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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,248 sqft$25/sqft
1557 Davis Valley Rd, Rural Retreat, VA 24368
Single FamilyProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$25/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This fixer-upper cottage with a 1 acre lot has breath taking views of the mountains that surround the Davis Valley Winery. This home is located near Rural Retreat Lake, the Appalachian Trail, and Hungry Mother State Park for the fishermen, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. It has a rolling yard with multiple outdoor sheds with electrical that would be perfect for work shops. The cottage is 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, with a kitchen upstairs and downstairs. Easily create an in-law suite during renovations...This fixer-upper cottage with a 1 acre lot has breath taking views of the mountains that surround the Davis Valley Winery. This home is located near Rural Retreat Lake, the Appalachian Trail, and Hungry Mother State Park for the fishermen, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. It has a rolling yard with multiple outdoor sheds with electrical that would be perfect for work shops. The cottage is 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, with a kitchen upstairs and downstairs. Easily create an in-law suite during renovations for the downstairs while the upstairs is your main living area. Conveniently located three minutes from Interstate 81. Priced to sell. Sold "As-Is".
  • Listed by: David Cody Johnson 276.525.4539 jesseedeloach@comcast.net Brokerage DRE #0226012140 • Koltown Properties
Listing closed: 10/18/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Southwest Virginia AOR, MLS#: 69993

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$199,900

Avg days on market

112

Sale-to-list ratio

91.9%

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Location

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Property Information for 1557 Davis Valley Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Smyth County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage
  • Zoning Description: R1
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From the intersection of Windsor Rd. and I-81 (Exit 54) Travel North for .07 of a mile. Then merge right onto Davis Valley Road. Travel 1.6 miles and 1557 Davis Valley Road is on your left.
  • Latitude: 36.901609
  • Longitude: -81.345754
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 38-A-106 098515
  • Tax Year: 2018
School Information
  • Elementary School: Atkins
  • High School: Marion Senior
  • Middle Or Junior School: Marion
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 43, 560 ft.
Property and Assessments
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 624.0
  • Building Area Total: 1248.0
  • Living Area: 1248.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Outbuilding
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Metal
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
  • Basement: Full
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Insert
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Water Heater: Electric
Room Information
Room 1
  • Level: First
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Level: Basement
  • Type: Den
Room 3
  • Type: Bedroom 3
Room 4
  • Type: Great Room
Room 5
  • Level: First
  • Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Type: Bedroom 4
Room 7
  • Level: Basement
  • Type: Laundry
Room 8
  • Level: First
  • Type: Living Room
Room 9
  • Level: First
  • Type: Bathroom 1
Room 10
  • Level: Basement
  • Type: Master Bedroom
Room 11
  • Level: First
  • Type: Bedroom 1
Room 12
  • Level: Basement
  • Type: Bathroom 2

Property History for 1557 Davis Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 18, 2019

Sold

Southwest Virginia AOR #69993

$31,000
Sep 26, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1338565348

$31,000
Sep 4, 2019

Pending

Southwest Virginia AOR #69993

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/18/2019

Sold

Southwest Virginia AOR #69993

$31,000
09/26/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1338565348

$31,000
09/04/2019

Pending

Southwest Virginia AOR #69993

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

Public Records for 1557 Davis Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$18,000Additions$42,900Total$60,900
Tax Record2025$359 ($30 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt624 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt624 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt468 SqFtStories1Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1960CountySMYTHAPN38-A-106

Schools near 1557 Davis Valley Road

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

Marion Middle School
Public6 to 8

Marion Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Smyth County Virtual
PublicK to 8

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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