Last Sold Price
3 beds1,536 sqft$85/sqft
1278 Lynch Rd, Altavista, VA 24517

Description

Country living in town. Check out this completely remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on 2 acres. Living room, den, and 3 bedrooms, one of which is being used as an office. Sit on the screened back porch to view the wild life! New shed with electricity. Town water and sewer. Additional hook up to town water and sewer is already in. New roof, new heat pump, new outside doors, new vinyl siding and new carpet(on top of hardwood). Call today to see your new home.Country living in town. Check out this completely remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on 2 acres. Living room, den, and 3 bedrooms, one of which is being used as an office. Sit on the screened back porch to view the wild life! New shed with electricity. Town water and sewer. Additional hook up to town water and sewer is already in. New roof, new heat pump, new outside doors, new vinyl siding and new carpet(on top of hardwood). Call today to see your new home.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/08/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Ann Shortt • Shortt Auction & Realty

Property Details for 1278 Lynch Road

MLS #
294014
Days on Market
212
Taxes
$553 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1900
Lot Size
2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
Styles
Bungalow
Directions
Rt. 29 S to Route 43 exit in Altavista. Left on Bedford Ave, left on West Rd. Right on Lynch Rd and property is on right.
Garage Description
Other

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$164,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

100.8%

Altavista, VA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Shortt Auction & Realty, Ann Shortt

Sold By The Hopkins Real Estate Group LLC, Wanda Robertson

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Building Information for 1278 Lynch Road

Stories1Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

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$707 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$661

Property Taxes

$46

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1278 Lynch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • County/City: Campbell
  • State: VA
  • ZIP: 24517
  • Area: Campbell
  • Longitude: .00
  • Latitude: .00
  • City/Town: Altavista
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Map/Parcel ID: 83A18
  • Estimated Taxes: $553.00
  • Association: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
  • Association Fee Amount: $.00
  • Association Fee: 0.00
  • Assoc Fee Includes: Other
School Information
  • Elementary School: Altavista Elem
  • High School: Altavista Combined
  • Middle School: Altavista Combined
  • School District: Campbell
Parking
  • Garage: Other
  • Garage Area: .00
  • Garage Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Garage Length: .00
  • Garage Width: .00
  • Carport Area: .00
  • Carport Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Carport Length: .00
  • Carport Width: .00
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 2.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Size Source: (Public Records)
  • Lot Square Footage: 87120.0
  • Square Footage: 1536.0
  • Above Grade Fin SqFt: 1536.0
  • Est Fin SqFt BelGrde: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 3: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 2: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 1: 1536.0
  • Est UnFin SqFt Total: 0.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Age: 0
  • Financing: USDA
  • FIPS Code: 31
  • Legal Description: Old Southern Ry Bed
  • Building on Property: Barn, Storage Building
  • Construction Status: Completed
  • Property Disclaimer: All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed
  • Allow Auto Estimate: No
  • Allow Reviews: No
  • Validated: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Water: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: One
  • Screened Porch: 16x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Circular Drive, Garden Space, Landscaped, Screened Porch, Storm Doors, Insulated Glass, Stream/Creek
  • Exterior Finish (AG): Vinyl Siding
  • Disability Features: Grab Bar(s)
  • Attach Doc to DocBox: Disclosure, Lead Based Paint
  • ScreenedPorch Area: 256.0
  • ScreenedPorch Dimensions: 16.000 x 16.000
  • ScreenedPorch Length: 16.0
  • ScreenedPorch Width: 16.0
  • Deck Area: 0.0
  • Deck Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Deck Length: 0.0
  • Deck Width: 0.0
  • Patio Area: 0.0
  • Patio Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Patio Length: 0.0
  • Patio Width: 0.0
  • Porch Area: 0.0
  • Porch Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Porch Length: 0.0
  • Porch Width: 0.0
  • Foyer Area: 0.0
  • Foyer Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Foyer Length: 0.0
  • Foyer Width: 0.0
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace, Gas Log
  • Flooring: Carpet, Carpet Over Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Heating System: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Bedroom, Main Level Den, Paneling
  • Laundry: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Connections
  • Limited Services: No
  • Attic: Scuttle
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entrance, Partial, Sump Pump
  • Den: 20x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Den Area: 280.0
  • Den Dimensions: 20.000 x 14.000
  • Den Length: 20.0
  • Den Width: 14.0
  • Air Conditioning: Heat Pump
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 2 (1 1)
  • Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0
  • Appliance/Convey: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Range-Elec, Refrigerator
Room Information
Additional Room Information
  • 2nd Bedroom: 14x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • 2ndBedroom Area: 196.0
  • 2ndBedroom Dimensions: 14.000 x 14.000
  • 2ndBedroom Length: 14.0
  • 2ndBedroom Width: 14.0
  • 3rd Bedroom: 13x10 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • 3rdBedroom Area: 130.0
  • 3rdBedroom Dimensions: 13.000 x 10.000
  • 3rdBedroom Length: 13.0
  • 3rdBedroom Width: 10.0
  • 4thBedroom Area: 0.0
  • 4thBedroom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • 4thBedroom Length: 0.0
  • 4thBedroom Width: 0.0
  • 5thBedroom Area: 0.0
  • 5thBedroom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • 5thBedroom Length: 0.0
  • 5thBedroom Width: 0.0
  • 6thBedroom Area: 0.0
  • 6thBedroom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • 6thBedroom Length: 0.0
  • 6thBedroom Width: 0.0
  • Other Room 1: 0x0 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Sun Room: 14x8 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Kitchen: 11x8 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Laundry Room: 0x0 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Living Room: 14x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • RecRoom Area: 0.0
  • RecRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • RecRoom Length: 0.0
  • RecRoom Width: 0.0
  • FamilyRoom Area: 0.0
  • FamilyRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • FamilyRoom Length: 0.0
  • FamilyRoom Width: 0.0
  • GreatRoom Area: 0.0
  • GreatRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • GreatRoom Length: 0.0
  • GreatRoom Width: 0.0
  • OtherRoom1 Area: 0.0
  • OtherRoom1 Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • OtherRoom1 Length: 0.0
  • OtherRoom1 Width: 0.0
  • OtherRoom2 Area: 0.0
  • OtherRoom2 Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • OtherRoom2 Length: 0.0
  • OtherRoom2 Width: 0.0
  • OtherRoom3 Area: 0.0
  • OtherRoom3 Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • OtherRoom3 Length: 0.0
  • OtherRoom3 Width: 0.0
  • Office Area: 140.0
  • Office Dimensions: 14.000 x 10.000
  • Office Length: 14.0
  • Office Width: 10.0
Breakfast Room Information
  • BreakfastArea Area: 104.0
  • BreakfastArea Dimensions: 13.000 x 8.000
  • BreakfastArea Length: 13.0
  • BreakfastArea Width: 8.0
  • Breakfast Area: 13x8 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Master Bedroom Information
  • MasterBedroom Area: 180.0
  • MasterBedroom Dimensions: 15.000 x 12.000
  • MasterBedroom Length: 15.0
  • MasterBedroom Width: 12.0
  • Master Bedroom: 15x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Bathrooms Information
  • Full Bath BelowGrade: 0
  • Full Bath Level 1: 1
  • Full Bath Level 2: 0
  • Full Bath Level 3: 0
  • Half Bath BelowGrade: 0
  • Half Bath Level 1: 1
  • Half Bath Level 2: 0
  • Half Bath Level 3: 0
Dining Room
  • FormalDining Area: 0.0
  • FormalDining Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • FormalDining Length: 0.0
  • FormalDining Width: 0.0
Sun Room
  • SunRoom Area: 112.0
  • SunRoom Dimensions: 14.000 x 8.000
  • SunRoom Length: 14.0
  • SunRoom Width: 8.0
Laundry Room
  • LaundryRoom Area: 0.0
  • LaundryRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • LaundryRoom Length: 0.0
  • LaundryRoom Width: 0.0
Kitchen Room
  • Kitchen Area: 88.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11.000 x 8.000
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Width: 8.0
Living Room
  • LivingRoom Area: 196.0
  • LivingRoom Dimensions: 14.000 x 14.000
  • LivingRoom Length: 14.0
  • LivingRoom Width: 14.0

Property History for 1278 Lynch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 8, 2016

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #294014

$130,000
Mar 24, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1255915716

$130,000

+15.8% / yr

Mar 22, 2016

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #294014

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/08/2016

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #294014

$130,000
03/24/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1255915716

$130,000

+15.8% / yr

03/22/2016

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #294014

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

Public Records for 1278 Lynch Road

Taxable ValueLand$19,500Additions$94,400Total$113,900
Tax Record2026$513 ($43 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,536 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,536 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,036 SqFtStories1Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900CountyCAMPBELLAPN0830-0A000-018-0

Schools near 1278 Lynch Road

This home is within Campbell County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Altavista Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Altavista High School
Public6 to 12

Faith Christian Academy
PrivatePK to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1278 Lynch Road, Altavista, VA 24517
$130,000
3
1,536
87,120
2
1
870
43,560
1
984
43,560
$175,000
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Listing Courtesy of Shortt Auction & Realty, Ann Shortt

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