$395,000
SOLD DEC 19, 2025

501 W Johnson St Staunton, VA 24401

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,204 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$179 Per Sq Ft

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • High Ceiling
  • Rear Porch
  • Double Vanity
  • Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to Landes Park

About This Home

As of December 2025

Turn-of-the-Century Beauty Located in Newtown! Step into timeless character with this historic American Foursquare, perfectly situated atop the heart of Downtown. Spectacular morning sunshine & beautiful city views peek through from nearly every room including 7 church steeple chase views. The grand foyer welcomes you with soaring 10’ ceilings, original woodwork, exposed brick, solid 1-inch oak hardwood floors that continue thu-out. Colonial revival architectural details abound—oversized trim, bullnose corners & authentic wood-tracked pocket doors. 6 original mantels & 2 Franklin fireplaces stand as centerpieces of craftsmanship from a bygone era. The main level features spacious rooms with large windows, a beautifully renovated 1/2 bath & a thoughtfully updated laundry room/eat-in kitchen. Upstairs offers 4 generous bedrooms & a fully remodeled full bath. Plus a walk-up attic ideal for storage or creative use. Modern comforts include radiant heat, new upstairs HVAC system & updated electric panel. Large basement perfect for storage. Peaceful city retreat with a shaded backyard, mature treescape and privacy fencing. With close proximity to Gypsy Hill Park & Montgomery Hall Park. A rare gem blending historic charm & modern comfort.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

THE GUNNELS GROUP

LONG & FOSTER - LAKE MONTICELLO License #0225265900 Listed on: 11/07/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Isaac Hull

Valley Realty Associates License #0225219794

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,396

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R-4 Residential

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Double Vanity

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • Bessie Weller Elementary School
  • Shelburne Middle School
  • Staunton High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Radiant Heating System

Community Details

  • New Town Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3041

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,396

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 3041
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.07
  • Road Frontage Type: Public Road
  • Subdivision Name: NEW TOWN
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2204.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Detached
  • PreviousStandardStatus: Pending
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedArea: 1102.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings
  • Living Area: 2204.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Architectural, Metal
  • View: City, Residential
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Stone
  • Other Structures: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Fiber Optic Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Bessie Weller
  • Middle Or Junior School: Shelburne

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Historic District, Landscaped, Native Plants, Private, Wooded
  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Zoning Description: R-4 Residential

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1900

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3395.57

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Staunton

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2025
Closed on
Nov 17, 2025
Sold by
Racer Shane N and Racer Britney N
Bought by
Layne Timothy David and Lynn Fawley Layne Brenna
Seller's Agent
THE GUNNELS GROUP
LONG & FOSTER - LAKE MONTICELLO
Buyer's Agent
Isaac Hull
Valley Realty Associates
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Views
32

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.98%
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Outstanding Balance
$194,814
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$193,111

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2021
Sold by
Gochenour Lynn Suzanne and Palmer Sarah M
Bought by
Racer Shane N and Racer Britney N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$326,780
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $395,000 Coastal Title & Settlement
Deed $305,000 Bankers Title Shenandoah
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $195,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $326,780 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/19/2025 12/19/25 Sold $395,000 0.0% $179 / Sq Ft
11/17/2025 11/17/25 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2025 11/07/25 For Sale $395,000 +29.5% $179 / Sq Ft
10/21/2021 10/21/21 Sold $305,000 -6.2% $138 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/22/2021 07/22/21 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2021 07/19/21 Price Changed $325,000 -4.4% $147 / Sq Ft
07/09/2021 07/09/21 For Sale $339,900 -- $154 / 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 $3,396 $373,140 $26,340 $346,800
2024 $2,885 $324,200 $24,200 $300,000
2023 $2,885 $324,200 $24,200 $300,000
2022 $2,588 $281,270 $16,770 $264,500
2021 $2,588 $281,270 $16,770 $264,500
2020 $2,303 $242,370 $16,770 $225,600
2019 $2,303 $242,370 $16,770 $225,600
2018 $2,257 $232,670 $16,770 $215,900
2017 $2,257 $232,670 $16,770 $215,900
2016 $2,109 $221,970 $16,770 $205,200
2015 $2,109 $221,970 $16,770 $205,200
2014 $1,923 $202,370 $16,770 $185,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 670868

Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®

APN: 3041