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3beds
2baths
1,691sqft
263days on market

1055 Ridgefield Rd, Mathews, VA 23109

ActiveResidential · built 1910 · ALL OTHERS AREA 126

Facts & features

Type

Residential

Year built

1910

Price / sqft

$148

HOA

None

Taxes

$744/yr

County

Mathews County VA

MLS #

10610270

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
1,691
Stories
2
Flooring
Laminate/LVP, Vinyl, Wood
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
6
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, Foyer, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Equipment
Ceiling Fan

Construction & exterior

Style
Farmhouse
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Metal
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump, Other, Zoned
Cooling
Heat Pump, Other, Zoned
Water heater
Electric
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
1.2000
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 126
Zoning
RURAL
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

Sources: REIN MLS record · null fields are suppressed, never faked

About this home

Just 3 miles from the quaint town of Mathews, this beautifully updated 1910 farmhouse blends timeless character with modern comfort. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this 1,690 sq ft two-story home offers the perfect balance of history, warmth, and functionality.Inside, you'll find gleaming wood floors, a cozy wood stove, and flexible living spaces that make it easy to feel right at home. Set on a peaceful rural property with a barn, front porch, and rear deck, this home is ideal for a family, a relaxing weekend getaway, a charming starter home, or for those looking to downsize while enjoy the serenity of the country. Ready to move in with brand new siding and exterior trim, metal roof freshly painted, newly painted interior, porch and deck.

Listing courtesy of R ReNaye Dame · Gloucester Realty Corporation · REIN MLS #10610270

Tom & Dariya's overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · Brokered by LPT Realty

At a glance

A century-old three-bedroom home on 1.2 private acres in Mathews County, Virginia — where the pace slows down, the lot gives you room to breathe, and the Chesapeake Bay region's quiet character surrounds you on every side.

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Why this home stands out

Built in 1910, this 1,691-square-foot residence carries more than a century of Mathews County history without feeling frozen in the past. The 1.2-acre lot is the real story — generous enough for gardens, outbuildings, or simply the kind of elbow room that's genuinely hard to find this close to the Virginia Peninsula. Two full baths and three bedrooms make the floor plan practical, while the vintage bones give the property a character that newer construction simply cannot replicate.

ALL OTHERS AREA 126 and the Mathews real estate market

Mathews County sits at the tip of a peninsula framed by the Chesapeake Bay and the Piankatank and Mobjack Bay watersheds — one of the most scenic and least-crowded corners of coastal Virginia. The county seat of Mathews is a small, tight-knit community where local hardware stores, watermen's docks, and family-run diners still anchor daily life. Ridgefield Road sits in the broader rural fabric of the county, where 1.2-acre lots are the norm rather than the exception and neighbors tend to know each other by name. If you're weighing Mathews homes for sale against busier Peninsula markets, the trade-off is clear: you gain space, quiet, and a genuine small-town identity. The county has no traffic lights, and that's not a complaint — it's a selling point for the buyers who choose it deliberately.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands in Mathews center on the small commercial corridor near the courthouse, where you'll find a pharmacy, a grocery option, and local eateries within a short drive of Ridgefield Road. The Mathews Market and nearby Gloucester County shopping — roughly 20 minutes north — fill in the gaps for larger grocery runs. New Point Comfort Lighthouse and the county's public boat ramps put Chesapeake Bay access within easy reach. The Middle Peninsula's network of creeks and marinas makes weekend boating a realistic part of life here, not just an occasional trip.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Camp Peary both sit about 37 minutes from 1055 Ridgefield Road — a commute that trades highway congestion for rural two-lane roads through some of Virginia's prettiest countryside. A VA loan can make a century-old property like this one more accessible than many buyers expect, and the 1.2-acre lot gives a military household the outdoor space that tighter suburban lots rarely offer.

For buyers drawn to character

Homes built in 1910 don't come with a template — they come with original detail, proportions that modern builders rarely attempt, and a sense of place that only time can create. At 1055 Ridgefield Road, you're getting over a century of Mathews County character on a 1.2-acre lot in a county that has resisted the kind of sprawl that erases exactly this sort of property. If you appreciate authenticity over uniformity, this address deserves a close look.

More buyer questions

How far is 1055 Ridgefield Road from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

The drive from 1055 Ridgefield Road to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown runs approximately 37 minutes under normal conditions, heading north and west across the Middle Peninsula via Route 14 and the George P. Coleman Bridge corridor.

How far is 1055 Ridgefield Road from Camp Peary?

Camp Peary is also roughly 37 minutes from this address, following a similar route across the Middle Peninsula toward the York County area.

What is the lot size at 1055 Ridgefield Road?

The lot measures 1.2 acres, which is notably generous for a residential parcel in Mathews County and provides meaningful separation from neighboring properties.

Is 1055 Ridgefield Road in a flood zone?

Flood zone designation for this address is detailed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — Mathews County does include areas with varying flood exposure, so reviewing that information before making decisions is worthwhile.

What year was the home at 1055 Ridgefield Road built?

The home was built in 1910, making it one of the older residential structures in the area and a genuine piece of early twentieth-century Mathews County history.

Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Mathews County and the broader Hampton Roads region well — reach out to talk through what 1055 Ridgefield Road could mean for your next chapter.

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Schools

VaHome School Score

Our own 1–10 rating, scored from Virginia Department of Education data.

  • ElementaryOther Elementary School
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  • MiddleThomas Hunter Middle
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  • HighMathews
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VaHome School Score — calculated by VaHome.com from Virginia Department of Education assessment, progress, and attendance data. Attendance zones come from the MLS listing record; confirm the current zone with the school division before making an offer.

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 51115C

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

Source: Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management — Know Your Zone

Location intelligence

Minutes to real places, not a score

Location & Neighborhood

Places within ~1 mile, ordered by distance from this property. Powered by Google Places.

Military Commute

Drive times to nearest bases

Drive times via Google Maps with current traffic patterns. Times are typical and may vary by time of day. Use the "Analyze" button up top to see live drive time to your saved base.

The numbers

Run the real carrying cost

Estimates only — taxes come from the public record; confirm rates with your lender. VA-eligible buyers: $0-down financing may apply.

Estimate your monthly payment

$1,432/mo

Principal & interest

$1,297

Property tax

$62

Home insurance

$73

PMI

None

HOA/Condo (paid separately)

None

Estimate only. Association (HOA/condo) fees are paid separately and are not included in the payment above. Insurance assumed at 0.35% of home value annually. Actual taxes, insurance, and rate will vary by lender, credit, and property. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Value & history

Judge value on real ground

Price context — similar nearby homes

$200,000 – $595,000

The 5 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 2 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

57 Irvinville LN · 1.6 mi · 2,000 sqft$265,000 sold 2026-06
20 Pine Hall RD · 2.7 mi · 1,760 sqft$200,000 sold 2026-07
790 Glebe RD · 2.6 mi · 1,670 sqft$425,000 active

Own a home nearby? See what it is worth today — What's your Mathews home worth?

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$249,900

Price / Sq Ft

$148

Annual Taxes

$744

Monthly Tax

$62

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.30%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedNov 14, 2025$249,900—
Price reducedJun 17, 2026$249,900−$28,600
Currently listed—$249,900—

Looking for multi-year tax assessments or prior sales? REIN MLS only ships data for the current listing. For full property history, check the city assessor record:

Mathews Assessor (Google)

Tax data above from REIN public-records sync. Sale timeline tracked from this listing's first appearance in our feed forward; prior owner sales are not included.

Comparable Properties

Comps are selected by city, bed count, square footage and price proximity. Composite similarity score weights bed match, sqft variance, price variance, and straight-line distance.

Market tempo

263 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Is 1055 Ridgefield Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Other Elementary School, Thomas Hunter Middle, Mathews. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 1055 Ridgefield Rd in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone X, outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area. See the flood section on this page for details and sources.
Does 1055 Ridgefield Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 1055 Ridgefield Rd built?+
It was built in 1910, per the listing record.

Answers generated from the listing record, verified school zones, FEMA data, and cached nearby-places data — never invented.

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1055 Ridgefield Rd, Mathews, Virginia 23109 · MLS #10610270 · Source: REIN MLS + public record. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify independently. School zones subject to change; confirm with the local school division. All locations are described by neutral geographic fact. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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