131 3rd, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Gold
Listed by: jessica l anthony, eric nelson
Office: coldwell banker elite
MLS#:VAWE2010678
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$634,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$238.7
About this home
Historic Colonial Beach Property with Modern Upgrades & Exceptional Income Potential
Originally built as a boarding house, this beautifully renovated 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath home offers a perfect blend of history, scale, and functionality just 1.5 blocks from the Potomac River and a private sandy beach at the end of 3rd Street.
Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features a stunning kitchen with a wide picture window, floating shelves, and designer tile flooring—creating a space that feels both open and elevated. Keeping with the charm the main level maintains it's original restored hardwood floors. All bathrooms have been fully renovated with clean, modern finishes, allowing for a true move-in ready experience.
With six bedrooms and five and a half baths, the layout is ideal for accommodating multiple guests or creating distinct living areas. The second-floor kitchenette adds an extra layer of flexibility—perfect for extended stays, multi-generational use, or maximizing rental configurations.
The home’s history as a boarding house naturally lends itself to short-term rental success, offering the kind of space and layout today’s buyers are actively seeking. With proximity to the beach, ample sleeping capacity, and multiple gathering areas, this property is well-positioned for vacation rental income, group stays, or a hybrid personal-use investment.
Outside, the large covered front porch invites you to slow down and enjoy the river setting, while the nearby beach access makes it easy to spend your days by the water and your evenings entertaining.
Located in the heart of Colonial Beach, you’re just minutes from the boardwalk, restaurants, shops, and all the charm this golf cart–friendly town is known for.
Highlights:
• 6 Bedrooms | 5.5 Baths
• Originally a boarding house with incredible character
• Fully renovated throughout
• Stunning kitchen with floating shelves & designer tile
• All bathrooms updated
• Second-floor kitchenette for flexible living or rental use
• Strong short-term rental / investment potential
• Large covered front porch
• 1.5 blocks to the Potomac River
• Private sandy beach access at the end of 3rd St
Opportunities like this are rare—whether you’re looking for a spacious coastal home, an income-producing property, or both, this one checks all the boxes....
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Home facts
- Year built:1920
- Listing ID #:VAWE2010678
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:March 17, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:6
- Total bathrooms:6
- Full bathrooms:5
- Half bathrooms:1
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Partial
- Living area:2,656 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central A/C
- Heating:Central, Electric
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1920
- Building area:2,656 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.2 Acres
- Architectural Style:Colonial
- Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding
- Foundation Description:Crawl Space
- Levels:2 Stories
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$634,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$238.7
- Tax amount:$2,257 (2025)
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