8787 Thorny Branch Rd

Bridgewater, VA 22812

$485,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,924 Sq. Ft.
$124 / Sq. Ft.
3,924
Sq. Ft.
$124
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 3/16/26
Closed 3/16/26
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Description

OPEN HOUSE NOV. 2nd 2-4 PM! Seller is now offering $15,000 seller concession at closing! A storybook escape on 4 acres in coveted TA school district! This cedar-sided beauty feels like its been pulled from the pages of a novel, offering 4 bedrooms plus bonus room, 3 full baths, and original tongue and groove hardwood floors that add warmth and character throughout. Enjoy the 20X 45 inground pool and 3-stall barn with water and electricity plus two additional outbuildings offering endless possibilities....OPEN HOUSE NOV. 2nd 2-4 PM! Seller is now offering $15,000 seller concession at closing! A storybook escape on 4 acres in coveted TA school district! This cedar-sided beauty feels like its been pulled from the pages of a novel, offering 4 bedrooms plus bonus room, 3 full baths, and original tongue and groove hardwood floors that add warmth and character throughout. Enjoy the 20X 45 inground pool and 3-stall barn with water and electricity plus two additional outbuildings offering endless possibilities. Approximately two acres of fully fenced pasture land while the creek and additional acreage make this property a true homesteader's delight. Inside, you'll find exposed beams, original wide-plank hardwood floors, charming kitchen and unique architectural details that showcase the craftsmanship of the early 1900s. Every corner of this home tells a story, blending timeless charm with modern updates.
  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 8787 Thorny Branch Road

Subdivision Name
NONE
LISTING UPDATED: 03/18/2026 09:15 AM

Property Details for 8787 Thorny Branch Road

StatusClosed
MLS #669520
Days on Market56
Taxes$2,495 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1900
Lot Size4.00 AC / 174,240 SF
CountyRockingham County
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Listing Courtesy of Kline May Realty, Sara Wilfong

Sold By Hometown Realty Group, Ashley Messick

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Building Information for 8787 Thorny Branch Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size4.00 AC / 174,240 SF

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Property Information for 8787 Thorny Branch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Harrisonburg on 42, Right on Spring Creek Road, Left Sangerville Road, Right on N River Road, Left Thorny Branch Road
  • Latitude: 38.411009
  • Longitude: -79.096432
  • MLS Area Major: Rockingham Co SE
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Year Built: 1900
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,495
  • Tax Legal Description: THORNY BRANCH 119-A-8
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel, OffStreet
School Information
  • Elementary School: Ottobine
  • High School: Turner Ashby
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wilbur S. Pence
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3424.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Building Area Total: 3924.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Living Area: 3924.0
  • Living Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Farm, Garden, PartiallyCleared, Private, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.0
Property and Assessments
  • Disclaimer: The offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.
  • Disclosures: SellerDisclosure
  • New Construction: No
  • Parcel Number: 119-A-8
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Zoning Description: A-1 Agricultural
Farm Information
  • Pasture Area: 2.0
Utilities
  • Sewer: ConventionalSewer
  • Utilities: Propane, SatelliteInternetAvailable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Stream
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, StickBuilt
  • Exterior Features: FullyFenced, PropaneTankLeased
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full
  • Fireplace Features: WoodBurning, WoodBurningStove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Horse Amenities: HayStorage
  • Other Structures: UtilityBuildings
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: HeatPump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, HeatPump, Propane, Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 8787 Thorny Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 16, 2026

Sold

CAAR #669520

$485,000—
Nov 21, 2025

Pending

CAAR #669520

—
Oct 9, 2025

Price Change

CAAR #669520

$549,900—
Sep 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

CAAR #669520

$599,900—
May 14, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1290490864

$280,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/16/2026

Sold

CAAR #669520

$485,000
11/21/2025

Pending

CAAR #669520

—
10/09/2025

Price Change

CAAR #669520

$549,900
09/27/2025

Listed (Active)

CAAR #669520

$599,900
05/14/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1290490864

$280,000

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Public Records for 8787 Thorny Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand$65,000Additions$222,500Total$287,500
Tax Record2025$1,955 ($163 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,860 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,860 SqFtStories2Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2018ZoningA1CountyROCKINGHAMAPN119-(A)- L8Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8787 Thorny Branch Road

This home is within Rockingham County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ottobine Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Wilbur S. Pence Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Turner Ashby High School
Public - 9 to 12
Spring Hill School
Private - 1 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Ottobine Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Wilbur S. Pence Middle School
Public6 to 8

Turner Ashby High School
Public9 to 12

Spring Hill School
Private1 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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Listing Courtesy of Kline May Realty, Sara Wilfong

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