Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,850 sqft
1430 River Rd, Madison Heights, VA 24572
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.64 acresLot Size
1789Year Built
$84/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Built in 1789 by William Pettyjohn post Revolutionary War, this Beautiful Brick Colonial boasts 14 inch thick walls, high ceilings, and a full front porch. You'll love the beautiful wide plank flooring & amazing trim detail. Electrical has been updated from old knob and tube wiring and there is an updated oil heating system. With a main level bedroom, large living area, over-sized dining room and massive 40' X 12 L-Shape deck, with views of woods and neighboring pond. The large Eat-in kitchen has...Built in 1789 by William Pettyjohn post Revolutionary War, this Beautiful Brick Colonial boasts 14 inch thick walls, high ceilings, and a full front porch. You'll love the beautiful wide plank flooring & amazing trim detail. Electrical has been updated from old knob and tube wiring and there is an updated oil heating system. With a main level bedroom, large living area, over-sized dining room and massive 40' X 12 L-Shape deck, with views of woods and neighboring pond. The large Eat-in kitchen has entry to the front & deck. Upstairs are 2 large bedrooms in the original home, since the 3rd bedroom is a pass-through, it is labeled a family room & the 3rd bedroom is at the back. Metal roof is in great condition. The large 2-story addition has clapboard siding covered with aluminum. A brick repaint & wood refurbishing would bring back the Historical Glory of this home! Just 5 minutes from downtown Lynchburg on River Rd. and priced to sell! Call today!
  • Listed by: Karl Miller • Mark A. Dalton & Co., Inc.
Listing closed: 06/22/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 323423

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Mark A. Dalton & Co., Inc., Karl Miller

Sold By Mark A. Dalton & Co., Inc., David K Johnson

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Property Information for 1430 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,343 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Styles: Two Story
  • Directions: From Downtown Lynchburg, River Rd about 2 miles. Home is 1/3 mile past R.R. trestle on right. Or from Elon, Rt 130 to River Rd to home on left.
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1789
  • Lot Size: 1.64 AC / 71,264 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • County/City: Amherst
  • State: VA
  • ZIP: 24572
  • Area: Amherst
  • Longitude: .00
  • Latitude: .00
  • City/Town: Madison Heights
Taxes and HOA
  • Estimated Taxes: $1,343.00
  • Association: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
  • Association Fee Amount: $.00
  • Association Fee: 0.00
School Information
  • Elementary School: Elon Elem
  • High School: Amherst High
  • Middle School: Monelison Midl
  • School District: Amherst
Parking
  • 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: 1.636
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Size Source: (Public Records)
  • Lot Square Footage: 71264.0
  • Square Footage: 2850.0
  • Above Grade Fin SqFt: 2850.0
  • Est Fin SqFt BelGrde: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 3: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 2: 1350.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 1: 1500.0
  • Est UnFin SqFt Total: 0.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1789
  • Age: 0
  • Financing: Conventional
  • FIPS Code: 9
  • Legal Description: ON RIVER RD ROUTE 685 154 A 14
  • 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: Septic Tank
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: Two
  • Porch: 42x5 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Roof: Metal
  • Exterior Features: Garden Space, Landscaped, Storm Windows, Storm Doors
  • Exterior Finish (AG): Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Attach Doc to DocBox: Disclosure, Tax Map
  • ScreenedPorch Area: 0.0
  • ScreenedPorch Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • ScreenedPorch Length: 0.0
  • ScreenedPorch Width: 0.0
  • Deck Area: 480.0
  • Deck Dimensions: 40.000 x 12.000
  • Deck Length: 40.0
  • Deck Width: 12.0
  • Patio Area: 0.0
  • Patio Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Patio Length: 0.0
  • Patio Width: 0.0
  • Porch Area: 210.0
  • Porch Dimensions: 42.000 x 5.000
  • Porch Length: 42.0
  • Porch Width: 5.0
  • Foyer Area: 120.0
  • Foyer Dimensions: 20.000 x 6.000
  • Foyer Length: 20.0
  • Foyer Width: 6.0
  • Deck: 40x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: 3+ Fireplaces, Decorative/Non-Op, Great Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Pine, Vinyl
  • Heating System: Forced Warm Air-Oil
  • Interior Features: Main Level Bedroom, Separate Dining Room
  • Laundry: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room, Main Level, Separate Laundry Rm., Washer Connections
  • Limited Services: No
  • Attic: Access, Pull Down
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entrance, Interior Entrance, Partial, Walkout
  • Den: 15x9 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Den Area: 135.0
  • Den Dimensions: 15.000 x 9.000
  • Den Length: 15.0
  • Den Width: 9.0
  • Foyer: 20x6 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Air Conditioning: Central Electric
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 2 (2 0)
  • Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0
  • Appliance/Convey: Range-Elec, Refrigerator
Room Information
Additional Room Information
  • 2nd Bedroom: 20x17 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • 2ndBedroom Area: 340.0
  • 2ndBedroom Dimensions: 20.000 x 17.000
  • 2ndBedroom Length: 20.0
  • 2ndBedroom Width: 17.0
  • 3rd Bedroom: 15x13 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • 3rdBedroom Area: 195.0
  • 3rdBedroom Dimensions: 15.000 x 13.000
  • 3rdBedroom Length: 15.0
  • 3rdBedroom Width: 13.0
  • 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
  • Sun Room: 10x6 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Kitchen: 16x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Laundry Room: 10x8 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Living Room: 20x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Formal Dining: 15x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • RecRoom Area: 0.0
  • RecRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • RecRoom Length: 0.0
  • RecRoom Width: 0.0
  • Family Room: 20x16 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • FamilyRoom Area: 320.0
  • FamilyRoom Dimensions: 20.000 x 16.000
  • FamilyRoom Length: 20.0
  • FamilyRoom Width: 16.0
  • 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: 0.0
  • Office Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Office Length: 0.0
  • Office Width: 0.0
Breakfast Room Information
  • BreakfastArea Area: 0.0
  • BreakfastArea Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • BreakfastArea Length: 0.0
  • BreakfastArea Width: 0.0
Master Bedroom Information
  • MasterBedroom Area: 340.0
  • MasterBedroom Dimensions: 20.000 x 17.000
  • MasterBedroom Length: 20.0
  • MasterBedroom Width: 17.0
  • Master Bedroom: 20x17 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Bathrooms Information
  • Full Bath BelowGrade: 0
  • Full Bath Level 1: 1
  • Full Bath Level 2: 1
  • Full Bath Level 3: 0
  • Half Bath BelowGrade: 0
  • Half Bath Level 1: 0
  • Half Bath Level 2: 0
  • Half Bath Level 3: 0
Dining Room
  • FormalDining Area: 225.0
  • FormalDining Dimensions: 15.000 x 15.000
  • FormalDining Length: 15.0
  • FormalDining Width: 15.0
Sun Room
  • SunRoom Area: 60.0
  • SunRoom Dimensions: 10.000 x 6.000
  • SunRoom Length: 10.0
  • SunRoom Width: 6.0
Laundry Room
  • LaundryRoom Area: 80.0
  • LaundryRoom Dimensions: 10.000 x 8.000
  • LaundryRoom Length: 10.0
  • LaundryRoom Width: 8.0
Kitchen Room
  • Kitchen Area: 240.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16.000 x 15.000
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Living Room
  • LivingRoom Area: 320.0
  • LivingRoom Dimensions: 20.000 x 16.000
  • LivingRoom Length: 20.0
  • LivingRoom Width: 16.0

Property History for 1430 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 22, 2020

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #323423

$239,900
Jun 9, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1388810578

$239,900
May 1, 2020

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #323423

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/22/2020

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #323423

$239,900
06/09/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1388810578

$239,900
05/01/2020

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #323423

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

Public Records for 1430 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$28,200Additions$195,900Total$224,100
Tax Record2026$2,102 ($175 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,136 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,136 SqFtStories2Lot Size71,264 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1789Year Renovated1959ZoningA1CountyAMHERSTAPN154 A 14

Schools near 1430 River Road

This home is within Amherst County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Elon Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Monelison Middle School
Public6 to 8

Amherst County High School
Public9 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: 1430 River Road, Madison Heights, VA 24572
$239,900
3
2,850
71,264
4
3.5
2,715
2,845,993
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Listing Courtesy of Mark A. Dalton & Co., Inc., Karl Miller

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