Grimstead, VA 23064 936 Old Ferry Road
$450,000



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Presented By: Chip Jones with Dudley Resources.
Home Details
Subject to online sale ending August 7 at 3:00 PM. List price is the opening offer amount and may not reflect the final sales price. Property tour is scheduled for July 2nd at 2:00 PM. Seller is considering presale offers. This extraordinary 1.045-acre waterfront parcel represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure premium Chesapeake Bay frontage on Virginia's coveted Gwynn’s Island—known as the "Jewel of the Middle Peninsula." With its protected location on Hills Bay and unobstructed western exposure, the property delivers breathtaking sunset views 365 days a year. The existing 2,001 sq ft home (built in 1953, updated in 2024) offers immediate rental income while you design your custom waterfront estate. This well-maintained residence features 11’+ ceilings, updated systems, and proven rental history, making it an ideal turnkey investment. When you're ready to build, you’ll have over an acre of pristine waterfront with potential for expansive decks, floor-to-ceiling windows, and private deep-water access for boating. A concept house plan is available to inspire future builds. Accessible only by swing bridge, this exclusive island community of approximately 600 residents offers rare privacy and charm. The protected waters of Hills Bay are perfect for kayaking, fishing, and swimming while offering direct access to the main Bay. Conveniently located just 60 minutes from Williamsburg and Yorktown, 60–90 minutes from Richmond, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, and 3 hours from Washington DC. The parcel features 200’+ of waterfront, hardwood floors under the carpet, two pull-down attic spaces, an exterior storage shed, R7-One Family Residential zoning, and mature landscaping for added privacy. Mathews County, known as the “Pearl of the Chesapeake,” offers over 200 miles of shoreline and strong year-round rental demand. Gwynns Island combines exclusivity, lifestyle, and investment potential, making this an extraordinary opportunity to own a rare piece of Virginia’s most prestigious waterfront community.
Presented By: Chip Jones with Dudley Resources.
Interior Features for 936 Old Ferry Road
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
Half Baths0
Total Baths2
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceOther
Above Grade Finished Area2001.0
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
BasementPartiallyFinished
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area0.0
Fireplace Y/NNo
Heating Y/NYes
Total Stories2
General for 936 Old Ferry Road
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
Architectural StyleCapeCod
Attached Garage No
Body of WaterChesapeak Bay/Hills Bay/Piankitank River Mouth
Carport Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsBrick
CoolingCentralAir, Other
CountyMathews
DirectionsVA 198 W, to right on VA 223 N, continue straight on VA-633 Old Ferry Rd, property is on the right.
DisclosuresDisclosureOnFile
Elementary SchoolLee Jackson
Full Baths2
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
HeatingElectric, ForcedAir
High SchoolMathews
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal Description11-A3-5-4
LevelsTwo
Lot Size UnitsAcres
MLS Area114 - Mathews
Middle/Junior High SchoolThomas Hunter
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
ModificationTimestamp2025-07-11T20:53:27.470-00:00
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy TypeVacant
OwnershipOther
Patio/Porch FeaturesFrontPorch
Pool FeaturesNone
PossessionCloseOfEscrow
PostalCityGrimstead
Property Attached Y/NNo
Property ConditionResale
Property Sub Type AdditionalSingleFamilyResidence
Property SubtypeSingleFamilyResidence
Property TypeResidential
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofOther
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerSepticTank
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories2
Subdivision NameGwynn's Island
Tax Annual Amount4275.0
Tax Assessed Value427400
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms10
ViewWater
Waterfront FeaturesBayfront, WaterAccess, Waterfront
Year Built1953
Year Built DetailsUnknown
Zoning DescriptionR-1
Exterior for 936 Old Ferry Road
Crops Included Y/NNo
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot FeaturesWaterfront
Lot Size Acres1.04
Lot Size Area1.04
Parking FeaturesOffStreet, SharedDriveway
SpaNo
Water SourceWell
Waterfront Y/NYes
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
Middle School
Thomas Hunter Middle School
High School
Mathews High School
Elementary School
Lee Jackson Elementary School

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