bath
- Level: First
Heating
- Propane, Zoned
Cooling
- Zoned
Features
- Has basement: No
- Attic: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 9,130 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 9,130
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: In Ground, Pool
Details
- Parcel number: 7734A, 7734A1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Courtland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,787,505
- Annual tax amount: $18,000
- Date on market: 3/21/2026
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
Estimated market value
$2,529,400
$2.40M - $2.66M
$2,418/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,650,000-10.2%$290/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,950,000$323/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,630 | $1,919,700 |
| 2024 | $13,630 | $1,919,700 +2.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $1,874,900 |
| 2022 | $16,687 | $1,874,900 |
| 2021 | $16,687 | $1,874,900 |
| 2020 | -- | $1,874,900 |
| 2018 | $15,937 | $1,874,900 +1.8% |
| 2017 | -- | $1,841,200 |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 23837
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Courtland
- Middle: Southampton
- High: Southampton
Source: CVRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.