Welcome to this historic and iconic cottage designed by acclaimed architect Lewis Rightmier. The home reflects his signature philosophy of flowing spaces, relaxed coastal living and warm, family-centered design. This beloved oceanfront retreat is ready for new owners to carry on the tradition of living large in a charming cottage by the sea. This is a simple house with 2.5 million dollar view. Offered as-is, the pricing is based on Sandbridge's North End land value. Newer features include a whole-house generator, a heated swimming pool, two hot tubs, an elevator, expansive outdoor living areas and multiple screened porches for enjoying sea breezes, family gatherings and other special events. A truly wonderful property where memories can be made for generations to come.
Under contract
Price cut: $45K (7/27)
$2,250,000
2228 Sandfiddler Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
4beds
1,557sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
-- sqft lot
$2,130,000 Zestimate®
$1,445/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Oceanfront retreatWarm family-centered designRelaxed coastal livingHeated swimming poolHistoric and iconic cottageFlowing spacesMultiple screened porches
- 110 days
- 179
- 2
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Listed by:
Christopher Dennis,
Sandbridge Coastal Real Estate 757-427-8888
Source: REIN Inc.,MLS#: 10637130
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: 1st Floor BR, Breakfast Area
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate/LVP, Vinyl
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,557 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Multi Car, Off Street, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed, Grip-Accessible Features
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Screened Porch
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Fencing: Front Yard,Wood,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Beach, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Beach,Ocean
- Waterfront features: Ocean Front
Details
- Parcel number: 24340600710000
- Zoning: R20
- Other equipment: Backup Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Pile
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City/County
- Water: City/County
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sandbridge Beach
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Virginia Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,445/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,971,100
- Annual tax amount: $19,317
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
Estimated market value
$2,130,000
$2.02M - $2.24M
$2,732/mo
Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,120 +1.5% | $1,971,100 +3.6% |
| 2024 | $18,834 +27.1% | $1,902,400 +27.1% |
| 2023 | $14,817 +16% | $1,496,700 +16% |
| 2022 | $12,772 +10.5% | $1,290,100 +15% |
| 2021 | $11,555 -3.2% | $1,121,800 +1.2% |
| 2020 | $11,942 +14.1% | $1,108,300 +12.5% |
| 2019 | $10,470 +6% | $985,400 |
| 2018 | $9,879 -5.6% | $985,400 |
| 2017 | $10,470 +0.5% | $985,400 -0.7% |
| 2016 | $10,418 +12.1% | $992,200 +12.1% |
| 2015 | $9,297 | $885,400 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $9,297 | $865,600 +9.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $791,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $791,600 -1.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $806,500 -3.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $833,300 -24.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,099,714 +15.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $953,685 +45.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $653,685 +38% |
| 2004 | -- | $473,582 +35.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $348,582 +18.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $293,496 +134.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $125,000 |
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Neighborhood: Sandbridge
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Red Mill Elementary
- Middle: Princess Anne Middle
- High: Kellam
Source: REIN Inc.. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




