Last Sold Price
4 beds2,607 sqft$24/sqft
3597 Absalom Smith Rd, Salem, VA 24153

Description

Carvins Cove! ~ Geodesic Dome Home w VIEWS from Cupola Skyloft! Ecomonical & Energy-Efficient. Aerodynamic & High Wind Tolerant. Said to be ''Hurricane Proof & Fireproof & Maintains Temperature @ approx 70 degrees mostly.'' Spacious, Light & Bright Interior w/ Large Windows & Skylights. Resilient & Earthquake Safer. Home is 85% finished. Septic Permit issued but not yet installed. Sold ''As-Is.''Carvins Cove! ~ Geodesic Dome Home w VIEWS from Cupola Skyloft! Ecomonical & Energy-Efficient. Aerodynamic & High Wind Tolerant. Said to be ''Hurricane Proof & Fireproof & Maintains Temperature @ approx 70 degrees mostly.'' Spacious, Light & Bright Interior w/ Large Windows & Skylights. Resilient & Earthquake Safer. Home is 85% finished. Septic Permit issued but not yet installed. Sold ''As-Is.''
LISTING CLOSED: 08/25/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by ANASTASIA THOMPSON • GREENE REAL ESTATE CENTER, INC

Property Details for 3597 Absalom Smith Road

Status
MLS #
807055
Days on Market
343
Taxes
$1,619 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2006
Lot Size
4.98 AC / 216,928 SF
View
Sunrise, Sunset, Mountain(s)
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Subdivision Name
Carvins Cove
Covered Spaces
0.0

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$305,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

92.3%

Salem, VA

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Location

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Building Information for 3597 Absalom Smith Road

Stories-Year Built2006Building Size-Lot Size4.98 AC / 216,928 SF

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$450 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$315

Property Taxes

$135

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3597 Absalom Smith Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From I-81:Exit 141, Left on N Electric Rd/VA-419, Right on Catawba Valley Dr/VA-311 for 3.1 mi, Right on Absalom Smith for .6 mi.
  • MLS Area Major: 0210 - Roanoke County - North
  • City: Salem
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Postal Code: 24153
  • County Or Parish: Roanoke County
  • MLS Area Minor: 0210 - Roanoke County - North
  • General Property Description - Water Class: N/A
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Parcel Number: 016.03-01-04.00-0000
  • Tax Block: 0
  • Tax Lot: 0
  • Tax Tract Or Section: 0
  • Tax Amount: $1,619
  • Location Legal Taxes - Phase: $0
  • Location Legal Taxes - Annual Taxes: $1,619
  • Location Legal Taxes - Section: 0
  • Location Legal Taxes - POA YN: No
  • Location Legal Taxes - POA Condo Dues: $0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Masons Cove
  • Middle Or Junior School: Glenvar
  • High School: Glenvar
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2607.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.98
  • Lot Size Area: 4.98
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 216928.8
  • General Property Description - Total Acreage: 4.98
  • General Property Description - Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1649.0
  • General Property Description - Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT: 817.0
  • General Property Description - Lower Below Grd Fin SQFT: 141.0
  • General Property Description - Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 2466.0
  • General Property Description - Grand Total Attached SQFT: 2607.0
  • General Property Description - Total Unfin SQFT: 0.0
  • Lot Description - Level Lot: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Description - Property Sub - Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • General Property Description - Construction Status: Completed
Utilities
  • Sewer: Other
  • Water Description - Private Well: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Trail Access
  • Construction Materials: See Remarks, Fiber Cement, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio
  • Exterior Features - Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior Features - Garden Space: Yes
  • Exterior Features - Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features - Other - See Remarks: Yes
Interior Features
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Door Features: Fiberglass, French Doors
  • Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Indirect Lighting, Masonry Fireplace, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Window Features: Clad, Skylight(s), Tilt-In
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Slab
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Baths Total: 2.1
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Description - Basement: No
  • Fireplace - Dining Room: Yes
  • Fireplace - Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Features - Cathedral Ceiling: Yes
  • Interior Features - Gas Log Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features - Indirect Lighting: Yes
  • Interior Features - Masonry Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features - Skylight: Yes
  • Laundry - Laundry Lower Level: 0
  • Laundry - Laundry Upper Level: 0
  • Laundry - Laundry Other Level: 0
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 7
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 8
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: Entry
Room 9
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Other
Room 10
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Entry

Property History for 3597 Absalom Smith Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 25, 2015

Sold

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #807055

$62,000
Aug 24, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #556266259

$62,500

+3.6% / yr

Jul 25, 2015

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #807055

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/25/2015

Sold

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #807055

$62,000
08/24/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #556266259

$62,500

+3.6% / yr

07/25/2015

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #807055

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

Public Records for 3597 Absalom Smith Road

Taxable ValueLand$60,400Additions$159,200Total$219,600
Tax Record2026$2,262 ($188 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,607 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,607 SqFtStories1Lot Size216,929 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2006Year Renovated2006ZoningARCountyROANOKEAPN016.03-01-04

Schools near 3597 Absalom Smith Road

This home is within Roanoke County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mason's Cove Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Glenvar Middle School
Public6 to 8

Glenvar 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: 3597 Absalom Smith Road, Salem, VA 24153
$62,000
4
2,607
216,928
$429,000
4
2,628
174,240
$140,000
3
3,068
87,991
$238,000
3
2,460
81,021
3
2
1,624
87,120
3
2
2,532
106,286

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