Built just after WW II for his wife, an aeronautical engineer recreated this modernist home patterned from one in Malibu Hills. Taking 2 years to design and 2.5 years to complete, it was the centerpiece of Vance/Warren County. One unique feature is the bomb shelter in the basement, windows w/ integrated screens that raise when window is raised, oval in ground pool tied into large irrigation system and heat removal system in kitchen to heat basement. Easy access to Hwy 401 & 2 lakes-come be part of history.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
6.13 acresLot Size
$137Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Karen Stainback• Coldwell Banker Advantage Hend
Bought with Karen Stainback• Coldwell Banker Advantage Hend
Built just after WW II for his wife, an aeronautical engineer recreated this modernist home patterned from one in Malibu Hills. Taking 2 years to design and 2.5 years to complete, it was the centerpiece of Vance/Warren County. One unique feature is the bomb shelter in the basement, windows w/ integrated screens that raise when window is raised, oval in ground pool tied into large irrigation system and heat removal system in kitchen to heat basement. Easy access to Hwy 401 & 2 lakes-come be part of history.
TMLS #1824344
Aug 17, 2012
Sold
$110,000
$48/sq ft
Mar 6, 2012
Listed
$129,900
$56/sq ft
+20
The current owners are excited to present this to prospective buyers who will appreciate the historical significance of this unique, mid-20th Century Art Moderne home. Modeled after a coastal California home and built by an aeronautics engineer, this home was well ahead of its time. 6.4 ac, 4BR, 2BA, full basement(w/ bomb shelter!), enormous in-ground pool w/ bath house, +more. Sold as-is.
TMLS #1758238
May 31, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Nov 29, 2010
Listed
$129,900
$56/sq ft
TMLS #987601
Apr 25, 2008
Sold
$62,000
$27/sq ft
Feb 28, 2008
Listed
$74,900
$33/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 21, 2008
Sold
$62,000
$27/sq ft
TMLS #949958
Feb 28, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Aug 10, 2007
Listed
$74,900
$33/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 4, 2007
Sold
$102,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,392 (+31.5%)
$44,132 + $176,020
$220,152
2024
$1,058 (−11.6%)
$23,070 + $94,487
$117,557
2023
$1,196 (+14.3%)
$23,070 + $94,487
$117,557
2022
$1,046 (−12.5%)
$23,070 + $94,487
$117,557
2021
$1,196 (−10.7%)
$23,070 + $94,487
$117,557
2020
$1,339 (−1.7%)
$23,070 + $110,517
$133,587
2019
$1,362 (+12.7%)
$23,066 + $116,252
$139,318
2018
$1,208 (+3.2%)
$23,066 + $99,965
$123,031
2017
$1,171 (−28.9%)
$23,066 + $99,965
$123,031
2016
$1,648 (+7.1%)
$23,066 + $99,965
$123,031
2015
$1,539
$21,057 + $173,359
$194,416
2014
$1,539
$21,057 + $173,359
$194,416
2013
$1,539
$21,057 + $173,359
$194,416
Tax history for 6942 Vicksboro Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,392 (+31.5%)
$44,132 + $176,020
$220,152
2024
$1,058 (−11.6%)
$23,070 + $94,487
$117,557
2023
$1,196 (+14.3%)
$23,070 + $94,487
$117,557
2022
$1,046 (−12.5%)
$23,070 + $94,487
$117,557
2021
$1,196 (−10.7%)
$23,070 + $94,487
$117,557
2020
$1,339 (−1.7%)
$23,070 + $110,517
$133,587
2019
$1,362 (+12.7%)
$23,066 + $116,252
$139,318
2018
$1,208 (+3.2%)
$23,066 + $99,965
$123,031
2017
$1,171 (−28.9%)
$23,066 + $99,965
$123,031
2016
$1,648 (+7.1%)
$23,066 + $99,965
$123,031
2015
$1,539
$21,057 + $173,359
$194,416
2014
$1,539
$21,057 + $173,359
$194,416
2013
$1,539
$21,057 + $173,359
$194,416
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.4 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
2,600
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Warren County
APN
C10 38
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Garage, Garage Faces Side, Parking Pad
Directions: From Louisburg, Hwy 39 North, right on Hwy 401, left on Vicksboro Road, house will be on the left. From Henderson, Hwy 39 to left on Vicksboro Road, after passing Annie Lee Road in Warren County, house will be on the right.
Latitude: 36.277153
Longitude: -78.243911
Postal Code: 27537
Road Frontage Type: Other
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,600
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Warren County
APN: C10 38
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Other
hidden custom fields
Laundry Room, Main Level
Listing Date Information
Contract Status Change Date: 2016-05-06
Photos Change Timestamp: 2023-09-15T20:07:05Z
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0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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47% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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$301,000 – $364,000
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