$225,000
SOLD APR 4, 2025

1551 Fire Tower Rd Christiansburg, VA 24073

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,148 Sq Ft
0.63 Acres

Recently Sold

$196 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Ranch Style House
  • Porch
  • Concrete Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2025

This cute 1148sf one-level home in Auburn School District offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths on 0.63 acre flat lot with 30x42 garage and a separate 18x10 block garage. The home has been updated, including fresh paint, plumbing fixtures and brand new stainless appliances. The large deck overlooks a beautiful flat yard that would be perfect for a garden. The huge 2-bay garage and massive concrete driveway are ideal for the hobbyist, collector, or so many other purposes. Covered front porch. Call to tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Lane

Welcome Home Real Estate License #225180372 Listed on: 01/24/2025

Welcome Home Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Brandi Witt

Nest Realty SWVA

Nest Realty SWVA

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,472

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 0.63 Acre Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Trim

Interior Spaces

  • 1,148 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Partial Basement
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Auburn Elementary And Middle School
  • Auburn High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 006374

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,472

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Appearance: Very Good
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1148
  • Class: Residential
  • County Or City: Montgomery
  • Garage Dim Descrip: 42x30 and 10x18
  • Is The Power On: Yes
  • Is The Water On: Yes
  • Legal Description: LOT PLUM CREEK
  • Lvt Date: 01/24/2025
  • Master On Main: Yes
  • Number Rooms: 7
  • Parcel Nbr: 006374
  • Porch Dim Descrip: 8x28 Covered
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Report Header1: 1551 Fire Tower RD, Christiansburg, VA 24073
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Level Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Style Structure Home: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Directions: From Christiansburg, take Radford Rd to Left on Fire tower Rd to property on Right
  • S O1 Office State: No
  • List Price/ Sq Ft: 195.99
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Electric, Refrigerator
  • Attic: Access Only
  • Basement: Concrete Floor, Partial
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Laundry On Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Concrete Driveway, Deck, Porch
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl
  • Roofing: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Carport: Double Detached, Single Detached

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Public System
  • Water: Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: None

Schools

  • School District: Montgomery County
  • Elementary School: Auburn
  • Middle School: Auburn
  • High School: Auburn
  • Elementary School: Auburn
  • High School: Auburn
  • Junior High Dist: Montgomery County

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Size: 0.63
  • Land Description: State Maintained Rd
  • Lot Size: 27442.8
  • Geo Update Timestamp: 2025-01-24
  • Geo Subdivision: VA

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Auburn

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 24, 2025
Closed on
Apr 4, 2025
Sold by
Richmond Jack and Richmond Francenia
Bought by
Cox Deanna Lynn
Seller's Agent
David Lane
Welcome Home Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brandi Witt
Nest Realty SWVA
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.13%
Views
164
Current Estimated Value
$190,379

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$34,621
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-42.70%
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Outstanding Balance
$165,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$25,379

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2024
Closed on
Dec 4, 2024
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing And Urban Developme
Bought by
Richmond Jack and Richmond Francenia
Seller's Agent
Gregg Ayers
PRIME REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC
Buyer's Agent
David Lane
WELCOME HOME REAL ESTATE
List Price
$247,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$107,000
-43.32%
Views
179

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
340.47%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2024
Sold by
Atlantic Trustee Services Llc
Bought by
Quicken Loans Inc and Rocket Mortgage Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2023
Sold by
Rocket Mortgage Llc
Bought by
Secretary/Housing & Urban Dev

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2023
Sold by
Atlantic Trustee Services Llc
Bought by
Rocket Mortgage Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2022
Closed on
Apr 1, 2022
Sold by
Unknown
Bought by
Boston Jamie F
Seller's Agent
Benny Hagy
RE/MAX 8 - Blacksburg
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Stuart
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Mountain Sky Properties-Wythev
List Price
$204,900
Sold Price
$204,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.21%
Original Mortgage
$201,188
Interest Rate
4.67%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 24, 2009
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $196,300 Fidelity National Title
Deed $140,000 First American Title
Trustee Deed $172,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $172,000 None Listed On Document
Bargain Sale Deed $204,900 True North Title
Deed $87,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $165,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $201,188 FHA
Previous Owner $121,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Sold $225,000 0.0% $196 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Price Changed $225,000 -2.1% $196 / Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 For Sale $229,900 +64.2% $200 / Sq Ft
12/09/2024 12/09/24 Sold $140,000 -17.6% $129 / Sq Ft
11/22/2024 11/22/24 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2024 10/30/24 Price Changed $170,000 -14.0% $157 / Sq Ft
10/18/2024 10/18/24 Price Changed $197,600 -11.1% $182 / Sq Ft
09/10/2024 09/10/24 Price Changed $222,300 -10.0% $205 / Sq Ft
07/25/2024 07/25/24 For Sale $247,000 +20.5% $228 / Sq Ft
04/08/2022 04/08/22 Sold $204,900 0.0% $189 / Sq Ft
03/03/2022 03/03/22 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2022 02/20/22 For Sale $204,900 +65.2% $189 / Sq Ft
07/24/2017 07/24/17 Sold $124,000 -4.5% $114 / Sq Ft
06/11/2017 06/11/17 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2017 04/28/17 For Sale $129,900 -- $120 / Sq Ft
Source: New River Valley Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2024 $1,472 $196,300 $29,300 $167,000
2023 $1,374 $196,300 $29,300 $167,000
2022 $1,149 $129,100 $23,400 $105,700
2021 $1,149 $129,100 $23,400 $105,700
2020 $1,149 $129,100 $23,400 $105,700
2019 $1,149 $129,100 $23,400 $105,700
2018 $1,085 $121,900 $23,400 $98,500
2017 $1,085 $121,900 $23,400 $98,500
2016 $1,085 $121,900 $23,400 $98,500
2015 $1,085 $121,900 $23,400 $98,500
2014 $1,076 $120,900 $23,400 $97,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Lane

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    David Lane

    Welcome Home Real Estate

    (540) 808-5668

    2 in this area

    162 Total Sales

    David Lane
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  • Brandi Witt

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Brandi Witt

    Nest Realty SWVA

    (540) 759-6478

    5 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Brandi Witt
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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Gregg Ayers

    PRIME REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC

    (540) 300-6311

    1 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Gregg Ayers
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  • Benny Hagy

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Benny Hagy

    RE/MAX

    (540) 392-3792

    11 in this area

    282 Total Sales

    Benny Hagy
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  • Cindy Stuart

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Cindy Stuart

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Mountain Sky Properties-Wythev

    (540) 952-2436

    1 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Cindy Stuart
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Map

Source: New River Valley Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 423046

New River Valley Association of REALTORS®

APN: 006374

Virginia Montgomery County Christiansburg 24073

1551 Fire Tower Rd, Christiansburg, VA

This home is located at 1551 Fire Tower Rd, Christiansburg, VA 24073 and is currently priced at $225,000, approximately $195 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 1551 Fire Tower Rd is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including Auburn Elementary School, Auburn Middle School, and Auburn High School.

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