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GloucesterALL OTHERS AREA 1215556 Roanes Wharf Rd✓ Source: REIN MLS #10628501 · record updated May 23, 2026 · synced every 2 min · your inquiry is never resold
5556 Roanes Wharf RD, GLOUCESTER VA 23061 - Main photo
5556 Roanes Wharf RD, GLOUCESTER VA 23061 - Photo 2
$1,995,000
$794 / sqft · est. $11,280/mo →
4beds
3baths
2,513sqft
44days on market

5556 Roanes Wharf Rd, Gloucester, VA 23061

Off MarketResidential · built 1975 · ALL OTHERS AREA 121

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

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

Frontage

Bay · Creek · River · Tidal ✓ VERIFIED

Shoreline

Bulkheaded

Access

Deep-water access

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Over 7 acres of serene water frontage at the mouth of Wilson Creek with deep water access to the Ware River & Mobjack Bay—above the flood zone! This generational estate features an all-brick 4BR/3BA rancher, 3-car garage/barn, new roof, new patio, rebuilt whole-house generator, updated HVAC & $80K in shoreline upgrades with a protected bulkhead + new riprap! Enjoy private boat inlet w/ room to build a boathouse, 180+ mature Black Walnut trees, & potential to subdivide & BUILD at the front of the property!! The spacious floor plan offers a large kitchen, formal dining, gas fireplace, wood stove & stunning water views. A gardener's dream with vibrant blooms throughout. Rare opportunity to own a pristine waterfront retreat with space, privacy, and unmatched natural beauty. Welcome to Ketchpenny —your safe haven on the water!

Listing courtesy of Olyvia Salyer · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10628501

Schools

  • ElementaryAbingdon Elementary
  • MiddlePeasley Middle
  • HighGloucester

Info provided by GreatSchools

Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1975

Price / sqft

$794

HOA

None

Taxes

$4,158/yr

County

Gloucester County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10628501

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Full baths
3
Approx. sqft
2,513
Stories
1
Flooring
Ceramic, Laminate/LVP, Wood
Ensuite bedrooms
1
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
9
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, 1st Floor Primary BR, Attic, Breakfast Area, Library, Office/Study, Porch
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Elec Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
Equipment
Backup Generator, Cable Hookup, Ceiling Fan, Water Softener

Construction & exterior

Style
Ranch
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Crawl
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior
Brick
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Bay,Bulkhead,Creek,Deep Water,Deep Water Access,Navigable,River,Tidal
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating
Electric, Forced Hot Air, Heat Pump, Propane Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Water heater
Electric
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
7.1400
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 121
Zoning
C-2
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 3+ Car, 2 Space, Off Street, Driveway Spc
Possession
SETTLEMENT
Disclosures
Disclosure Statement

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

Flood & environment

FEMA flood zone X · outside the high-risk area · FIRM 51073C

Flood Risk

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Hurricane Evacuation Zone

Evacuation Zone A

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

Location intelligence

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Location & Neighborhood

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The numbers

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Homes at this tier often trade in cash or portfolio financing — the calculator below shows a financed view; taxes are from the public record.

Estimate your monthly payment

$11,280/mo

Principal & interest

$10,352

Property tax

$347

Home insurance

$582

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

Why the land carries the value

Asking vs. assessment

219% of $910,620

City assessment record · taxes $4,158/yr

Land share of assessed value

56% — $508,010

Improvements $402,610 · assessor record ✓

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

$614,900$800,000

The 6 most similar homes nearby (same city, within ~20% of this size, ~2.5 mi; 1 sold). Context for judging the asking price — not an appraisal or an estimate of this home's value.

7692 Cunningham LN · 1.5 mi · 2,368 sqft$665,000 sold 2026-04
6036 Crockett LN · 1.7 mi · 2,433 sqft$800,000 under contract
6882 Sunset Cove LN · 2.4 mi · 2,618 sqft$654,900 under contract

Sale & Tax History

List Price

$1,995,000

Price / Sq Ft

$794

Annual Taxes

$4,158

Monthly Tax

$347

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.21%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedApr 9, 2026$1,995,000
Currently listed$1,995,000

Public-Records Assessment

Source: City Assessor via Hampton Roads Regional Parcels.

119% above assessment

Total Assessed

$910,620

Land

$508,010

Improvement

$402,610

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:

Gloucester 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

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Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 5556 Roanes Wharf Rd in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Abingdon Elementary, Peasley Middle, Gloucester. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 5556 Roanes Wharf 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.
Is 5556 Roanes Wharf Rd a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Bay,Bulkhead,Creek,Deep Water,Deep Water Access,Navigable,River,Tidal.
Does 5556 Roanes Wharf Rd have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 5556 Roanes Wharf Rd built?+
It was built in 1975, 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 Olyvia Salyer · BHHS RW Towne Realty · REIN MLS #10628501

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5556 Roanes Wharf Rd, Gloucester, Virginia 23061 · MLS #10628501 · 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.