Back on market due to buyer's financing falling through! Serenity in Appomattox, VA. This charming home sits on a sprawling 2.5-acre lot and invites gardening, gatherings, or peaceful mornings with rural views. The covered front and rear porches make it a perfect atmosphere to sit and enjoy the solitude. You may even see a deer or two scampering across your property. Step inside to an inviting interior with a thoughtful layout designed for easy living. The home's open spaces create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You have the option of heating via woodstove or heat pump. Over the last 10 years there have been numerous updates done: barn equipped with wood stove, metal roof (2019), and electricity; 2-car detached garage roof, gutters and gutter guards (2017). See list of updates attached with photos. Just 15 minutes from historic Appomattox, this home blends country calm with nearby amenities. The owner calls this her little cabin in the woods, but there's nothing little about it.
A piece of paradise, nice home, fireplace, wood stove, fenced for horses, storage buildings, wood working shop, close to everything!
Public Records
May 25, 2005
Sold
$145,900
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,008 (+12.8%)
$25,100 + $198,800
$223,900
2025
$893
$19,800 + $122,000
$141,800
2024
$893
$19,800 + $122,000
$141,800
2023
$893
$19,800 + $122,000
$141,800
2022
$893
$19,800 + $122,000
$141,800
2021
$893
$19,800 + $122,000
$141,800
2020
$893 (−1.3%)
$19,800 + $122,000
$141,800
2019
$905
$18,200 + $121,100
$139,300
2018
$905
$18,200 + $121,100
$139,300
2017
$905
$18,200 + $121,100
$139,300
2016
$905
$18,200 + $121,100
$139,300
2015
$905 (+9.1%)
$18,200 + $121,100
$139,300
2012
$830
$16,500 + $127,900
$144,400
Tax history for 378 Watt Abbitt Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,008 (+12.8%)
$25,100 + $198,800
$223,900
2025
$893
$19,800 + $122,000
$141,800
2024
$893
$19,800 + $122,000
$141,800
2023
$893
$19,800 + $122,000
$141,800
2022
$893
$19,800 + $122,000
$141,800
2021
$893
$19,800 + $122,000
$141,800
2020
$893 (−1.3%)
$19,800 + $122,000
$141,800
2019
$905
$18,200 + $121,100
$139,300
2018
$905
$18,200 + $121,100
$139,300
2017
$905
$18,200 + $121,100
$139,300
2016
$905
$18,200 + $121,100
$139,300
2015
$905 (+9.1%)
$18,200 + $121,100
$139,300
2012
$830
$16,500 + $127,900
$144,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.5 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
2,204
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Appomattox County
APN
41( 2) C
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Circular Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Space Heater, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,224
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,224
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Barn(s), Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.5
Zoning: R-1
Zoning Description: R-1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,764
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Appomattox
Elementary School: Appomattox Elem
Middle Or Junior School: Appomattox Midl
High School: Appomattox High
Location Information
Directions: Rt 460 East to Appomattox, Take the VA-24 E exit toward Route 60, Turn left onto State Hwy 24 E/VA-24 E/Old Courthouse Rd, Left on Watt Abbitt Rd., go about 0.3 miles to home on Right.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,204
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Appomattox County
APN: 41( 2) C
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 11, 2026