On over 22 acres! Your own island house on the river! C. 2002 in Virginia. $995,000.
This one is hard to describe without a map. A two-story house sits on its own one-acre island in the Rappahannock River, tied to the shore by a causeway. On the mainland side there is an 1800s farmhouse and an old Post Office and store on nearly 20 acres of wooded land and sandy beach.
The listing calls the island house “Oyster House.” It was built in 2002 and has 2,165 square feet. It is only partly finished, and the listing says plainly that the causeway needs repairs before it is drivable again.
2977 Butylo Rd, Jamaica, VA 23079 — $995,000
A House on Its Own Island
Oyster House sits on about one acre, surrounded by the Rappahannock River on every side. The listing says you get panoramic water views from every corner.
The house is frame with vinyl siding and a shingle roof. A covered porch and a balcony face the water, and a rock and timber bulkhead rings the island.
Features:
- About 1 acre of island
- Built in 2002
- Frame with vinyl siding, shingle roof
- Porch and balcony
- Bulkhead along the shoreline
Getting to the Island
A causeway runs from the shoreline out to the house. The listing says it was once drivable but will need repairs before cars can use it again.
For now, the property is reachable at low tide. There is also a boat ramp where you can launch a kayak or small boat.
Features:
- Causeway connects island to shore
- Needs repair to be drivable again
- Accessible at low tide
- Boat ramp for kayaks and small boats
The Main Level
The main level of the island house is partially finished. The listing describes multiple rooms and a roughed-in bathroom.
The floors are concrete and partly carpeted. There is no basement, and the attic is access only.
Features:
- Partially finished main level
- Multiple rooms
- Roughed-in bathroom
- Concrete and partly carpeted floors
Upstairs: Two Bedrooms, a Kitchen and a Living Room
The second floor holds the finished living space. It has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen and a living room.
The listing notes that the property was previously listed on Airbnb and may have future income potential. A rental listing from October 2021 asked $2,500 a month.
Features:
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Kitchen and living room on the second floor
- Electric water heater
- Heat pump for heating and cooling, with propane
The 1800s Farmhouse
Back on shore, at the top of the property, you will find an 1800s farmhouse. It sits on nearly 20 private acres.
The listing says the farmhouse is being cleaned out by the previous tenant and may not be available to show right now. Ask the listing agent where things stand.
Features:
- C. 1800s farmhouse
- On nearly 20 private acres
- Being cleaned out by the previous tenant
The Post Office and Store
An old Post Office and store sits on the same shoreline acreage as the farmhouse. The listing does not give its size or condition, so plan to see it in person.
Features:
- Post Office/store building on the mainland parcel
- Sold together with the farmhouse and island house
Shoreline, Beaches and Trails
The mainland acreage has roughly 1,500 feet of shoreline and sandy beaches. The listing lists beach front, waterfront and wooded as lot features.
Trails run through the property and lead to a private pond. The water body is the Rappahannock River.
Features:
- About 1,500 feet of shoreline
- Sandy beaches
- Property trails
- Private pond
- Wooded land
The Land: Almost 23 Acres
Zillow lists the full lot at 22.8 acres. The listing describes it as about 22 acres combined, and says it includes the parcels at 2575 Butylo Rd and 2589 Butylo Rd.
Water comes from a well, and the sewer is an engineered septic system. Annual taxes are listed at $1,432 on an assessed value of $234,900.
Features:
- 22.8 acres total
- Includes 2575 and 2589 Butylo Rd
- Well water, engineered septic
- Taxes $1,432 a year
Schools
The listing points to Middlesex County schools. Middlesex Elementary (PK-5) is rated 4, St. Clare Walker Middle (6-8) is rated 5, and Middlesex High (9-12) is rated 5 on GreatSchools.
Features:
- Middlesex Elementary School, PK-5
- St. Clare Walker Middle School, 6-8
- Middlesex High School, 9-12
Showing Rules
This is an appointment-only property. The listing says in capital letters not to walk the property without the listing agent, and no drive-bys.
Features:
- Appointment only
- No drive-bys
- Do not walk the property without the listing agent
2977 Butylo Rd came on the market August 13, 2026 at $995,000, which works out to about $460 a square foot. It will suit someone who wants river frontage, a project, and a lot of privacy, and who is fine with a causeway that needs work and a house that is only partly done.
Full Listing Description
Incredible opportunity to own a 1 of a kind property with approximately 22 acres combined on the Rappahannock River! “Oyster House” is situated on its own 1-acre island, surrounded by the Rappahannock River, offering panoramic views from every corner! The partially finished main level contains multiple rooms with a roughed in bathroom, while the second floor offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, and a living room. While walking around the property, you will see a boat ramp that you can easily launch a kayak or small boat from. Following the causeway back to shore, to the top of the property, you will find an 1800’s Farmhouse and Post Office/ store nestled on nearly 20 private acres with approximately 1500 feet of shoreline and beautiful sandy beaches. After spending time on the beach, take a relaxing stroll along the property trails to the private pond. This property is truly one of a kind and one you don’t want to miss!
The property was previously listed on Airbnb and may have future income potential. The farmhouse is currently being cleaned out by the previous tenant and may not be available to show at this time.
Although the causeway was once drivable, it will need repairs to make it drivable again. The property is accessible during low tide.
The listing includes property: 2575 Butylo Rd & 2589 Butylo Rd
DO NOT WALK THE PROPERTY WITHOUT LISTING AGENT! APPOINTMENT ONLY. NO DRIVE-BYS!
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