5916 Ware Neck Rd, Gloucester, VA 23061
SOLD
AUG 22, 2025

5916 Ware Neck Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061

  • 6 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 3,468 sqft (on 2.72 acres)

$1,279,500

Last Sold: Aug 22, 2025
$369/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $6,907/mo*

$1,279,500

Last Sold: Aug 22, 2025
$369/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $6,907/mo*
6 Beds
5 Baths
3,468 sqft
(on 2.72 acres)

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Description

Escape to Your Dream Waterfront Home Plus Charming Guest Cottage where Luxury meets Tranquility. Tucked Away on 2.72 of Serene Country Acres with a Southern Exposure & Breathtaking Panoramic Waterfront Views of the Ware River from Every Room. Step Outside of your 30’ x 13’ All Teak Screen Porch or Future All Season Room to a Stone Patio, Expansive Front Lawn for Children & Pet Play, Morning Coffees, Evening Sunsets or Hosting Outdoor Barbecues with Picturesque Water Vistas. Present Owners have Totally Customized an Extensive & Thoughtful Renovation using the Finest Finishes & Materials on both the Home & Two Bedroom Cottage. Created a Comfortable “Open Concept Floor Plan" that is Sun-Drenched with Natural Light! There are Windows Galore on All Four Sides of the Home, Too! Boasting An Eat-In Kitchen Marvelously Complete with The Top of the Line Stainless Steel Appliances and Gas Cooking, Soaring Ceiling with Recessed Lighting, Rich Hardwood Floors, Insulated Replacement Windows & Doors & Custom Designed " Maritime" Windows, Maintenance Free Exterior with Hardi Plank Siding, Five Luxurious Baths, 2 Fireplaces, Separate Mudroom/Laundry Room with Convenient Outdoor Entrance, Updated HVAC, Septic & Well Systems & Encapsulated Crawl Space with De-Humidifier. Featuring Both a 1st. and 2nd. Floor Primary Bedrooms with His and Her “Spa-Like” Bathrooms with a Brazilian Influence & River Rock Accents, Custom Designed Oak Spiral Staircase to Telescope Loft For Viewing The Stars or Just a Private Reading Retreat, Basketball Court or Pickle Ball Court, Batting Cage & Fencing for Horses. Property comes complete with New 5' Wide Dock with Water, Electricity & Outdoor Shower, Boat Lift and Floating Platforms for Jet Skies & Kayaks enhancing your active Waterfront Experience for Boating Enthusiasts. Direct Access to Mobjack & Chesapeake Bay. This Property is Not in the Flood Zone & Rip Rap has been added to Enhance & Protect the Shoreline. Come Experience Life on a Permanent Vacation! A Very Rare Opportunity is Knocking. A Gem!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from August 24, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$369/sqft
Listed
119 days ago

Home Details for 5916 Ware Neck Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Additional Room, Family Room, Full Bath, Great Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 5
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3468 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Propane Water HeaterLaundry: Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup,Stacked
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric,Forced Air,Heat Pump,ZonedHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Heat Pump,ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Electric, Gas, Stone, VentlessHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Thermal WindowsDoor: French DoorsFlooring: Ceramic Tile, Marble, Partially Carpeted, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 1Levels: One and One Half, OneFloors: Ceramic Tile, Marble, Partially Carpeted, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Rear Porch, Patio, Screened, PorchFencing: Back Yard, Decorative, Partial, FencedOther Structures: Utility Building(s), Guest House, OutbuildingExterior: Boat Lift, Basketball Court, Dock, Out Building(s), Porch
Parking & Garage
No GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Circular Driveway,Oversized
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: River Front, Boat Ramp/Lift Access, WaterfrontOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Engineered SepticWater Body: Ware River
Farm & Range
Horse Amenities: Horses AllowedAllowed to Raise Horses
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 3468 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch,Transitional
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Drywall, HardiPlank Type, OtherNot a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 03485A

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,279,500Price Per Sqft: $369/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jul 22 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: GloucesterCommunity: None
School Information
Elementary School: BotetourtJr High / Middle School: PeasleyHigh School: Gloucester

Community

Community Features: Bulkhead

HOA

Association for this Listing: Central Virginia Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2.72 Acres

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Individuals

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 2518957Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttic: NoneAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 3468Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetActivation Date: Fri Jul 11 2025Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-51073-N-03485A-R-N

Additional Information

Bulkhead
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Kim Gentil, (804) 690-9114
The Gentil Co.
Bought with: ReNaye Dame, (804) 815-1400, Gloucester Realty Corporation
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS
Source: CVRMLS, MLS#2518957

Price History for 5916 Ware Neck Rd

DatePriceEventSource
08/22/2025$1,279,500Sold
CVRMLS #2518957
07/23/2025$1,279,500PendingCVRMLS #2518957
07/10/2025$1,279,500Listed For SaleCVRMLS #2518957
07/13/2007$610,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$4,835
Assessment$829,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 5916 Ware Neck Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.92
Single-Family Home
$854,900
09/08/25
3
3
3,271
0.68
Single-Family Home
$620,000
08/29/25
3
2.5
2,027
0.73
Single-Family Home
$295,000
03/16/26
3
2
2,465
0.77
Single-Family Home
$355,000
07/10/25
3
3.5
2,166
1.96
Single-Family Home
$720,000
07/01/25
6
4
4,950
1.49
Single-Family Home
$575,000
05/30/25
3
2
2,246
1.77
Single-Family Home
$649,900
05/22/25
4
3
2,368

Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Gloucester

At least 60 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 91 % Say parking is easy

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 89 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 87 % Say it's quiet

  • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 79 % Say there's wildlife

  • 74 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say there are community events

  • 22 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 16 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 11 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Andrew.n.basham
    "Great vacation home location and very safe and convenient to major regional cities. Being on the water is a major plus. "
  • Debisgta89
    "I lived here years ago when there wasn’t much here now it’s grown a lot. There’s lots to do & there is still lots of beautiful field to enjoy "
  • Jamie18
    "I work from home mostly but when I have to commute, traffic is not an issue most of the time. There’s only one main highway that runs through Gloucester county. When there are backups, back roads can be used."
  • Elizabeth
    "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. "
  • Melissa H.
    "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."
  • MKWare
    "Gloucester is such a tight-knit community. Gloucester is on the York River, there are beaches around, just waiting to be explored! A very affordable, family-friendly, and safe place to live."
  • MKWare
    "Gloucester is a rural area with individual transportation. THERE is a commuter shuttle which provides residents Gloucester transportation to grocery and medical appointments. There are other options such as Newton Bus services to Newport News Shipbuilding Newport News VA and MidPenRideShare assists persons who are seeking transportation alternatives to commuting ... in the greater Richmond, Hampton Roads, Williamsburg, and Northern VA/D.C areas."
  • Bob H.
    "heart neighborhood. always writer friendly neighbors and very peaceful the views are great the animals are friendly the church services"
  • Bob H.
    "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"
  • Dawn S.
    "The commute is fine if you don’t mine bridge openings. You must have a car & don’t mind paying tolls to come into Gloucester. Otherwise, I love living here."
  • Renee M.
    "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. "
  • Alicia M.
    "This is a family oriented neighborhood. People are friendly and it’s close shopping and local activity and restaurants."
  • Lesley
    "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."
  • Chrissy
    "I live here and love it very much. It has a friendly small town feel with modern amenities and loads of charm!"
  • W_forrest
    "Its A Great Commumity! That is Always pulling together to help those in need! Awesome! Reminds me of old fashion places that Neighbors take care of each other."
  • Mnpryor
    "There aren’t any walking areas and since it’s near the woods there is a high chance of ticks. Plus many of the yards aren’t fenced in and lead right on to the road "
  • Ruth A. D.
    "I live in the country so Bellamy is threw the woods there are no sidewalks but Gloucester courthouse is not far and it's very nice to walk there "
  • Alicia M.
    "This is a family friendly community, with great schools, quiet streets, and beautiful trees. It feels very safe and reassuring."

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5916 Ware Neck Rd, Gloucester, VA 23061 is a 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,468 sqft single-family home built in 1949. This property is not currently available for sale. 5916 Ware Neck Rd was last sold on Aug 22, 2025 for $1,279,500 (0% higher than the asking price of $1,279,500). The current Trulia Estimate for 5916 Ware Neck Rd is $1,335,100.