$375,000

605 E 5th St Damascus, VA 24236

Estimated payment $2,161/month

-- Beds
-- Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
$312 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Heat Pump System
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Level Lot
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

Exceptional opportunity to own a turnkey lodging business in the heart of downtown Damascus, directly along the Appalachian Trail. The Stone Lion Hostel is fully equipped and positioned to serve the steady stream of hikers, cyclists, outdoor enthusiasts, and budget-minded travelers drawn to this beloved trail town. Accommodating up to 22 guests, the hostel features 10 XL twin sleeping cubicles, 12 full-size sleeping cubicles, 4.5 baths and two full-size stackable laundry machines. Fixtures, furnishings and equipment are included, offering a streamlined transition for a new owner.

Known as ''Trail Town USA,'' Damascus is a celebrated destination for outdoor recreation, with the Appalachian Trail passing directly through town and the Virginia Creeper Trail within walking distance of the Hostel. Guests also enjoy convenient access to the Iron Mountain Trail, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, Grayson Highlands, Whitetop Mountain, Backbone Rock and Cherokee National Forest. Additionally, the Upper section of the Virginia Creeper Trail between Damascus and Whitetop is scheduled to reopen in the spring of 2027, creating renewed access to the popular 34-mile trail.

The current owners made a number of modifications and improvements to the structure including privacy fencing, a covered outdoor deck, four bathrooms, laundry facilities, a kitchenette, and 28 solar panels. Additionally, the business is fully licensed with an established website and a positive online presence through reviews on sites such as Far Out and Google.

More than simply real estate, The Stone Lion Hostel offers the opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey hostel in a town which consistently ranks as a top adventure destination for outdoor enthusiasts!

Listing Agent

Cynthia Routon

Holston Realty, Inc. License #0225243322 Listed on: 09/24/2026

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Microwave

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Rhea Valley Elementary School
  • Damascus Middle School
  • Holston High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 172b2 A 181
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: From I-81, take Exit 19 onto US-58 towards Damascus. In 10 miles, bear right onto W. Laurel Ave. In 0.5 Miles, bear right onto Douglas Drive. Stone Lion Hostel one Left in 800 Feet.
  • Prop. Type: Multi Family
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Property Sub Type: Other
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Standard Status: Active
  • Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
  • Architectural Style: See Remarks
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Structure Type: Hotel/Motel
  • Location Tax Legal Info Parcel ID: 172b2 A 181
  • Contract Info Foreclosure: No
  • Contract Info Short Sale: No
  • Contract Info Auction: No
  • General Property Description Acres: 0.08
  • General Property Description Zoning2: C-2
  • General Property Description Elementary School3: Rhea Valley
  • General Property Description Middle School2: Damascus
  • General Property Description High School3: Holston
  • General Property Description HOA YN: No
  • Water Public: Yes
  • Sewer Public Sewer: Yes
  • General Property Description Lot Dimensions: 0.08
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • TopographyLot Description Level2: Yes
  • AC Heat Pump3: Yes
  • General Property Description Stories2: 1
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Roof Metal3: Yes
  • Excluded From Sale A C Window Units: Yes
  • Property Condition Average: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Foundation Slab: Yes
  • Flooring Concrete4: Yes
  • General Property Description # Buildings: 1
  • General Property Description Total Units: 1
  • General Property Description Home Warranty2: No
  • Levels One: Yes
  • General Property Description Senior Community YN3: No
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Water Connected: Yes
  • Utilities Sewer Connected: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Concrete

Exterior Features

  • Property Condition: Average
  • Roof: Metal
  • Acres: 0.08
  • Topography: Level
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Metal Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered
  • PorchPatioDeck Covered: Yes
  • Exterior Finish Metal Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Gravel
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features:Gravel: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Rhea Valley
  • High School: Holston
  • Middle Or Junior School: Damascus

Lot Info

  • Zoning: C-2
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.08
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3484.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 172b2 A 181

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 1

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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
2026 $331 $77,000 $31,000 $46,000
2025 $331 $77,000 $31,000 $46,000
2024 $4 $59,900 $25,000 $34,900
2023 $359 $59,900 $25,000 $34,900
2022 $359 $59,900 $25,000 $34,900
2021 $359 $59,900 $25,000 $34,900
2019 $384 $61,000 $25,000 $36,000
2018 $384 $61,000 $25,000 $36,000
2017 $384 $61,000 $25,000 $36,000
2016 $349 $56,000 $20,000 $36,000
2015 $349 $56,000 $20,000 $36,000
2014 $349 $56,000 $20,000 $36,000
Source: Public Records

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/24/2026 09/24/26 For Sale $375,000 -- $313 / Sq Ft
Source: Tennessee/Virginia Regional MLS

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $115,000 Attorney
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $92,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Tennessee/Virginia Regional MLS

MLS Number: 10001332

Tennessee/Virginia Regional MLS

APN: 172B2-A-181

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