NOT LISTED FOR SALE

286 Ralston Ln Mc Dowell, VA 24458

Estimated Value: $283,000 - $320,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,984 Sq Ft
$149/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 18, 2025

Last sale price $285,000 $144 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,604 / mo

125 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Double Vanity
  • Wood Patio
  • Shed
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of July 2025

Back on the Market! Buyer's finaccing fell through. Fiber Internet, Open Space, and No HOA—The Ultimate Homestead. 1.3 scenic acres nestled between two working farms, this updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers modern convenience, serene surroundings, & small-town charm—perfect for those seeking peace or space to grow. No HOA. Mountain & pasture views. Fiber internet. The house has it all & is 100% ready to go—no updates needed. Inside, the light-filled layout features new flooring throughout & a spacious, open-concept design. The updated kitchen with brand-new appliances is perfect for cooking & entertaining. The main level includes two generous bedrooms, an updated bath, & powder room. Downstairs, a private suite with a walk-in closet & en-suite bath offers a private retreat for you or your guests. Step outside to stunning views, a fire pit, raised garden beds, and a flat yard perfect for entertaining or relaxing under the stars. A 10’x12’ shed offers extra storage or workshop space. Located just outside historic McDowell, this home is a short walk to the local market and offers year-round peace and quiet. Whether slowing down or starting your next chapter, this home delivers privacy, community, & flexibility.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

KELLEY SLAGLE

LPT REALTY LLC License #0225254615 Listed on: 02/26/2025

LPT REALTY LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Isaac Hull

Valley Realty Associates License #0225219794

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,009

Year Built

  • Built in 2006 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1.29 Acre Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Zoning described as A-2 Agricultural General

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity

Outdoor Features

  • Wood Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Highland Elementary School
  • None Middle School
  • Highland School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Community Details

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 46 A 21C

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,009

Year Built

Built in 2006 | Remodeled

Lot Details

1.29 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 46 A 21C
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • LotSizeAcres: 1.29
  • Subdivision Name: NONE
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1392.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Detached
  • PreviousStandardStatus: Pending
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Basement: Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 592.0
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, Remodeled, Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer
  • Living Area: 1984.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Architectural
  • View: Garden, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Rural, Valley
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Wood
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Utilities: Fiber Optic Available
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Highland
  • Middle Or Junior School: NONE

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Dead End, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Open Lot
  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Zoning Description: A-2 Agricultural General

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2006

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1008.92
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 229300.0

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Highland

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2025
Closed on
Jul 10, 2025
Sold by
Allen Timothy T and Allen Karen E
Bought by
Clem Stacey and Pardue Shirley Casey
Seller's Agent
KELLEY SLAGLE
LPT REALTY LLC
Buyer's Agent
Isaac Hull
Valley Realty Associates
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-5%
Views
329
Current Estimated Value
$282,291

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,709
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.44%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2022
Closed on
Jul 18, 2022
Sold by
Allen Heatwole David and Allen Lavonne Julie
Bought by
Allen Timothy T and Allen Karen E
Seller's Agent
David Heatwole
KLINE & CO. REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
KELLEY SLAGLE
LPT REALTY LLC
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-5.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.82%
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2019
Sold by
Blue Green Valley Bk
Bought by
Peaceful Acres Farm Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2013
Sold by
Heatwole David Allen
Bought by
Heatwole David Allen and Heatwole Julie Lavonne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2012
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co
Bought by
Heatwole David

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2011
Sold by
Shaner Keith A and Ralston Shaner Lee A
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Clem Stacey $285,000 Old Republic National Title
Allen Timothy T $255,000 New Title Company Name
Peaceful Acres Farm Inc $160,000 --
Heatwole David Allen -- None Available
Heatwole David $68,199 None Available
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co $135,311 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Allen Timothy T $110,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $285,000 -5.0% $144 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $300,000 0.0% $151 / Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Price Changed $300,000 -7.7% $151 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Price Changed $325,000 -3.0% $164 / Sq Ft
02/26/2025 02/26/25 For Sale $335,000 +31.4% $169 / Sq Ft
07/29/2022 07/29/22 Sold $255,000 -1.5% $129 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/17/2022 06/17/22 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2022 06/03/22 Price Changed $259,000 -3.7% $131 / Sq Ft
05/27/2022 05/27/22 For Sale $269,000 -- $136 / Sq Ft
Source: Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®

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 $1,169 $229,300 $26,700 $202,600
2024 $1,009 $229,300 $26,700 $202,600
2023 $623 $129,800 $12,000 $117,800
2022 $623 $129,800 $12,000 $117,800
2021 $623 $129,800 $12,000 $117,800
2020 $623 $129,800 $12,000 $117,800
2019 $623 $129,800 $12,000 $117,800
2018 $571 $129,800 $12,000 $117,800
2017 $499 $118,700 $12,000 $106,700
2016 $499 $118,700 $12,000 $106,700
2014 $475 $118,700 $12,000 $106,700
2013 $439 $118,700 $12,000 $106,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • KELLEY SLAGLE

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    KELLEY SLAGLE

    LPT REALTY LLC

    (434) 234-4456

    29 Total Sales

    KELLEY SLAGLE
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  • Isaac Hull

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Isaac Hull

    Valley Realty Associates

    (540) 435-0047

    132 Total Sales

    Isaac Hull
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  • David Heatwole

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    David Heatwole

    KLINE & CO. REAL ESTATE

    (540) 292-0892

    44 Total Sales

    David Heatwole
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Map

Source: Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 661261

Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®

APN: 46 A 21C

Virginia Highland County Mc Dowell 24433

286 Ralston Ln, Mc Dowell, VA

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