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3 beds1,408 sqft$155/sqft
1981 Gallows Rd, Gretna, VA 24557
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.58 acresLot Size
1980Year Built
$155/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Located just minutes from Leesville Lake and the public boat ramp, this well-maintained home is perfect for lake lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Inside, you'll find a comfortable layout with newer appliances and a recently updated heat pump to keep you comfortable year-round. The property features a powered shed with a designated hookup for your generator ideal for storage, hobbies, or backup power. Enjoy peaceful mornings on the deck and easy access to boating, fishing, and all that lake life has...Located just minutes from Leesville Lake and the public boat ramp, this well-maintained home is perfect for lake lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Inside, you'll find a comfortable layout with newer appliances and a recently updated heat pump to keep you comfortable year-round. The property features a powered shed with a designated hookup for your generator ideal for storage, hobbies, or backup power. Enjoy peaceful mornings on the deck and easy access to boating, fishing, and all that lake life has to offer. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a full-time residence, this home offers both convenience and comfort in a scenic setting.
  • Listed by: Charlie Watts • Watts Auction Realty Appraisals Inc
Listing closed: 02/27/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 364110

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$193,800

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

97.5%

Gretna, VA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Watts Auction Realty Appraisals Inc, Charlie Watts

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Property Information for 1981 Gallows Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,000 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Styles: Ranch
  • Directions: Take 29 South to a right onto Shula Dr. Then turn left to stay on Shula Dr. Continue straight onto Gallows Rd, home is on the left.
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Lot Size: 0.58 AC / 25,265 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • County/City: Pittsylvania
  • State: VA
  • ZIP: 24557
  • Area: Pittsylvania
  • Longitude: .00
  • Latitude: .00
  • City/Town: Gretna
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Map/Parcel ID: 2525-66-0644
  • Estimated Taxes: $1,000.00
  • Association: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
  • Association Fee Amount: $.00
  • Association Fee: 0.00
School Information
  • Elementary School: John L. Hurt Elem
  • High School: Gretna High
  • Middle School: Gretna Midl
  • School District: Pittsylvania
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: 0.58
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Size Source: (Public Records)
  • Lot Square Footage: 25265.0
  • Square Footage: 1408.0
  • Above Grade Fin SqFt: 1056.0
  • Est Fin SqFt BelGrde: 352.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 3: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 2: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 1: 1056.0
  • Est UnFin SqFt Total: 704.0
  • Lot Number: 1
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Age: 0
  • Financing: USDA
  • FIPS Code: 143
  • Legal Description: WOODLAND ACRES SUBD LOT 1 SEC 3 .58 AC
  • 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
  • Utility - Electric: Southside Elec CoOp
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: One
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Space, Secluded Lot
  • Exterior Finish (AG): Vinyl Siding
  • Attach Doc to DocBox: Disclosure
  • ScreenedPorch Area: 0.0
  • ScreenedPorch Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • ScreenedPorch Length: 0.0
  • ScreenedPorch Width: 0.0
  • Patio Area: 0.0
  • Porch Area: 0.0
  • Foyer Area: 0.0
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Heating System: Heat Pump, Propane
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Drywall, Main Level Bedroom
  • Internet Providers: Comcast/Xfinity
  • Laundry: Basement, Dryer Connection, Washer Connections
  • Limited Services: No
  • Attic: Scuttle
  • Basement: Exterior Entrance, Full, Interior Entrance, Walkout
  • Air Conditioning: Heat Pump
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 1 (1 0)
  • Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0
  • Appliance/Convey: Range-Elec, Refrigerator
Room Information
Additional Room Information
  • 2nd Bedroom: 12x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • 2ndBedroom Area: 144.0
  • 2ndBedroom Dimensions: 12.000 x 12.000
  • 2ndBedroom Length: 12.0
  • 2ndBedroom Width: 12.0
  • 3rd Bedroom: 8x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • 3rdBedroom Area: 96.0
  • 3rdBedroom Dimensions: 8.000 x 12.000
  • 3rdBedroom Length: 8.0
  • 3rdBedroom Width: 12.0
  • 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
  • Kitchen: 10x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Living Room: 15x12 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: 22x16 Level: Below Grade
  • FamilyRoom Area: 352.0
  • FamilyRoom Dimensions: 22.000 x 16.000
  • FamilyRoom Length: 22.0
  • 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: 144.0
  • MasterBedroom Dimensions: 16.000 x 9.000
  • MasterBedroom Length: 16.0
  • MasterBedroom Width: 9.0
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: 0
  • 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: 0.0
  • SunRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • SunRoom Length: 0.0
  • SunRoom Width: 0.0
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: 160.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10.000 x 16.000
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • LivingRoom Area: 180.0
  • LivingRoom Dimensions: 15.000 x 12.000
  • LivingRoom Length: 15.0
  • LivingRoom Width: 12.0

Property History for 1981 Gallows Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 27, 2026

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #364110

$218,400
Feb 11, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1930724468

$218,400

+7.4% / yr

Jan 24, 2026

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #364110

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/27/2026

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #364110

$218,400
02/11/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1930724468

$218,400

+7.4% / yr

01/24/2026

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #364110

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

Public Records for 1981 Gallows Road

Taxable ValueLand$12,000Additions$131,400Total$143,400
Tax Record2026$889 ($74 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,056 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,056 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,056 SqFtStories1Lot Size25,265 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980Year Renovated1980ZoningR-1CountyPITTSYLVANIAAPN2525-66-0644

Schools near 1981 Gallows Road

This home is within Pittsylvania County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
John L. Hurt Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Gretna Middle School
Public6 to 8

Gretna 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: 1981 Gallows Road, Gretna, VA 24557
$218,400
3
1,408
25,265
2
1
1,000
25,265
3
1
1,100
25,265
$14,000
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Listing Courtesy of Watts Auction Realty Appraisals Inc, Charlie Watts

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