Welcome to this beautifully maintained William Poole-designed Cape offering 4,441 sq ft of finished living space with exceptional craftsmanship, custom details, and an ideal blend of comfort and functionality. The main level features a spacious foyer with marble entry, formal dining room with picture-frame molding, pocket doors, & triple crown molding & chair rail, an inviting living room with built-ins, custom arched bookcases, fireplace, & pocket doors, plus a stunning kitchen with Craftmade cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless appliances, double ovens, island, & double pantries. Family room features vaulted ceilings, wood floors, & a grand custom stone fireplace & mantle overlooking the rear porch and pool. The first-floor primary suite offers two walk-in closets, custom built-ins, a wall safe, & a renovated bath with steam shower. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, two full baths, and a large recreation/playroom with reinforced flooring for a pool table. Custom features include four fireplaces with custom mantles, three gas fireplaces, Anderson doors and windows on the main level, plantation shutters, 9'+ ceilings, wood and tile flooring, French doors, recessed lighting, custom-built closets, integrated sound system, wet bar with icemaker, and abundant storage. The attached 2-car garage includes a workshop, half bath, and large storage room. Outside, enjoy Brazilian cherry porch decking, deck, outdoor sound system, fenced backyard, and landscaped, park-like grounds. The 550 sq ft gunite pool with stone paver decking is ideal for summer entertaining. Recent improvements include new units for the primary bedroom (2026), main level (2025), and top floor (2024); primary bath renovation (2026); exterior painting (2026); Bosch dishwasher (2025); and refinished main-level wood floors (2025). Community amenities include a boat ramp, dock, common areas, picnic area, and access to 140-acre Dover Lake for boating, fishing, kayaking. A rare lake-oriented lifestyle with exceptional living spaces and amenities!
For sale
$1,749,500
817 Dover Bluff Pl, Manakin Sabot, VA 23103
4beds
4,441sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
3.53 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$394/sqft
$160/mo HOA
What's special
- 4 days
- 635
- 40
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott Ruth 804-337-3585,
Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville 804-288-2100,
R. Scott Shaheen 804-837-8500,
Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville
Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2623351
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Carpet/2 WIC/Primary Bath
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19.2 x 14.7
Bedroom 2
- Description: Carpet/Closet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 3
- Description: Carpet/Closet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
Bedroom 4
- Description: Carpet/Closet/
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.3 x 12.8
Dining room
- Description: Wood Floors
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 12.8
Family room
- Description: Wood Floors/Vaulted/Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19.6 x 16.4
Foyer
- Description: Tile Floor/Coat Closet/2 Story
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Half bath
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Granite/Stainless/Double Pantry's
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.0 x 15.0
Laundry
- Description: Laundry/Drop Zone/off garage
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9.7 x 8.0
Living room
- Description: Wood Floors/Built Ins/Fireplace
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 14.3
Recreation
- Description: Rec Room/Play room
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 23.4 x 23.4
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Multi-Fuel, Zoned
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Ice Maker, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator
Features
- Wet Bar, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Fireplace, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Main Level Primary, Recessed Lighting, Steam Shower, Cable TV, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Insulated Doors
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Gas, Masonry, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,441 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,441
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved, Workshop in Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Paved Driveway
- Pool features: Fenced, Gunite, In Ground, Pool Equipment, Pool
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Partial
- Waterfront features: Lake, Water Access, Walk to Water
- Body of water: Dover Lake access
Lot
- Size: 3.53 Acres
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 5732050
- Zoning description: R-R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Drywall, Frame, HardiPlank Type
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat Facilities, Common Grounds/Area, Dock, Home Owners Association, Lake, Park, Pond
- Subdivision: Meadows At Manakin
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Common Areas, Recreation Facilities, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $1,920 annually
Location
- Region: Manakin Sabot
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $394/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,490,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,897
- Date on market: 9/1/2026
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$6,176/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,749,500+871.9%$394/sqft |
Source:  CVRMLS #2623351 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2004 | Sold | $180,000$41/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,409 +7.8% | $1,397,900 +7.8% |
| 2024 | $6,876 +4.5% | $1,297,300 +4.5% |
| 2023 | $6,581 +13.4% | $1,241,700 +13.4% |
| 2022 | $5,804 | $1,095,100 +14.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $960,000 +5.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $911,700 -1.9% |
| 2019 | $4,926 +2% | $929,400 +4% |
| 2018 | $4,829 | $893,400 -1.4% |
| 2017 | $4,829 +98.6% | $906,100 -1.2% |
| 2016 | $2,431 | $917,400 +1.7% |
| 2015 | $2,431 | $902,400 +4.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $866,800 +1.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $852,900 -2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $874,800 -1.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $884,300 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $877,900 -15.4% |
| 2009 | $5,497 +4.6% | $1,037,100 +4.6% |
| 2008 | $5,253 | $991,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $991,100 +43.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $691,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $691,200 |
| 2004 | $1,013 | $691,200 +400.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $138,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $138,200 |
| 2001 | $954 | $138,200 |
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Neighborhood: 23103
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Randolph
- Middle: Goochland
- High: Goochland
Source: CVRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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