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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
Pipe-in-Tree Waterfront Lot
$245,000
Piankatank River, Middlesex | Waterfront, Land Neena Rodgers & McKann Payne, Agents
Pipe-in-Tree Waterfront Lot is a Large, private waterfront lot with sweeping views of the Piankatank River located in a small, quiet community. This offering includes a 4.8 acre lot in a no flood zone with 300' of Piankatank River frontage.
New
Whitings Creek Overlook
$672,000
Whiting Creek, Middlesex | Waterfront Neena Rodgers & McKann Payne, Agents
Whitings Creek Overlook is a custom home, meticulously maintained & in a highly respected waterfront community. Beautiful water views from almost every room.
New
Forrestview Lane
$599,000
Barracks Mill Pond, Middlesex | Waterfront, Land Andrea Holt, Agent
Forrestview Lane is Your chance to own a 26 acre pond (Barracks Mill Pond) & eight additional parcels (most with pond views) for a total of 75 acres! Development possibilities include fishing/hunting camp, family compound or organic farm.
New
Creek Drive Ranch
$189,000
Middlesex | Inland Hunter Law, Agent
Creek Drive Ranch, Located just outside Deltaville, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers recent updates, large screened porch, & water access with a boat ramp
Sold
Mill Wharf Lot
$69,900
Middlesex | Inland, Land Hunter Law, Agent
Mill Wharf Lot is a Nice 8 acre wooded lot in Wake, fronting on Mill Wharf Road. Additional acreage potentially available.
New
Red Hill Drive Lot
$225,000
Urbanna Creek, Middlesex | Waterfront, Land David & Katie Horsley Dew, Agents
Red Hill Drive Lot is a Nicely elevated building lot on Urbanna Creek in Downtown Urbanna with a Boathouse & Large Platform Pier. A 3 Bedrooms Septic & Well Permit on File.
Reduced
Nesting Road Ranch
$159,900
Middlesex | Inland Hunter Law, Agent
Nesting Road Ranch has an Open concept, 3 bedrooms with 2.5 baths & is just minutes from local boat ramps & less than 20 minutes from Urbanna!
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Saluda Lot
$60,000
Middlesex | Inland, Land Hunter Law, Agent
Saluda Lot is a Perfectly located lot with 163' of paved road frontage. Just over a half acre zoned Village Community with many possibilities!