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$745,000
$904 / sqft · est. $4,273/mo →
3beds
1baths
824sqft
74days on market

9701 Old Retriever Trl, Charles City, VA 23030

ActiveResidential · built 1960 · ALL OTHERS AREA 142

Chapter · The Water

Life on the water

The waterfront is the reason this home exists. Its water record, straight from the listing: Boathouse, Boat Lift, Dock, Navigable, River.

Frontage

River ✓ VERIFIED

Dock

Dock · Boat lift

Source: REIN MLS listing record · waterfront features as listed

About this home

The listing, in the seller's words

Imagine enjoying a glass of wine (or tea) sitting on the swing at your boathouse watching the beautiful sunset over the Chickahominy River. This fabulous property is halfway "up" river (9 mile). It has a boathouse with 2 boat lifts & 2 jet ski lifts. Nature abounds all around you. The 3-bedroom cottage has a cozy family room, eat in kitchen with great river views plus a screened porch to listen to the fish slapping in the water & hummingbirds at the feeder. The property has a uniqueness of having an additional 6 acres on the other side of Old Retriever Trail with a deeded easement to 3 storage buildings & pole shed to store all your toys. Only 25 minutes to Williamsburg. A fabulous spot to create wonderful memories!

Listing courtesy of Mish Vaiden-Clay · Liz Moore & Associates LLC · REIN MLS #10635781

VaHome team overview

Our read on this home

by Tom & Dariya Milan, REALTORS® · LPT Realty

At a glance

9701 Old Retriever Trail is a compact 1960-built, three-bedroom home on a rural Charles City, Virginia parcel — a straightforward foothold in one of the region's quietest, most unhurried corners, with reasonable drives to the Peninsula's major employers and military installations.

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Why this home stands out

What sets 9701 Old Retriever Trail apart is its setting. Charles City County is genuinely rural — no stoplights, no strip malls, just rolling Virginia countryside and a pace of life that's increasingly hard to find within a reasonable commute of Hampton Roads and the Richmond metro. On 824 square feet, every room earns its keep, and the 1960 bones give you a solid starting point if you're ready to put your own stamp on a property.

ALL OTHERS AREA 142 and the Charles City real estate market

Charles City County sits between Richmond and Williamsburg along the historic James River corridor — one of the oldest settled stretches of land in the United States. The county has no incorporated towns; instead, it's a patchwork of farms, historic plantations open to visitors, and quiet residential roads like Old Retriever Trail. That rural character is the draw. You get genuine elbow room, dark skies, and a strong sense of place rooted in Virginia history. The county seat area along Route 5 — John Tyler Highway — connects you westward to Richmond in roughly 45 minutes and eastward toward Williamsburg and the Peninsula in about 30. Daily errands require a short drive, typically to Quinton, Mechanicsville, or Williamsburg depending on your direction, so life here rewards those who enjoy the trade-off of space and quiet over walkable convenience.

What's nearby

Practical amenities are a short drive rather than a walk from 9701 Old Retriever Trail. Route 5 / John Tyler Highway is your main artery, putting grocery options in Quinton or Mechanicsville within roughly 20 minutes west. Williamsburg's fuller retail and dining scene sits about 30 minutes east. Outdoor life is genuinely close — Chickahominy Riverfront Park offers boat ramps and camping just a few miles away, and the James River itself is accessible at several county points. Historic sites including Shirley Plantation and Berkeley Plantation are practically neighbors, making weekend exploration easy.

For different buyers

For military families relocating

Camp Peary is about 32 minutes from 9701 Old Retriever Trail, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown sits roughly 41 minutes away — both accessible via Route 5 and I-64. A VA loan can make a property like this particularly approachable, and the rural Charles City setting gives military families the breathing room that's hard to find closer to base.

For first-time buyers

If you're looking for a first step into homeownership in Virginia without the price pressure of urban submarkets, Charles City County offers a different path. At 824 square feet, 9701 Old Retriever Trail is manageable and honest — a real house on a quiet rural road where you can learn the rhythms of ownership without being stretched thin from day one.

More buyer questions

How far is 9701 Old Retriever Trail from Camp Peary?

Camp Peary is approximately 32 minutes from 9701 Old Retriever Trail via Route 5 east toward Williamsburg. The drive runs through rural Charles City and James City County with minimal congestion.

How far is 9701 Old Retriever Trail from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown?

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is roughly 41 minutes away, also accessible via Route 5 east and then connecting roads toward the York County area.

Is 9701 Old Retriever Trail in a flood zone?

Charles City County has areas of varying flood risk given its proximity to the James River and its tributaries — check the FloodRisk tile on this page for the specific designation assigned to this parcel.

What is the closest grocery store to 9701 Old Retriever Trail?

Grocery options are available in Quinton and Mechanicsville to the west, roughly 20 minutes away, or in the Williamsburg area to the east in about 30 minutes.

Can a VA loan be used to purchase a property like 9701 Old Retriever Trail?

Yes — a VA loan can be used to purchase a single-family residential property like this one, provided the home meets VA minimum property requirements; a VA-approved appraiser would assess the property as part of that process.

Curious whether 9701 Old Retriever Trail fits your plans? Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know Charles City County and can walk you through every detail.

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

Schools

  • ElementaryCharles City County Elementary
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  • MiddleCharles City County Middle
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  • HighCharles City
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Facts & features

The record, sourced

Type

Residential

Year built

1960

Price / sqft

$904

HOA

None

Taxes

$2,277/yr

County

Charles City County VA

Waterfront

Yes

MLS #

10635781

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Full baths
1
Approx. sqft
824
Stories
1
Flooring
Concrete, Vinyl
First-floor bed & full bath
Yes
Total rooms
5
Other rooms
1st Floor BR, Breakfast Area, Screened Porch
Appliances
Elec Range, Refrigerator

Construction & exterior

Style
Bungalow
Subtype
Detached
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Composite
Exterior
Asbestos
Pool
No Pool
Waterfront
Boathouse,Boat Lift,Dock,Navigable,River
Deep-water access
Yes

Utilities & systems

Heating
Propane Gas
Cooling
Other, Window/Wall
Water heater
Electric
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic

Lot, parking & ownership

Lot size
7.0000
Subdivision
ALL OTHERS AREA 142
Ownership
Fee Simple
Garage
Yes
Parking
Garage Det 3+ Car, Oversized Gar, Covered, Multi Car
Possession
CLOSING
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 51036C

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

$4,273/mo

Principal & interest

$3,866

Property tax

$190

Home insurance

$217

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

$745,000

Price / Sq Ft

$904

Annual Taxes

$2,277

Monthly Tax

$190

HOA

None

Tax Rate (effective)

0.31%

Sale Timeline (this listing)

EventDatePriceDetail
ListedMay 22, 2026$745,000—
Currently listed—$745,000—

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:

Charles City 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.

Market tempo

74 days on market — read it in context

Days on market reflects pricing, season, and inventory — compare it against similar nearby homes below before reading anything into it.

Questions buyers ask

Real questions, answered from the record

Is 9701 Old Retriever Trl in a good school zone?+
The assigned zones on the listing record are Charles City County Elementary, Charles City County Middle, Charles City. School attendance zones can change — always confirm enrollment with the local school division.
Is 9701 Old Retriever Trl 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 9701 Old Retriever Trl a waterfront property?+
Yes. The listing record shows: Boathouse,Boat Lift,Dock,Navigable,River.
Does 9701 Old Retriever Trl have an HOA?+
No — there are no HOA, condo, or association dues on the listing record for this property.
When was 9701 Old Retriever Trl built?+
It was built in 1960, 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 Mish Vaiden-Clay · Liz Moore & Associates LLC · REIN MLS #10635781

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9701 Old Retriever Trl, Charles City, Virginia 23030 · MLS #10635781 · 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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