Last Sold Price
5,179,284 Lot Size118.9 Acres
1287 Dry Branch Rd, Monterey, VA 24465

Description

This is a must see property for anyone who is looking for a Rustic Mountain Cabin and Farm! Located in Highland County, Virginia, known as Virginia's Switzerland. Original cabin was built around 1834 with improvements and is well maintained. Modern additions were added in the 1980s. Large rock fireplace with an open fireplace on one side and a wood stove on the opposite side. Farm has 118 +/- Acres and partially wooded mountain ground which is excellent for hunting and recreation. The mountain portion...This is a must see property for anyone who is looking for a Rustic Mountain Cabin and Farm! Located in Highland County, Virginia, known as Virginia's Switzerland. Original cabin was built around 1834 with improvements and is well maintained. Modern additions were added in the 1980s. Large rock fireplace with an open fireplace on one side and a wood stove on the opposite side. Farm has 118 +/- Acres and partially wooded mountain ground which is excellent for hunting and recreation. The mountain portion has access by ATV or 4x4 and also has a wildlife pond on top of the mountain. Includes partially fenced pastures currently used for horses and hay making. Farm has a large bank barn and feeding barns. Outdoor rock pavilion would be great for any outdoor activity. Property is located close to a wide variety of things to do. The Homestead Resort is located within close driving distance, along with Lake Moomaw.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/20/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by CHRIS KINCHELOE • Brokerage DRE #0226021070 • DECKER REALTY
    P: (540) 292-6017 C: (540) 292-6017 realtorkinch@gmail.com

Property Details for 1287 Dry Branch Road

Status
MLS #
660027
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$2,455 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Farm / Residential
Year Built
1834
Lot Size
118.90 AC
Architectural Style
LogHome
Subdivision Name
NONE
View
Mountains, Rural
View
Yes
Zoning
A Agricultural

Location

Listing Courtesy of DECKER REALTY, CHRIS KINCHELOE

Sold By NATIONAL LAND REALTY, LLC, CHUCK NEELY

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Building Information for 1287 Dry Branch Road

Building Size-Lot Size118.90 AC

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$3,707 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,502

Property Taxes

$205

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1287 Dry Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Monterey, take 220 south approx. 10 1/2 miles to Dry Branch Rd. Turn left on Dry Branch Rd. Cross Jackson River (bridge) and proceed approx. 1 1/2 miles to property on the left.
  • Latitude: 38.29773869
  • Longitude: -79.64529636
  • Water Source: Spring
  • Year Built: 1834
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,455
  • Tax Legal Description: 118.9 acres with all improvements as noted on TMP# 54-A-40, 54-A-41,54-A-42, 54-A-43A
  • Tax Year: 2024
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Electricity, Garage
School Information
  • Elementary School: Highland
  • High School: Highland
  • Middle Or Junior School: NONE
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1700.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 300.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 220.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Area Total: 3508.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Living Area: 2000.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 118.9
Property and Assessments
  • Disclaimer: The offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Farm
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Farm
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Zoning Description: A Agricultural
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticTank
  • Utilities: SatelliteInternetAvailable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Pond, Stream
  • Construction Materials: Log, StickBuilt
  • Fireplace Features: Two, WoodBurning, WoodBurningStove
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Horse Amenities: Barn, HayStorage, StockPens
  • Other Structures: Barns
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Basement: ExteriorEntry, Heated, PartiallyFinished
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: WindowUnits
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: MudRoom
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Room Type: Bathroom, Bedroom, Den, FamilyRoom, FullBath, Kitchen, Laundry, LivingRoom, MudRoom
  • Stories: 2
  • Appliances: ElectricRange, Refrigerator
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified: No
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: MudRoom
Room 2
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 3
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Den
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Room 6
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 10
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 1287 Dry Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 20, 2025

Sold

CAAR #660027

$689,000
Jan 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

CAAR #660027

$689,000
Nov 1, 2017

Expired

CAAR #538356

$425,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/20/2025

Sold

CAAR #660027

$689,000
01/14/2025

Listed (Active)

CAAR #660027

$689,000
11/01/2017

Expired

CAAR #538356

$425,000

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

Public Records for 1287 Dry Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$253,500Additions$261,500Total$515,000
Tax Record2026$2,626 ($219 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,152 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,000 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt152 SqFtLot Size3,724,598 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1834CountyHIGHLANDAPN54 A 42Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1287 Dry Branch Road

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

Highland High School
Public6 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1287 Dry Branch Road, Monterey, VA 24465
$689,000
3
2,000
5,179,284
3
1
1,288
160,039
3
1
1,792
2,194,117
3
3
2,836
11,891,052
2
1,352
174,240
9,161,713

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Listing Courtesy of DECKER REALTY, CHRIS KINCHELOE

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