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$230,000
$110 / sqft · est. $1,380/mo →
3beds
2baths
2,088sqft
12days on market

286 Union Branch Rd, Corapeake, NC 27926

Under ContractResidential · built 1992 · CORAPEAKE

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Gates County, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and country living. Situated on approximately 1.27 acres, the property provides plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors while still being within easy reach of nearby amenities. Inside, you'll find a functional floor plan featuring a spacious living area, a well-appointed kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space, and a comfortable primary suite with a private bath. Two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Utility room w/ separate shower. Step outside to enjoy the expansive yard, ideal for gardening, outdoor entertaining, or simply relaxing and taking in the quiet rural surroundings. Property has three outbuildings equipment with electricity and one shed. Large, tall building accommodates a full-size RV. Plenty of room in other two outbuildings for ample storage or for workshops. Close to area NC & VA cities.

Listing courtesy of Timothy Shires · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10645803

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

286 Union Branch Road sits on a quiet rural stretch of Corapeake, North Carolina — a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with 2,088 square feet of living space built in 1992, offering elbow room, privacy, and an easy commute to the Suffolk corridor.

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Why this home stands out

What sets this address apart is the combination of generous square footage and genuine rural quiet that's increasingly hard to find this close to the Hampton Roads metro. At 2,088 square feet on a 1992 foundation, the home offers solid bones and real breathing room — no tight subdivision lots, no HOA telling you what color to paint the shutters, just space to spread out on your own terms.

About the Corapeake real estate market

Corapeake is a small, unhurried community tucked into Gates County in northeastern North Carolina — the kind of place where neighbors actually wave and the pace of life is set by the seasons rather than the traffic report. The broader Gates County area sits at the edge of the Great Dismal Swamp region, giving the landscape a distinctive low-country character: wide skies, tall pines, and the kind of quiet that city dwellers drive hours to find for a weekend. Union Branch Road itself is a rural route where properties have room to breathe, and the surrounding countryside rewards those who prefer open land over dense development. Corapeake NC real estate has quietly attracted buyers who want more home and more land for their investment while staying within a reasonable drive of Virginia's employment centers. Gates County is the governing jurisdiction, and the area carries a low-density, agricultural character that has remained consistent for decades.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands pull you north toward Murfreesboro or east toward Chesapeake, Virginia, where you'll find full grocery options, pharmacies, and the usual retail mix. The town of Gatesville, the Gates County seat, is a short drive and handles local government needs. For outdoor recreation, the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is within reach and offers hiking, kayaking, and wildlife watching across a genuinely wild landscape. The Blackwater River corridor also provides fishing and paddling close to home. Suffolk, Virginia — with its growing retail and dining scene along Route 58 — is roughly 30 to 35 minutes north and serves as the primary commercial hub for this part of the region.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Joint Staff J7 Suffolk is about 33 minutes from 286 Union Branch Road — a straightforward commute that keeps you well outside the congestion zone around the base. For military families using a VA loan to maximize purchasing power, Gates County's lower price-per-acre profile means you can get significantly more home and land than comparable budgets allow closer to the base perimeter.

For families upgrading

If your current home feels like it's closing in, 2,088 square feet in a rural Gates County setting is a genuine upgrade in both space and lifestyle. Three bedrooms and two full baths give a growing family room to function without stepping on each other, and the surrounding land means kids have outdoor space that isn't measured in square feet of fenced backyard.

More buyer questions

How far is 286 Union Branch Road from Joint Staff J7 Suffolk?

The drive from 286 Union Branch Road to Joint Staff J7 in Suffolk, Virginia is approximately 33 minutes under normal conditions, heading north via Route 13 or Route 32 through the Gates County corridor.

What county is 286 Union Branch Road in?

The property is located in Gates County, North Carolina, one of the state's smaller and more rural counties in the northeastern corner of the state near the Virginia border.

Is 286 Union Branch Road in a flood zone?

Gates County properties vary in flood designation depending on proximity to waterways and low-lying areas — check the dedicated FloodRisk tile on this page for the specific flood zone designation assigned to this address.

What is the nearest grocery store to Corapeake, NC?

The closest full-service grocery options are located in Chesapeake, Virginia to the northeast or Murfreesboro, North Carolina to the south, each roughly 30 to 40 minutes from the Corapeake area depending on your exact route.

Does 286 Union Branch Road have an HOA?

Based on available property data, this address does not appear to be governed by a homeowners association, which is typical for rural residential properties along rural routes in Gates County.

Want to know more about 286 Union Branch Road or explore what Gates County living looks like day to day? Tom and Dariya Milan are happy to walk you through it — reach out anytime.

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

Schools

VaHome School Score

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

  • ElementaryGatesville Elementary
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  • MiddleCentral Middle
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  • HighGates County
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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.

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1992

Price / sqft

$110

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,434/yr

County

Gates County NC

MLS #

10645803

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Approx. sqft
2,088
Stories
1
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor Primary BR, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Porch, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Microwave, Elec Range, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Ceiling Fan, Security Sys

Construction & exterior

Style
Manufactured
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
Above Ground Pool

Utilities & systems

Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Water heater
Electric
Water
City/County
Sewer
Septic

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
1.2700
Subdivision
CORAPEAKE
Zoning
A-1
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Multi Car, Driveway Spc
Possession
CLOSING
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement, None

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 37073C

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Not in a designated hurricane evacuation zone.

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

$1,380/mo

Principal & interest

$1,193

Property tax

$120

Home insurance

$67

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

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.

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$230,000

Price / Sq Ft

$110

Annual Taxes

$1,434

Monthly Tax

$120

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.62%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedJul 23, 2026$230,000—
Currently listed—$230,000—

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:

Corapeake 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.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 286 Union Branch Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Gatesville Elementary, Central Middle (VaHome School Score 7.8/10), Gates County. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 286 Union Branch 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 286 Union Branch Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 286 Union Branch Rd built?+
It was built in 1992, 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

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Timothy Shires · Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs. · REIN MLS #10645803

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286 Union Branch Rd, Corapeake, North Carolina 27926 · MLS #10645803 · 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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