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Sold for $1,550,000
  • $1,550,000

    852 Brighton Ln, Pt Haywood, VA 23138

    8beds
    6,066sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1916
    32.16 Acres Lot
    $1,864,200 Zestimate®
    $256/sqft
    $4,369 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,864,200

    $1.60M - $2.20M

    $4,369/mo

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    What's special

    Gorgeous waterfront property set on the East River in Mathews County.This historic home built in 1916 features 2 main houses and a boat house on its own peninsula. With 6,066 square feet the "Summer House" as it is referred to,is a classic Colonial built at the turn of century and was the first home constructed on the 61 acre estate. The main floor showcases a grand gathering room with a fireplace that opens up to an expansive screened in porch with spectacular water views.A formal dining room for family gatherings and a lovely country kitchen. Upstairs there are 8 large bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms each with spectacular views of Mobjack Bay.The "Winter House" offers 2,508 sq ft with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a home office that was once owned by the inventor of what would later be known as an IBM computer.This extraordinary property offers two additional tenants homes that could be used as investment properties and an additional dock.Reminiscent of a bygone era this truly magical property will send you back in time to when we moved at a slower pace and days were spent on summer porches watching the sunset over the bay.All within a short drive to the heart of downtown Mathews.

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    Listed by:

    Frank Hardy 434-981-0798,

    Frank Hardy Sotheby's Int'l

    Bought with:

    NON MLS USER MLS

    NON MLS OFFICE

    Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2323045MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 8
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Other
    • Description: Tub & Shower
    • Level: First
    Other
    • Description: Tub & Shower
    • Level: Second
    Half bath
    • Level: First
    Heating
    • Other, Wood
    Cooling
    • None
    Features
    • Has basement: No
    • Attic: None
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 6,066 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 6,066

    Property

    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Pool features: None
    • On waterfront: Yes
    Lot
    • Size: 32.16 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: res
    • Special conditions: Estate

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Two Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick, Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Wood
    Condition
    • Resale
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1916

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: None
    Location
    • Region: Pt Haywood

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $256/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,846,400
    • Annual tax amount: $12,767
    • Date on market: 8/7/2025
    • Ownership: Estate

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/6/2024Sold$1,550,000-47.5%$256/sqft
    Source: CVRMLS #2323045 Report a problem
    3/5/2024Pending sale$2,950,000$486/sqft
    Source: CVRMLS #2323045 Report a problem
    9/20/2023Listed for sale$2,950,000$486/sqft
    Source: CVRMLS #2323045 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Tax history is unavailable.

    Neighborhood: 23138

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Lee Jackson
    • Middle: Mathews
    • High: Mathews

    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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