21 Priorslee Ln · Williamsburg, VA
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $666 – $1,236
Heat risk 8/10 · Major
- Hot days now (above 107°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 16 days/yr
Wind risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 72.0%
Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 1 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 1 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the F grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- Cash flow +10.7/30.0
- Schools +5.6/10.0
- Livability +4.2/5.0
- Rent growth +3.8/5.0
- DSCR +3.1/10.0
- 1% rule +2.6/10.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- ARV discount +0.0/15.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$265,000
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Welcome to easy living in the heart of the City of Williamsburg! Ideally located just 1.5 miles from Duke of Gloucester Street, this beautifully updated townhouse offers turnkey convenience with stylish updates throughout. Fresh paint, updated flooring, new carpet, and updated appliances create a clean, move-in ready feel from the moment you arrive. The main level offers a functional layout with a kitchen overlooking the dining area and opening into a spacious living room anchored by a charming wood-burning fireplace. A new sliding glass door brings in natural light and leads to the rear patio with attached storage—backing to a wooded setting along the Colonial Parkway for a peaceful backdrop. Upstairs, both generously sized bedrooms feature private en-suite full bathrooms, creating an ideal setup for guests, roommates, or everyday comfort. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, William & Mary, Colonial Williamsburg, and all the amenities that make city living so desirable. Move right in and enjoy Williamsburg living at its best.
Key facts
- Updated appliances
- Updated townhouse
- Wooded setting
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Property features AI
Finance
- HOA & community: Priorslee HOA with monthly fee of $110; Community provides ground maintenance and trash pickup
Exterior
- Parking: Assigned / reserved parking
- Utilities: City/County water; City/County sewer; Electric water heater
- Home design: Attached townhouse; Two living levels; 2 stories; Crawl space foundation
- Construction: Brick siding; Asphalt shingle roof
- Exterior features: Patio; Wooded view/setting
Interior
- Kitchen: Electric range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Dishwasher
- Bedrooms: Master bedroom on 2nd level; At least two bedrooms with ensuite
- Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic; Laminate
- Bathrooms: Two full bathrooms; One half bathroom
- Heating & cooling: Heat pump heating; Electric heating; Central air conditioning
- Interior features: Ceiling fan; Scuttle access; One fireplace
- Laundry & utility: Washer; Dryer; Utility room
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2-bed/2.5-bath townhouse listed at $265k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $-128 ($-2k/yr) — negative.
- To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $242k (8.6% below list).
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $201k (24.3% below list).
- Recommended offer: $201k (24.3% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
- Cap rate 5.7% vs local median 3.1% in Williamsburg — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 84/100 on livability (#31 in VA, #734 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, health & safety A+; Watch: cost of living D.
- Williamsburg-James City Public School District (suburban): math 60% / reading 73% proficiency, ranked #36 of 131 in VA (top 28%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
- Zoned schools: Matthew Whaley Elementary (math 57% / reading 67%, grade B, #480 of 1,108 statewide, top 46%, 435 students, 72% FRL); Lafayette High (math 61% / reading 83%, grade B+, #134 of 319 statewide, top 45%, 1,208 students, 40% FRL) — zoned schools average 56% FRL vs 27% district-wide (30 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.2%/yr); 390 active listings in the ZIP; 8 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 13d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 10 units permitted in Williamsburg city in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $8k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Williamsburg County population projected at +44% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 22 days — a 2% lower offer ($261k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 5 sale attempts since 3y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
- Current owner paid $215k; 23% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 72% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→16/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
- The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
- What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
- What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
- How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 0.76% ✗
- Cap rate
- 5.71%
- Cash-on-cash
- -2.07%
- DSCR
- 0.91
- GRM
- 11.0
CMA / ARV
- ARV (on-the-fly)
- $193,104
- Comps found
- 12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Priorslee Ln | 0.03mi | 2/2.5 | 1,300 (+0%) | 5mo | $229,000 | $176 | 94 |
| 29 Priorslee Ln | 0.01mi | 2/2.5 | 1,314 (+1%) | 10mo | $250,000 | $190 | 88 |
| 54 Priorslee Ln | 0.06mi | 2/2.5 | 1,296 (0%) | 22mo | $200,000 | $154 | 78 |
| 376 Merrimac #222 | 0.19mi | 2/2.0 | 1,307 (+1%) | 15mo | $150,000 | $115 | 75 |
| 376 Merrimac Trl #223 | 0.19mi | 2/2.0 | 1,209 (-7%) | 6mo | $133,000 | $110 | 73 |
| 376 Merrimac Trl #311 | 0.19mi | 2/2.0 | 1,350 (+4%) | 13mo | $195,000 | $144 | 71 |
| 376 Merrimac Trl #322 | 0.19mi | 2/2.0 | 1,313 (+1%) | 19mo | $195,000 | $149 | 71 |
| 285 Merrimac Trl #8 | 0.27mi | 3/1.5 (+1) | 1,200 (-7%) | 2mo | $200,000 | $167 | 64 |
| 376 Merrimac Trl #111 | 0.19mi | 2/2.0 | 1,462 (+13%) | 6mo | $175,000 | $120 | 63 |
| 376 Merrimac Trl #211 | 0.19mi | 2/2.0 | 1,462 (+13%) | 6mo | $180,000 | $123 | 63 |
| 376 Merrimac Trl #614 | 0.19mi | 2/2.0 | 1,462 (+13%) | 9mo | $218,000 | $149 | 60 |
| 285 Merrimac Trl #48 | 0.27mi | 3/1.5 (+1) | 1,350 (+4%) | 15mo | $155,000 | $115 | 59 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 5.21% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -17.5%
- Equity multiple
- 0.37×
- Total profit
- $-46,597
- Equity at exit
- $39,512
- IRR
- -6.1%
- Equity multiple
- 0.57×
- Total profit
- $-31,705
- Equity at exit
- $22,912
Cash invested: $74,200 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 55 Moderately Landlord-Leaning
- State Virginia
- 55 Moderately Landlord-Leaning · D+2
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
ZIP-level market 23185
- Rents YoY
- 5.2%
- Active inventory
- 390
- Price-to-rent
- 11.0×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,005 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$1,390
- Tax from tax record
- −$102 /mo · $1,226/yr
- Insurance
- −$110
- HOA
- −$110
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$421
- Net cashflow
- $-128
Break-even live
UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt
Financing live
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $66,250
- Closing costs
- $7,950
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 8 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 327 Merrimac Trl Williamsburg, VA | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–1.5 | 895 | $1,829 | $2.04 | 2d | 2 | 0.14mi |
| 211 Hubbard Ln Williamsburg, VA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1267 | $1,800 | $1.42 | 17d | 1 | 0.69mi |
| 304 Brittania Dr Williamsburg, VA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1545 | $2,650 | $1.72 | 12d | 1 | 0.85mi |
| 112 Semple Rd Unit NA Williamsburg, VA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1120 | $2,100 | $1.88 | 2d | 1 | 0.86mi |
| 104 Merlot Dr Williamsburg, VA | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1467 | $2,350 | $1.60 | 44d | 1 | 0.97mi |
| 200 Mal Mae Ct Williamsburg, VA | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–1.5 | 985 | $1,525 | $1.55 | 2d | 7 | 1.01mi |
| 105 Chardonnay Rd Williamsburg, VA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1720 | $2,895 | $1.68 | 44d | 1 | 1.03mi |
| 1183 Penniman Rd Williamsburg, VA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1098 | $2,075 | $1.89 | 2d | 1 | 1.23mi |
HOA detail
- Monthly dues
- $110 · $1,320/yr
Listing history 20 events
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2026-06-13statusdays on market $265,000 Under Contract 22 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $265,000 Active 18 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $265,000 Active 17 DOM
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2026-06-07statusdays on market $265,000 Active 16 DOM
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2026-06-05days on market $265,000 Active Under Contract 13 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $265,000 Active Under Contract 12 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $265,000 Active Under Contract 11 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $265,000 Active Under Contract 10 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $265,000 Active Under Contract 9 DOM
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2026-05-21$265,000 Active
Show marketing remark (1062 chars)
Welcome to easy living in the heart of the City of Williamsburg! Ideally located just 1.5 miles from Duke of Gloucester Street, this beautifully updated townhouse offers turnkey convenience with stylish updates throughout. Fresh paint, updated flooring, new carpet, and updated appliances create a clean, move-in ready feel from the moment you arrive. The main level offers a functional layout with a kitchen overlooking the dining area and opening into a spacious living room anchored by a charming wood-burning fireplace. A new sliding glass door brings in natural light and leads to the rear patio with attached storage—backing to a wooded setting along the Colonial Parkway for a peaceful backdrop. Upstairs, both generously sized bedrooms feature private en-suite full bathrooms, creating an ideal setup for guests, roommates, or everyday comfort. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, William & Mary, Colonial Williamsburg, and all the amenities that make city living so desirable. Move right in and enjoy Williamsburg living at its best.
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2026-05-21$265,000 Active 1062-char remark
Show marketing remark (1062 chars)
Welcome to easy living in the heart of the City of Williamsburg! Ideally located just 1.5 miles from Duke of Gloucester Street, this beautifully updated townhouse offers turnkey convenience with stylish updates throughout. Fresh paint, updated flooring, new carpet, and updated appliances create a clean, move-in ready feel from the moment you arrive. The main level offers a functional layout with a kitchen overlooking the dining area and opening into a spacious living room anchored by a charming wood-burning fireplace. A new sliding glass door brings in natural light and leads to the rear patio with attached storage—backing to a wooded setting along the Colonial Parkway for a peaceful backdrop. Upstairs, both generously sized bedrooms feature private en-suite full bathrooms, creating an ideal setup for guests, roommates, or everyday comfort. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, William & Mary, Colonial Williamsburg, and all the amenities that make city living so desirable. Move right in and enjoy Williamsburg living at its best.
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2023-06-01soldstatus $215,000 Closed 1059-char remark
Show marketing remark (1059 chars)
Charming two-story townhouse in the desirable Edge District of Williamsburg. Boasting low city taxes and a beautiful all-brick exterior, this home offers both style and affordability, making it an exceptional value in today's market. This home offers a functional layout and all appliances included, making moving in a breeze. The kitchen is generous in size and the wood-burning fireplace adds a cozy touch to the living room. Upstairs, the bedrooms are generous in size and the primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and an en-suite bath. The rear patio overlooks a wooded area for privacy and outdoor relaxation and there is an outdoor closet for extra storage. The assigned parking spot conveniently located right outside the front door ensures that you never have to worry about finding a spot. With its unbeatable location in the Edge District, this townhouse is just moments away from a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this lovely townhouse your own. Schedule a showing today!
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2023-06-01soldstatus $215,000 Closed
Show marketing remark (1059 chars)
Charming two-story townhouse in the desirable Edge District of Williamsburg. Boasting low city taxes and a beautiful all-brick exterior, this home offers both style and affordability, making it an exceptional value in today's market. This home offers a functional layout and all appliances included, making moving in a breeze. The kitchen is generous in size and the wood-burning fireplace adds a cozy touch to the living room. Upstairs, the bedrooms are generous in size and the primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and an en-suite bath. The rear patio overlooks a wooded area for privacy and outdoor relaxation and there is an outdoor closet for extra storage. The assigned parking spot conveniently located right outside the front door ensures that you never have to worry about finding a spot. With its unbeatable location in the Edge District, this townhouse is just moments away from a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this lovely townhouse your own. Schedule a showing today!
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2023-06-01soldstatus $215,000
Show marketing remark (1059 chars)
Charming two-story townhouse in the desirable Edge District of Williamsburg. Boasting low city taxes and a beautiful all-brick exterior, this home offers both style and affordability, making it an exceptional value in today's market. This home offers a functional layout and all appliances included, making moving in a breeze. The kitchen is generous in size and the wood-burning fireplace adds a cozy touch to the living room. Upstairs, the bedrooms are generous in size and the primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and an en-suite bath. The rear patio overlooks a wooded area for privacy and outdoor relaxation and there is an outdoor closet for extra storage. The assigned parking spot conveniently located right outside the front door ensures that you never have to worry about finding a spot. With its unbeatable location in the Edge District, this townhouse is just moments away from a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this lovely townhouse your own. Schedule a showing today!
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2023-05-16status Under Contract
Show marketing remark (1059 chars)
Charming two-story townhouse in the desirable Edge District of Williamsburg. Boasting low city taxes and a beautiful all-brick exterior, this home offers both style and affordability, making it an exceptional value in today's market. This home offers a functional layout and all appliances included, making moving in a breeze. The kitchen is generous in size and the wood-burning fireplace adds a cozy touch to the living room. Upstairs, the bedrooms are generous in size and the primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and an en-suite bath. The rear patio overlooks a wooded area for privacy and outdoor relaxation and there is an outdoor closet for extra storage. The assigned parking spot conveniently located right outside the front door ensures that you never have to worry about finding a spot. With its unbeatable location in the Edge District, this townhouse is just moments away from a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this lovely townhouse your own. Schedule a showing today!
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2023-05-16status Pending 1059-char remark
Show marketing remark (1059 chars)
Charming two-story townhouse in the desirable Edge District of Williamsburg. Boasting low city taxes and a beautiful all-brick exterior, this home offers both style and affordability, making it an exceptional value in today's market. This home offers a functional layout and all appliances included, making moving in a breeze. The kitchen is generous in size and the wood-burning fireplace adds a cozy touch to the living room. Upstairs, the bedrooms are generous in size and the primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and an en-suite bath. The rear patio overlooks a wooded area for privacy and outdoor relaxation and there is an outdoor closet for extra storage. The assigned parking spot conveniently located right outside the front door ensures that you never have to worry about finding a spot. With its unbeatable location in the Edge District, this townhouse is just moments away from a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this lovely townhouse your own. Schedule a showing today!
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2023-05-16status Pending
Show marketing remark (1059 chars)
Charming two-story townhouse in the desirable Edge District of Williamsburg. Boasting low city taxes and a beautiful all-brick exterior, this home offers both style and affordability, making it an exceptional value in today's market. This home offers a functional layout and all appliances included, making moving in a breeze. The kitchen is generous in size and the wood-burning fireplace adds a cozy touch to the living room. Upstairs, the bedrooms are generous in size and the primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and an en-suite bath. The rear patio overlooks a wooded area for privacy and outdoor relaxation and there is an outdoor closet for extra storage. The assigned parking spot conveniently located right outside the front door ensures that you never have to worry about finding a spot. With its unbeatable location in the Edge District, this townhouse is just moments away from a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this lovely townhouse your own. Schedule a showing today!
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2023-05-12$205,000 Active 1059-char remark
Show marketing remark (1059 chars)
Charming two-story townhouse in the desirable Edge District of Williamsburg. Boasting low city taxes and a beautiful all-brick exterior, this home offers both style and affordability, making it an exceptional value in today's market. This home offers a functional layout and all appliances included, making moving in a breeze. The kitchen is generous in size and the wood-burning fireplace adds a cozy touch to the living room. Upstairs, the bedrooms are generous in size and the primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and an en-suite bath. The rear patio overlooks a wooded area for privacy and outdoor relaxation and there is an outdoor closet for extra storage. The assigned parking spot conveniently located right outside the front door ensures that you never have to worry about finding a spot. With its unbeatable location in the Edge District, this townhouse is just moments away from a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this lovely townhouse your own. Schedule a showing today!
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2023-05-12$205,000 Active
Show marketing remark (1059 chars)
Charming two-story townhouse in the desirable Edge District of Williamsburg. Boasting low city taxes and a beautiful all-brick exterior, this home offers both style and affordability, making it an exceptional value in today's market. This home offers a functional layout and all appliances included, making moving in a breeze. The kitchen is generous in size and the wood-burning fireplace adds a cozy touch to the living room. Upstairs, the bedrooms are generous in size and the primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and an en-suite bath. The rear patio overlooks a wooded area for privacy and outdoor relaxation and there is an outdoor closet for extra storage. The assigned parking spot conveniently located right outside the front door ensures that you never have to worry about finding a spot. With its unbeatable location in the Edge District, this townhouse is just moments away from a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this lovely townhouse your own. Schedule a showing today!
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2023-05-12$205,000 Active
Show marketing remark (1059 chars)
Charming two-story townhouse in the desirable Edge District of Williamsburg. Boasting low city taxes and a beautiful all-brick exterior, this home offers both style and affordability, making it an exceptional value in today's market. This home offers a functional layout and all appliances included, making moving in a breeze. The kitchen is generous in size and the wood-burning fireplace adds a cozy touch to the living room. Upstairs, the bedrooms are generous in size and the primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and an en-suite bath. The rear patio overlooks a wooded area for privacy and outdoor relaxation and there is an outdoor closet for extra storage. The assigned parking spot conveniently located right outside the front door ensures that you never have to worry about finding a spot. With its unbeatable location in the Edge District, this townhouse is just moments away from a variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this lovely townhouse your own. Schedule a showing today!
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Tax reassessment forecast VA · Resets to sale price
- Current annual tax
- $1,226 · $102/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $2,173 · $181/mo
- Expected delta
- +$947/yr (+$79/mo · 77.3%)
ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 6/10 Major 72% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $24,061
- − Mortgage interest
- −$14,844
- − Property taxes
- −$1,226
- − Insurance
- −$1,325
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,925
- − Management
- −$1,925
- − HOA
- −$1,320
- − Depreciation
- −$7,709
- Taxable loss
- −$6,213
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$1,491
- After-tax cash flow
- $-48/yr
For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Williamsburg-James City Public School District
- NCES district ID
- 5104020
- Math proficiency
- 60% ▼ -25.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 73% ▼ -8.00%
- Median HH income
- $49,497
- Composite
- 56.37/100
- National rank
- #1163
- State rank
- #36 of 131 in VA
Livability — Williamsburg
- Score
- 84/100
- State rank
- #31
- US rank
- #734
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Williamsburg, VA
- County
- Williamsburg City · 55,270 people
- City population
- 101,073
- Metro
- Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- Population (ZIP)
- 55,270
- Household income
- $105,431
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 1770.0
Population outlook (Williamsburg County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 20,784 people
- By 2030
- 22,731 · +9.4%
- By 2040
- 26,175 · +25.9%
- By 2050
- 29,939 · +44.0%
- By 2075
- 39,953 · +92.2%
- By 2100
- 49,884 · +140.0%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly White (71%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 71% Black 14% Two or more races 9% Hispanic / Latino 8% Asian 4%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 3%
- Common ancestry
- Slovak 3% Lithuanian 3% Romanian 3%
- Foreign-born
- 8% · Canada, China, Vietnam
- Languages at home
- 89% English-only · Spanish 5% Other Indo-European 1% Chinese 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Williamsburg
- 2024 margin
- Solid D (+44.5) · D 71.5% · R 27.0% · Other 1.5%
- 2008→2024 swing
- +15.4pp toward D · 2008: 29.1pp · 2024: 44.5pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+44.5 2020: D+41.1 2016: D+43.5 2012: D+28.8 2008: D+29.1
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -345.15%
- Current HPI
- 240.1637
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 5.21%
- Metro
- Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 2.40%
- F500 in state
- 50
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in VA)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace / Defense | 4 | $236B |
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| Technology / Defense | 3 | $32B |
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| Financial Services | 2 | $176B |
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| Utilities | 2 | $27B |
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| Insurance | 2 | $25B |
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| Technology | 2 | $15B |
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Price history
+29.3% since first listed11 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-21 Listed $265,000 WMLS
- 2026-05-21 Listed $265,000 REINMLS
- 2023-06-01 Sold (Public Records) $215,000 Public Records
- 2023-06-01 Sold (MLS) $215,000 WMLS
- 2023-06-01 Sold (MLS) $215,000 CBRAR
- 2023-05-16 Pending — REINMLS
- 2023-05-16 Pending — CBRAR
- 2023-05-16 Pending — WMLS
- 2023-05-12 Listed $205,000 REINMLS
- 2023-05-12 Listed $205,000 WMLS
- 2023-05-12 Listed $205,000 CBRAR
Property tax history
+4.6%/yrLatest (2025): $1,226 · -5.5% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
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