$580,000
SOLD SEP 17, 2025

489 Arch Mill Rd Buchanan, VA 24066

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,620 Sq Ft
27.47 Acres

Recently Sold

$358 Per Sq Ft

25% Below List Price

137 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 27.47 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Central Academy Middle School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of September 2025

FOX RIDGE FARM -a desirable retreat in the Mill Creek Valley, midway between Troutville and Buchanan. 2 homes on 27.47 ac. of gentle fenced fields & large timbered woodland with wide trails. Great view with ranch house that is physically challenged accessible w/2 bedrms & 2 new baths additional bedrms can be added in lower level , plus a 1 bedrm cottage for family, or rental. 3 detached auxiliary buildings (2 car garage/workshop, metal machinery storage Large barn (60' x 48') with 6 (12ft. x 12ft.) horse stalls, 2nd floor hay storage & tack room) w/ elec. & water. Garden spot, abundant deer. many deer antlers in the horse barn that were harvested on the property.Ideal commercial equestrian facility, wedding venue or family farm. Nearby the Virginia Horse center in Lexington.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Dew

HIGHLANDS REALTY & ASSOCIATES LLC License #0225043977 Listed on: 03/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Larry Dew

HIGHLANDS REALTY & ASSOCIATES LLC License #0225043977 Listed on: 03/01/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,600

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 27.47 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned Agricultural

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House

Interior Spaces

  • 1,620 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • Buchanan Elementary School
  • Central Academy Middle School
  • James River High School

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Google Fiber

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 1B / 1

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,600

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Interior Features: All Drapes, Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Masonry Fireplace, Walk-in-Closet, Wood Stove
  • Heating System: Gas - Propane, Heat Pump Electric
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Has Basement: Walkout - Full
  • Major Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave Oven (Built In), Range Gas, Refrigerator
  • Cooling System: Central Cooling, Heat Pump Electric
  • Outside Features: Barn, Covered Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard, Garden Space, Other - See Remarks, Storage Shed
  • Views: Mountain, Sunset
  • Addl Covered Parking S Q F T: 800
  • AddlCoveredPrkng: Garage Detached
  • BedroomsBREntryLevel: 2
  • CondoAssocYN: No
  • EntryAboveGrdFin Sq Ft: 1620.00
  • ExteriorDoors: Metal, Wood
  • Internet Access: Cable, Fiber
  • InternetAccessCurntInternetProv: Lumos
  • LaundryLaundryEntryLevel: 1
  • Major Area: 07 - Botetourt County
  • NumberAddCovSpaces: 2.00
  • NumberPrimCovSpaces: 2.00
  • Hoa2 Or Poa: No
  • Primary Covered Parking S Q F T: 810
  • PrimCoveredPrking: Garage Attached
  • Residential Type: Detached
  • Style Of House: 1 Story, Ranch
  • Total Above Grd Fin S Q F T: 1620
  • TotalBdrm: 2
  • TotalBths: 2.00
  • TotalCovdPrkSpc: 4.00
  • TotalFBaths: 2
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1620.00
  • UncoveredNumberSpaces: 6.00
  • Uncovered Parking: Off Street Parking
  • Water Class: N/A
  • Water Htr Energy: Electric
  • YardSign: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement YN: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch

Utilities

  • Sewer Description: Private Septic
  • Water Description: Private Well
  • Water Heater Type: Tank

Association/Amenities

  • Misc Features: Cable TV, Maint-Free Exterior

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Fireplace Insert, Wood Stove

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Cleared, Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: metes and bounds
  • Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Total Acreage: 27.47
  • Lot: 1B
  • ZoningCode: Agricultural

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1999

Tax Info

  • Taxes (6 mo): 3600.00

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buchanan
  • HighSchool: James River
  • Middle School: Central Academy

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2025
Closed on
Sep 5, 2025
Sold by
Ailstock Living Trust and Ailstock Kitty C
Bought by
Price Patrick
Seller's Agent
Larry Dew
HIGHLANDS REALTY & ASSOCIATES LLC
Buyer's Agent
Larry Dew
HIGHLANDS REALTY & ASSOCIATES LLC
List Price
$774,900
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$194,900
-25.15%
Views
162
Current Estimated Value
$583,114

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,114
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.16%
Original Mortgage
$435,000
Outstanding Balance
$435,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$148,114

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2017
Sold by
Ailstock Robert G and Ailstock Kitty C
Bought by
Ailstock Robert Gene and Ailstock Kitty C
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
Deed $580,000 Old Republic National Title In
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $435,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Sold $580,000 -1.7% $358 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Price Changed $590,000 -15.6% $364 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Price Changed $699,000 -6.7% $431 / Sq Ft
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Price Changed $749,000 -3.3% $462 / Sq Ft
03/01/2025 03/01/25 For Sale $774,900 -- $478 / Sq Ft
Source: Roanoke 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
2025 $3,382 $483,100 $140,900 $342,200
2024 $3,063 $483,100 $140,900 $342,200
2023 $2,515 $363,900 $135,900 $228,000
2022 $2,515 $363,900 $135,900 $228,000
2021 $2,515 $363,900 $135,900 $228,000
2020 $2,875 $363,900 $135,900 $228,000
2019 $2,710 $343,100 $135,900 $207,200
2018 $2,710 $343,100 $135,900 $207,200
2017 $2,710 $343,100 $135,900 $207,200
2016 $2,241 $343,100 $135,900 $207,200
2015 $2,136 $350,000 $135,900 $214,100
2014 $2,136 $350,000 $135,900 $214,100
2010 -- $350,000 $135,900 $214,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 914747

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®

APN: 76(1)1B