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Poquoson › ALL OTHERS AREA 111 › 148 Messick Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10644078 · record updated Jul 15, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
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$457,900
$199 / sqft · est. $2,917/mo →
4beds
3baths
2,300sqft
1days on market

148 Messick Rd, Poquoson, VA 23662

New ListingResidential · built 1949 · ALL OTHERS AREA 111

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Come see this newly remodeled open floor plan 4Br, 3 full bath home with full basement. Updates include kitchen, bathrooms, roof, siding, windows, 2 zone HVAC, hw heater and more.

Listing courtesy of Kevin Pall · Brooke Madison & Associates · REIN MLS #10644078

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

At a glance

148 Messick Road sits on a half-acre lot in Poquoson, Virginia — a four-bedroom, three-bath home built in 1949 with 2,300 square feet of living space and Joint Base Langley-Eustis just six minutes away. Quiet streets, generous outdoor room, and a tight-knit coastal city make this address hard to overlook.

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Why this home stands out

Half an acre inside city limits is genuinely rare, and 148 Messick Road delivers exactly that. The 1949 build gives the home a solidity and character that newer cookie-cutter construction rarely matches — thick walls, established mature landscaping, and a lot deep enough to actually use. Four bedrooms and three full baths across 2,300 square feet means everyone has space without the home feeling oversized or impersonal.

ALL OTHERS AREA 111 and the Poquoson real estate market

Poquoson is one of the most distinctive small cities on the Virginia Peninsula — an independent city of roughly 12,000 residents tucked between the Back River and the Chesapeake Bay. Life here moves at a deliberate pace. Neighbors know each other, streets stay quiet, and the water is never far from view or mind. The ALL OTHERS AREA 111 designation covers a stretch of Poquoson that feels genuinely residential — no commercial clutter, no cut-through traffic, just homes on generous lots surrounded by mature trees and open sky. Messick Road itself runs through one of the more established corridors of the city, where the lots are wide and the setbacks give each property breathing room. Because Poquoson is an independent city, it operates its own services and maintains a strong civic identity that longtime residents take real pride in. If you're drawn to a place that feels like a real community rather than a subdivision branded with a name, this part of Poquoson delivers that authentically.

What's nearby

Step outside and East Messick Park is literally 0.2 miles down the road — an easy walk for morning routines, dog walks, or an afternoon with kids. Poquoson Park sits at the same distance in the other direction, giving you two green spaces within a few minutes on foot. The broader Poquoson waterfront offers boat ramps and scenic access to the Back River and Chesapeake Bay. For everyday errands, the commercial corridors along Wythe Creek Road and Poquoson Avenue are a short drive, putting grocery runs and dining within easy reach without pulling you onto a highway.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Base Langley-Eustis is six minutes from 148 Messick Road — one of the shortest base commutes you'll find anywhere on the Peninsula. For active-duty families, that proximity means more time at home and less time in traffic. A VA loan pairs naturally with a half-acre lot and four bedrooms, giving a military household real space to spread out in a city that genuinely welcomes the military community.

For families upgrading

If your current home has you bumping into walls, 148 Messick Road answers that directly. Four bedrooms, three full baths, and a half-acre lot in a quiet Poquoson neighborhood means kids have room to run outside and adults have actual separation inside. The 1949 construction means the bones are proven, and the lot size opens up possibilities — garden, workshop, play space — that newer, tighter properties simply can't offer.

More buyer questions

How far is 148 Messick Road from Joint Base Langley-Eustis?

The drive from 148 Messick Road to Joint Base Langley-Eustis runs approximately six minutes under normal traffic conditions. That puts it among the closest residential options to the base anywhere on the Virginia Peninsula.

What is the lot size at 148 Messick Road?

The lot measures half an acre, which is notably generous for a property inside Poquoson city limits. That translates to meaningful outdoor space for landscaping, recreation, or future improvements.

Is 148 Messick Road in a flood zone?

Poquoson sits in a low-lying coastal area and portions of the city carry flood zone designations. The specific flood zone status for 148 Messick Road is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page — we recommend reviewing it and discussing flood insurance implications with your agent.

How old is the home at 148 Messick Road?

The home was built in 1949, making it a mid-century property with more than 75 years of structural history. Buyers drawn to established construction and mature lot character often find homes of this era particularly appealing.

Are there parks near 148 Messick Road?

Yes — both East Messick Park and Poquoson Park are approximately 0.2 miles from the property, making them walkable from the front door. Having two separate green spaces that close is an uncommon convenience in a residential neighborhood.

Curious whether 148 Messick Road fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Poquoson well — reach out and let's talk through the details together.

Summary generated by AI from public records and publicly available information.

Schools

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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1949

Price / sqft

$199

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,885/yr

County

Poquoson VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10644078

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
3
Approx. sqft
2,300
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Laminate/LVP
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
7
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Construction & exterior

Style
Contemp
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Basement
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Not Waterfront

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air, Nat Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Gas
Water
City/County
Sewer
City/County

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 111
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLE
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone AE · base flood elevation 8 ft · Special Flood Hazard Area (flood insurance typically required) · FIRM 510183

Flood Risk

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Zone AE typically means lenders require flood insurance — factor it into the monthly numbers below.

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Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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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

$2,917/mo

Principal & interest

$2,376

Property tax

$407

Home insurance

$134

PMI

None

HOA

None

Estimate only. 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

Why we show no algorithmic estimate.

National AVMs misprice homes whose value drivers they can't see. Instead: the sourced assessment above, the carrying cost, real price history, and honest comparables below.

Price context — similar nearby homes

$225,000 – $748,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 6 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

1186 Poquoson AVE · 1.1 mi · 2,302 sqft$255,000 sold 2026-06
78 Ridge RD · 0.6 mi · 2,067 sqft$315,000 sold 2026-03
38 Langley ST · 1.2 mi · 2,304 sqft$225,000 sold 2026-06

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$457,900

Price / Sq Ft

$199

Annual Taxes

$4,885

Monthly Tax

$407

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

1.07%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 14, 2026$457,900—
Currently listed—$457,900—

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:

Poquoson Real Estate Assessor

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

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Market tempo

1 days on market — read it in context

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 148 Messick Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Poquoson Elementary (GreatSchools 7/10), Poquoson Middle (GreatSchools 7/10), Poquoson (GreatSchools 7/10). School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 148 Messick Rd in a flood zone?+
FEMA maps this parcel in Zone AE with a base flood elevation of 8 ft — a high-risk flood band where lenders typically require flood insurance. See the flood section on this page for the full details and sources, and verify with an elevation certificate.
Does 148 Messick Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 148 Messick Rd built?+
It was built in 1949, per the listing record.

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

The people

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TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

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Listing courtesy of Kevin Pall · Brooke Madison & Associates · REIN MLS #10644078

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148 Messick Rd, Poquoson, Virginia 23662 · MLS #10644078 · 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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