About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 228 Church Street in Mathews, VA is listed for $499,900 ($113 per sqft). Built in 1880, the home offers 4,434 sqft of living space on a 1.99 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1880
  • 1.99 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
3 full
2-car garage
1880

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

An 1800s farmhouse on two tree-surrounded acres, tucked away in privacy-yet right in the heart of historic Mathews. This remarkable 1800s farmhouse feels worlds away, yet restaurants, shops & everyday conveniences are just beyond the trees. Set on 1.99 beautifully landscaped, park-like acres, a long crape-myrtle-lined drive welcomes you home.

Inside, 3680sf offers 4 bds & 3 full baths, thoughtfully updated while preserving the character that makes this home so special; original windows, stairwell & wood beams, solid maple & pine floors, custom kitchen cabinetry, updated kitchen & baths. A second rear staircase leads to 2 spacious bds, full bath & walk-thru closet, creating a versatile private wing.

Enjoy the large, screened porch, aggregate patio, expansive fenced area, 4-bay pole barn, 2-car garage, storage bldg & finished cottage/studio. White Dog Bistro, Southwind Pizza & historic courthouse square are about a block away, with an East River public boat landing just 2 miles away. Ask about the hidden laundry chute!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,674/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$362
Interest$2,166
Insurance$146

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

228 Church Street

Mathews, VA 23109

Mathews Courthouse

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

BreakfastAreaCeilingFansSeparateFormalDiningRoomDoubleVanityHighSpeedInternetKitchenIslandBathInPrimaryBedroomPantrySolidSurfaceCountersCableTvWiredForData

Exterior Features

StorageShedUnpavedDriveway

Property Details

Flooring

VinylTileWood

Construction

Brick Drywall Frame VinylSiding WoodSiding

Outdoor Features

PatioPorch

Parking

OversizeDrivewayOpenPaved or SurfacedGarage

Heating

Electric (Heating)Forced AirHeat Pump (Heating)Oil

Cooling

Central AirHeat PumpElectric

Appliances

DryerDishwasherElectricCookingElectricWaterHeaterMicrowaveRefrigeratorSmoothCooktopSelfCleaningOvenWaterSoftenerWasher

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 228 Church Street is listed at $499,900 ($113/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,674 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1880, 1.99 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: BreakfastArea, CeilingFans, SeparateFormalDiningRoom. Exterior Features: Storage, Shed, UnpavedDriveway.

This property is listed by Cheryl C Adams.

CA

Cheryl C Adams

License 0225229276

Agent at Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville Real Estate

Listed by Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville Real Estate · Broker phone: (804) 288-2100 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 202601433· Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers Association of Realtors· 78 days on PropertySimple

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228 Church Street, Mathews, VA 23109

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