$270,000
SOLD JUL 31, 2025

256 E 28th St Buena Vista, VA 24416

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,624 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$166 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Loft
  • No HOA
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Corner Lot
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of July 2025

Full of charm and nestled on a spacious double lot, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a fantastic layout in a great location just minutes from SVU. Step inside to find an updated kitchen featuring modern cabinetry, appliances, and a walk-in pantry--perfect for storing all your kitchen essentials. Stylish vinyl plank flooring flows throughout the home, complementing the vaulted ceilings and bright, open living space. The second-floor primary suite offers a private retreat with a walk-in closet and beautifully updated bathroom. Two additional bedrooms and a second renovated bath are located on the main level, along with a convenient laundry area equipped with a stackable washer and dryer. Enjoy the outdoors with a cute courtyard area, ample off-street parking, and mature trees.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimberly Hostetter

Listed on: 05/19/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,626

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,624 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Loft
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Scuttle Attic Hole

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Concrete Porch or Patio
  • Flood Zone Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 19-1-5-44-9

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,626

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • ConservationEsmnt: No
  • Directions: Route 60 East, turn right onto 29th Street. Then take a right onto Locust Avenue, followed by another right onto East 28th Street. The house will be on the left.
  • HistoricProperty: No
  • InternetServicesAvailable: Cable, DSL, 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
  • Selling Member Short Id: non-member
  • Subdivision Yn: No
  • TotalFinSFApx: 1624.00
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Taxes Dollars: 1626.00
  • TotalAcresApx: 0.29
  • 1StFloorMstrBdrm: No
  • PorchDeckPatioPatio: Rear
  • Building Style: Cape Cod
  • Type of Construction: Stick Built
  • YardSign: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Updated Floor: Vinyl
  • Entry Location: Corner Lot
  • Appliances: As Is, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Appliances Other: Push Mower
  • Has Attic: Scuttle
  • Lower Floor 1 Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: None
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Loft, Walk-in Closet
  • Lower Floor 1 Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Patio-Concrete, Sidewalks
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Street: 28th
  • Tax Rate: .91
  • Flood Zone: NE
  • Guest House: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: None

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Cooling
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • 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

  • Future Land Use: No
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Best Use: Investment, Residential
  • Current Use: Investment, Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Map Number: 19-1-5-44-9
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2025
Closed on
Jul 28, 2025
Sold by
Mahaffey Chad J and Mahaffey Michelle Otteson
Bought by
Leighton Bonnie J and Lamontagne Michel Roland
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Hostetter
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.82%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$261,114

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,886
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.32%
Original Mortgage
$265,109
Outstanding Balance
$264,883
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$3,769

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2006
Sold by
Higgins Carl H
Bought by
Pingree Jennifer M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,800
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $270,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $265,109 FHA
Previous Owner $100,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $270,000 -1.8% $166 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2025 05/19/25 For Sale $275,000 +423.8% $169 / Sq Ft
11/12/2013 11/12/13 Sold $52,500 -24.9% $43 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/17/2013 10/17/13 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2013 09/30/13 For Sale $69,900 -- $57 / Sq Ft
Source: Rockbridge Highlands 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
2025 $1,751 $178,700 $10,700 $168,000
2024 $976 $178,700 $10,700 $168,000
2023 $1,461 $115,000 $10,700 $104,300
2022 $1,461 $115,000 $10,700 $104,300
2021 $1,461 $115,000 $10,700 $104,300
2020 $1,392 $115,000 $10,700 $104,300
2019 $1,298 $107,300 $10,700 $96,600
2018 -- $107,300 $10,700 $96,600
2017 $1,298 $107,300 $10,700 $96,600
2016 $1,298 $107,300 $10,700 $96,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS®

MLS Number: 139283

APN: 14720