Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,064 sqft
197 Porter Rd,Ā Rural Retreat, VAĀ 24368
Single FamilyProperty Type
8.52 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$130/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch house with 2 car attached garage sitting on 8.52 acres. Home is cedar sided with a metal roof. Newly remodeled kitchen and both bathrooms. Open floorplan with nice great room and also a florida room. Home has split bedrooms with two bedrooms on one end of the house and the master bedroom and bath on the other end. Master bedroom has his & hers walk in closets. The laundry is on the main floor and ther is a large 24x24 two car garage with a concrete driveway. The partial...Beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch house with 2 car attached garage sitting on 8.52 acres. Home is cedar sided with a metal roof. Newly remodeled kitchen and both bathrooms. Open floorplan with nice great room and also a florida room. Home has split bedrooms with two bedrooms on one end of the house and the master bedroom and bath on the other end. Master bedroom has his & hers walk in closets. The laundry is on the main floor and ther is a large 24x24 two car garage with a concrete driveway. The partial basement (800 sq. Ft) is in very good condition. There is an immaculate outbuild/storage shed that is every mans dream work area. All this sitting on 8.52 mowable acres. Property is partially fenced. This property is only 5 minutes from rural retreat lake. Don't miss out on this property in the country that is only minutes from the town of rural retreat!
Listing closed: 08/06/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Southwest Virginia AOR, MLS#: 69420

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Property Information for 197 Porter Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Wythe County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Zoning Description: AG
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 8.52 AC / 371,131 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: FROM WYTHEVILLE: I-81 SOUTH TO EXIT 60. LEFT OFF EXIT TOWARDS RURAL RETREAT. GO THROUGH TOWN OF RURAL RETREAT ON CEDAR SPRINGS ROAD FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES. TURN LEFTO ON SHARONS ROAD. GO .5 MILE AND TURN RIGHT ON PORTER ROAD. .1 MILE AND HOUSE IS ON THE LEFT. SEE SIGN.
  • Latitude: 36.834678
  • Longitude: -81.277909
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 066-005-0000-0007
  • Tax Year: 2018
School Information
  • Elementary School: Rural Retreat
  • High School: Rural Retreat
  • Middle Or Junior School: Rural Retreat
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Cleared
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.52
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0X0
Property and Assessments
  • Living Area: 2064.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1985
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Metal
Farm Information
  • Horse: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Well, Private
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Has Spa: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Property History for 197 Porter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 6, 2019

Sold

Southwest Virginia AOR #69420

$268,000—
May 10, 2019

Listed (Active)

Southwest Virginia AOR #69420

$279,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/06/2019

Sold

Southwest Virginia AOR #69420

$268,000
05/10/2019

Listed (Active)

Southwest Virginia AOR #69420

$279,900

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Public Records for 197 Porter Road

Taxable ValueLand$22,600Additions$48,000Total$70,600
Tax Record2025$360 ($30 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size196,891 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWYTHEAPN66-5-6

Schools near 197 Porter Road

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

Rural Retreat Middle School
Public6 to 8

Rural Retreat High School
Public9 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 197 Porter Road, Rural Retreat, VA 24368
$268,000
3
2,064
371,131
$35,900
3
1
1,682
32,234
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34,412
$188,000
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