12 Essex Rd

Grottoes, VA 24441

$489,000
Price
3
Beds
1,850 Sq. Ft.
$264 / Sq. Ft.
1,850
Sq. Ft.
$264
per Sq. Ft.

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

Architectural Style
SplitLevel
Subdivision Name
HARRISTON EAST
LISTING UPDATED: 12/29/2025 09:33 AM

Property Details for 12 Essex Road

StatusActive
MLS #672016
Days on Market4
Taxes$1,261 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1971
Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
CountyAugusta County

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

Payment Calculator

$2,521 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,416

Property Taxes

$105

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12 Essex Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Route 340, turn East onto Harriston Rd. (Rt. 778), take right onto Essex Rd. Home is on the left.
  • Latitude: 38.214395
  • Longitude: -78.82455546
  • Water Source: Public
  • Year Built: 1971
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,261
  • Tax Legal Description: 39C-(1)-2-11, Harriston East, Sec. 1, L11, B 2
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, OffStreet
School Information
  • Elementary School: Hugh K. Cassell
  • High School: Fort Defiance
  • Middle Or Junior School: S. Gordon Stewart
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 925.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 925.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Building Area Total: 1850.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Living Area: 1850.0
  • Living Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Lot Features: Garden
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.57
Property and Assessments
  • Disclaimer: The offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.
  • Disclosures: SellerDisclosure
  • New Construction: No
  • Parcel Number: 039/C 1/2/11
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Zoning Description: SF15
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Utilities: Propane, Other, SatelliteInternetAvailable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, StickBuilt
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard, FullyFenced, LandscapeLights, PropaneTankOwned
  • Fencing: SplitRail, Vinyl, Fenced, Full
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Sheds
  • Patio And Porch Features: FrontPorch, Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Architectural
  • Security Features: None
Interior Features
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: CentralAir, HeatPump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: LuxuryVinylPlank, PorcelainTile
  • Heating: Central, Electric, HeatPump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: WetBar, EatInKitchen, KitchenIsland, RecessedLighting
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup
  • Levels: MultiSplit
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom, Bedroom, FamilyRoom, FullBath, Kitchen, Laundry, LivingRoom
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ElectricRange, Refrigerator
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified: No
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Room 5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 12 Essex Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

CAAR #672016

$489,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
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 $489,000. 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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