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16261 Main Ridge Road
Tangier VA 23440

For Sale: $252,000.00 Active

List Date: 2026-07-27

Tangier
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2,497 build ft2
12,632 land ft2

About This Property

Welcome to Tangier Island, one of the Chesapeake Bay's most treasured waterfront communities, where neighbors wave as they pass by on golf carts, sunsets stretch across the water, and the pace of life slows just enough to enjoy it. Located on Main Ridge Road, this beautifully maintained home blends timeless coastal charm with thoughtful updates, exceptional outdoor living, and the kind of character that's hard to find. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the cedar impression siding, gorgeous landscaping, brick walkways, colorful martin houses, and the peaceful fish pond that welcomes guests at the entrance. A charming Little Free Library reflects the close-knit spirit of the community, while raised garden beds, established fruit trees, and a chicken coop create your own backyard homestead. Inside, the home is warm, inviting, and designed for gathering. Shiplap accent walls add coastal character throughout, while abundant natural light and water views remind you that you're surrounded by the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay. The spacious kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring a custom-built dining table and bench seating that comfortably accommodates up to eleven guests—perfect for holidays, crab feasts, family dinners, and entertaining. The oversized laundry room offers an incredible amount of cabinetry and workspace, making everyday living both convenient and organized. Customized closet systems throughout the home provide exceptional storage, and the spacious primary bath offers a spa-like retreat with an oversized jetted soaking tub and a luxury remote-controlled bidet toilet with premium comfort features. Step outside onto the maintenance-free composite deck overlooking the beautifully landscaped yard, enclosed with vinyl fencing for added privacy. A detached workshop offers endless possibilities for hobbies, woodworking, storage, or creative space. Every inch of the property has been thoughtfully designed to be as functional as it is beautiful, and many of the home's major improvements have already been completed, allowing you to move in and simply enjoy. Life on Tangier Island is unlike anywhere else. Accessible only by ferry or private aircraft, this historic Chesapeake Bay island is known for its rich watermen's heritage, fresh seafood, unique culture, and welcoming community. Spend your days boating, fishing, crabbing, kayaking, paddleboarding, birdwatching, or exploring the island by golf cart or bicycle. Dine on world-famous soft-shell crabs and fresh oysters, browse local shops, visit the Tangier History Museum, or end each evening watching breathtaking sunsets over the Bay. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, a vacation home, or a one-of-a-kind coastal retreat, this property offers something increasingly rare—a beautifully updated home surrounded by nature, history, and a community that still feels like home. This is not just any home its also a whole lifestyle...

Listing Agent: Holly B. Worthington. Worthington Realty Group, LLC 443-366-9589 worthingtonrealtyllc@gmail.com

Property Features

Location Information
County:
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior: Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Laundry:
Furnished: None
Flooring: CeramicTile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Water: Well
Cooling: Central A/C
Heating: Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
Fireplaces: None
Windows:
Utilities: Electric Available
Sewer: Public Septic
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1980
Subdivision Name: None Available
Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
Schools
Elementary School: None
Junior High School: None
High School: None

IDXListing Courtesy of Holly B. Worthington. Worthington Realty Group, LLC 443-366-9589 worthingtonrealtyllc@gmail.com

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