1710 Folly Rd, Heathsville, VA, 22473
About This Home
Nestled atop a picturesque hill, this cozy 780 sq. ft. home is ready to be transformed into your dream getaway. With two upstairs bedrooms featuring beautiful wood flooring, this property offers a solid foundation for your personal touch. The hillside is picturesque with daffodils, creating a colorful landscape in bloom. A serene body of water runs through the property, identified as part of the Great Wicomico River, adding to the natural charm. Inside, some updates have been started, including the addition of drywall where plaster was removed. While there’s more work to be done, the compact size of the home makes it an ideal project for those seeking a manageable renovation opportunity. Located just 3.5 miles from the sandy shores of Vir-Mar Beach and 8–10 miles from the Sunnybank Ferry—offering free rides across the river six days a week—this home is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the coastal lifestyle. Waterfront dining, recreation, and the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay are all within a 15–20 minute drive. This area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for boating, crabbing, and fishing, along with breathtaking sunrises, sunsets, and sightings of dolphins, blue herons, bald eagles, river otters, and more. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse yourself in nature and tranquility. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to create your own slice of paradise! One of the owners is an agent.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Fixer
- Year built: 1860
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Asbestos,Stick Built
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Dry Wall,Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Wood
- Finished area above ground: 780
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Oil
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 780
- Total interior livable area: 780 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 271320
- Zoning: A-1
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Frontage type: Road Frontage
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 200
Lot
- Lot size: 1 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees,Front Yard,Landscaped,Rear Yard,SideYard(s),Secluded,Stream/Creek
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- 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
- Strong Wind
- Coastal Flooding
- Hurricane
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Ice Storm
- Tornado
- 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 | $632 | $7,584 |
| Home Insurance * | $79 | $948 |
| Property Taxes | $80 | $960 |
| Electricity | $202 | $2,433 |
| Total | $993 | $11,916 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Virginia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-14 | Price change | $125,000 |
| 2026-05-24 | Price change | $84,500 |
| 2026-05-22 | Listed for sale | $99,000 |
| 2025-03-18 | Listing removed | $69,000 |
| 2025-03-17 | Pending sale | $69,000 |
| 2025-03-03 | Price change | $69,000 |
| 2025-02-20 | Price change | $79,000 |
| 2025-01-30 | Price change | $89,000 |
| 2025-01-17 | Price change | $129,000 |
| 2025-01-12 | Listed for sale | $99,000 |
| 2024-08-06 | Listing removed | $99,000 |
| 2024-02-01 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-10-14 | Price change | $99,000 |
| 2023-08-12 | Price change | $79,900 |
| 2023-07-19 | Listed for sale | $99,000 |
| 2022-08-06 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-08-04 | Sold | $45,000 |
| 2022-01-08 | Pending sale | $59,900 |
| 2021-11-21 | Listed for sale | $59,900 |
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