Country living with a cabin feel in a private setting. Enjoy sitting on your back deck taking in nature or entertaining guest and family. Beautifully updated 3 bedroom 3 bath with a bonus room that can be used as a 4th bedroom or office. NEW roof and new HVAC. Remodeled kitchen with new stainless steel appliances and cabinets. Enjoy the island in the kitchen made for this home. Stove has a confection oven or al your baking needs. Full basement waiting to be finished. Just a short drive to James River for outdoor fun. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have it all.
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$123Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by MICHELLE VANDERGRIFT• KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY LYNCHBURG
Bought with MCLAREN WESTLAND• KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ROANOKE
What an opportunity. This 3BR ranch needs some work but price well below assessment. Wooded private lot. Large rear deck. Outbuildings and more.
MLSRV #796591
Dec 30, 2013
Sold
$130,500
$41/sq ft
Sep 5, 2013
Listed
$139,900
$44/sq ft
+7
MLSRV #743628
Aug 27, 2009
Sold
$160,000
$50/sq ft
Apr 9, 2009
Listed
$174,950
$55/sq ft
MLSRV #711080
Jul 11, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Dec 18, 2006
Listed
$214,900
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,498
$28,000 + $328,800
$356,800
2024
$2,498 (+43.9%)
$28,000 + $328,800
$356,800
2023
$1,736
$28,000 + $328,800
$356,800
2022
$1,736
$19,800 + $199,900
$219,700
2021
$1,736
$19,800 + $199,900
$219,700
2020
$1,736 (+17.7%)
$19,800 + $199,900
$219,700
2019
$1,474
$19,800 + $199,900
$219,700
2018
$1,474
$16,800 + $169,800
$186,600
2017
$1,474
2016
$1,474 (+16.3%)
2014
$1,267
$16,800 + $159,200
$176,000
Tax history for 3968 Buffalo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,498
$28,000 + $328,800
$356,800
2024
$2,498 (+43.9%)
$28,000 + $328,800
$356,800
2023
$1,736
$28,000 + $328,800
$356,800
2022
$1,736
$19,800 + $199,900
$219,700
2021
$1,736
$19,800 + $199,900
$219,700
2020
$1,736 (+17.7%)
$19,800 + $199,900
$219,700
2019
$1,474
$19,800 + $199,900
$219,700
2018
$1,474
$16,800 + $169,800
$186,600
2017
$1,474
2016
$1,474 (+16.3%)
2014
$1,267
$16,800 + $159,200
$176,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,156
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Botetourt County
APN
31-9
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
FC
Forest Conservation District
The Forest Conservation District FC is intended to preserve and enhance the natural appearance and function of the county's ridges, valleys and forest lands, to maintain the high quality of air and water resources, and low density of development.This district is generally intended to apply to land within the current FC district on the date of adoption of this chapter and land designated in the comprehensive plan as being planned for agricultural, rural residential or private forest. Land in this district is generally not intended to be served with public water or wastewater.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Communications tower
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage and Parking Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Interior Features: Breakfast Area
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,175
Year Built: 1992
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 3
Lot Size Acres: 3
Lot Size Square Feet: 130,680
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,475
Parcel Number: 31-9
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Buchanan
Middle Or Junior School: Central Academy
High School: James River
Location Information
Directions: Take I81N to exit 168. Left on Indian Rock to right on Frontage. Left on Buffalo.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,156
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: —
County: Botetourt County
APN: 31-9
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 860475
ListPrice: $234,500
Around this home
Schools
Buchanan Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.8mi
7/10
Central Academy Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 14.2mi
10/10
James River High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
7/10
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$373,000 – $451,000
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