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FOR SALE

3.97 ACRES

1871 E River Rd
Foster, VA 23056

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,246 sqft (on 3.97 acres)

$224,900

Est. Mortgage $1,290/mo*

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$224,900

Est. Mortgage $1,290/mo*

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2 Beds

1 Bath

1,246 sqft

(on 3.97 acres)

Home Highlights

Climate Control

Heating & Cooling

Price/Sqft

$180

Listed

144 days ago

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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About this House

Fixer-upper farmhouse on acreage! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath country farmhouse sits on approximately 3.97 acres in the desirable Foster area of Mathews County, offering endless potential for renovation, investment, or a rural homestead. Featuring a traditional farmhouse layout and peaceful setting, this property is ideal for buyers seeking privacy, land, and the opportunity to restore a classic home. Plenty of space for gardening, outdoor projects, or simply enjoying quiet country living. Home requires repairs and updates and is priced to sell accordingly.

Home Details for 1871 E River Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 4
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1246 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling Heating: Electric,Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt
Parking & Garage No Garage
Pool Pool: None
Frontage Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1246 Square Feet

Days on Market
Days on Market: 144

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Farm, Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Farmhouse
Building Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 24A122

Price & Status
Price List Price: $224,900Price Per Sqft: $180
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status
MLS Status: Active

Location
Direction & Address City: FosterCommunity: None
School Information Elementary School: Lee JacksonJr High / Middle School: Thomas HunterHigh School: Mathews

Agent Information
Listing Agent Listing ID: 202600238

HOA
Association for this Listing: Chesapeake Bay Area MLS

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3.97 Acres

Business
Business Information Ownership: Individuals

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 202600238Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttic: NoneAttribution Contact: 804-986-4405Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1246Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet

Additional Information
Days On Market Replication: 16

Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago

Listing courtesy of Linda Collier, (804) 986-4405

Hogge Real Estate Inc, (804) 693-5410

Wendy F Hogge, (804) 815-2355

Hogge Real Estate Inc, (804) 693-5410

Originating MLS: Chesapeake Bay Area MLS

Source: Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR, MLS#202600238

Also Listed on Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR.

Market trends in Gloucester

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$391K

$5.17KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

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Price per sq ft

$228

$3MoM

Available listings

104

3MoM

Price History for 1871 E River Rd

Date	Price	Event	Source
03/02/2026	$224,900	Listed For Sale	Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR #202600238

01/16/2025	$224,900	ListingRemoved	Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR #2500655

01/14/2025	$224,900	PriceChange	Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR #2500655
Price Change $100,000 (-31%)
01/14/2025	$324,900	Listed For Sale	WMLS #2500070

04/29/2022	$174,900	Sold	WMLS #2104509
Recording Date 04/29/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/29/2022	$174,900	Contingent	REIN Inc. #10409939

03/29/2022	$174,900	Pending	Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR #2133697

12/28/2021	$174,900	PriceChange	REIN Inc. #10409939
Price Change $15,000 (-8%)
11/05/2021	$189,900	Listed For Sale	Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR #2133697

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Tax	$861
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Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
341 Cardinal Rd, Cardinal, VA	0.56	Single-Family Home	$220,000	05/20/26	2	1	768
193 Greene Rd, Mathews, VA	1.26	Single-Family Home	$315,000	09/02/25	3	1	1,424
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448 Sandberg Ln, Cardinal, VA	0.78	Single-Family Home	$699,000	03/26/26	3	3	2,179
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302 Sandberg Ln, Cardinal, VA	0.88	Single-Family Home	$270,000	06/02/26	3	2.5	2,855
3610 N River Rd, Cardinal, VA	1.54	Single-Family Home	$576,000	04/07/26	3	2.5	2,048
830 GLEBE ROAD, Mathews, VA	2.36	Single-Family Home	$225,000	08/08/25	2	1	672

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"A lot of like minded people that are kind but not nice, stressful schools that look out for their teachers more than the students. Lived here all my life and look forward to leaving. "
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"There are no public doggie parks and I only know of one neighborhood with a doggie park. We do have two rather large pet stores and many of the county events are pet friendly."
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"heart neighborhood. always writer friendly neighbors and very peaceful the views are great the animals are friendly the church services"
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"we have you're a wonderful neighborhood great playground area we are in a place where we feel safe kids play outside we absolutely have no ugliness going on around us people take care of their their lawns. in short, this is a great place to live"
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"I have lived here for about 3 years and we have a great community with a community pier, pavilion, dock, and a loading ramp for boats. "
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"I live in the courthouse area and it is close to everything. I can walk to places to eat, my Dr. office, ect. Shopping center is close by."
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Linda Collier, Hogge Real Estate Inc, (804) 693-5410

Agent Phone: (804) 986-4405

All or a portion of the multiple Listing information is provided by the CBRAR Property Services, Inc. Multiple Listing Service, from a copyrighted compilation of Listings. All CBRAR MLS information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate. The compilation of Listings and each individual Listing are ©2026 CBRAR Property Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

1871 E River Rd, Foster, VA 23056 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,246 sqft single-family home built in 1910. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Chesapeake Bay & Rivers AOR on Feb 23, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 202600238.

1871 E River Rd
Foster, VA 23056

$224,900