NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5551 S River Rd Vesuvius, VA 24483

Fairfield Area

Estimated Value: $398,000 - $689,766

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,394 Sq Ft
$238/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 15, 2012

Last sale price $310,000 $129 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,381 / mo

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Panoramic View
  • Deck
  • River Front
  • 21.09 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of November 2012

Hilltop 21 acre refuge sheltered by hardwood forests, with unspoiled views of the Blue Ridge Mountains - hence the name ''Sanctuary''. This contemporary design incorporates passive solar, exposed beams, skylights & large windows to enhance your living pleasure! South River frontage, magical nights, not another man-made structure in sight - ideal primary residence or vacation home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Alford

Lexington Real Estate Connection Listed on: 09/07/2012

Co-Listed By

Natalie Shulkin

Lexington Real Estate Connection

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Capito

James Wm. Moore Real Estate Co.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,785

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 21.09 Acre Lot
  • River Front
  • Property fronts a state road
  • Hunting Land
  • Secluded Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned Agricultural

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,394 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Thermal Pane Windows
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Panoramic Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Carport

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Fairfield Elementary School
  • Rockbridge Middle School
  • Rockbridge Co High School

Farming

  • 5 Acres of Pasture
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Furnace
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Heating system powered by passive solar
  • Flood Zone Lot
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sanctuary Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 40-12-A

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,785

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

21.09 Acres

Listing Details

  • ConservationEsmnt: No
  • Heating Cooling Other: C/A in addition
  • Directions: Rt 11 north to Fairfield, right onto Red Hill Rd, cross Borden Grant Trail to left onto South River Road. Property on left.
  • HistoricProperty: No
  • Listing Member Name: Rick Alford
  • Listing Office Short Id: 80
  • Open House Office I D: 20061211170241366991000000
  • Hoa2 Or Poa: No
  • Prop. Type: Residential/Farm
  • Selling Member Short Id: tcap
  • Subdivision Yn: No
  • TotalFinSFApx: 2394.00
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Taxes Dollars: 1785.00
  • TotalAcresApx: 21.09
  • 1StFloorMstrBdrm: No
  • PorchDeckPatioDeck: Front
  • PorchDeckPatioPatio: Front
  • PorchDeckPatioPorch: Front
  • Building Style: Contemporary
  • Type of Construction: Stick Built
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Full, Walkout
  • Basement Other Rooms: Workshop
  • Full Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Flood Zone Other: Zone X
  • Updated Floor: Carpet, Wood
  • Heat Other: 2 propane heaters
  • Appliances: As Is, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Wood Stove
  • Has Attic: None
  • Lower Floor 1 Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: 1, Wood Stove
  • Fireplace Location: Dining Room
  • FireplaceLocOther: Basement wood stove
  • Interior Amenities: Balcony, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan, Skylight, Workshop
  • Lower Floor 1 Bedrooms: 5
  • Style Other: Octagon w/addition

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Horses Permitted, Thermopane Windows, View - Panoramic
  • Road Frontage: Paved Road, State Road
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Street: South River
  • Surface Water: River Frontage
  • Tax Rate: .64
  • Flood Zone: NE
  • Topography: Hunting, Pasture, Secluded, Views, Woods
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Garden Space, Sunrise View, Sunset View
  • Exterior Features Other: Small barn/shed

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: Carport, Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump(s), Wood Furnance, Zoned Heat
  • Sewer: Existing Septic
  • Water: Well
  • Water Heater: Electric

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fairfield
  • High School: Rockbridge Co
  • Middle School: Rockbridge

Lot Info

  • Future Land Use: Yes
  • Property Name: Sanctuary
  • Zoning: Agricultural
  • Beef Acreage Pasture: 5.00
  • Best Use: Residential
  • Current Use: Residential

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Passive Solar Heat, Wood Stove

Tax Info

  • Tax Map Number: 40-12-A
  • Tax Year: 2012

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$569,942

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$360,000 None Listed On Document
$299,000 Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/15/2012 11/15/12 Sold $310,000 -7.5% $129 / Sq Ft
10/22/2012 10/22/12 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2012 09/07/12 For Sale $335,000 -- $140 / Sq Ft
Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS®

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 $3,019 $471,700 $92,100 $379,600
2024 $29 $471,700 $92,100 $379,600
2023 $2,877 $471,700 $92,100 $379,600
2022 $2,852 $385,400 $92,100 $293,300
2021 $2,567 $346,900 $100,300 $246,600
2020 $2,567 $346,900 $100,300 $246,600
2019 $2,532 $346,900 $100,300 $246,600
2018 $2,428 $346,900 $100,300 $246,600
2017 $2,428 $346,900 $100,300 $246,600
2016 $2,112 $325,000 $95,300 $229,700
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Rick Alford

    Lexington Real Estate Connection

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  • N

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Natalie Shulkin

    Lexington Real Estate Connection

  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Thomas Capito

    James Wm. Moore Real Estate Co.

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Map

Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS®

MLS Number: 126568

APN: 40-12-A

Virginia Rockbridge County 24483

5551 S River Rd, VA

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