Spacious 3-Bedroom Home on a Large Lot in Blacksburg Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home offering approximately 1,549 square feet of comfortable living space on a large lot. The home features a remodeled kitchen equipped with a smooth-top range/oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher. New laminate flooring has been installed in the kitchen and bathrooms, while original hardwood floors add character throughout much of the home. Additional features include a comfortable living room, washer/dryer hookups, an unfinished basement providing plenty of additional storage space, and gas heat. Residents are responsible for lawn care and exterior maintenance, including mowing, trimming, and snow removal. Property Guidelines: No undergraduate students Pet-free property Smoke-free property Per Town of Blacksburg zoning restrictions, no more than three unrelated individuals may occupy the property or be included on the lease Enjoy the privacy and space of a single-family home while still being conveniently located in Blacksburg. Contact us today for additional information or to schedule a showing.
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,549
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 885
# of Stories: 1.7
Legal Description: E/S GILES RD PARCELS 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 34,151
Municipality Name: BLACKSBURG/MOUNT TABOR
Acres: 0.784
Zoning Code: R-4
County Use Description: SFRU
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,549
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 0.78 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Montgomery County
APN: 007023
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Sale and tax history for 1212 Giles Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
APPFOLIO #1
Oct 10, 2026
Rental Removed
$1,600
$1/sq ft
Sep 2, 2026
Listed for Rent
$1,600
$1/sq ft
NRVMLS #407165
Dec 4, 2019
Sold
$195,000
$126/sq ft
Nov 3, 2019
Listed
$225,000
$145/sq ft
+4
Desirable Blacksburg investment property with a strong rental history convenient to public transportation, campus, and Blacksburg amenities. The property features a large lot, original hardwood floors through much of the house, and a wood burning fireplace. Property can continue to rent as is, however there are lots of opportunities for improvement. Current rent is $1005/month and lease runs through 7/27/20. Managed by Townside Property Management.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,224 (+6.6%)
$80,000 + $194,600
$274,600
2025
$2,087 (+1.3%)
$80,000 + $194,600
$274,600
2024
$2,060 (+7.1%)
$80,000 + $194,600
$274,600
2023
$1,922 (+30.0%)
$80,000 + $194,600
$274,600
2022
$1,478
$60,000 + $106,100
$166,100
2021
$1,478
$60,000 + $106,100
$166,100
2020
$1,478
$60,000 + $106,100
$166,100
2019
$1,478 (+3.2%)
$60,000 + $106,100
$166,100
2018
$1,433
2017
$1,432 (−1.7%)
2014
$1,457
$60,000 + $103,800
$163,800
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
10/10
Harding Avenue Elementary School
Public, K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Blacksburg Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
8/10
Blacksburg High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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About
Murphy
Murphy, located between Main Street and Prices Fork Road, is a residential and campus-adjacent Blacksburg neighborhood with leafy blocks and a walk-to-town feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Main Street & College Avenue corridor, where coffee counters, late-night bites, and small storefronts set a steady hum. Architectural notes lean toward classic Virginia Tech-era brick apartments and compact houses with deep porches and mature trees. Hahn Horticulture Garden adds a quiet, curated landscape edge, while the Huckleberry Trail threads nearby for car-free miles. The Lyric Theatre and Blacksburg Books serve as cultural anchors, with Rising Silo Brewery extending the local gathering circuit. Side streets stay calm, while downtown energy remains close at hand.
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Public facts and zoning for 1212 Giles Rd
Beds
3
Baths
1
Sq. Ft.
1,549
Stories
1.7
Lot Size
0.78 Acres
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1940
Year Renovated
1980
County
Montgomery County
APN
007023
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026.
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 94° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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