Beautiful home nestled on over 4 acres of wooded landscape offers 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, showcasing a serene, secluded setting at the end of a private road. The light-filled great room boasts a vaulted ceiling, and a cozy wood stove, seamlessly flowing into the kitchen and dining areas for a spacious, open-concept layout. Expansive outdoor areas and multiple decks provide abundant space for gatherings. Complete with a two-car attached garage and a sizable unfinished basement, perfect for crafting or storage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
4.14 acresLot Size
$209Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Campbell Thomas• Find Homes Realty LLC
Bought with Sarah Centorino• James Wm. Moore Real Estate Co.
Custom contemporary home offers 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths on over 4 wooded acres with a private, end of the road setting. Light filled great room - with vaulted ceiling, towering stone chimney, and wood stove - transitions seamlessly into kitchen and eating areas creating an open concept floor plan. Generous outdoor space and multiple decks provide ample gathering spaces. Two car attached garage and large unfinished basement make excellent workshop and storage areas. Exceptional value in Rockbridge County located near Lexington and Buena Vista, including Southern Virginia University, Washington and Lee University, and the Virginia Military Institute.
Public Records
Sep 21, 2005
Sold
$259,000
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,384
$45,700 + $326,800
$372,500
2025
$2,384 (+4.9%)
$45,700 + $326,800
$372,500
2023
$2,272 (−2.7%)
$45,700 + $326,800
$372,500
2022
$2,336
$45,700 + $270,000
$315,700
2021
$2,336
$45,700 + $270,000
$315,700
2020
$2,336 (+1.4%)
$45,700 + $270,000
$315,700
2019
$2,305 (+4.3%)
$45,700 + $270,000
$315,700
2018
$2,210
$45,700 + $270,000
$315,700
2017
$2,210 (+15.5%)
$45,700 + $270,000
$315,700
2016
$1,913 (+2.8%)
$45,700 + $214,600
$260,300
2014
$1,861 (+11.7%)
$45,700 + $214,600
$260,300
2012
$1,666
$45,700 + $214,600
$260,300
Tax history for 486 Riverside Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,384
$45,700 + $326,800
$372,500
2025
$2,384 (+4.9%)
$45,700 + $326,800
$372,500
2023
$2,272 (−2.7%)
$45,700 + $326,800
$372,500
2022
$2,336
$45,700 + $270,000
$315,700
2021
$2,336
$45,700 + $270,000
$315,700
2020
$2,336 (+1.4%)
$45,700 + $270,000
$315,700
2019
$2,305 (+4.3%)
$45,700 + $270,000
$315,700
2018
$2,210
$45,700 + $270,000
$315,700
2017
$2,210 (+15.5%)
$45,700 + $270,000
$315,700
2016
$1,913 (+2.8%)
$45,700 + $214,600
$260,300
2014
$1,861 (+11.7%)
$45,700 + $214,600
$260,300
2012
$1,666
$45,700 + $214,600
$260,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.14 Acres
Year renovated
2011
Sq. Ft.
2,146
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockbridge County
APN
78-11--M
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Paved, Attached
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered, Screened
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
New Construction
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential - Single Family
Property Condition: New Construction
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Lot Size Acres: 4.14
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,336.18
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Mountain View
Middle Or Junior School: Maury River
High School: Rockbridge Co
Location Information
Directions: From Buena Vista intersection of Rt. 60 and Rt. 501: Head W on Rt. 60 for short distance to left on Catalpa Ave. for 0.7 miles. Continue straight onto Longhollow Rd. for 1.3 miles. Bear right onto Stoney Run Rd. for 1.2 miles. Left on Riverside Rd. for 0.4 miles to property on left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,146
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 4.14 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 2011
County: Rockbridge County
APN: 78-11--M
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
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Schools
Mountain View Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Maury River Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
5/10
Rockbridge County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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