Bill started his full time real estate career in real estate in 1983 with a prestigious firm in Accomac, and became a broker in 1987, founding Parr properties in 1989. His passion for working with big farms and estates has resulted in some of the largest land sales in the region, as well as a significant number of which became important conservation holdings. These include adding over 800 acres to the National Wildlife Refuge System, and the original land sale for the establishment of Kiptopeke Beach State Park in 1992. Bill’s expertise in land use and development serves both the development and the conservation communities equally. “I’ve sold remote natural area islands over a thousand acres in size, which is about the most challenging environment a realtor can encounter – using everything from helicopters to airboats to conclude complex waterfront land transactions”
“Parr Properties was founded on the fundamental principles of integrity; value added professional service, and a commitment to excellence. It’s been an honor to be a trusted source for property owners to rely on us as a critical resource in making important decisions” said Parr. These principles have guided the growth of Parr Properties as a leader in the Eastern Shore Real Estate industry, while maintaining a small and dedicated staff of some of the best people in the business.
The Eastern Shore is a place rich in history, with numerous important historical homes and sites that require special attention in the marketing process, and we have the experience to insure that those details don’t get lost in the process. We have represented buyers and sellers of fine homes and waterfront properties from the Maryland line to the southern tip of the peninsula, we cover over 900 linear miles of salt water shoreline in our market area, and I believe that we know the waters very well.
Bill believes in serving his industry and his community. He served as a local board president in 1992 and again in 2010, and has served on the board of directors of the State association and its commercial council as a Chairman. He has been active in public debate over local land use regulation as well as state and national laws. In 2011 He served as the chairman of the Northampton County Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee to formulate important Economic Development plans, and in 2013 Served as the Chairman of the Governors subcommittee on Entrepreneurship and Innovation for the Virginia Rural Jobs Council, and is the 2013 chairman of the Joint Industrial Development Authority of Northampton County and all of its Incorporated towns.
Bill is a “Seasider”, who lives in the village of Seaview on Mockhorn Bay overlooking the barrier islands - and has a passion for boating and exploring the numerous waterways of the Eastern Shore.
Our dedicated staff is ready to serve your family, whether it’s time to sell, or time to buy. When you need more than a real estate agent, when you need a true professional dedicated to assisting you in achieving your real estate goals, we stand ready to serve.
Kiptopeke Inn has been completely refurbished and is fully operational. Of its 105 rooms, 90 are fully renovated and furnished ready for occupancy. This includes 2 furnished suites and a manager apartment. There are 14 rooms and one suite that just need paint and furniture to be available as needed. All rooms have wi-fi, cable TV and magnetic key swipe locks. The Continental breakfast room and guest lounge and meeting room, as well as the pool and deck areas are all in very good condition and in use, but the pool is covered for winter. On premises laundry facilities also in daily use, and complete with linens. Space for a restaurant kitchen and dining room ready for buildout. Canopied Porto Cachet lobby entrance. Active business which requires appointment with agent, closed for winter.
The First Offering of the "Cape Charles-Yorktown Ferry Dock Property" since 1935. A Waterfront Development Opportunity. It includes 1.63 acres of land with a PRIVATE BEACH in the town of Cape Charles at the North end of Bay Ave. It has a total of 690 feet of shoreline and includes the old Ferry Dock structure and a 290 foot stone jetty that adjoins the town beach, plus 4.42 acres of oyster ground. The former site of the ferry terminal, a fuel dock, seafood wharf & warehouse, and a dance hall was operated in the warehouse for a few years before the building was destroyed by fire. Zoned commercial for decades but is now residential. Extraordinary potential to "bookend" the town beach, w/fun pier on south, the redeveloped Ferry Dock on the north. Also an amazing home site with private beach!
MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT LAND with 84 units of density by right located in the town of Cape Charles. just 2, 200 feet East of the entrance to Bay Creek Golf Resort on Old Cape Charles road.Town water and sewer service available. Adjoins the new 4 lots for Harbor Greens condominium construction (lot 2 under construction) and is sandwiched between old Cape Charles Road and the new road to Bay Creek and the Harbor area, with frontage on both streets. This is the residual portion of parcel A after division of Harbor Greens lots were created. plat attached under documents, along with proffer agreement with town which granted the zoning and density. Priced at just $10, 500 per unit zoned R3 and ready to begin the development process. Excellent location
Residential Investment Opportunity: 4 unit apartment building on a one acre in town lot. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 units first floor, 2 units second floor. The building is constructed as a 4 unit condominium and is offered as a whole building for a limited time only. Priced as complete with CO. Additional multifamily lots available for developer/builders. See floor plan for the building and plat under document tab.
Commercial corner adjoining Cape Charles Food Lion shopping center and next to McDonalds at new traffic light intersection scheduled for completion spring 2021. Consists of 3 tax map parcels two of which are a commercially zoned highway corner lot totaling approx. 8.60 acres, and one which is agriculturally zoned fronting on Bayview Circle being approx. 1.85 acres, a total of 10.45 acres. Commercial area has high quality soils and 682 feet of highway frontage with deeded access to shopping center entrance. Includes 8oo sq. ft. building in use as office and a dirt floored pole shed with tin roof and siding. Parcels #91-A-19, 84-A-B and 91-A-21C
SALT GROVE POINT on Cherrystone creek at Eyrehall Creek. A spectacular deep water peninsula with an island like marina and home site, a premiere sportfishing wharf and extraordinary recreational marine compound. Includes a custom crafted historic restoration of traditional building with shellfish packing room and beautiful upstairs oyster watch house with full bath overlooking multiple boat slips, and a deep water wharf suitable for a boat basin. Includes an on site boat launch ramp, an engineered 40'x60'concrete pad with utilities ready for a primary residence, an 18'x30' foundation for other water dependent structure/building, landscaped clamshell parking lot, small one room office building. Minnow farm tenant on year to year lease. See Misc Docs & Video Tour link.
Charming contemporary cottage style home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with first floor primary bedroom suite. Great porches front and back for relaxing and entertaining - connected by a 9' ceiling height great room & open kitchen for spacious family living. Concrete driveway, brick steps and front foundation. Cottage style home with open floorplan, see house plans under document tab. photo is example only, new construction breaking ground July 2020. Near Kiptopeke State park beach, convenient to both town of Cape Charles and the bridge tunnel in the established community of Nottingham Estates. Detached Garage has been added. New: added a dormer to create additional 220 sq. ft. 2nd floor bedroom added w/cathedral ceiling & loft style entry !
New Construction, photo is EXAMPLE ONLY of the same house plan, a cottage style home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with first floor primary bedroom suite. Porches front and back - connected by a 9' ceiling great room & open kitchen for spacious family living. Concrete driveway, brick steps and front foundation. Open living space floorplan, see house plans under document tab. New construction breaking ground fall 2020 with completion as needed or winter 2020/21. Near Kiptopeke State park beach, convenient to both town of Cape Charles and the bridge tunnel in the established community of Nottingham Estates. Detached Garage has been added. Due to some extreme increases in the cost of building materials during the COVID era, the price is subject to change until contract signing or completion
"Harbor Greens" condominiums, the "Mariner Building" featuring New 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condos under construction and ready for occupancy late summer 2020. This is the first of four Harbor Greens condo buildings, built for care free small town living at an affordable price, without the high cost of resort community fees. This is a second floor unit with a rear deck that overlooks big back yard. On site 8 x 12 storage shed for toys and golf carts. On site parking for 2 cars for each unit. Featuring granite counters, tiled bathrooms, ceiling fans, all appliances. COA fees just $200/month include landscape, lawn care, building insurance and maintenance. Unit C is a second floor unit, on the right hand side of the building. SEE FLOORPLANS under documents tab as "Miscellaneous"
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