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$720,000
CVR-2617927 MLS
Discover the perfect balance of convenience, recreation, and natural beauty with this extraordinary 138-acre offering, consisting of two adjoining parcels (88 acres and 50 acres) just off Route 360. Located only minutes from downtown Tappahannock, you'll enjoy easy access to charming restaurants, local wineries, golf courses, shopping, and the endless recreational opportunities of the scenic Rappahannock River. Whether you envision building a private estate, creating the ultimate hunting and recreational retreat, establishing a family getaway, or preserving the land for generations to come, this remarkable property offers exceptional flexibility and unlimited potential. The diverse landscape features a beautiful mix of mature hardwood forests, pristine wetlands, numerous natural springs, and picturesque beaver ponds, creating a peaceful sanctuary rich in natural beauty. Wildlife is abundant, with frequent sightings of whitetail deer, wild turkeys, bald eagles, and a variety of native birds and other wildlife. Offering outstanding privacy and a rare combination of natural beauty and convenience, this 138-acre property provides endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, conservation, timber management, or future development, subject to applicable zoning and approvals. A property of this size, location, and natural character is a rare find—bring your vision to life and make it your own. Timber appraisal is attached. One of the owners is a licensed real estate agent in Virginia.

3282 Richmond Highway, Millers Tavern

$185,000
VAES2002088 MLS
This 20.76-acre parcel in Essex County offers an excellent opportunity for residential, recreational, or investment use in a peaceful rural setting. The property is located 15 miles northwest of Tappahannock and 20 miles southeast of Bowling Green. Bowling Green is the county seat for Caroline County and offers restaurants, shops, a grocery store, and the courthouse. Access is provided by a shared, gravel 50’ deeded easement from Bull Neck Road (Rt. 630). There is no road maintenance agreement in place. The front agricultural field is flat and transitions into rolling hardwoods as the land slopes toward Croxton Creek. The southern property line lies within the creek and swamp, creating excellent habitat for waterfowl and wildlife. Approximately 50 wood ducks and mallards were observed on 11/16/25. The front portion of the tract includes about 9 acres of tillable land, suitable for a homesite, pasture, or potential income from farming activities. The remaining acreage consists of mixed hardwoods, including white oak and poplar, providing mast for wildlife and several potential stand locations. The property’s diverse landscape offers opportunities for hunting, recreation, and small-scale farming. With open land near the entrance and woods and water features in the back, this parcel provides multiple options for building, outdoor use, or long-term investment. Additional recreation is available nearby at the Mattaponi WMA, Robert W. Duncan WMA, and the Rappahannock River. The location is convenient to Bowling Green (25 minutes), Richmond (50 minutes), and Fredericksburg (55 minutes), making it an ideal rural retreat or future homesite with reasonable access to larger towns and employment centers. Survey is included in the attachments. No soil work has been completed, but the adjoining agricultural lot had a conventional septic approval in May 2025. Property is not in Land Use.

20.76 Bull Neck Road, Caret

$185,000
CVR-2531312 MLS
This 20.76-acre parcel in Essex County offers an excellent opportunity for residential, recreational, or investment use in a peaceful rural setting. The property is located 15 miles northwest of Tappahannock and 20 miles southeast of Bowling Green. Bowling Green is the county seat for Caroline County and offers restaurants, shops, a grocery store, and the courthouse. Access is provided by a shared, gravel 50’ deeded easement from Bull Neck Road (Rt. 630). There is no road maintenance agreement in place. The front agricultural field is flat and transitions into rolling hardwoods as the land slopes toward Croxton Creek. The southern property line lies within the creek and swamp, creating excellent habitat for waterfowl and wildlife. Approximately 50 wood ducks and mallards were observed on 11/16/25. The front portion of the tract includes about 9 acres of tillable land, suitable for a homesite, pasture, or potential income from farming activities. The remaining acreage consists of mixed hardwoods, including white oak and poplar, providing mast for wildlife and several potential stand locations. The property’s diverse landscape offers opportunities for hunting, recreation, and small-scale farming. With open land near the entrance and woods and water features in the back, this parcel provides multiple options for building, outdoor use, or long-term investment. Additional recreation is available nearby at the Mattaponi WMA, Robert W. Duncan WMA, and the Rappahannock River. The location is convenient to Bowling Green (25 minutes), Richmond (50 minutes), and Fredericksburg (55 minutes), making it an ideal rural retreat or future homesite with reasonable access to larger towns and employment centers. Survey is included in the attachments. No soil work has been completed, but the adjoining agricultural lot had a conventional septic approval in May 2025. Property is not in Land Use.

Bull Neck Road, Caret

$108,000
VAES2000846 MLS
This 12.42-acre parcel in Essex County, VA, presents a fantastic opportunity for residential, recreational, or investment in a beautiful countryside setting. The property is located just 20 miles east of Bowling Green. Bowling Green is the county seat for Caroline Co. & has multiple restaurants, shops, & grocery store. The property is relatively flat upfront & has some rolling hills as you head towards the back property line which slopes down to Croxton Creek. The property stops just before the creek. The front portion of the property has 6+ acres of flat, tillable land, suitable for a home-site, pasture, or potential income from farming activities. The remaining acreage features mature tree species, including white oak and poplars, which provide ample food for wildlife, as well as good stand locations. Plenty of topography on the wooded section creates ideal conditions for hunting, with plenty of whitetail rubs & turkey sign throughout the property. The property's diverse landscape offers opportunities for hunting, recreational activities, or small-scale farming. Whether you're looking to build a new home near the front & enjoy the recreational opportunities in the back, this property provides plenty of options. The Mattaponi & Robert W. Duncan WMAs, & Rappahannock River offer further recreational opportunities within a short drive. The property's proximity to Bowling Green (25 min), RVA(50 min), & Fredericksburg(55 min) makes it ideally situated for those seeking a recreational escape to the countryside or looking to build their dream home away from the city. For more information about this property or other land for sale in Essex County, call Jacob Oliver! * Survey available, no soil work. Property is not in Land Use. Property lines have been marked based on old 3-chopt markings on trees. Farmer has been notified of the sale. *

12.42 Acres Bull Neck Road, Caret

$540,000
VAES2000832 MLS
Northern Essex County - A Hunter's dream property!! Recreational Land- Room for a home or hunting lodge Byrd Tract #1 and #2 " Pine Hill" 150 Acres +/- Easy access from the Fredericksburg area and Northern Virginia Well-managed 2 parcel tract for Timber and Wildlife. Food plots - excellent interior roads, you can drive a truck on them. Roads have been recently bush-hogged and food plots are planted. There is about 400 feet of public road frontage on Walnut Shade Road with an access point to a home or cabin sight. A conservation easement on the land will allow for a residential home up to 4500 square feet plus outbuildings. This is a turnkey, ready to HUNT NOW property! Turkey Hunt this land THIS season. The majority of the land is professionally planted 10-year-old pines. This asset will increase in value each year and provide future income for the new owner. A rolling topo with good hardwood bottoms for the game. There is partial ownership of two ponds for bass and bream fishing and one swamp on the south end of the property. Several great camping spots. There are sure to be some wood ducks and a few mallards on this property. You can manage the land for more ducks! The main game will be deer, turkey and rabbit. A sharable, interactive map is available at request. This land is convenient to Rt 17 and 301 - approximately 15 miles from Port Royal, VA - approx 35 miles from I-95 - about 80 miles from Washington DC - about 55 miles to Richmond, VA. The History of the County; Captain John Smith, one of the original tourists to the area, visited Essex during the winter of 1607-08, when he wrote of the "excellent, pleasant, fertile, and goodly navigable" Rappahannock Valley. In 1692, the now extinct Rappahannock County split into Essex and Richmond Counties. Still heavily influenced by British domain, the county name of Essex may have come either from the shire or county in England, or as a nod to the Duke of Essex himself (patrons are often generous!). Essex County Virginia today still maintains links with Essex County Council and the people of Chelmsford, Essex, England.

00 Walnut Shade Road, Caret

$108,000
CVR-2508940 MLS
This 12.42-acre parcel in Essex County, VA, presents a fantastic opportunity for residential, recreational, or investment in a beautiful countryside setting. The property is located just 15 miles northwest of Tappahannock, 20 miles east of Bowling Green. Bowling Green is the county seat for Caroline Co. & has multiple restaurants, shops, & grocery store. The property is relatively flat upfront & has some rolling hills as you head towards the back property line which slopes down to Croxton Creek. The property stops just before the creek. The front portion of the property has 6+ acres of flat, tillable land, suitable for a home-site, pasture, or potential income from farming activities. The remaining acreage features mature tree species, including white oak and poplars, which provide ample food for wildlife, as well as good stand locations. Plenty of topography on the wooded section creates ideal conditions for hunting, with plenty of whitetail rubs & turkey sign throughout the property. The property's diverse landscape offers opportunities for hunting, recreational activities, or small-scale farming. Whether you're looking to build a new home near the front & enjoy the recreational opportunities in the back, this property provides plenty of options. The Mattaponi & Robert W. Duncan WMAs, & Rappahannock River offer further recreational opportunities within a short drive. The property's proximity to Bowling Green (25 min), RVA(50 min), & Fredericksburg(55 min) makes it ideally situated for those seeking a recreational escape to the countryside or looking to build their dream home away from the city. For more information about this property or other land for sale in Essex County, call Jacob Oliver! * Survey available, no soil work. Property is not in Land Use. Property lines have been marked based on old 3-chopt markings on trees. Farmer has been notified of the sale. *

12.42 Acres Bull Neck Road, Caret

$540,000
CVR-2507329 MLS
Byrd Tract #1 and #2 - Pine Hill - +/- 150 Acres - Northern Essex County - A Hunter's dream property!! Well-managed 2 parcel tract for Timber and Wildlife. Food plots - good interior roads, you can drive a truck on them. Not just a four-wheeler. Roads have been recently bush-hogged and food plots are planted. There is about 400 feet of public road frontage on Walnut Shade Road with an access point to a home or cabin sight. A conservation easement on the land will allow for a residential home up to 4500 square feet plus outbuildings. This is a turnkey, ready to HUNT NOW property! Deer Hunt this land THIS season. The majority of the land is professionally planted 10-year-old pines. This asset will increase in value each year and provide future income for the new owner. A rolling topo with good hardwood bottoms for the game. There is partial ownership of two ponds for bass and bream fishing and one swamp on the south end of the property. Several great camping spots. There are sure to be some wood ducks on this property. You may be able to manage it for a few more ducks. The main game will be deer, turkey and rabbit. A sharable, interactive map is available at request. This land is convenient to Rt 17 and 301 - approximately 15 miles from Port Royal, VA - approx 35 miles from I-95 - about 80 miles from Washington DC - about 55 miles to Richmond, VA. The History of the County; Captain John Smith, one of the original tourists to the area, visited Essex during the winter of 1607-08, when he wrote of the "excellent, pleasant, fertile, and goodly navigable" Rappahannock Valley. In 1692, the now extinct Rappahannock County split into Essex and Richmond Counties. Still heavily influenced by British domain, the county name of Essex may have come either from the shire or county in England, or as a nod to the Duke of Essex himself (patrons are often generous!). Essex County Virginia today still maintains links with Essex County Council and the people of Chelmsford, Essex, England.

00 Walnut Shade Road, Caret

$85,000
VAES2000644 MLS
Waterfront views, privacy and incredible convenience await with this stunning lot in Tappahannock. Introducing Berry Hill Lot #4 in Tappahannock. The lot here spans 2.976 acres and is tucked at the end of a cul-de-sac (Berry Hill Road). The land here is long and narrow and oozing with mature and wooded tranquility. The bulk of the lot has very little underbrush, with thicker terrain near the water’s edge. It’s nice and flat with a gentle slope down to the water’s edge and, importantly, is not in a flood zone, has no easement leading up to the marsh and has no HOA governance! If you have a been seeking a quiet lot, with privacy from your neighbors, where you can build and have a water view from your window(s)... this is it! It all comes with incredible access to the broader blossoming Tappahannock region, too. The Hoskins Creek park project – a potential quick boat ride – is underway just three miles from the lot. The waterfront park will include a boardwalk, lookout point, kayak launch, boat launch, fishing dock and more. It will be all within seamless reach! The heart of Tappahannock is three miles north which is experiencing quite a renaissance. Among the latest happenings, a new Central Park is under construction, which will include an entertainment stage, garden area, playground, pickleball courts, cornhole space, splash park and more. Additional town highlights include the renovation of the DAW Theater into a cultural/community center; activities aplenty at the historic Essex Inn; and dines at the 1710 Tavern. Beyond Tappahannock, Richmond is a straight shot down Route 360 and less than one hour southwest. The quaint downtown of Fredericksburg is 50 miles – or one hour – northwest. For everyday shopping, there is a complex with grocery, dining and shopping options less than five minutes north of the lot along Route 17. Even more options await less than 15 minutes northeast in Warsaw. For wine lovers, Wind Vineyards is within 6 miles and has events galore. The lot is served by Essex County Public Schools with Essex Elementary, Essex Middle and Tappahannock High School as its designated learning institutions. If you’ve been seeking your own quiet, waterside oasis that’s within seamless reach of a historic and charming town... this is it, folks! Check out Berry Hill Lot #4 while you can.

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