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538 Preserve Dr, Lancaster, VA, 22503

4beds
3baths
2,628sqft
$650,000
$247price/sqft
$4,124/moest. monthly cost
$164,960/yrincome needed

About This Home

NEW WATER VIEW home UNDER CONSTRUCTION in the upscale WATERFRONT community of WESTERN BRANCH PRESERVES. This 4-bedroom, 3 bath, 2,628 square-foot two-story home with 2-car attached garage enjoys views of the western branch of the CORROTOMAN RIVER, is targeted for June completion, and includes a deeded boat slip. CONTEMPORARY and COASTAL, this gem was crafted by Virginia Building Solutions and boasts high-end finishes such as Hardy Plank siding with board and batten trim, luxury vinyl tile throughout, beautiful quartz countertops in kitchen with solid wood cabinetry and double farmhouse sink. The large Great room overlooks the water view screen porch and composite deck and features a modern linear fireplace. The owner’s suite offers solid wood vanity with gorgeous quartz countertop and luxury shower. Two additional bedrooms on the first level share a hall bath also with quartz countertop. The second level provides an additional bedroom and full bath plus bonus area. In addition to the waterfront access, this neighborhood offers 25 acres of common space plus 161 acres of conservation land for a total of 186 acres of green space. Very private setting just minutes to the quaint town of Kilmarnock for restaurants and shopping. The Northern offers excellent boating, fishing, crabbing and waterfront activities in a rural setting yet just 90 minutes from Richmond and a little over 2 hours from DC. Come take a look today and start living the river life by summer! Water-depth to be measured to purchaser’s satisfaction.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
10
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
6/10
Lancaster High SchoolGrades 8-122.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: New Construction
  • New construction: Yes
  • Year built: 2026

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Drywall,HardiPlank Type,Other

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Modular/Prefab,Two Story
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Oven,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Features

  • Fireplace,Granite Counters,Main Level Primary
  • Door features: Sliding Doors
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Electric
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Attic: Finished
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 2,628

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Electric,Heat Pump

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 2,628 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 15B120
  • Zoning description: R2
  • Special condition: Corporate Listing

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Screened,Deck,Porch
  • Exterior features: Deck,Dock,Porch
  • Fencing: None
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Water
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Water
  • Waterfront features: Navigable Water
  • Waterbody name: Corrotoman River

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.70 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached,Garage,Boat,RV Access/Parking
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

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

  • Drought
    DroughtRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingModerate
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Drought
Hurricane
Strong Wind
Coastal Flooding
Cold Wave
Ice Storm
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Virginia Counties

Severe Storm
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,286$39,432
Home Insurance *$320$3,840
Property Taxes $265$3,180
Electricity $253$3,037
Total$4,124$49,488
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$141,394/yr
40% on housing$123,720/yr
45% on housing$109,973/yr

Virginia FAIR Plan Programs

Virginia Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 22,622Commercial: 503
Total Premiums$20.86M
Total Exposure$4.29B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.4%
5.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.8%
7.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.2%
0.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$247This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 22503$253
Lancaster County$275

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 22503
Lancaster County$245

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

DateEventPrice
2026-05-08Listed for sale$700,000

New Construction

AgentKatherine Rhule
BrokerageLiz Moore & Associates

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