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 guestsperfect 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 rarea 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...
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19/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
0/100
Minimal Transit
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54/100
Bikable
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Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Some bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 14/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 55/100.
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16261 Main Ridge Rd, Tangier, VA 23440 in NONE AVAILABLE, Tangier, VA 23440 is a single family listed at $299,000. Highlights include 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,497 sq. ft., built in 1980, 0.29 acre lot, $120 per sq. ft.. Realty.com has 38 photos, sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this listing.
Realty.com has 38 photos of 16261 Main Ridge Rd.
Our records indicate that 16261 Main Ridge Rd was built in 1980.
The full address for this home is 16261 Main Ridge Rd, Tangier, VA 23440.
16261 Main Ridge Rd has been listed on Realty.com since Mon July 27, 2026
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Some bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 14/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 55/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 16261 Main Ridge Rd. Pungoteague Elementary School (Grades: PK - 5), Arcadia Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Nandua High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Worthington Realty Group, Llc
(tel: 855-849-4663)
Listing agent:
Holly Worthington
(tel: 443-366-9589)
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