Victorian charm with modern conveniences. MAJOR improvement with house RAISED 53" above flood plain! Large lot in the quintessential eastern shore historic village of Whitehaven. Views of Wicomico River. Newer B.A.T. septic system in place. (In Maryland, B.A.T. stands for Best Available Technology for septic systems.) These advanced systems pump oxygen into the wastewater to promote bacterial breakdown, reducing harmful nitrogen pollution by at least 50% before the water reaches the drainfield.) Definition of B.A.T. septic system provided by GOOGLE. The house features a BRAND NEW ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLE ROOF, 3 working fireplaces, (1 converted into a pellet stove )a completely remodeled kitchen with granite counter and gas range, heat pump with a propane gas furnace back-up, original pine floors, (floors refinished on first floor and replaced in family room/den off of kitchen), brick floor in kitchen-- laundry room with water conditioning system, full bath upstairs with jacuzzi tub and separate shower, and a 3rd floor attic with blown-in insulation. Upper deck with trex-style decking and GREAT WATER VIEWS OF THE WICOMICO RIVER! This house is located within the Wicomico Historic District and is known as the LARNER MCLAIN HOUSE circa 1890. Interesting information available from your agent in the document section of this listing! It is included in the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties. This is a home of enduring character, ready for its next steward.
For sale
$489,000
23826 River St, Quantico, MD 21856
3beds
2,184sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.25 Acres Lot
$467,200 Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Views of wicomico riverBrick floor in kitchen
- 37 days
- 796
- 85
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gregory Erdie 410-726-4301,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty - OP 4102083500
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDWC2023172
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Floor Plan - Traditional
- Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,184
- Total interior livable area: 2,184 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,184
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: River
- Body of water: Wicomico River
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2303005038
- Zoning: AR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Transitional,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stick Built, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Nitrogen Removal System, On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Whitehaven
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Quantico
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $236,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,075
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$467,200
$444,000 - $491,000
$1,859/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,000+496.3%$224/sqft |
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| 2/12/2014 | Sold | $82,000-3.4%$38/sqft |
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| 11/30/2013 | Price change | $84,900-10.5%$39/sqft |
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| 11/14/2013 | Price change | $94,900-7.8%$43/sqft |
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| 10/27/2013 | Price change | $102,900-6.4%$47/sqft |
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| 10/6/2013 | Price change | $109,900-7.6%$50/sqft |
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| 9/1/2013 | Price change | $118,900-4.8%$54/sqft |
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| 8/3/2013 | Listed for sale | $124,900-0.9%$57/sqft |
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| 2/7/2013 | Sold | $125,985+101.6%$58/sqft |
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| 12/29/2000 | Sold | $62,500$29/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,154 +5.3% | $225,067 +5.5% |
| 2024 | $2,044 +1.8% | $213,233 +5.9% |
| 2023 | $2,009 +1.8% | $201,400 |
| 2022 | $1,973 +2% | $201,400 +8.4% |
| 2021 | $1,933 +4.4% | $185,800 +4.4% |
| 2020 | $1,852 +6.4% | $178,000 |
| 2019 | $1,741 +7% | $178,000 +15.1% |
| 2018 | $1,626 +4% | $154,600 +8.2% |
| 2017 | $1,563 -4.9% | $142,900 |
| 2016 | $1,644 | $142,900 |
| 2015 | $1,644 | $142,900 -10.1% |
| 2014 | $1,644 | $158,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $158,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $158,900 -27.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $218,960 +13.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $192,262 +16.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $165,566 +19.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $138,870 +5.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $131,660 +5.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $124,450 +6.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $117,240 +1.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $115,416 +1.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $113,593 +1.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $111,770 +4.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $107,230 |
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Neighborhood: 21856
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: James M. Bennett
- District: Wicomico County 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.






