The latest DMV real estate listing to captivate the residents of the D.C. area is actually about 4 hours outside of D.C. by car, but you’ll need a little more than a car to get in out and this unique property.
The property in question is none other than a functional lighthouse, known as Smith Point Lighthouse, located in the Chesapeake Bay – which is complete with 4 bedrooms, one bathroom, and a total of 1,500 square feet!
Everything you need to know about the Smith Point Lighthouse
The Smith Point Lighthouse, which is on the National Historic Registry, was first built in 1897 roughly 2.5 miles off-shore from Reedville, Virginia.
Still a functional lighthouse, the lamp is maintained by the U.S. Coastguard as a navigational aid to all ships navigating the Bay, and as a lighthouse, it has zero property tax.
The lighthouse is being sold “As is, where is“, which means that all furniture, appliances, and household items are being purchased alongside the property, so there’s no need to worry about furnishing the space from scratch.
The property was restored between 2006 and 2009, featuring a cozy kitchen and living room space on the main level, three bedrooms just one floor up, and a fourth and final bedroom located on the top floor (considered the watch room).
According to the listing on Zillow, there are some repairs needed to update the rails, appliances, windows, and watch room floors.
How to buy your own lighthouse outside of D.C.
To buy the Smith Point Lighthouse the seller listed the property for sale at only $450,000 (in cash) back on April 22nd, but has yet to be sold – suggesting further price drops may be imminent.
Owning this property will naturally require a particular type of buyer, according to the listing agent, who says it will be someone who won’t shy away from the effort necessary to maintain and look after the property – someone who will view the project as an adventure and appreciate the unique experiences that it will undoubtedly bring.
