$295,000

Estimated payment $1,692/month

Total Views 1,464
2 Beds
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
$369 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Secluded Lot
  • No HOA
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Porch

About This Home

Charming Retreat on Nearly 3⁄4 Acre – 3040 Lick Run Road, Blacksburg Welcome to Martha's Cottage! Escape to your own slice of privacy just outside town! This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a spacious 0.74-acre lot, offering room to breathe, garden, or simply enjoy the quiet. Since 2023, the current owner has invested in numerous improvements, making this move-in-ready home even more inviting. At 880 square feet, it's the perfect low-maintenance property for a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor seeking a peaceful setting with modern updates already in place. Enjoy the best of both worlds — small-town Blacksburg charm with easy access to Virginia Tech, shopping, and dining, all while coming home to your own private, wooded escape. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own an updated home with acreage at an accessible price point. Schedule your showing today!

Listing Agent

Dwight Atkinson

Real Broker, LLC License #0225224188 Listed on: 07/24/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 32,409 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Secluded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Trim

Interior Spaces

  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Ventless Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Storage
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Prices Frk Elementary School
  • Blacksburg Middle School
  • Blacksburg High School

Utilities

  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 51121-037- A 8A

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0.74 Acres

Listing Details

  • Appearance: Good
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 800
  • Cable Internet Company: Starlink
  • Class: Residential
  • County Or City: Montgomery
  • Is The Power On: Yes
  • Is The Water On: Yes
  • Legal Description: NORRIS RUN
  • Lvt Date: 07/24/2026
  • Master On Main: Yes
  • Miscellaneous: Propane Tank- Leased
  • Parcel Nbr: 021819
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Report Header1: 3040 LICK RUN, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Level Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Style Structure Home: Bungalow/Cottage
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Directions: Prices Fork to Right on Keisters Branch- Left on Mt Zion Rd to Right lick Run- Cottage on Right
  • S O1 Office State: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminated, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer Hookup-Elec, Dryer/Electric, Range/Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer Hookup
  • Basement: Walk Out
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Gas Logs/Ventless, Wood Stove
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Extra Storage, Laundry On Main

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden Space, Porch, Patio
  • Exterior Finish: Vinyl
  • Roofing: Metal

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard-Electric, Wood Stove
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Prices Frk
  • High School: Blacksburg
  • Junior High Dist: Montgomery County

Lot Info

  • Estimated Lot Size: 0.744
  • Land Description: Road Frontage, Rural, Secluded Lot, State Maintained Rd
  • Lot Size: 32408.64
  • Geo Subdivision: VA

Tax Info

  • Tax Database Id: 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 51121-037- A 8A

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Blacksburg

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Tax History

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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 $1,017 $133,800 $27,900 $105,900
2024 $1,004 $133,800 $27,900 $105,900
2023 $937 $133,800 $27,900 $105,900
2022 $671 $75,400 $23,300 $52,100
2021 $671 $75,400 $23,300 $52,100
2020 $671 $75,400 $23,300 $52,100
2019 $671 $75,400 $23,300 $52,100
2018 $636 $71,500 $23,300 $48,200
2017 $636 $71,500 $23,300 $48,200
2016 $636 $71,500 $23,300 $48,200
2015 $636 $71,500 $23,300 $48,200
2014 $728 $81,800 $23,300 $58,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/24/2026 07/24/26 For Sale $295,000 +72.5% $369 / Sq Ft
01/13/2023 01/13/23 Sold $171,000 +1.2% $194 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/14/2022 12/14/22 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2022 12/01/22 For Sale $169,000 0.0% $192 / Sq Ft
11/11/2022 11/11/22 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2022 11/08/22 Price Changed $169,000 -5.6% $192 / Sq Ft
10/17/2022 10/17/22 Price Changed $179,000 -5.3% $203 / Sq Ft
09/28/2022 09/28/22 For Sale $189,000 -- $215 / Sq Ft
Source: New River Valley Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Gift Deed -- True North Title Services
Bargain Sale Deed $171,000 Old Republic National Title In
Deed $32,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $167,902 FHA
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Dwight Atkinson

Real Broker, LLC

(540) 782-3724

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