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Chopawamsic Island - 13 Acre PRIVATE ISLAND near Washington DC 13 Acres of Residential Land Offered at $5,970,000 in Quantico, VA 22134
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- UNIQUE Private Estate or Retreat. Search and find Chopawamsic on "GOOGLE EARTH"
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Search Chopawamsic on "GOOGLE EARTH". Chopawamsic Island is the only private island on Virginia Side of the Potomac River. The 13 acre Magical Island once owned by the National Geographic Society. Three houses on the Island were used by private residents as well as the Mount Vernon Ducking Society. The rich history of the Island includes LANGLEY's FIRST FLIGHT experiments in 1893, that were observed and photographed by Alexander Graham Bell. Chopawamsic Island was visited frequently by President Theodore Roosevelt. Today the Island is vacant, awaiting a new owner with imagination and purpose. Security patrols provided 24/7 by the U.S. Marines and the Coast Guard. Commute to Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia. Exclusive water-only access, the Island offers a rare combination of privacy, convenience and safety. Rebrand it with your own name, and cement your legacy in history, for generations to come. This offering suggests possible uses for the Island including a list of outdoor activities. Interested parties are encouraged to explore these and other potential ideas, whether it be for an exclusive private estate, charitable functions, wedding venue, corporate retreat, secure military activities and training, hospitality, or a personal residence. Chopawamsic Island is suitable for buyers looking for an exclusive unique location near Washington DC Metropolitan Area.
"The Chesapeake Bay is as spectacular as Yellowstone or Yosemite, as great as the Great Smokies and as grand as the Grand Tetons," Chesapeake Conservancy President & CEO Joel Dunn said in a statement. "Establishing the Chesapeake National Recreation Area expands resources for environmental protection and makes it clear that the United States cherishes the Chesapeake, the birthplace of American identity"
Chopawamsic Island is a once-in-a-generation offering. It promises not only privacy and exclusivity, but also a chance to own a chapter of Virginia’s heritage and shape its future. Whether for investment, personal refuge, or conservation, this 13-acre island stands ready to inspire bold new possibilities.
DATA ROOM Click Here to Access
- Offering Memorandum
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (ACTUAL - 2025) |
ANNUAL | ANNUAL PER AC |
|---|---|---|
| Taxes |
$2,737
|
$210.54
|
| Operating Expenses |
-
|
-
|
| Total Expenses |
$2,737
|
$210.54
|
FINANCIAL SUMMARY (ACTUAL - 2025)
| Taxes | |
|---|---|
| Annual | $2,737 |
| Annual Per AC | $210.54 |
| Operating Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Annual | - |
| Annual Per AC | - |
| Total Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Annual | $2,737 |
| Annual Per AC | $210.54 |
PROPERTY FACTS
| Price | $5,970,000 | Property Subtype | Residential |
| Sale Type | Investment or Owner User | Proposed Use | |
| No. Lots | 1 | Total Lot Size | 13.00 AC |
| Property Type | Land | No. Stories | 2 |
| Zoning | A-1 | ||
| Price | $5,970,000 |
| Sale Type | Investment or Owner User |
| No. Lots | 1 |
| Property Type | Land |
| Property Subtype | Residential |
| Proposed Use | |
| Total Lot Size | 13.00 AC |
| No. Stories | 2 |
| Zoning | A-1 |
1 LOT AVAILABLE
Lot
| Price | $5,970,000 | Lot Size | 13.00 AC |
| Price Per AC | $459,230.77 |
| Price | $5,970,000 |
| Price Per AC | $459,230.77 |
| Lot Size | 13.00 AC |
13 Acre Unique Historic Private Island for Sale - Investment Opportunity. Chopawamsic is the only buildable private island on Virginia side of the Potomac River
DESCRIPTION
SAMPLING OF THE ISLAND'S STORIED HISTORY Captain John Smith was the first (non-native) visitor to the Island, in 1607. The first (non-native) resident Giles Brent, settled the Island in 1649 with his wife, Princess Mary Kittamaquund, who was the daughter of the paramount chief of the Piscataway nation. They enjoyed friendly relations with the English governments in Jamestown and the colony of Maryland. The Rev. Alexander Scott of the Church of Overwharten (now known as Aquia Church) purchased the property from the Brent family in the early 18th century. During the Civil War, the Stafford County Courthouse was burned and many of the original deeds and documents related to the Island's settlement were lost. Copies may be found in the Library of Virginia. On June 24, 1887, the Mount Vernon Ducking Society (of which President Theodore Roosevelt was a member) purchased the property. The National Geographic Society owned the Island for a time. Currently Chesapeake Bay inches closer to NATIONAL PARK status.
PROPERTY TAXES
| Parcel Number | 22-18 | Total Assessment | $1,768,300 |
| Land Assessment | $1,675,100 | Annual Taxes | $2,737 |
| Improvements Assessment | $93,200 | Tax Year | 2025 Payable 2025 |
PROPERTY TAXES
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Ray Sami
Chopawamsic Island - 13 Acre PRIVATE ISLAND near Washington DC
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