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.
Lot/land
$1,400,000
1439 N River Rd, Foster, VA 23056
0beds
0baths
100Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
100 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Protected coveSandy shorelineExisting dock locationPrivate peninsula
- 46 days
- 360
- 30
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Megan Dickerson 804-480-9309,
Keller Williams Fairfax Gateway 703-222-3300
Source: My State MLS,MLS#: 11922477
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 0
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Exterior features: Utilities
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek, Farm, Private, River, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek,River,Water
- Waterfront features: Beach Rights, Creek, Riverfront
- Body of water: North River
Lot
- Size: 100 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: General Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 33A15
- Lease amount: $0
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Foster
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $5,773
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
- Date available: 08/06/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000 |
Source: My State MLS #11922477 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 23056
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Mathews Co Pblc Schs
Source: My State MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




