Looking for a fixer upper to add your personal touch to? This 1730 cottage in the heart of Ware Neck, just past historic Nuttall’s Store, needs your love to bring her back to life. Rumored to have been a tavern in 1730, school house, and then since a private residence. .93 AC with a one car garage.
Sold for $141,000
$141,000
5974 Ware Neck Rd, Gloucester, VA 23061
2beds
1,566sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1730
0.93 Acres Lot
$214,800 Zestimate®
$90/sqft
$1,802 Estimated rent
Home value
$214,800
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Listed by:
Jeannie Pierce (757)291-3402,
RE/MAX Peninsula (Gloucester)
Bought with:
Jeannie Pierce, 0225075202
RE/MAX Peninsula (Gloucester)
Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR,MLS#: 2318900Originating MLS: Chesapeake Bay Area MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Additional room
- Description: STORAGE UPSTAIRS
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Florida room
- Description: ENCLOSED PORCH, NOT HEATED
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Electric, Propane, Space Heater
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Bedroom on Main Level, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, High Speed Internet, Laminate Counters, Wired for Data
- Flooring: Partially Carpeted, Vinyl, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Attic: Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Masonry, Vented
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,566 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,566
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Direct Access, Driveway, Detached, Garage, Off Street, Unfinished Garage, Unpaved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Unpaved Driveway
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 0.93 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 03478
- Zoning description: C-2
- Special conditions: Estate
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Drywall, Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1730
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Engineered Septic
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Gloucester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $90/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $263,840
- Annual tax amount: $1,539
- Date on market: 10/10/2025
- Ownership: Estate
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2023 | Sold | $141,000+9.3%$90/sqft |
Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR #2318900 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2023 | Contingent | $129,000$82/sqft |
Source:  REIN Inc. #10497837 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2023 | Pending sale | $129,000$82/sqft |
Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR #2318900 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $129,000$82/sqft |
Source: REIN Inc. #10497837 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $853 +5.3% | $138,980 |
| 2024 | $810 -47.3% | $138,980 -47.3% |
| 2023 | $1,539 +24.7% | $263,900 +55% |
| 2022 | $1,234 +4.3% | $170,230 |
| 2021 | $1,183 -3.7% | $170,230 -3.7% |
| 2018 | $1,228 | $176,690 |
| 2017 | $1,228 +16% | $176,690 +16% |
| 2016 | $1,058 | $152,290 +9.8% |
| 2015 | $1,058 +2.2% | $138,700 |
| 2014 | $1,036 | $138,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $138,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $138,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $138,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $138,700 -6.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $148,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $148,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 23061
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Botetourt Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.7 mi
- 7/10Peasley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.5 mi
- 6/10Gloucester High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Botetourt
- Middle: Gloucester
- High: Gloucester
Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$214,800
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- Gloucester County
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- 5974 Ware Neck Rd
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