After two decades of providing beautiful sunsets, opportunities for waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, fishing, and sunset flotilla cocktail hours with friends and neighbors, making s'mores on the sandy beach, hosting holidays, birthday celebrations, family reunions, and more, this much-loved property is now available for purchase. Property features a spacious yard, serene and spectacular views of Rappahannock River sunsets, and a sandy beach. A well-kept lawn and professionally designed landscape with gardens full of iris and other perennials abound. Towering trees provide summer shade while framing sweeping panoramic river views year-round. Built in 1969 and updated in 1992, as per Essex County, with other updates by the current owner in 2005, including a two-story addition on the kitchen side of the house, which features a paneled upper-level loft, accessible by an interior staircase. This space is ideally suited for use as a home office, man-cave or guest room, complete with a wet bar! New asphalt architectural shingle roof in 2026. Interior paint in 2026. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout! The spacious great room / living room features breathtaking river views and a brick fireplace that utilizes gas logs. Just down the hall are three bedrooms, one of which is a primary bedroom with bath. Full, mostly finished basement features freshly painted walls and carpeted living areas, a full bath with a shower, and walk-up access to the waterfront side of the house, interior access by a central stair and garage access. New bulkhead in 2023.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$255Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Karin Andrews• Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville Real Estate
•804-288-2100 (broker)
•brookehearn@srmfre.com (broker)
Bought with Non Member NON MEMBER• Non Subscribing Office
Est. $3,836 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 513 E Gwynnfield Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
WMLS #2603375
Oct 23, 2026
Sold
$851,700
$255/sq ft
Sep 23, 2026
Listed
$785,000
$235/sq ft
After two decades of providing beautiful sunsets, opportunities for waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, fishing, and sunset flotilla cocktail hours with friends and neighbors, making s'mores on the sandy beach, hosting holidays, birthday celebrations, family reunions, and more, this much-loved property is now available for purchase. Property features a spacious yard, serene and spectacular views of Rappahannock River sunsets, and a sandy beach. A well-kept lawn and professionally designed landscape with gardens full of iris and other perennials abound. Towering trees provide summer shade while framing sweeping panoramic river views year-round. Built in 1969 and updated in 1992, as per Essex County, with other updates by the current owner in 2005, including a two-story addition on the kitchen side of the house, which features a paneled upper-level loft, accessible by an interior staircase. This space is ideally suited for use as a home office, man-cave or guest room, complete with a wet bar! New asphalt architectural shingle roof in 2026. Interior paint in 2026. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout! The spacious great room / living room features breathtaking river views and a brick fireplace that utilizes gas logs. Just down the hall are three bedrooms, one of which is a primary bedroom with bath. Full, mostly finished basement features freshly painted walls and carpeted living areas, a full bath with a shower, and walk-up access to the waterfront side of the house, interior access by a central stair and garage access. New bulkhead in 2023. This property is known as "HAPPYHANNOCK"!
BRIGHT MLS #VAES2002228
Oct 23, 2026
Sold
$851,700
$255/sq ft
Oct 1, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 23, 2026
Listed
$785,000
$235/sq ft
CVRMLS #2624066
Oct 23, 2026
Sold
$851,700
$255/sq ft
Oct 1, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 23, 2026
Listed
$785,000
$235/sq ft
Sep 16, 2026
Price Changed
$785,000
$235/sq ft
Sep 2, 2026
Coming Soon
$704,000
$211/sq ft
After two decades of providing beautiful sunsets, opportunities for waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, fishing, and sunset flotilla cocktail hours with friends and neighbors, making s'mores on the sandy beach, hosting holidays, birthday celebrations, family reunions, and more, this much-loved property is now available for purchase. Property features a spacious yard, serene and spectacular views of Rappahannock River sunsets, and a sandy beach. A well-kept lawn and professionally designed landscape with gardens full of iris and other perennials abound. Towering trees provide summer shade while framing sweeping panoramic river views year-round. Built in 1969 and updated in 1992, as per Essex County, with other updates by the current owner in 2005, including a two-story addition on the kitchen side of the house, which features a paneled upper-level loft, accessible by an interior staircase. This space is ideally suited for use as a home office, man-cave or guest room, complete with a wet bar! New asphalt architectural shingle roof in 2026. Interior paint in 2026. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout! The spacious great room / living room features breathtaking river views and a brick fireplace that utilizes gas logs. Just down the hall are three bedrooms, one of which is a primary bedroom with bath. Full, mostly finished basement features freshly painted walls and carpeted living areas, a full bath with a shower, and walk-up access to the waterfront side of the house, interior access by a central stair and garage access. New bulkhead in 2023.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,964
$221,900 + $317,000
$538,900
2025
$2,964 (−13.3%)
$221,900 + $317,000
$538,900
2024
$3,419
$200,000 + $268,320
$468,320
2023
$3,419
$200,000 + $268,320
$468,320
2022
$3,419 (−5.0%)
$200,000 + $268,320
$468,320
2020
$3,599 (−2.3%)
$200,000 + $218,500
$418,500
2019
$3,683
$200,000 + $218,500
$418,500
2018
$3,682
$200,000 + $218,500
$418,500
2017
$3,683 (+3.1%)
$200,000 + $218,500
$418,500
2014
$3,572 (+23.7%)
$200,000 + $215,400
$415,400
2013
$2,887
$200,000 + $215,400
$415,400
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
4
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
3,094
Year built
1969
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
26-C-1-A-26
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Sq. Ft.: 580
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Boat Storage, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Gutter System, Lawn Sprinkler, Private Beach, Secure Storage, Other
Lot Information
Lot Features: Bulkheaded, Fishing Available, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rip-Rapped, Road Frontage, Premium
Navigable Water
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 100
Tidal Water: Yes
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $221,900
Dock Information
Dock Type and Features: Material - Treated Lumber, Pier, Private
Dock/Slip Conveyance: Association Owned, Exclusive Use
# of Docks: 1
Dock/Slip Conveys: Yes
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,100
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 344
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,236
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Tax Assessed Value: $538,900
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Annual Amount: $2,964
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Broadband
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air, Heat Pump(s), Programmable Thermostat
Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil, Propane - Leased
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Electric Available, Propane, Water Available
Water Source: Community
Location
School Information
Elementary School: TAPPAHANNOCK
Middle Or Junior School: ESSEX
High School: ESSEX
School District Name: ESSEX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Banbury
Directions: From Port Royal, proceed South on US 17. Left onto Gwynnfield Dr. Slight right at the stop sign and slight left onto E. Gwynnfield. Proceed almost to the end of the road. Third house on the water side from the end.
Location Type: River
Mean Low Water Feet: 3
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Fishing Allowed, Canoe/Kayak, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard, Boat - Powered
Water Access
Private Dock Site, Rip-Rap, Sandy Beach
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: River
Water Body Name: Rappahannock River
Community Information
# of Community Docks: 1
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,094
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Essex County
APN: 26-C-1-A-26
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Tappahannock Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 3.4mi
4/10
Essex Intermediate School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
3/10
Essex High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Tappahannock, VA • 22560
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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48
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64
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49
61
41
48
31
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Tappahannock. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$750,000 – $907,000
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