Last Sold Price
3 beds2,073 sqft$92/sqft
3198 Wards Rd, Altavista, VA 24517

Description

Now Priced Below Tax Assessed Value! This Property Is Only 15 Minutes From River Ridge Mall And Major Shopping! $20,000 Of Improvements Since 2005 Including: New Kitchen Appliances, 12 X 24 Deck, Granite Countertops, Remodeled Bathroom, French Doors, Fenced Yard. Electrical Upgrades Include 200 Amp Service/Rewiring And Lightening Arrester. Full Partitioned Basement Awaits Your Workshop Or Craftroom, And The Walk-up Attic Is Partially Floored For Storage.Now Priced Below Tax Assessed Value! This Property Is Only 15 Minutes From River Ridge Mall And Major Shopping! $20,000 Of Improvements Since 2005 Including: New Kitchen Appliances, 12 X 24 Deck, Granite Countertops, Remodeled Bathroom, French Doors, Fenced Yard. Electrical Upgrades Include 200 Amp Service/Rewiring And Lightening Arrester. Full Partitioned Basement Awaits Your Workshop Or Craftroom, And The Walk-up Attic Is Partially Floored For Storage.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/22/2010 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Heidi OConnor • Keller Williams
  2. Listed by Hope F Meeks • Dawson Ford Garbee-Altavista

Property Details for 3198 Wards Road

MLS #
243108
Days on Market
488
Taxes
$971 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1974
Lot Size
3.92 AC / 170,755 SF
Zoning
R-2
Styles
Ranch
Subdivision/Complex
None
Directions
From Intersection Of 460 And 29 South (Wards Rd), Drive 12.3 Miles To Property On Right.
Garage Description
In Basement

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$217,500

Avg days on market

47

Sale-to-list ratio

96.6%

Altavista, VA

9 comparable properties found

1

$170,000

Sold 06/27/25

3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,917
Square Feet
1
Acres
$217,500 | 3191 Wards Road, Altavista, VA 24517
1/45
2

$217,500

Sold 08/10/26

3
Bedrooms
2,444
Square Feet
2.78
Acres
a view of house with a yard
1/43
3

$250,000

Sold 04/30/26

3
Bedrooms
1,170
Square Feet
0.46
Acres
$240,000 | 2685 Dearing Ford Road, Altavista, VA 24517
1/36
4

$240,000

Sold 08/20/25

3
Bedrooms
2,193
Square Feet
0.85
Acres
$120,000 | 7163 Gladys Road, Altavista, VA 24517
1/15
5

$120,000

Sold 08/20/26

3
Bedrooms
1,780
Square Feet
0.46
Acres
a view of a house with backyard and trees
1/46
6

$255,000

Sold 01/05/26

3
Bedrooms
1,368
Square Feet
0.48
Acres
$414,000 | 3487 Marysville Road, Altavista, VA 24517
1/61
7

$414,000

Sold 09/16/25

3
Bedrooms
1,792
Square Feet
20.32
Acres
a view of a house with a backyard
1/27
8

$180,000

Sold 10/25/24

3
Bedrooms
1,167
Square Feet
0.62
Acres
$174,500 | 322 10th Street, Altavista, VA 24517
1/49
9

$174,500

Sold 11/17/25

3
Bedrooms
1,827
Square Feet
1.5
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams, Heidi OConnor; Dawson Ford Garbee-Altavista, Hope F Meeks

Sold By Keller Williams, Heidi I OConnor; Dawson Ford Garbee-Altavista, Hope F Meeks

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Building Information for 3198 Wards Road

Stories1Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size3.92 AC / 170,755 SF

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$1,047 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$966

Property Taxes

$81

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 3198 Wards Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • County/City: Campbell
  • State: VA
  • ZIP: 24517
  • Zip Plus 4: 0
  • Area: Campbell
  • Longitude: .00
  • Latitude: .00
  • City/Town: Altavista
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Map/Parcel ID: 5654
  • Estimated Taxes: $971.00
  • Association: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
  • Association Fee Amount: $.00
  • Association Fee: 0.00
School Information
  • Elementary School: Altavista Elem
  • High School: Altavista Combined
  • Middle School: Altavista Combined
  • School District: Campbell
Parking
  • Carport Parking: 2 Car
  • Garage: In Basement
  • Attached Garage: 1 Car
  • Garage Area: 276.00
  • Garage Dimensions: 12.000 x 23.000
  • Garage Length: 12.00
  • Garage Width: 23.00
  • Carport: 20x23 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Carport Area: 460.00
  • Carport Dimensions: 20.000 x 23.000
  • Carport Length: 20.00
  • Carport Width: 23.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 3.92
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Size Source: (Agent)
  • Lot Square Footage: 170755.0
  • Square Footage: 2073.0
  • Above Grade Fin SqFt: 2073.0
  • Est Fin SqFt BelGrde: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 3: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 2: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 1: 2073.0
  • Est UnFin SqFt Total: 2073.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Age: 0
  • Financing: FHA
  • FIPS Code: 31
  • Legal Description: LOT 4 & PT 3 WARDS RD
  • Construction Status: Completed
  • Property Disclaimer: All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed
  • Validated: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Water: County
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: One
  • Porch: 5x27 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Circular Drive, Landscaped, Storm Windows, Storm Doors, Satellite Dish
  • Exterior Finish (AG): Brick
  • Attach Doc to DocBox: Disclosure, Lead Based Paint, Survey/Plat
  • ScreenedPorch Area: 0.0
  • ScreenedPorch Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • ScreenedPorch Length: 0.0
  • ScreenedPorch Width: 0.0
  • Deck Area: 288.0
  • Deck Dimensions: 12.000 x 24.000
  • Deck Length: 12.0
  • Deck Width: 24.0
  • Patio Area: 0.0
  • Patio Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Patio Length: 0.0
  • Patio Width: 0.0
  • Porch Area: 135.0
  • Porch Dimensions: 5.000 x 27.000
  • Porch Length: 5.0
  • Porch Width: 27.0
  • Foyer Area: 0.0
  • Foyer Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Foyer Length: 0.0
  • Foyer Width: 0.0
  • Deck: 12x24 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Gas Log, Den
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Heating System: Wood Stove, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Drywall, High Speed Data Aval, Main Level Bedroom, Main Level Den, Master Bed w/ Bath, Pantry, Smoke Alarm, Vacuum System, Workshop
  • Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Limited Services: No
  • Attic: Other, Walk-Up Stairs
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entrance, Full, Garage, Interior Entrance, Partitioned, Workshop
  • Den: 20x21 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Den Area: 420.0
  • Den Dimensions: 20.000 x 21.000
  • Den Length: 20.0
  • Den Width: 21.0
  • Air Conditioning: Heat Pump
  • 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: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range-Elec, Refrigerator, Other
Room Information
Additional Room Information
  • 2nd Bedroom: 10x13 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • 2ndBedroom Area: 130.0
  • 2ndBedroom Dimensions: 10.000 x 13.000
  • 2ndBedroom Length: 10.0
  • 2ndBedroom Width: 13.0
  • 3rd Bedroom: 11x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • 3rdBedroom Area: 132.0
  • 3rdBedroom Dimensions: 11.000 x 12.000
  • 3rdBedroom Length: 11.0
  • 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: 10x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Living Room: 23x21 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • RecRoom Area: 0.0
  • RecRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • RecRoom Length: 0.0
  • RecRoom Width: 0.0
  • FamilyRoom Area: 0.0
  • FamilyRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • FamilyRoom Length: 0.0
  • FamilyRoom Width: 0.0
  • 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: 144.0
  • BreakfastArea Dimensions: 12.000 x 12.000
  • BreakfastArea Length: 12.0
  • BreakfastArea Width: 12.0
  • Breakfast Area: 12x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Master Bedroom Information
  • MasterBedroom Area: 192.0
  • MasterBedroom Dimensions: 16.000 x 12.000
  • MasterBedroom Length: 16.0
  • MasterBedroom Width: 12.0
  • Master Bedroom: 16x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Bathrooms Information
  • Full Bath BelowGrade: 0
  • Full Bath Level 1: 2
  • 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: 120.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10.000 x 12.000
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • LivingRoom Area: 483.0
  • LivingRoom Dimensions: 23.000 x 21.000
  • LivingRoom Length: 23.0
  • LivingRoom Width: 21.0

Property History for 3198 Wards Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 22, 2010

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #243108

$190,000
Jan 21, 2010

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #243108

Jun 20, 2009

Expired

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #737453

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/22/2010

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #243108

$190,000
01/21/2010

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #243108

06/20/2009

Expired

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #737453

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

Public Records for 3198 Wards Road

Taxable ValueLand$37,300Additions$259,800Total$297,100
Tax Record2026$1,337 ($111 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,073 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,073 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,087 SqFtStories1Lot Size170,755 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974Year Renovated1974ZoningRMFCountyCAMPBELLAPN0560-05000-004-0

Schools near 3198 Wards Road

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

Altavista High School
Public6 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: 3198 Wards Road, Altavista, VA 24517
$190,000
3
2,073
170,755
$245,500
3
2,040
155,944
$185,000
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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams, Heidi OConnor; Dawson Ford Garbee-Altavista, Hope F Meeks

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