For sale

Price cut: $50K (8/27)

$649,900

5977 James River Rd, Gladstone, VA 24553

2beds

1,144sqft

$3,900/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2022

5.91 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$568/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Open floor planTons of parkingCool outdoor showerBeautiful tiled showerFiber optic internetGorgeous custom kitchen

Your private James River paradise awaits! Sitting on 5.91 stunning waterfront acres with over 700' of river frontage, this property is a recreational enthusiast's dream with incredible Airbnb/short-term rental potential. Enjoy a massive, flat grassy field right on the river, multiple direct-access launch points for kayaking, and endless space to park RVs and host epic riverside gatherings. The property features a 20x30 shop, a cool outdoor shower, an expansive screened porch facing the water, and tons of parking. The immaculate 2BR/2BA home features fiber optic internet, an open floor plan, a gorgeous custom kitchen, a beautiful tiled shower, and unique interior finishes salvaged from the historic old tavern next door. Energy Efficient with a conditioned crawlspace & avg electric bills just over $100 a month. Perfectly landscaped with rock and even some cactus plants, this one-of-a-kind retreat sits just 15 minutes to Appomattox or Amherst, and 40 minutes to Lynchburg.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Level: First
Area: 197.1
Dimensions: 14.6 x 13.5

Bedroom

Dimensions: 0 x 0

Bedroom 2

Level: First
Area: 156
Dimensions: 13 x 12

Bedroom 3

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Bedroom 4

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Bedroom 5

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Dining room

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Family room

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Great room

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 210
Dimensions: 14 x 15

Living room

Level: First
Area: 266
Dimensions: 14 x 19

Office

Area: 0
Dimensions: 0 x 0

Heating

Heat Pump

Cooling

Heat Pump

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet, Primary Bed w/Bath, Tile Bath(s)
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank
Basement: Crawl Space
Attic: Access

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,144
Total interior livable area: 1,144 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,144
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Off Street

Features

Levels: One
Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened Porch
Has view: Yes
View description: Water
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Water
Waterfront features: River Front

Lot

Size: 5.91 Acres
Features: Landscaped

Details

Additional structures: Workshop
Parcel number: 524
Zoning: A

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 2022

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Central VA Electric
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Gladstone

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $568/sqft
Tax assessed value: $160,400
Annual tax amount: $1,533
Date on market: 7/16/2026
Cumulative days on market: 45 days

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/27/2026	Price change	$649,900-7.1%$568/sqft
Source: LMLS #368066 Report a problem
7/16/2026	Listed for sale	$699,900$612/sqft
Source: LMLS #368066 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,011 +6.6%	$160,400
2024	$948	$160,400 +6.6%
2023	$948 +750.3%	$150,500 +750.3%
2022	$112 +1.7%	$17,700 +1.7%
2021	$110	$17,400
2020	$110	$17,400 -84.5%
2019	--	$112,300
2018	--	$112,300
2017	--	$112,300
2016	--	$112,300
2014	--	$112,300 -35.6%
2013	--	$174,500