Country Charmer w/ great views sitting on 2 peaceful acres; older farmhouse w/ updates throughout; spacious kitchen, breakfast nook, open family room, living room, downstairs BR, large bath w/ laundry area; tile floors in kitchen & bath; two large bedrooms upstairs; professionally landscaped w/ irrigation in landscaping.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$153Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by K. TODD WAMPLER• CENTURY 21 WAMPLER REALTY
Bought with PHYLLIS JOHNSON• STERLING REALTY SERVICES
COUNTRY CHARMER W/ GREAT VIEWS SITTING ON 2 PEACEFUL ACRES CLOSE TO BUCHANAN, FINCASTLE & AN EASY DRIVE TO ROANOKE. NICE OLDER FARMHOUSE W/ UPDATES THRUOUT- NEW WIRING, CENTRAL AIR, ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP INSTALLED W/ I
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,476
$30,000 + $180,900
$210,900
2024
$1,476 (+29.5%)
$30,000 + $180,900
$210,900
2023
$1,140
$30,000 + $180,900
$210,900
2022
$1,140
$25,000 + $119,300
$144,300
2021
$1,140
$25,000 + $119,300
$144,300
2020
$1,140 (+19.1%)
$25,000 + $119,300
$144,300
2019
$957
$25,000 + $119,300
$144,300
2018
$957
$25,000 + $96,200
$121,200
2017
$957
2016
$957 (+7.5%)
2014
$890
$25,000 + $98,700
$123,700
Tax history for 978 Flowing Spring Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,476
$30,000 + $180,900
$210,900
2024
$1,476 (+29.5%)
$30,000 + $180,900
$210,900
2023
$1,140
$30,000 + $180,900
$210,900
2022
$1,140
$25,000 + $119,300
$144,300
2021
$1,140
$25,000 + $119,300
$144,300
2020
$1,140 (+19.1%)
$25,000 + $119,300
$144,300
2019
$957
$25,000 + $119,300
$144,300
2018
$957
$25,000 + $96,200
$121,200
2017
$957
2016
$957 (+7.5%)
2014
$890
$25,000 + $98,700
$123,700
*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
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,602
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Botetourt County
APN
62-57A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
A1
Agricultural District
The Agricultural District A-1 is intended to preserve and enhance the rural character and natural resources of those portions of the county where agriculture, forest, rural residential and open space uses predominate, and to accommodate additional limited amounts of low density residential development that is not served by public water or wastewater systems.This district is generally intended to apply to land within the current A-1 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
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Communications tower
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage and Parking Information
# of Open Parking Spaces: 4
Other Parking: Off Street Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Metal
Window Features: Clad, Tilt-In
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Interior Features: All Drapes, Breakfast Area
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,602
Year Built: 1880
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 2
Lot Size Acres: 2
Lot Size Square Feet: 87,120
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,000
Parcel Number: 62-57B & 62-57A
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Buchanan
Middle Or Junior School: Central Academy
High School: James River
Location Information
Directions: Rt. 220 N thru Fincastle T/R on 635 (Timber Ridge Road) go 2 miles T/R on 638 (Flowing Spring) to house approx 2 miles on left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,602
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Botetourt County
APN: 62-57A
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 706390
ListPrice: $156,950
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Breckinridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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Central Academy Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
10/10
James River High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$234,000 – $283,000
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