$673,200
SOLD AUG 11, 2025

280 Serenity Place Newport, VA 24128

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,095 Sq Ft
8.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$164 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Custom Home
  • Secluded Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of August 2025

Just 25 minutes from Blacksburg and Pearisburg, with it's unsurpassed views, this home will make you feel like you are on vacation every day. Walk through the front door onto the wide plank mahogany floors that run throughout the main level and immediately take in the picturesque valley views. The 19ft foyer and living room ceilings, open design and wood features create a warm, airy feeling. The large, 18.75 X 11.75 kitchen complete with a huge island flows into the dining room right on out onto your 1000 sq. ft. Brazilian Walnut deck overlooking the valley below. There's a 14X14 covered eating area with recessed lighting. The owners suite on the main with it's massive shower facilities and closet complete with washer/dryer is to be experienced and there's a second suite on lower level. The 9' ceilings and numerous windows make the lower level an inviting space, with distressed wide plank southern pine flooring. Fiber optic internet service available through Pemtel.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Samuel Linkenhoker

NextHome New River Valley License #225041544 Listed on: 05/08/2025

NextHome New River Valley

Last Buyer's Agent

Peg Warren

Roots Realty Group License #0225222036

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,324

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 8.26 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Rural Setting
  • Secluded Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Rustic Architecture
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,095 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Built-In or Custom Kitchen Cabinets
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Ceramic Tile in Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Permanent Attic Stairs

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • 2 Bathrooms in Basement
  • 2 Bedrooms in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Pool

  • Spa

Schools

  • Eastern Elementary And Middle School
  • Giles High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Cooling
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Underground Utilities
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 322C3

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,324

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Appearance: Custom Features
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 4095
  • Cable Internet Company: Pemtel
  • Class: Residential
  • County Or City: Giles
  • Garage Dim Descrip: Double Attached
  • HOA Management Company: Not Applicable
  • Is The Power On: Yes
  • Is The Water On: Yes
  • Legal Description: Lot 3 Shrike Acres. Large Lot Subdivision of Parcel C Surveyed for Steven R. Bodtke & Samuel W. Linkenhoker
  • Lvt Date: 05/08/2025
  • Master On Main: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: Breakers, Propane Tank- Leased, Underground Utility
  • Number Rooms: 11
  • Parcel Nbr: 322C3
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Report Header1: 280 Serenity, Newport, VA 24128
  • Bathrooms in the Basement: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Level Bedrooms Bsmt: 2
  • Room Level Bedrooms Lowe: 2
  • Room Level Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Style Structure Home: Ranch
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Directions: Route 460 to Route 42 at Newport. Take route 42 one mile to Route 601 (Clover Hollow Road) on left. Go approx 4 miles to Serenity Place on left, take Serenity Place to top of hill to subject property, house on left.
  • S O1 Office State: No
  • List Price/ Sq Ft: 164.4
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • General Property Information:Guest House YN: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer Hookup-Elec, Dryer/Electric, Range/Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Attic: Floored, Permanent Stairs
  • Basement: Concrete Floor, Finished, Full, Outside Access, Rec Room/Game Room
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramictile Bath(s), Custom Cabinets, Custom Countertops, Guest Suite, Laundry On Main, Pantry, Upgrd/Gourmet Ktchn, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s), Walls-Drywall, Wireless Int. Ready

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden Space, Gravel Driveway, Hot Tub, Insulated Glass
  • Exterior Finish: Rustic Siding, Wood
  • Roofing: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Carport: Double Attached

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Heat Pump, Two Zone
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: None

Schools

  • School District: Giles County
  • Elementary School: Eastern
  • Middle School: Eastern
  • High School: Giles
  • Elementary School: Eastern
  • High School: Giles
  • Junior High Dist: Giles County

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Size: 8.26
  • Land Description: Private Road, Rural, Secluded Lot, Subdivision, View
  • Lot Size: 359805.6
  • Geo Update Timestamp: 2025-05-09
  • Geo Subdivision: VA

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Eastern

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2014
Closed on
Nov 17, 2015
Sold by
Woodie Christopher S and Woodie Angela D
Bought by
Ray Scott V and Ray Maxine Scott
Seller's Agent
Priscilla Morris
Long & Foster - Blacksburg
Buyer's Agent
Sheila Miles
Long & Foster - Blacksburg
List Price
$519,000
Sold Price
$469,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-9.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2007
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Grant Deed $469,000 Attorney Only
Deed $458,100 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Sold $673,200 -3.1% $164 / Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $695,000 -3.5% $170 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $720,000 +53.5% $176 / Sq Ft
12/01/2015 12/01/15 Sold $469,000 -9.6% $115 / Sq Ft
10/19/2015 10/19/15 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2014 08/27/14 For Sale $519,000 -- $127 / 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 $1,324 $389,300 $65,900 $323,400
2023 $2,647 $389,300 $65,900 $323,400
2022 $2,647 $389,300 $65,900 $323,400
2021 $2,530 $389,300 $65,900 $323,400
2020 $2,530 $389,300 $65,900 $323,400
2019 $2,434 $363,300 $65,900 $297,400
2018 $2,289 $363,300 $65,900 $297,400
2017 -- $363,300 $65,900 $297,400
2016 $2,289 $363,300 $65,900 $297,400
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: New River Valley Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 424038

New River Valley Association of REALTORS®

APN: 32-2-C3