Land for Sale near Tappahannock, Virginia

Tappahannock is the county seat of Essex — Tidewater's most affordable county — sitting right on the Rappahannock River where Route 360 crosses from the Northern Neck. Essex County's tax rate of $0.73 per $100 reflects the county's rural character, and land prices here run well below the waterfront counties to the east. LandMatch maps FEMA flood zones and USGS creek data on every parcel near Tappahannock, helping you find genuine Rappahannock River value without the flood risk surprises that come with buying cheap tidal land.