Amazing sunset views from the East River to Mobjack Bay on 4.6 acres, this charming Sea Captain's home, circa 1886, has three bedrooms, two and one half baths. This home features wood floors and a wonderful floor plan. Light and bright waterside open kitchen with eat-in or sitting area, living room with rafters and fireplace, and the dining room leads to a screened porch and a second entry/mudroom with half bath and laundry area. There is a large first floor bedroom with a full bath and a second floor primary bedroom with a deck and huge bath. The third bedroom is large and filled with light. Full front porch, screened porch, large deck, pier and boat lift. Parklike setting on 4.6 acres on two parcels, one across the street for privacy. Water depth is approximately 3'. Detached one plus garage with an unfinished room above could be an office or studio. Best fishing at York Spit is minutes away. Beautiful views to the southwest for stunning sunsets, with perfect breezes. No flood insurance required, home is 10' above sea level. Breezeline Internet. Located just east of Port Haywood and about five miles to the yesteryear village of Mathews.
Sold for $725,000 on 06/02/23
$725,000
815 Diggs Wharf Rd, Port Haywood, VA 23138
3beds
2,564sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1886
4.6 Acres Lot
$786,900 Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$2,618 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 13, 2025 at 12:34pm
Listed by:
Cindy Barnett 804-512-3858,
Long & Foster REALTORS
Bought with:
NON MLS USER MLS
NON MLS OFFICE
Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2308334
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Has full bath, wood floors.
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Primary bedroom
- Description: Huge bath off of it, wood floors.
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Description: Spacious, wood floors.
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Additional room
- Description: Possible office or studio over garage.
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Additional room
- Description: Screened porches and decks.
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Dining room
- Description: Original one room home, wood floors.
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Half bath
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Windows with panoramic view.
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Description: Open rafters, wood floors, fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Other
- Attic: Floored
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Masonry
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,564 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,564
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Detached, Garage, Off Street, Storage, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Screened, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Boat Lift, Deck, Dock, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Waterfront features: River Access, Boat Ramp/Lift Access, Waterfront
- Body of water: East River & MB
- Frontage length: 293.0000,293.0000
Lot
- Size: 4.60 Acres
- Features: Dead End, Waterfront
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 38A38 and 38A38A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Mixed, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1886
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Port Haywood
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor