463 days on market
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$350,000
13894 Rolfe Highway
Surry, Virginia 23883
MLS# 10568450 · SURRY · Surry County VA
Updated May 2, 2026 · Source: REIN MLS
Est. payment
$2,017/mo
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Price / sq ft
$132
2,644 sq ft
Days on market
463
HOA
None
Year built
1840
186 yrs old
Beds
4
Full Baths
0
Half Baths
0
Sq Ft
2,644
Garage
No
Schools
- ElementarySurry Elementary—
- MiddleLuther P. Jackson Middle—
- HighSurry Co.—
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About this home
Lovers of American history and material culture, this Federal home is a rare find! Much of the home is original, including most flooring, both chimneys, four fireplaces, the wainscoting, and weatherboard. Oak Hill features 12' first floor ceilings, which contribute to its gracious spaces and elegant proportioning. The home also has a full basement with the original stairs and a seventeen foot long summer beam. Once…
Listed by Anna Hansen · Surry Side Realty
VaHome Team property overview
A four-bedroom, 1840-built historic home on 2.4 private acres along Rolfe Highway in Surry, Virginia — offering rare pre-Civil War character, generous square footage, and a pace of life that's hard to find anywhere close to Hampton Roads.
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Why this home stands out
Homes from 1840 don't come around often, and 13894 Rolfe Highway is the real thing — nearly 2,650 square feet of history set on 2.4 acres in one of Virginia's quietest rural counties. The lot gives you genuine breathing room: no tight subdivision setbacks, no shared walls, just land. For buyers who want architectural soul alongside practical space, this address delivers both in a package that's genuinely uncommon.
About the Surry real estate market
Surry, Virginia sits on the south bank of the James River, and it carries a character that's distinctly its own. The county seat of Surry County, this small community is surrounded by farmland, woodlands, and some of the oldest European-settled land in North America — the Rolfe Highway corridor itself is steeped in that colonial-era history. Life here moves at a measured pace. Neighbors tend to know each other, traffic is light, and the landscape stays green year-round. The Surry County primary keyword — rural Virginia living near Hampton Roads — fits perfectly here: you're genuinely in the countryside, yet the James River Bridge puts you within reach of Newport News and the broader Hampton Roads metro in under 40 minutes. The Surry-Scotland Wharf Ferry offers a scenic alternative crossing to Williamsburg. Small-town services, a tight-knit community feel, and acres of open land define everyday life along this stretch of Route 10.
What's nearby
Daily errands in Surry center on the small commercial strip along Route 10, where you'll find local groceries, a hardware store, and a handful of longtime family-run businesses. The Surry County Courthouse area anchors the town's civic life. Chippokes Plantation State Park — one of Virginia's oldest continuously farmed properties — is just a short drive away and offers trails, picnic areas, and river views. The Scotland Wharf Ferry landing is nearby for those who enjoy a scenic James River crossing. For more extensive shopping or dining, Smithfield and Windsor are reachable in roughly 20–25 minutes.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
Joint Base Langley-Eustis at Fort Eustis is about 25 minutes away via the James River Bridge, and Camp Peary sits roughly 28 minutes in the other direction. For service members who prefer space over suburban density, 13894 Rolfe Highway offers a 2.4-acre retreat that's genuinely removed from base-adjacent congestion. VA loan eligibility can make a historic property like this more accessible than you might expect.
For buyers drawn to character
If you've been searching for a home with real architectural history — not a house built to look old, but one that actually is — 1840 is about as authentic as it gets in Virginia residential real estate. Nearly 2,650 square feet across four bedrooms means there's room to live comfortably while you steward a piece of the commonwealth's past. Properties like this one along Rolfe Highway simply don't replicate.
Frequently asked questions
How far is 13894 Rolfe Highway from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?
The drive to Fort Eustis at Joint Base Langley-Eustis runs approximately 25 minutes via the James River Bridge and Route 17, making it a workable commute for service members stationed there.
What is the lot size and land situation at this address?
The property sits on 2.4 acres along Rolfe Highway, giving you substantial private land — well above what you'd find in most suburban or in-town settings in the Hampton Roads region.
How old is the home at 13894 Rolfe Highway?
The home was built in 1840, making it over 180 years old and one of the older residential structures you'll encounter in active real estate in coastal Virginia.
Is 13894 Rolfe Highway in a flood zone?
Surry County properties vary in flood risk; the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page reflects the current FEMA designation for this specific parcel.
What is the drive time from Surry to Williamsburg?
Williamsburg is roughly 25–30 minutes from Surry, either by the Scotland Wharf Ferry across the James River or by driving through Smithfield and up Route 258.
Curious whether 13894 Rolfe Highway fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this region well — reach out and let's talk through the details.
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Property Details
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
0
Half Baths
0
Approx Sq Ft
2,644
Stories
2
Fireplaces
0
Flooring
Wood
Heating
Cooling
Laundry
Interior Features
N/A
Appliances
None
Sale & Tax History
List Price
$350,000
Price / Sq Ft
$132
Annual Taxes
$1,191
Monthly Tax
$99
HOA
None
Tax Rate (effective)
0.34%
Sale Timeline (this listing)
| Event | Date | Price | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Jan 31, 2025 | $350,000 | — |
| Currently listed | — | $350,000 | — |
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Estimate your monthly payment
$2,017/moPrincipal & interest
$1,816
Property tax
$99
Home insurance
$102
PMI
None
HOA
None
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Listed by Surry Side Realty · MLS# 10568450
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$350,000
13894 Rolfe Highway, Surry VA 23883
Surry, Virginia 23883
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