Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds2,318 sqft
5518 Ruth Rd, Madison, VA 22727
Single FamilyProperty Type
5 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$77/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Mountain retreat, just 4 miles from town! Private and secluded, enjoy all nature has to offer here! 2 large bedrooms with a full Jack and Jill bathroom, large closets, and beautiful views of the woods with huge windows. The main level features exposed wood beams in the family room with a propane stove, a separate laundry room and eat in kitchen. Outside you will find multiple decks to enjoy the outdoors, 2 storage sheds, and a creek running through the property.Mountain retreat, just 4 miles from town! Private and secluded, enjoy all nature has to offer here! 2 large bedrooms with a full Jack and Jill bathroom, large closets, and beautiful views of the woods with huge windows. The main level features exposed wood beams in the family room with a propane stove, a separate laundry room and eat in kitchen. Outside you will find multiple decks to enjoy the outdoors, 2 storage sheds, and a creek running through the property.
  • Listed by: DANA M WILLIAMS 540.718.0621 danaw0621@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #226022415 • CORNERSTONE REALTY OF THE PIEDMONT LLC
Listing closed: 09/30/2026 03:29 AM • Source: CAAR, MLS#: 611024

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Property Information for 5518 Ruth Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,436 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Subdivision Name: NONE
  • Zoning: C-1 Conservation
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Main St in Madison take Ruth Rd apx 4 miles to property on the right just before the Blakey Mountain fire trail.
  • Latitude: 38.38495862
  • Longitude: -78.32030303
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Year Built: 1985
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,436
  • Tax Legal Description: DB 161/507 5.000 AC 38-20J Rt. 652
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $202,300
  • Tax Year: 2020
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel
School Information
  • Elementary School: Waverly
  • High School: Madison (Madison)
  • Middle Or Junior School: William Wetsel
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1522.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 796.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2318.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 2318.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: Private, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
Property and Assessments
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction: No
  • Parcel Number: 38-20J
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community: No
  • Sign On Property: No
  • Zoning Description: C-1 Conservation
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticTank
  • Utilities: None
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: StickBuilt
  • Foundation Details: PillarPostPier
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Basement: ExteriorEntry, Finished, InteriorEntry, Partial, WalkOutAccess
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: WallUnits
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating: Electric, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: EatInKitchen, HomeOffice
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup
  • Levels: ThreeOrMore
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Room Type: Bathroom, BonusRoom, Bedroom, FamilyRoom, FullBath, HalfBath, Kitchen, Laundry
  • Spa: No
  • Stories: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, GasRange, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified: No
Room 1
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Room 3
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 4
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: BonusRoom
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: HalfBath
Room 8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 5518 Ruth Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2026

Temp Off Market

Harrisonburg-Rockingham AOR #VAMA107854

—
Sep 30, 2026

Temp Off Market

Harrisonburg-Rockingham AOR #VAMA108746

—
Dec 31, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1435493883

$177,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2026

Temp Off Market

Harrisonburg-Rockingham AOR #VAMA107854

—
09/30/2026

Temp Off Market

Harrisonburg-Rockingham AOR #VAMA108746

—
12/31/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1435493883

$177,500

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

Public Records for 5518 Ruth Road

Taxable ValueLand$107,000Additions$257,700Total$364,700
Tax Record2026$1,933 ($161 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,920 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,522 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt398 SqFtStories2Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated1985ZoningC1CountyMADISONAPN38 20J

Schools near 5518 Ruth Road

This home is within Madison County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Madison Primary School
PublicPK to 2

Waverly Yowell Elementary School
Public3 to 5

William H. Wetsel Middle School
Public6 to 8

Madison County 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: 5518 Ruth Road, Madison, VA 22727
$177,500
2
2,318
217,800
–
3
1
1,008
217,800
$182,500
3
1,806
29,620
$55,000
–
–
–
527,947
$95,000
–
–
–
973,130
$195,000
3
1,806
29,620

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