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$259,000
$91 / sqft · est. $1,564/mo →
3beds
2.1baths
2,855sqft
30days on market

302 Sandberg Ln, Cardinal, VA 23025

Under ContractResidential · built 1992 · ALL OTHERS AREA 126

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Creek, Deep Water Access, Navigable, Tidal.

Frontage

Creek · Tidal ✓ VERIFIED

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Investor Special! Spacious Colonial style home built in 1992 offering 2,855 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, situated on 5.19 beautiful acres. The property features mature trees, open space, and a small creek at the back that flows into the East River, creating a peaceful country setting. This home has not been occupied for several years and is in need of a full rehab, providing an incredible opportunity to restore its original charm or redesign to your taste. Ideal for investors, flippers, or anyone ready for a rewarding project. Property is being sold strictly as-is; seller will make no repairs. Bring your vision and make this Colonial shine once again!

Listing courtesy of Brenda Fisher · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10607989

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

302 Sandberg Lane is a 2,855-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home built in 1992 in Cardinal, Virginia. Situated in Mathews County, it offers generous living space and a quiet, rural character that's increasingly rare along the Middle Peninsula.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 302 Sandberg Lane apart is sheer square footage relative to the surrounding rural landscape — nearly 2,900 square feet on a quiet lane in Cardinal gives you room to spread out without the density of a subdivision. The 1992 construction hits a sweet spot: solid bones from an era of quality craftsmanship, with enough time elapsed that major systems have typically been updated by thoughtful owners. Mathews County's low-traffic pace wraps the whole package.

ALL OTHERS AREA 126 and the Cardinal real estate market

Cardinal sits within Mathews County on Virginia's Middle Peninsula, a stretch of land flanked by the Chesapeake Bay to the east and the Piankatank and York Rivers to the south and west. It's the kind of place where neighbors know each other, roads stay quiet, and the water is never far. The ALL OTHERS AREA 126 designation reflects Mathews County's largely rural, unincorporated character — there's no dense commercial strip here, just a genuine small-town atmosphere with deep roots in the Chesapeake waterman tradition. Life in Cardinal moves at its own pace. You're trading urban convenience for space, privacy, and proximity to some of the most beautiful tidal waterways on the East Coast. Mathews County as a whole draws people who want that trade-off intentionally — and 302 Sandberg Lane sits right at the heart of that lifestyle.

What's nearby

Day-to-day errands pull you toward Gloucester Court House, roughly 20 minutes west, where you'll find grocery options, pharmacies, and local dining. Mathews itself — the county seat — is just a short drive and offers a charming courthouse village with a handful of restaurants and small shops. Water access points, boat ramps, and parks dot the county, making weekend recreation easy to reach. For a broader retail run or a night out, Williamsburg is accessible in under an hour, and the Hampton Roads metro is reachable via the Coleman Bridge.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is about 34 minutes from 302 Sandberg Lane, and Camp Peary is roughly 33 minutes out — both well within a reasonable commute. If you're using a VA loan, the combination of Mathews County's lower price points and that commute window can make a home this size genuinely attainable. The quiet county setting is a real draw for families who want space and calm between duty days.

For families upgrading

At nearly 2,900 square feet, 302 Sandberg Lane gives a growing family real room to live — three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and enough common-area space that everyone isn't on top of each other. Cardinal's low-traffic environment means kids can actually be outside, and Mathews County's tight-knit community tends to feel like an extended neighborhood. If you've been cramped and are ready for genuine breathing room, this address delivers it.

More buyer questions

How far is 302 Sandberg Lane from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is approximately 34 minutes from 302 Sandberg Lane under normal traffic conditions. The route travels west through Gloucester County before crossing into York County.

How far is 302 Sandberg Lane from Camp Peary?

Camp Peary is roughly 33 minutes away, making it the closest major installation to this address. The drive follows rural Middle Peninsula roads before connecting to Route 17.

What county is 302 Sandberg Lane in?

302 Sandberg Lane is located in Mathews County, Virginia — an unincorporated, largely rural county on the Middle Peninsula with its own school system and county services.

Is 302 Sandberg Lane in a flood zone?

Flood zone status for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data. Mathews County does have coastal and tidal flood exposure in many areas, so reviewing that tile carefully is worthwhile.

Does 302 Sandberg Lane have an HOA?

Based on available property data, there is no HOA associated with 302 Sandberg Lane — a common characteristic of rural Mathews County properties outside of formal planned communities.

Curious whether 302 Sandberg Lane fits your life? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this stretch of the Middle Peninsula well — reach out and let's talk through it.

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

Schools

  • ElementaryMathews
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  • MiddleMathews
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  • HighMathews
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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1992

Price / sqft

$91

HOA

None

Taxes

$1,739/yr

County

Mathews County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10607989

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
2
Half baths
1
Approx. sqft
2,855
Stories
2
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic, Vinyl
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
8
Other rooms
Attic, Breakfast Area, PBR with Bath, Pantry, Utility Closet, Utility Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Satellite Dish

Construction & exterior

Style
Colonial
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Vinyl
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Creek,Deep Water Access,Navigable,Tidal
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating
Forced Hot Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic

Lot, parking & ownership

Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 126
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
No
Parking
Carport
Possession
CLOSING
Miscellaneous
Fixer Upper
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

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

$1,564/mo

Principal & interest

$1,344

Property tax

$145

Home insurance

$76

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

$259,000

Price / Sq Ft

$91

Annual Taxes

$1,739

Monthly Tax

$145

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.67%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 9, 2026$259,000—
Currently listed—$259,000—

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:

Cardinal 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 302 Sandberg Ln in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Mathews, Mathews, Mathews. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 302 Sandberg Ln 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.
Is 302 Sandberg Ln a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Creek,Deep Water Access,Navigable,Tidal.
Does 302 Sandberg Ln have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 302 Sandberg Ln 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

You'll talk to a person, not a lead queue

TD

Tom & Dariya Milan

LPT Realty · Hampton Roads · answer their own phone

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Listing courtesy of Brenda Fisher · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10607989

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302 Sandberg Ln, Cardinal, Virginia 23025 · MLS #10607989 · 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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