
423 Aquia Creek Road
Waterfront Marina Investment Opportunity/ 7000 sqft
Marketing description
Aquia Bay Marina | Rare Waterfront Marina Investment Opportunity
Asking Price: $1,990,000
Discover a unique opportunity to own Aquia Bay Marina, an established full-service marina located on Aquia Creek in Stafford County, Virginia, with direct access to the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. Waterfront commercial properties of this caliber rarely become available, making this an exceptional opportunity for marina operators, investors, and owner-users alike.
Situated on approximately 2.58 acres with approximately 7,000 square feet of marina improvements, the property is designed to support a variety of marine operations while offering significant long-term investment potential. The marina features approximately 90 deep-water boat slips, a fuel dock, dry boat storage, marine service and repair facilities, a 35-ton travel lift, maintenance buildings, a ship's store, and ample customer parking.
One of the property's most attractive competitive advantages is its location in Stafford County, where the personal property tax rate on boats has been effectively reduced to a negligible amount, providing a meaningful financial benefit for boat owners and enhancing the marina's appeal for long-term slip rentals and vessel storage.
Conveniently located just minutes from Interstate 95, the property offers easy access to Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg, and the greater Chesapeake Bay boating community. The surrounding region continues to experience residential and commercial growth, supporting strong demand for marina services and waterfront recreation.
Property Highlights
- Established full-service marina
- Approximately 90 deep-water boat slips
- Direct access to the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay
- Approximately 2.58 waterfront acres
- Approximately 7,000 SF of marina improvements
- Fuel dock
- 35-ton travel lift
- Dry boat storage
- Marine service and repair facilities
- Ship's store and support buildings
- Ample surface parking
- Stafford County's effective elimination of personal property tax on boats
- Multiple income-producing opportunities
- Rare commercial waterfront investment
- Excellent access to I-95, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Whether you're seeking to expand an existing marina portfolio, acquire an established marine business, or invest in a premier waterfront commercial asset with long-term appreciation potential, Aquia Bay Marina offers a rare combination of location, infrastructure, and operational opportunity.
Buyer to independently verify all acreage, square footage, zoning, marina operations, permits, environmental conditions, financial information, and all matters material to the purchaser's intended use.
Investment highlights
A rare opportunity to acquire one of Northern Virginia's premier waterfront marina properties, Aquia Bay Marina offers direct access to the Potomac River from the protected waters of Aquia Creek. Situated on nearly 3 waterfront acres, this established marina combines a thriving operation with exceptional long-term investment and redevelopment potential in one of the region's most desirable boating markets. The marina features approximately 90 deep-water slip areas, secure gated access, gasoline and diesel fuel services, dry boat storage, a 35-ton travel lift, ship's store, marine service facilities, picnic and recreation areas, and ample customer parking—creating multiple revenue streams with year-round income potential. Boaters enjoy protected docking with immediate access to the Potomac River, making Aquia Bay Marina an ideal home port for fishing, cruising, waterfront dining, watersports, and destinations throughout the Chesapeake Bay. Existing improvements include substantial dock systems, marine infrastructure, storage buildings, repair and service facilities, customer amenities, and waterfront support areas designed to accommodate both seasonal and year-round operations. The marina also benefits from excellent accessibility to Interstate 95, the Virginia Railway Express (VRE), and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, positioning it to serve one of the fastest-growing boating populations on the East Coast. Whether continued as a successful full-service marina, expanded with additional marine services and dry storage, repositioned as a premier waterfront destination, or held as a long-term investment, Aquia Bay Marina offers a truly exceptional waterfront asset with tremendous upside. One of the property's most significant competitive advantages is its location in Stafford County, where boats are not subject to personal property tax under current county policy—an attractive benefit for boat owners and a compelling marketing advantage for marina operators. Its strategic location places boaters within easy cruising distance of Fairview Beach, Colonial Beach, National Harbor, Washington, D.C., and the Chesapeake Bay, making Aquia Bay Marina one of the most conveniently located marinas on the Potomac River. Property Highlights Nearly 3 waterfront acres Approximately 90 deep-water slip areas Direct protected access to the Potomac River Gasoline and diesel fuel dock 35-ton travel lift Dry storage and boatyard facilities Marine repair and service capabilities Secure gated marina Ship's store Picnic and waterfront recreation areas Ample customer parking Excellent visibility and accessibility Convenient to I-95, VRE, Quantico, Fredericksburg, and the Washington, D.C. metro area Boats stored in Stafford County currently enjoy no personal property tax Significant value-add, expansion, and redevelopment potential Offering a rare combination of waterfront acreage, established marine infrastructure, multiple income sources, and one of the most desirable boating locations on the Potomac River, Aquia Bay Marina represents an exceptional investment opportunity for marina operators, developers, and waterfront investors alike.
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