Last Sold Price
2 beds1,043 sqft$959/sqft
539 Watertower Rd, Penn Laird, VA 22846

Description

Owner Financing Available for this property with endless possibilities! An unparalleled opportunity for development or personal retreat situated between Harrisonburg and Massanutten and many nearby amenities. This expansive tract of land presents endless possibilities for investors, developers, or those seeking to build their dream home in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Over 130 acres ready for you to build your dream home or use as your private hunting, hiking and four-wheeling oasis. The possibilities...Owner Financing Available for this property with endless possibilities! An unparalleled opportunity for development or personal retreat situated between Harrisonburg and Massanutten and many nearby amenities. This expansive tract of land presents endless possibilities for investors, developers, or those seeking to build their dream home in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Over 130 acres ready for you to build your dream home or use as your private hunting, hiking and four-wheeling oasis. The possibilities are endless! The property also features a gorgeous "southern living" cabin featuring hand-hewn wood interiors, wood burning fireplace, hardwood flooring, plus two bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The property is very close proximity to JMU, Harrisonburg, Massanutten Resort, Shenandoah River, and SNP.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/20/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Sara Wilfong • Brokerage DRE #0226004615 • Kline May Realty
    P: (540) 820-8222 C: (540) 820-8222 sara.wilfong@klinemay.com

Property Details for 539 Watertower Road

Status
MLS #
643592
Days on Market
407
Taxes
$4,094 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Detached
Year Built
2004
Lot Size
122.00 AC / 5,314,320 SF
Subdivision Name
NONE
Zoning
A-2 Agricultural General

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$356,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

96.4%

Penn Laird, VA

9 comparable properties found

$340,000 | 6474 East Donnagail Drive, Penn Laird, VA 22846
1/50
1

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Sold 04/06/26

3
Bedrooms
1,192
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
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Sold 06/02/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Sold 06/05/26

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
a view of a lake with a mountain
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Sold 02/25/25

3
Bedrooms
1,216
Square Feet
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Acres
$457,000 | 3728 Spotswood Trail, Penn Laird, VA 22846
1/57
5

$457,000

Sold 02/23/26

3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Sold 04/22/25

3
Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$275,000 | 3950 Happy Valley Road, Penn Laird, VA 22846
1/64
7

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Sold 05/27/26

3
Bedrooms
3,078
Square Feet
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Acres
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$295,000

Sold 06/16/26

3
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
1,273
Square Feet
1.19
Acres
$485,000 | 740 Confederacy Drive, Penn Laird, VA 22846
1/47
9

$485,000

Sold 07/11/25

3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Kline May Realty, Sara Wilfong

Sold By Old Dominion Realty Inc, Michael Pugh

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Building Information for 539 Watertower Road

Stories-Year Built2004Building Size-Lot Size122.00 AC / 5,314,320 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,424 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,083

Property Taxes

$341

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 539 Watertower Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: When you get on watertower road, go to the very top of the road and you’ll see two private driveways. One of the lanes has a gate. Sentrilock box on the gate.
  • Latitude: 38.39113809
  • Longitude: -78.79061953
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Year Built: 2004
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,094
  • Tax Legal Description: 126-(A)-101 and 126-(A)-102 and 126-(A)-L34
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Garage: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Cub Run (Rockingham)
  • High School: Spotswood
  • Middle Or Junior School: Montevideo
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1043.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Area Total: 1043.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Living Area: 1043.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 122.0
Property and Assessments
  • Disclaimer: The offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.
  • New Construction: No
  • Parcel Number: L101, L102, L34
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Zoning Description: A-2 Agricultural General
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, SewerAvailable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: StickBuilt
  • Foundation Details: Block
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: PrimaryDownstairs
  • Levels: OneAndOneHalf
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 539 Watertower Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 20, 2024

Sold

CAAR #643592

$1,000,000
Jul 12, 2023

Listed (Active)

CAAR #643592

$1,499,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/20/2024

Sold

CAAR #643592

$1,000,000
07/12/2023

Listed (Active)

CAAR #643592

$1,499,000

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

Public Records for 539 Watertower Road

Taxable ValueLand$73,900Additions$138,100Total$212,000
Tax Record2026$1,399 ($117 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt1,053 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,053 SqFtStories1Lot Size3,874,052 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2004Year Renovated2004ZoningA2CountyROCKINGHAMAPN126-(A)- L101

Schools near 539 Watertower Road

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

Montevideo Middle School
Public6 to 8

Spotswood High School
Public9 to 12

Redeemer Classical School
PrivateK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 539 Watertower Road, Penn Laird, VA 22846
$1,000,000
2
1,043
5,314,320
$75,500
2
1,148
39,639
$185,900
2
3
1,476
56,628
3
1
1,169
41,295
$60,000
3
1,113
26,571

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Listing Courtesy of Kline May Realty, Sara Wilfong

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