For sale

Price cut: $10K (6/11)

$289,000

38 Main St, Wachapreague, VA 23480

3beds

1,816sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

0.26 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$159/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Hardwood floors

Located in the quiet town of Wachapreague, VA, known as the “Flounder Capital of the World” and the “Little City by the Sea”, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath farmhouse offers simple comfort and classic character. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors and a striking fireplace in the dining room that adds warmth and charm. The layout is practical and welcoming, with space for everyday living or a weekend place to slow down. Enjoy the screened-in porch, perfect for sitting outside without the bugs, and take advantage of the new shed for extra storage or workspace. A solid opportunity for anyone looking for a home with character in a laid-back Eastern Shore setting just moments from the marina.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Dining Room

Dining room

Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Dining Room

Heating

Heat Pump

Cooling

Heat Pump

Appliances

Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Conditioner, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup

Features

Windows: Double Pane Windows
Attic: Storage
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: One Fireplace

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,816
Total interior livable area: 1,816 sqft

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Property

Parking

Parking features: No Garage, Other
Has garage: Yes

Features

Levels: Two
Patio & porch: Screened, Porch

Lot

Size: 0.26 Acres
Dimensions: .26
Features: .5-.9 acre +/-

Details

Additional structures: Shed/Barn
Parcel number: 113A0A000006400
Zoning description: Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Farmhouse
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Crawl Space
Roof: Composition

Condition

50-100 yrs +/-
New construction: No
Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Subdivision: Wachapreague

Location

Region: Wachapreague

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $159/sqft
Tax assessed value: $195,200
Annual tax amount: $1,504
Date on market: 4/1/2026

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/11/2026	Price change	$289,000-3.3%$159/sqft
Source: Eastern Shore AOR #71139 Report a problem
4/1/2026	Listed for sale	$299,000+1.4%$165/sqft
Source: Eastern Shore AOR #71139 Report a problem
11/12/2025	Listing removed	$295,000$162/sqft
Source: Eastern Shore AOR #64887 Report a problem
10/20/2025	Price change	$295,000-1.2%$162/sqft
Source: Eastern Shore AOR #64887 Report a problem
10/9/2025	Price change	$298,500-0.3%$164/sqft
Source: Eastern Shore AOR #64887 Report a problem
8/24/2025	Listed for sale	$299,500$165/sqft
Source: Eastern Shore AOR #64887 Report a problem
8/3/2025	Contingent	$299,500$165/sqft
Source: Eastern Shore AOR #64887 Report a problem
7/30/2025	Listed for sale	$299,500+113.9%$165/sqft
Source: Eastern Shore AOR #64887 Report a problem
6/28/2019	Sold	$140,000-6%$77/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
5/16/2019	Pending sale	$149,000$82/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Harbour Realty #49179 Report a problem
2/15/2019	Listed for sale	$149,000-12.3%$82/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Harbour Realty #49179 Report a problem
12/2/2018	Listing removed	$169,900$94/sqft
Source: Onancock Eastern Shore - WEICHERT, REALTORS - Mason-Davis #47552 Report a problem
8/17/2018	Price change	$169,900-2.9%$94/sqft
Source: Onancock Eastern Shore - WEICHERT, REALTORS - Mason-Davis #47552 Report a problem
4/19/2018	Listed for sale	$175,000$96/sqft
Source: WEICHERT, REALTORS Mason - Davis #47552 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,042 +10.3%	$195,200
2024	$945 +16.5%	$195,200 +43.2%
2023	$811	$136,300
2022	$811 -0.6%	$136,300 +1.9%
2021	$816	$133,700
2020	$816 +19%	$133,700 +19%
2019	$686	$112,400
2018	$686 -2.7%	$112,400 -2.7%
2017	$705	$115,500
2016	$705 +2.5%	$115,500 -2.5%
2015	$687	$118,500
2014	$687	$118,500 -3.2%
2013	$687 +6%	$122,400
2012	$649 -2.5%	$122,400 -15.4%
2011	$665	$144,600
2010	$665	$144,600

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