12 Essex Rd

Grottoes, VA 24441

$479,000
Price
3
Beds
1,850 Sq. Ft.
$259 / Sq. Ft.
1,850
Sq. Ft.
$259
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Welcome home to a warm and inviting space that captures the true heart of home. Just beyond the charming storybook walkway, this beautifully updated residence features a brand new gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand new roof, a new HVAC system, fresh paint, and new flooring throughout. Set on over half an acre, the home offers multiple comfortable living spaces, including a family room with a wet bar and a cozy fireplace that could...Welcome home to a warm and inviting space that captures the true heart of home. Just beyond the charming storybook walkway, this beautifully updated residence features a brand new gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand new roof, a new HVAC system, fresh paint, and new flooring throughout. Set on over half an acre, the home offers multiple comfortable living spaces, including a family room with a wet bar and a cozy fireplace that could easily be used as an in-law suite, separate living space, or extra room for family fun. Conveniently located within southeastern Rockingham County, northeastern Augusta County, and near Charlottesville, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and convenience.
  1. Listed by Jo Plaster • Brokerage DRE #0226014021 • Funkhouser: East Rockingham
    P: (540)-271-4085 C: (540)-271-4085 joplaster4u@yahoo.com

Property Details for 12 Essex Road

Tax ID Number
039C 1 2 11
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Split Level
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 03/25/2026 08:02 PM

Property Details for 12 Essex Road

StatusActive
MLS #672016
Days on Market91
Taxes$1,261 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1971
Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
CountyAugusta County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Funkhouser: East Rockingham, Jo Plaster
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Building Information for 12 Essex Road

Stories-Year Built1971Building Size-Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,829 SF

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$2,430 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,325

Property Taxes

$105

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 12 Essex Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: AUGUSTA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121141271549
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: HUGH K. CASSELL (AUGUSTA VA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: S. GORDON STEWART (AUGUSTA VA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: FORT DEFIANCE (AUGUSTA VA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: AUGUSTA
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $146,400
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $922
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $40,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Section: 1
  • Zoning: SF15
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Level: Second
Room 6
  • Room Level: Second
Room 7
  • Room Level: Second
Room 8
  • Room Level: Second
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,850.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Fencing: SplitRail, Vinyl, Fenced, Full
  • Parcel ID: 18734170
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: None
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ElectricRange, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Propane, Other, SatelliteInternetAvailable
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 12 Essex Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 18, 2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #VAAG2002720

$479,000—
Mar 18, 2026

Price Change

CAAR #672016

$479,000—
Dec 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAAG2002720

$489,000—
Dec 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

CAAR #672016

$489,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/18/2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #VAAG2002720

$479,000
03/18/2026

Price Change

CAAR #672016

$479,000
12/26/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAAG2002720

$489,000
12/26/2025

Listed (Active)

CAAR #672016

$489,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Essex Road

Taxable ValueLand$60,000Additions$182,500Total$242,500
Tax Record2025$1,261 ($105 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,517 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,592 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt925 SqFtStories1Lot Size24,960 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1971ZoningSINGLE FAMILYCountyAUGUSTAAPN039C 1 2 11Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 12 Essex Road

This home is within Augusta County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cassell Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
S Gordon Stewart Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Ft Defiance High School
Public - 9 to 12
Verona Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Cassell Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

S Gordon Stewart Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ft Defiance High School
Public9 to 12

Verona Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 12 Essex Road, Grottoes, VA 24441

12 Essex Road is a single family home for sale in Grottoes, VA 24441. This property was listed for sale on December 26, 2025 by Funkhouser: East Rockingham, it's currently listed at $479,000. This listing's school district is Augusta County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Cassell Elementary School, S Gordon Stewart Middle School and Ft Defiance High School. 12 Essex Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,850 sqft single family home built in 1971.

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Listing Courtesy of Funkhouser: East Rockingham, Jo Plaster

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