$419,800
UNDER CONTRACT

142 Backer Ln Damascus, VA 24236

Estimated payment $2,410/month

Total Views 16
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,869 Sq Ft
$225 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • River View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Waterfront
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

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! Lovingly cared for and thoughtfully updated by one family since 1975, this 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, 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 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 while the basement-level half bath is a practical convenience. 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. of care, space, convenience, and setting rarely become available!

Listing Agent

Cynthia Routon

Holston Realty, Inc Brokerage Phone: 4237938109 License #0225243322 Listed on: 05/14/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,736

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 17,860 Sq Ft Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,869 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • River Views
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Range Hood

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 43

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,736

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0.41 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: From I-81, Take Exit 19 on US-58 Towards Damascus. Travel approximately 10 miles into downtown Damascus. Turn Right onto South Shady Ave. In 0.3 Miles, turn Left onto Backer Lane. Home is straight ahead and then bear left--sign in yard.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Range Hood
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Masonry
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Fiber Optic
  • Living Area: 1869
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Vinyl, Some Window Treatments
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Main
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom Level: Main

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: None
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees, Level, Steep Slope, Waterfront
  • View: River
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, River Front Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Disclosures: Property Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
  • Property Condition: Exterior Condition: Very Good, Interior Condition: Very Good
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17859.6
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1735.84
  • Tax Lot: 43
  • Tax Map Number: 172B2-A-43E
  • Tax Year: 2026

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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
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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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/14/2026 05/14/26 For Sale $419,800 -- $225 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwest Virginia Association of REALTORS®

Source: Southwest Virginia Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 110105

APN: 172B2-A-43E

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