$259,000

1877 Chestnut Ave Buena Vista, VA 24416

Estimated payment $1,512/month

Total Views 106
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,626 Sq Ft
$159 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 3-minute walk to Penny Park

About This Home

Charming Buena Vista Cottage on a Corner Double Lot! Welcome home to this updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath cottage bursting with character and set on an oversized corner lot in the heart of Buena Vista. With fantastic curb appeal, a striking metal roof (approx. 3 years old), and an inviting full front porch, this home offers an ideal blend of charm, space, and modern improvements. Step inside to find high ceilings, updated flooring, and fresh paint that create a warm, welcoming feel throughout. The spacious living and dining areas feature a cozy woodstove, perfect for adding warmth and atmosphere during cooler months. The updated kitchen offers ample counter space, crisp white cabinetry, and modern appliances -- all move-in ready for everyday living or entertaining.

Listing Agent

Kimberly Hostetter

Listed on: 11/17/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,770

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 125
  • Fenced Yard
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,626 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Thermal Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Storage
  • Scuttle Attic Hole
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Schools

  • Kling/Enderly Hghts Elementary School
  • Parry Mccluer Middle School
  • Parry Mccluer High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Gas Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Flood Zone Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 24-1-2-49-15

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,770

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • ConservationEsmnt: No
  • Directions: From eastbound Route 60 in Buena Vista, turn right onto Magnolia Avenue and continue north for several blocks, then turn left onto 20th Street. Follow 20th Street one block and turn right onto Chestnut Avenue, continuing straight until reaching 1877 Chestnut Avenue on the right.
  • HistoricProperty: No
  • InternetServicesAvailable: Cable, Fiber Optic
  • Listing Member Name: Kimberly Hostetter
  • Listing Office Short Id: EXP
  • Open House Office I D: 20231009152950238699000000
  • Hoa2 Or Poa: No
  • Prop. Type: Residential/Farm
  • Subdivision Yn: No
  • TotalFinSFApx: 1626.00
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Taxes Dollars: 1769.50
  • Topography Other: Double Lot
  • TotalAcresApx: 0.28
  • 1StFloorMstrBdrm: Yes
  • PorchDeckPatioPorch: Front
  • Building Style: 1 1/2 Story, Cottage
  • Type of Construction: Stick Built
  • YardSign: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Interior Access, Partial, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Updated Floor: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Roof Other: New 2022
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Attic: Scuttle
  • Lower Floor 1 Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: 1, Wood Stove
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan, Storage, Walk-in Closet
  • Lower Floor 1 Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Easements: Unknown
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Porch-Front, Smoke Detector, Thermopane Windows, Wood Stove
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Roof: Metal
  • Street: Chestnut
  • Tax Rate: .98
  • Flood Zone: SE
  • Fencing: Chain
  • Topography: Level, Open
  • Exterior Features: Covered Porch, Fenced Yard, Garden Space

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: Detached, Single

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Cooling
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump(s)
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities Available: Cable, Electric, Gas, Public Sewer, Public Water
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Electric

Schools

  • Elementary School: Kling/Enderly Hghts
  • High School: Parry McCluer
  • Middle School: Parry McCluer

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 125
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Best Use: Investment, Residential
  • Current Use: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Map Number: 24-1-2-49-15
  • Tax Year: 2025

Map

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





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
2025 $1,005 $180,600 $24,000 $156,600
2024 $1,005 $180,600 $24,000 $156,600
2023 $1,501 $118,200 $24,000 $94,200
2022 $1,501 $118,200 $24,000 $94,200
2021 $1,501 $118,200 $24,000 $94,200
2020 $1,430 $118,200 $24,000 $94,200
2019 $1,336 $110,400 $24,000 $86,400
2018 -- $110,400 $24,000 $86,400
2017 $1,336 $110,400 $24,000 $86,400
2016 $1,336 $110,400 $24,000 $86,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/17/2025 11/17/25 For Sale $259,000 +125.2% $159 / Sq Ft
07/01/2013 07/01/13 Sold $115,000 -3.4% $75 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/28/2013 05/28/13 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2013 04/29/13 For Sale $119,000 -- $77 / Sq Ft
Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $169,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $114,500 None Available
Deed $117,485 None Available
Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $174,747 New Conventional
Previous Owner $112,425 FHA
Previous Owner $115,357 FHA
Previous Owner $108,630 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS®

MLS Number: 139679

APN: 34- 1- 2-49- 15