The mountain views from the front porch of this home are absolutely breath-taking! This home features new flooring throughout, an updated kitchen with new counter-tops and stainless steel appliances, two remodeled bathrooms, a brand new deck, replacement windows, a new metal roof, two living areas, a large master suite with private bath and walk-in closet, and a large backyard with storage shed. Tons of home for the money! Come see the new countertops that were installed 7/6/22! Close to James River, fairgrounds, kayaking nearby, Blue Ridge Parkway
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
0.87 acresLot Size
$185Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by GRANT COCKRELL• RE/MAX ALL STARS
Bought with DALH BROWN• WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®
Source:MLSRV #890209
Redfin Estimate
$310,681
$14K since sold in April 2024$7,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 18% lower than the average sale price ($379K) of 6 comparable homes.
The mountain views from the front porch of this home are absolutely breath-taking! This home features new flooring throughout, an updated kitchen with new counter-tops and stainless steel appliances, two remodeled bathrooms, a brand new deck, replacement windows, a new metal roof, two living areas, a large master suite with private bath and walk-in closet, and a large backyard with storage shed. Tons of home for the money! Come see the new countertops that were installed 7/6/22! Close to James River, fairgrounds, kayaking nearby, Blue Ridge Parkway
MLSRV #506456
Sep 2, 2005
Sold
$137,000
$82/sq ft
Jun 28, 2005
Listed
$139,950
$83/sq ft
EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN-MAINT. - FREE ONE LEVEL RANCH W/ OPEN FLOOR PLAN, LOADS OF CABINET SPACE, WALK-IN CLOSETS, SOAKING TUB W/ SEP. SHOWER IN MASTER BATH, 30 YR. ARC SHINGLES, LARGE VINYL SIDED STORAGE BLDG. DON'T MISS
MLSRV #304645
Oct 16, 2003
Sold
$115,300
$69/sq ft
May 29, 2003
Listed
$114,900
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,954
$33,800 + $245,400
$279,200
2024
$1,954 (+42.9%)
$33,800 + $245,400
$279,200
2023
$1,367
$33,800 + $245,400
$279,200
2022
$1,367
$29,000 + $144,100
$173,100
2021
$1,367
$29,000 + $144,100
$173,100
2020
$1,367 (+9.8%)
$29,000 + $144,100
$173,100
2019
$1,246
$29,000 + $144,100
$173,100
2018
$1,246
$29,000 + $128,700
$157,700
2017
$1,246
2016
$1,245 (+8.7%)
2014
$1,145
$29,000 + $130,100
$159,100
Tax history for 579 Mount Joy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,954
$33,800 + $245,400
$279,200
2024
$1,954 (+42.9%)
$33,800 + $245,400
$279,200
2023
$1,367
$33,800 + $245,400
$279,200
2022
$1,367
$29,000 + $144,100
$173,100
2021
$1,367
$29,000 + $144,100
$173,100
2020
$1,367 (+9.8%)
$29,000 + $144,100
$173,100
2019
$1,246
$29,000 + $144,100
$173,100
2018
$1,246
$29,000 + $128,700
$157,700
2017
$1,246
2016
$1,245 (+8.7%)
2014
$1,145
$29,000 + $130,100
$159,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
AR
Agricultural Rural Residential District
This district is intended to apply to land within the current AR agriculture residential district on the date of adoption of this chapter. However, lots created and zoned AR prior to the adoption of this chapter shall be regulated by prior zoning requirements in force at the time of adoption of this chapter, pertaining to lot area, frontage, setback, building height, yards, parking and mobile homes; all lots created after adoption of this chapter shall conform with the provisions of this chapter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Communications tower
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 6
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,680
Building Sq. Ft: 1,680
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LONG RUN
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 37,897
Acres: 0.87
Zoning Code: AR
County Use Description: SFR SUBURBAN .01 - 19.99 ACRES
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,680
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: —
County: Botetourt County
APN: 64-102
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Buchanan Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Central Academy Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.3mi
10/10
James River High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Buchanan, VA • 24066
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$296,000 – $358,000
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