501 S Main St Rural Retreat, VA 24368
Estimated payment $1,216/month
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Deck
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Rural Retreat High School Rated 9+
- Newly Painted Property
- Corner Lot
About This Home
Don't miss out on this charming and affordable 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home in the heart of Rural Retreat. Sitting on a spacious 0.5-acre fenced lot, this 1940s Cape Cod offers classic appeal with modern updates. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors, a comfortable main-level layout with a large living room, formal dining area, and a kitchen featuring beautiful hand-built wormy chestnut cabinetry. The primary bedroom and full bath are conveniently located on the main level, with two additional bedrooms and a half bath upstairs. Enjoy the oversized back deck—perfect for entertaining or relaxing—and a full unfinished basement with laundry and storage potential. Recent updates include vinyl siding, newer paint, hardwood floors have been refinished, electrical/plumbing upgrades, wood stove and chimney maintained/serviced, and a large backyard deck addition. With small-town charm, easy access to 81, and plenty of outdoor space, this home offers great value in a peaceful, convenient location.
Listing Agent
BHHS- Mountain Sky Properties, Wytheville Brokerage Phone: 2762288882 License #0225242549 Listed on: 11/06/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $677
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 0.5 Acre Lot
- Wood Fence
- Chain Link Fence
- Corner Lot
- Lot Has A Rolling Slope
- Garden
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Newly Painted Property
- Permanent Foundation
- Block Foundation
- Fire Rated Drywall
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,067 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Insulated Windows
- Window Treatments
- Property Views
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Bathroom on Main Level
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Porch
Schools
- Rural Retreat Elementary And Middle School
- Rural Retreat High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Forced Air Heating System
- Baseboard Heating
- Natural Gas Not Available
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 46
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $677 | $132,800 | $21,500 | $111,300 |
| 2023 | $677 | $132,800 | $21,500 | $111,300 |
| 2022 | $677 | $132,800 | $21,500 | $111,300 |
| 2021 | $352 | $65,100 | $21,500 | $43,600 |
| 2020 | $343 | $63,600 | $21,500 | $42,100 |
| 2019 | $343 | $63,600 | $21,500 | $42,100 |
| 2018 | $343 | $63,600 | $21,500 | $42,100 |
| 2017 | $312 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $63,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2012 | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2025 11/06/25 | For Sale | $220,000 | +63.0% | $206 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/19/2021 08/19/21 | Sold | $135,000 | -2.1% | $127 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/08/2021 07/08/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/06/2021 07/06/21 | For Sale | $137,900 | -- | $129 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $135,000 | Freedom Settlement Services | |
| Warranty Deed | $90,000 | None Available |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $136,363 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $90,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Southwest Virginia Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 104030
APN: 051-009-0000-0046
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