461 S Shady Ave Damascus, VA 24236
Estimated payment $2,271/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Shed
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Bungalow
- Poultry Coop
About This Home
If you've been waiting for the perfect place in Damascus, you've just found it.
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on a level 0.63-acre parcel right in town, offering that rare combination of country living, small-town charm, and prime investment potential—all in one spot. Just one block from both the Appalachian Trail and the Virginia Creeper Trail, this location is unbeatable. Outdoorsmen, hikers, bikers, and visitors come from all over the country, making Damascus one of the most beloved trail towns in the region—and demand for rentals here is only growing. Whether you're dreaming of a peaceful homestead or looking for an income-producing Airbnb, this property offers both paths. The sellers have invested close to $100K in improvements, including: Brand-new metal roof All new attic insulation, replaced after Helene to ensure everything was dry, clean, and correct New HVAC New siding Upgraded carport and side porch Insulated garage Beautifully updated landscaping Inside, you'll find an easy, welcoming layout with a main-level primary bedroom, complete with its own bathroom and laundry. Step outside, and you'll understand what makes this place special. The entire yard is fenced and set up for people who love to grow, create, and live simply—40+ fruit trees, three garden areas, herbs, flowers, and room for chickens. It's the kind of yard where you can pick fresh produce, enjoy quiet evenings, and truly live the country lifestyle right in town. A brand-new 20x30 shed offers endless possibilities—workshop, storage, hobby space, or even future conversion. And with three city lots, there's plenty of room to add another rental unit, a guest cottage, or a tiny home to maximize short-term rental income. Damascus was hit hard by Hurricane Helene, but this town is rebuilding quickly. By spring, it will be filled with bikers, hikers, tourists, and folks looking for places to stay, eat, and explore. This is the moment to buy—before inventory tightens and opportunities disappear. Whether you want to live here full-time, use it as a vacation home, farm the garden beds, raise chickens, relax on the porch, or turn part of the property into a high-performing Airbnb, this home gives you the freedom to do it all. Homes with this much heart, land, and location don't come around often in Damascus.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $631
Year Built
- Built in 1942 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 0.63 Acre Lot
- Poultry Coop
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Level Lot
- Garden
- Property is in average condition
- Property is zoned R1
Parking
- 1 Carport Space
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Metal Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,752 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Block Basement Construction
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
Schools
- Rhea Valley Elementary School
- Holston Middle School
- Holston High School
Additional Features
- Shed
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- FHA/VA Approved Complex
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 172b2 3 4 21
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $631 | $232,700 | $30,000 | $202,700 |
| 2024 | $631 | $105,200 | $25,000 | $80,200 |
| 2023 | $631 | $105,200 | $25,000 | $80,200 |
| 2022 | $631 | $105,200 | $25,000 | $80,200 |
| 2021 | $631 | $105,200 | $25,000 | $80,200 |
| 2019 | $595 | $94,500 | $25,000 | $69,500 |
| 2018 | $595 | $94,500 | $25,000 | $69,500 |
| 2017 | $595 | $94,500 | $25,000 | $69,500 |
| 2016 | $486 | $77,200 | $20,000 | $57,200 |
| 2015 | $486 | $77,200 | $20,000 | $57,200 |
| 2014 | $486 | $77,200 | $20,000 | $57,200 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 11/17/25 | Price Changed | $420,000 | -2.3% | $240 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/14/2025 10/14/25 | Price Changed | $430,000 | -2.6% | $245 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/08/2025 10/08/25 | Price Changed | $441,500 | -0.7% | $252 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/28/2025 08/28/25 | Price Changed | $444,444 | -1.0% | $254 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/13/2025 07/13/25 | Price Changed | $448,951 | 0.0% | $256 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/21/2025 06/21/25 | Price Changed | $449,000 | -0.4% | $256 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/15/2025 06/15/25 | For Sale | $451,000 | +25.3% | $257 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/31/2023 08/31/23 | Sold | $360,000 | -9.5% | $205 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/11/2023 07/11/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/01/2023 04/01/23 | For Sale | $398,000 | +134.1% | $227 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/20/2022 01/20/22 | Sold | $170,000 | -15.0% | $132 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/02/2021 12/02/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/27/2021 11/27/21 | For Sale | $199,950 | +62.7% | $155 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/02/2013 07/02/13 | Sold | $122,900 | -3.2% | $96 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/29/2013 05/29/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/20/2013 05/20/13 | For Sale | $126,900 | -- | $99 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $360,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $110,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $230,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Tennessee/Virginia Regional MLS
MLS Number: 9981672
APN: 172B2-3-4-21
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