Charming Retreat on Nearly ¾ Acre – 3040 Lick Run Road, Blacksburg Welcome to Martha's Cottage! Escape to your own slice of privacy just outside town! This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a spacious 0.74-acre lot, offering room to breathe, garden, or simply enjoy the quiet. Since 2023, the current owner has invested in numerous improvements, making this move-in-ready home even more inviting. At 880 square feet, it's the perfect low-maintenance property for a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor seeking a peaceful setting with modern updates already in place. Enjoy the best of both worlds — small-town Blacksburg charm with easy access to Virginia Tech, shopping, and dining, all while coming home to your own private, wooded escape. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own an updated home with acreage at an accessible price point. Schedule your showing today!
Very cute bungalow style cottage nestled in the woods of Southwest Virginia just a short drive to the heart of Blacksburg. This place is located on a beautiful . 744 acre lot with so much charm and character. The drive is serene and the surrounding property is a little slice of Virginia! There is a spacious side patio porch and large front covered porch to enjoy during our four seasons. The inside offers a spacious kitchen, living room, dining area, second living space or family room, bar seating, primary bedroom, a full bathroom, and laundry space with several access points to the expansive front porch. Cozy wood stove to keep you warm through the fall and winter months. There is a partial unfinished basement with lots of storage that can be accessed from the outside side patio. There is ample parking on the property with space to expand. Don't let this one pass you by, it is full of character!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,084 (+6.6%)
$27,900 + $105,900
$133,800
2025
$1,017 (+1.3%)
$27,900 + $105,900
$133,800
2024
$1,004 (+7.1%)
$27,900 + $105,900
$133,800
2023
$937 (+39.6%)
$27,900 + $105,900
$133,800
2022
$671
$23,300 + $52,100
$75,400
2021
$671
$23,300 + $52,100
$75,400
2020
$671
$23,300 + $52,100
$75,400
2019
$671 (+5.5%)
$23,300 + $52,100
$75,400
2018
$636
2017
$636 (−12.6%)
2014
$728
$23,300 + $58,500
$81,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.74 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Finished Sq. Ft.
880
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
880
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
021819
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
A1
FP
Agricultural District
The A-1 Agricultural District is intended to preserve and enhance the rural, low density character and natural resources of the rural portions of the county where agriculture, forest and open space uses predominate, as well as to accommodate limited amounts of low density residential development that is generally not served by public water or wastewater systems.; This district is generally intended to apply to lands designated in the comprehensive plan as rural or resource stewardship areas. Land in this district is generally not intended to be served with public water or wastewater or to be in proximity to other public services.
Zone overlays
Floodplain
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Communications tower
Veterinary clinic
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
6 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% 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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Historical weather
Blacksburg, VA • 24060
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Sun exposure
20/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
2.6 hrs
1.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3040 Lick Run Rd
$254,889
$4,111 under list price of $259K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $255K to $360K.