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Welcome to Middlesex County, established in 1673, located off the Chesapeake Bay with the beautiful Rappahannock River, pristine Piankatank River (the cleanest river in the state), plus absolutely stunning, wide, deep creeks. Middlesex is a little over 200 square miles with 80 square miles of waterfront and quaint waterfront towns including Urbanna, Deltaville, and Saluda. Only an 1+ hours to Richmond/Newport News/Williamsburg and 2+ hours to Northern Virginia/Charlottesville.
Urbanna is the largest town in Middlesex and home to the Oyster Festival. For over 50 years, the town has hosted the Oyster Festival on the first weekend in November. Local and visitors alike come to the small town to sample the seafood, enjoy music, and see the crafts offered by local vendors. Urbanna is a “golf cart friendly” community with shops, restaurants, community pool and much more.
Deltaville, while not the largest town, is very well known for its deep anchorage, multiple marinas and amazing waterways and views. It was originally known as “Sandy Bottom” but renamed in 1909. In 2012 Deltaville was named ‘the Boating Capital of the Chesapeake Bay.’ Approximately 500-800 people live here full time and thousands in the summer. Full of shops, restaurants, and waterfront fun, Deltaville is truly a charming town.
With many deep ports off the rivers and bays, Middlesex is well known for its local crabs, oysters, fish, and more. Many locals are watermen who know the waterways better than anyone, and they have some great stories to tell. With so much beauty and serenity, Middlesex County is sure to warm your heart.
Looking for great things to do while here? Visit Virginia’s River Realm and learn more on shops, dining and upcoming events.
Areas in Middlesex: Urbanna, Deltaville, Saluda, Hartfield, Locust Hill, Stingray Point, Wake, Topping, Syringa, Waterview, Jamaica, Church View, Christchurch, Hardyville
Bodies of Water: Chesapeake Bay, Fishing Bay, Rappahannock River, Piankatank River, Urbanna Creek, Robinson Creek, Broad Creek, Jackson Creek, Wilton Creek, Moore Creek, Healy Creek, Hunton Creek, Bush Park Creek, Meachim Creek, LaGrange Creek
New
Piankatank River Retreat
$515,000
Piankatank River, Middlesex | Waterfront Neena Rodgers, Agent
Piankatank River Retreat, nestled on a private 2.5 acre point with pier. Charming home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, spacious waterside deck, and attached garage.
New
Hunton Creek Cottage
$435,000
Hunton Creek, Middlesex | Waterfront Neena Rodgers, Agent
Deltaville waterfront cottage boasts AMAZING VIEWS, super pier and boat house. Situated on a private half acre point lot, this cottage lies completely out of the flood zone with panoramic water views of both Hunton Creek and the Rappahannock River.
New
Coastal Cove Traditional
$795,000
Wilton Creek, Middlesex | Waterfront David & Katie Horsley Dew, Agents
Coastal Cove Traditional has DEEP protected water on Wilton Creek just around the bend from the Piankatank River, pool, four-bedroom home with a 1st floor master suite and much more!
Pending
Harbour House
$395,000
Jackson Creek, Middlesex | Waterfront Neena Rodgers, Agent
Harbour House is a darling cottage waterfront home on Jackson Creek. Fabulous views, quick Bay access, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Community boat ramp, swimming pool, deeded boat slips.
Pending
Mizpah Ranch
$515,000
Rappahannock River, Middlesex | Waterfront Neena Rodgers & McKann Payne, Agents
Mizpah Ranch, a great brick home with views on the Rappahannock River! Huge sunroom, large eat-in kitchen plus formal dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, & attached garage.
New
Creekwood
$429,000
Hunton Creek, Middlesex | Waterfront Neena Rodgers & Sandra Lent, Agents
Creekwood is a meticulously cared for home with 150' of waterfront on Hunton Creek off the Rappahannock River, an open floor plan, 2 gathering rooms, 3 Bedrooms & 2 Baths.
Sold
Fanfare on the Rappahannock
$1,250,000
Rappahannock River, Middlesex | Waterfront Neena Rodgers & McKann Payne, Agents
Fanfare on the Rappahannock with 840' waterfront, pier, 2.5 acres. Spacious home with 5 en suite bedrooms, welcoming gathering spaces, screened porch, patio, outdoor kitchen, and in-ground pool.
Pending
Sand Castle on Stingray Point
$539,000
Chesapeake Bay, Middlesex | Waterfront Neena Rodgers & Sandra Lent, Agents
"Sand Castle" on iconic Stingray Point has its own sand beach plus sweeping Chesapeake Bay views from every room. Open floor plan offers two distinct living areas with separate entrances, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, screened porch, and deck.