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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
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Log Cabin Residence & Acreage
$385,000
Middlesex | Inland Shyann Lewis, Agent
Just listed, a unique log cabin with Cedar shake siding nestled on 8.7 acres. Built in 2003, the residence is located just outside of the town Urbanna near restaurants, retail shopping and Urbanna Creek. The home includes 1764 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a spacious open living space. The exterior features a covered front porch, deck, gazebo and storage shed.
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Serenity Cottage
$465,000
Piankatank River, Middlesex | Water Access Neena Rodgers & Sandra Lent, Agents
Serenity Cottage . . . pond frontage and Piankatank River access from this immaculate home. Light-filled great room, four-season sunroom, expansive deck, 2 private acres.
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Sanctuary on Robinson Creek
$885,000
Robinson Creek, Middlesex | Waterfront Neena Rodgers & Sandra Lent, Agents
Sanctuary on Robinson Creek . . . just off the Rappahannock River with pier, boat lift, and jet ski dock. Impeccable home, quality construction and fine materials. Spacious carriage house apartment, in-ground pool, and great outdoor entertaining areas.
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Locust Hill Farmhouse
$380,000
Middlesex | Inland Debbie Shortt, Agent
Locust Hill Farmhouse, lovely home on almost 3 private acres, plenty of room for gardening or pool. New floors, updated kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, attached garage.
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Providence Road Lot
$39,000
Middlesex | Inland, Land Andrea Holt, Agent
Providence Road . . . Level lot with easy access to Deltaville amenities, 3 bedroom septic certification letter & currently used as farmland.
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Barricks Mill Ranch
$159,000
Middlesex | Inland Andrea Holt and Shelley Ritter, Agents
Barricks Mill Ranch . . open concept home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, laminate floors, large deck overlooking shady yard.
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Stingray Point Farm
$425,000
Middlesex | Inland Neena Rodgers & McKann Payne, Agents
Stingray Point Farm built in 1851 with close to 2000 sq.ft, 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths, located in a no-flood zone. Many of the original features of the historic farmhouse still exist.
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Sunset Vista Lot
$419,500
Piankatank River, Middlesex | Waterfront, Land Neena Rodgers & Sandra Lent, Agents
Sunset Vista Lot with wide Piankatank views & unforgettable sunsets from this "Rarely Available" lot. With more than 300 'of shoreline & 2.3 acres