$413,800
SOLD JUN 9, 2026

142 Backer Ln Damascus, VA 24236

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,869 Sq Ft
0.41 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 9, 2026

$221 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

Highlights

  • River Front
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Creek or Stream View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of June 2026

Nestled quietly on a dead-end street overlooking the peaceful Laurel Creek River and the Virginia Creeper Trail, this exceptionally well-maintained home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy comfort, privacy, and walkable living in the heart of Damascus, Virginia. Lovingly cared for and thoughtfully updated by one family since 1975, the property reflects decades of pride of ownership. The main level welcomes you with a spacious living room filled with natural light, warm wood floors, and a beautiful stone fireplace with gas logs that creates an inviting place to gather with family and friends. The eat-in kitchen has been impeccably maintained and offers abundant cabinetry, generous prep space, a peninsula with seating for barstools, and room for a large dining table-- perfect for everyday meals or celebratory gatherings. Just beyond, the covered back porch provides a peaceful setting to relax and enjoy the soothing sounds of the river below. The main level also features a sizable primary suite with space for a king-sized bed and a private adjoining bath. Two additional bedrooms are comfortably sized and share a large hall bathroom, all updated in fresh, neutral colors that feel bright and welcoming. The lower level offers incredible flexibility for recreation, hobbies, a home office, or additional living quarters. A second fireplace anchors the comfortable downstairs living area, creating a cozy atmosphere with room for multiple uses. The basement-level half bath is a practical convenience. French doors lead to a covered outdoor sitting area, which provides shade and another spot to enjoy the peaceful surroundings! An attached two-car garage is a rare and valuable find in downtown Damascus, providing excellent space for parking, bikes, kayaks, outdoor gear, tools, and storage. Outside, the level yard offers room for gardening and entertaining, while the generously sized driveway provides parking for multiple cars. Quietly tucked above the river yet just moments from downtown Damascus and the Virginia Creeper Trail, this home offers a truly special location. Properties combining this level of care, space, convenience, and setting rarely become available!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cynthia Routon

Holston Realty, Inc. License #0225243322 Listed on: 05/15/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Kashia Winkler

Holston Realty, Inc. License #332981

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 17,860 Sq Ft Lot
  • River Front
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Creek or Stream Views
  • Storm Doors
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Rhea Valley Elementary School
  • Damascus Middle School
  • Holston High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Propane
  • Fiber Optics Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • FHA/VA Approved Complex

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 172b2 A 43e
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0.41 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: The propane tank is leased through Marsh Propane and services the upstairs gas logs only. The upstairs has a Heat Pump. The Basement utilizes Baseboard heaters, which are fairly new. WCSA has an easement to install a main water line at the edge of the property--see attached documents.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Garage Garage Spaces: 2
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Association Amenities: Landscaping
  • Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Contract Info Foreclosure: No
  • Contract Info Short Sale: No
  • Contract Info Auction: No
  • General Property Description Acres: 0.41
  • General Property Description Zoning2: R-1
  • General Property Description Elementary School3: Rhea Valley
  • General Property Description Middle School2: Damascus
  • General Property Description High School3: Holston
  • General Property Description HOA YN: No
  • Property Condition Above Average: Yes
  • Water Public: Yes
  • Sewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • General Property Description Lot Dimensions: 0.41
  • General Property Description Home Warranty: No
  • General Property Description Total SqFt Finished: 1869.0
  • General Property Description Above Grade SqFt: 1350.0
  • TopographyLot Description Level2: Yes
  • Flooring Hardwood: Yes
  • General Property Description Parcel ID2: 172b2 A 43e
  • General Property Description # Fireplaces: 2
  • AC Heat Pump3: Yes
  • Financing FHA: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Flooring Carpet: Yes
  • Style Split Foyer: Yes
  • Fireplace Basement3: Yes
  • Basement Heated2: Yes
  • View CreekStream: Yes
  • Roof Metal3: Yes
  • Flooring Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • TopographyLot Description Steep Slope: Yes
  • Levels:Two: Yes
  • General Property Description Senior Community YN3: No
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Propane5: Yes
  • Structure Type:House: Yes
  • Utilities Fiber Available: Yes
  • Remarks Misc:userdefined80: Nestled quietly on a dead-end street overlooking the peaceful Laurel Creek River and the Virginia Creeper Trail, this exceptionally well-maintained home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy comfort, privacy, and walkable living in the heart of Damascus, Virginia. Lovingly cared for and thoughtfully updated by one family since 1975, the property reflects decades of pride of ownership. The main level welcomes you with a spacious living room filled with natural light, warm wood floors, and a beautiful stone fireplace with gas logs that creates an inviting place to gather with family and friends. The eat-in kitchen has been impeccably maintained and offers abundant cabinetry, generous prep space, a peninsula with seating for barstools, and room for a large dining table-- perfect for everyday meals or celebratory gatherings. Just beyond, the covered back porch provides a peaceful setting to relax and enjoy the soothing sounds of the river below. The main level also features a sizable primary suite with space for a king-sized bed and a private adjoining bath. Two additional bedrooms are comfortably sized and share a large hall bathroom, all updated in fresh, neutral colors that feel bright and welcoming. The lower level offers incredible flexibility for recreation, hobbies, a home office, or additional living quarters. A second fireplace anchors the comfortable downstairs living area, creating a cozy atmosphere with room for multiple uses. The basement-level half bath is a practical convenience. French doors lead to a covered outdoor sitting area, which provides shade and another spot to enjoy the peaceful surroundings! An attached two-car garage is a rare and valuable find in downtown Damascus, providing excellent space for parking, bikes, kayaks, outdoor gear, tools, and storage. Outside, the level yard offers room for gardening and entertaining, while the generously sized driveway provides parking for multiple cars. Quietly tucked above the river yet just moments from downtown Damascus and the Virginia Creeper Trail, this home offers a truly special location. Properties combining this level of care, space, convenience, and setting rarely become available!
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range
  • Has Basement: Finished, Full, Heated, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 519.0
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • General Property Description Baths - Full: 2
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • General Property Description Baths - 12: 1
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living Room: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Walk-Out Access: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Basement:Basement Finished2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Property Condition: Above Average
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront Features: River Front
  • Acres: 0.41
  • Topography: Level, Steep Slope
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch
  • Exterior Finish Brick4: Yes
  • Exterior Finish Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • PorchPatioDeck Covered: Yes
  • PorchPatioDeck Rear Porch: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:River Front: Yes
  • Door Features:Storm Door(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Driveway, Asphalt, Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Asphalt2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Fiber Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Heating:Fireplace(s): Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • AmenitiesLandscaping: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rhea Valley
  • High School: Holston
  • Middle Or Junior School: Damascus

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.41
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17859.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 172b2 A 43e

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2026
Closed on
Jun 9, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Routon
Holston Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Kashia Winkler
Holston Realty, Inc.
List Price
$419,800
Sold Price
$413,800
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-1.43%
Views
5

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.71%
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $413,800 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/09/2026 06/09/26 Sold $413,800 -1.4% $221 / Sq Ft
05/15/2026 05/15/26 For Sale $419,800 -- $225 / Sq Ft
05/14/2026 05/14/26 Pending -- -- --
Source: Tennessee/Virginia Regional MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $982 $228,400 $30,000 $198,400
2025 $982 $228,400 $30,000 $198,400
2024 $8 $131,700 $25,000 $106,700
2023 $790 $131,700 $25,000 $106,700
2022 $790 $131,700 $25,000 $106,700
2021 $790 $131,700 $25,000 $106,700
2019 $740 $117,400 $25,000 $92,400
2018 $723 $114,800 $25,000 $89,800
2017 $723 $114,800 $25,000 $89,800
2016 $676 $107,300 $20,000 $87,300
2015 $676 $107,300 $20,000 $87,300
2014 $676 $107,300 $20,000 $87,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Tennessee/Virginia Regional MLS

MLS Number: 9995407

Tennessee/Virginia Regional MLS

APN: 172B2-A-43E

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