"Captain's Cottage on the Point in Colonial Beach, VA is available for sale. You'll find this expertly renovated home to be in "ship shape"! Modern upgrades blend seamlessly with original classic details. Situated on a corner lot, this home features a fenced side and rear yard w/fire pit, a golf cart shed and raised planting beds. In addition to the front entry, there is a convenient covered side door entry. Carport with concrete floor can also serve as a patio with a fan overhead. Once inside, you'll find an enclosed sun/Florida room, beautiful hard wood floors, original wide trim, upgraded windows & doors throughout, tiled bathrooms and fully upgraded kitchen with stainless appliances and beautiful wood cabinets. While this home was originally 3 bedrooms, the present owners converted the third bedroom to a butler's pantry. It can easily be converted back. Underneath it all you'll find a conditioned crawl space and above, a floored attic with pull down stairs, perfect for storage. Convenient to DC Metro area, Richmond, Fredericksburg and Dahlgren VA...and to all the amenities that the riverfront community of Colonial Beach has to offer!
Sold for $445,000
$445,000
1001 Bancroft Ave, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
2beds
1,335sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1934
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$458,200 Zestimate®
$333/sqft
$1,661 Estimated rent
Home value
$458,200
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Stainless appliancesBeautiful wood cabinetsOriginal wide trimFire pitFully upgraded kitchenBeautiful hard wood floorsTiled bathrooms
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Listed by:
NANCY Cooper 540-903-9376,
Coldwell Banker Elite
Bought with:
Megan Porter, 0225240782
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAWE2009486
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Other, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Attic
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Crown Molding, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Bathroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Soaking Tub
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Other
- Features: Attic - Pull-Down Stairs, Attic - Floored
- Level: Main
- Length: 42 Feet
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Crown Molding, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 11
Mud room
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Other
- Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Other
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 133 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 7
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Mud Room
Features
- Combination Dining/Living, Primary Bath(s), Open Floorplan, Wainscotting, Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,335
- Total interior livable area: 1,335 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,335
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, Off Street, Attached Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Other
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: River, Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Public Access, Beach Access, Sail, Swimming Allowed
- Body of water: Potomac River
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3A1 2 23 16
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1934
- Major remodel year: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: The Point
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Beach Access, Boat Ramp, Fitness Center, Library, Picnic Area, Pier/Dock, Tot Lots/Playground, Convenience Store
Location
- Region: Colonial Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $333/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $218,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,369
- Date on market: 8/7/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | Sold | $445,000-7.3%$333/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAWE2009486 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Pending sale | $480,000$360/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAWE2009486 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $480,000+96.7%$360/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAWE2009486 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2018 | Sold | $244,000-2.3%$183/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2018 | Pending sale | $249,700$187/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Elite #103421 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2018 | Price change | $249,700-2%$187/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Elite #1001912598 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2018 | Listed for sale | $254,900+131.7%$191/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Elite #1001912598 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2009 | Sold | $110,000$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $918 | $218,600 |
| 2024 | $918 +5% | $218,600 |
| 2023 | $874 | $218,600 |
| 2022 | $874 +3.6% | $218,600 +21.8% |
| 2021 | $844 | $179,500 |
| 2020 | $844 -25.4% | $179,500 |
| 2018 | $1,131 | $179,500 |
| 2017 | -- | $179,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $179,500 +5.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $170,300 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 22443
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Colonial Beach Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-7Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Colonial Beach High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Colonial Beach
- Middle: Colonial Beach
- High: Colonial Beach
- District: Colonial Beach Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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