Private 11.87-Acre Estate
Privacy. Possibility. Legacy.
Welcome to a rare opportunity with 11.87 breathtaking acres in the Flat Rock area of Powhatan, Virginia. Perfectly situated just off Anderson Highway and only 12 minutes from Route 288, this property offers the ideal balance of peaceful country living with quick access to Midlothian, Richmond, and surrounding communities.
Nestled atop a gentle hill sits a charming 900-square-foot, two-bedroom home overlooking scenic rolling meadows and pasture, buffered by towering hardwood trees.
Whether you’re dreaming of a private homestead, a horse property, a weekend retreat, or the perfect site to build your forever home overlooking rolling woods and open land, this property offers endless possibilities. The acreage features both cleared and wooded areas, providing beauty, privacy, and room to create the lifestyle you’ve always imagined.
Additional features include:
11.87 private acres with a mix of cleared and mature wooded land
900 sq. ft., 2-bedroom home
Hardwood Flooring, Sun Porch,
Spacious two-car carport
12’ x 8’ storage shed
Beautiful elevated homesite with scenic views
Excellent location just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and major commuter routes
Some properties simply have a story—and this one has nearly a century of them.
Originally purchased by the same family in 1937 as part of a 90-acre tract for just $350, this land has remained in the family’s care for generations. Long before becoming a residence, it served as a hunting lodge where family and friends gathered to enjoy the peaceful outdoors. Over the decades, countless memories have been made here, and today, the remaining 11.87 acres continue to offer the same sense of tranquility that has made this property so special.
Come embrace the opportunity to begin your story, continue your story or finish up your own book of memories here on this oasis, just south of Richmond, VA
For sale
Price cut: $12K (8/31)
$488,000
1600 Reams Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139
2beds
900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
11.96 Acres Lot
$472,700 Zestimate®
$542/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sun porchSpacious two-car carportHardwood flooring
- 55 days
- 1,564
- 85
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Hank Cosby 804-241-3902,
Hank Cosby Real Estate 804-598-2875
Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2618927
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Wood Floors, Closet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14.4 x 11.3
Bedroom 2
- Description: Wood Floors, Closet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Florida room
- Description: Enclosed Porch, Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 28.0 x 10.3
Other
- Description: Shower
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Vinyl Floor, Eat-in
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14.4 x 14.4
Living room
- Description: Wood Floors
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14.4 x 14.4
Heating
- Propane, Other
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Partially Carpeted, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 900
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Side Porch, Stoop
- Exterior features: Out Building(s), Storage, Shed
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 11.96 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 04082D
- Zoning description: A-1
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Powhatan
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $542/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $244,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,739
- Date on market: 8/1/2026
- Exclusions: one shed
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
Estimated market value
$472,700
$449,000 - $496,000
$1,662/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $488,000-2.4%$542/sqft |
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| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,950$556/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Listing removed | $499,950$556/sqft |
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| 7/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,950$556/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,481 +4.4% | $214,700 +4.4% |
| 2023 | $1,419 +0.3% | $205,600 +11.9% |
| 2022 | $1,414 -5.4% | $183,700 +4.4% |
| 2021 | $1,496 | $176,000 |
| 2020 | $1,496 +2.4% | $176,000 +6.6% |
| 2019 | $1,461 +15.8% | $165,100 |
| 2018 | $1,262 | $165,100 +1.3% |
| 2017 | $1,262 | $163,000 |
| 2016 | $1,262 | $163,000 +16.3% |
| 2014 | $1,262 | $140,200 -4.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $147,100 -17.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $178,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $178,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $178,900 |
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Neighborhood: 23139
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Flat Rock
- Middle: Powhatan
- High: Powhatan
Source: CVRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






