Property Description

Admired by so many for its handsome perch on the corner of Fall Hill Ave and Riverside Dr, and its year-round views of the Rappahannock River and Heritage Trail, 460 Riverside Drive could now be YOURS! From its sturdy brick wrap-around retaining wall, stamped concrete sidewalk, fully fenced & level front yard, and large, welcoming front porch with its haint blue ceiling, to its roomy interior, beautiful wood floors, and huge country kitchen, you'll want to move in TOMORROW! This split foyer offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths upstairs, and 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath downstairs - along with an upstairs office with built-ins, a huge, open, living and dining room with its ever-changing year-round *front row* views of the Rappahannock, a large Rec Room with a fireplace wood stove insert, and a huge laundry room! Lovingly maintained and updated through the years with safety, comfort, and sound investment in mind, it's easy to get to YES when deciding if this is THE ONE! Among the many wonderful things to love, you'll find: Solar Panels, installed and saving money since 2022 (paid in full - just enjoy the small electric bills and rebate money back!); BRAND NEW REPLACEMENT WINDOWS (Sept 2026); Hardwood, Bamboo, and Tile floors throughout, with a small area of the rec room carpeted; Radon Mitigation System already in place and doing its job (2015); Timberlane Shutters (2015); New Electric Panel (2018); 40-year Architectural Shingles with Roof Maxx treatment (Aug 2026); Porch Columns wrapped in vinyl - no wood rot worries there! (July 2022); Back Security Light (2026) & Lights by Front Steps (2025); Attic Fan (May 2025); Brick Walkway along Back of House (2024/2025); Water Heater (2021); Kitchen Appliances - all electric, but if you prefer, natural gas is also available (2016-2025) ... and yes, there's more! Along with a shed and patio in the back, you'll find an amazing - and amazingly accessible - crawl space with a vapor barrier, where you can safely & securely store your canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, extra gardening supplies, you name it! You'll be surprised at the amount of storage space inside, too! LOCATION?! C'mon! This beauty is PERFECTLY located: under 2 miles to Fredericksburg's downtown VRE station and all that downtown Fredericksburg offers, barely a mile to Mary Washington Hospital, under 3 miles to most anything Central Park, 2.5 miles to watch our FredNats' home games, and fewer than that to shop at Wegmans, and our hotly anticipated Trader Joes'. If you really NEED to drive I-95, you're within 8-15 minutes of three interchanges (exits 126, 130, 133). And we haven't even touched on your direct view and access to Rappahannock Heritage Trail, right across the street, where you can bike, run, walk, stroll, dog-walk, or just people-watch - year-round! PARKING is important, too! You'll enjoy up to 4 off-street/driveway parking spaces off Fall Hill Ave, and on-street parking (for when you want to have that housewarming party to show all your friends!) nearby. Water enthusiast? Hop on the trail and head on up to the Virginia Outdoor Center. Like to participate in or cheer runners in the Marine Corps Half Marathon, or any of the other running events throughout the year? You're right there in the "catbird seat"! A member/owner or occasional shopper at the Fredericksburg Food Co-Op? They're just blocks away, across Rt 1. Hugh Mercer student in the house? Join the Bus Train with the kids and parents in Normandy Village! To give you further peace of mind, the Sellers are offering a 1-year home warranty. If you're even THINKING about grabbing this jewel of a home, plan to join us the first weekend we're on the market, with Open Houses both Saturday and Sunday, Oct 10 & 11. And bring your agent - you're gonna wanna get YOUR offer in PDQ! (Look for interior photos 10/9)