217 Locust Ave, Colonial Beach, VA, 22443
About This Home
Step into your own private retreat as you enter this beautifully renovated cottage. Gleaming new floors and thoughtfully chosen paint colors create a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for any occasion. The spacious backyard and side deck offer the ideal setting for lingering summer evenings and crisp spring mornings. Upstairs, the bright and airy attic fills with soft natural light at both dawn and dusk, adding to the home’s charm. Outside, the whimsical light‑blue exterior paired with a cheerful yellow front door sets the tone for the creativity and inspiration found throughout. This lovingly maintained property invites you to imagine endless possibilities in a truly enchanting space.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2017
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2022
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Microwave,Refrigerator,Cooktop,Washer,Water Heater,Dryer,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Bedroom1
- Level: Main
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Combination Kitchen/Living,Entry Level Bedroom
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,313
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Electric
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,313
- Total interior livable area: 1,313 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Attic - Finished
- Level: Upper
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 3A4 3 11 42
- Zoning: R
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 0.27 Acres
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Hurricane
- Coastal Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Virginia Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,263 | $15,156 |
| Home Insurance * | $94 | $1,128 |
| Property Taxes | $82 | $984 |
| Electricity | $202 | $2,433 |
| Total | $1,641 | $19,692 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Virginia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Price change | $249,900 |
| 2026-03-17 | Listed for sale | $269,900 |
| 2026-01-01 | Listing removed | $300,000 |
| 2025-07-10 | Price change | $300,000 |
| 2025-06-17 | Price change | $299,999 |
| 2025-06-11 | Listed for sale | $310,000 |
| 2022-03-22 | Sold | $255,000 |
| 2022-02-22 | Pending sale | $255,000 |
| 2022-02-22 | Contingent | $255,000 |
| 2022-02-17 | Listed for sale | $255,000 |
| 2021-12-02 | Sold | $150,000 |
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