How would you like to start the New Year by owning your own home while enjoying the peaceful sounds of the North Fork of the Holston River from a covered back porch? Located at 1421 Sunset River Road in Ceres, VA, this inviting riverfront property offers a rare blend of privacy, space, and outdoor recreation. The home features vinyl siding and a metal roof, with four bedrooms, two full baths, a kitchen, dining room, and a comfortable living room with fireplace that has been bricked in but could possibly be removed. A generously sized utility room leads to the covered back porch, which offers beautiful river views and is ready for a little TLC to make it your own. Flooring throughout the home includes a mix of hardwood, vinyl, and carpet. Another addition to this lovely home all the contents within and outside the home convey with this property. The property has been enjoyed as a second home for nearly 20 years, filled with memories of fishing, hunting, family picnics, and relaxing by the river. Heating and cooling are provided by a heat pump, with the wood burning fireplace offering cozy supplemental heat on winter evenings. The home also includes a full unfinished basement with a drive under one car garage, providing excellent storage or future expansion potential. Outside, you'll find a covered picnic shelter, an older barn in need of repair, and an additional shed, all adding to the versatility of the property. Set in a relatively remote and nearly secluded setting, the property is surrounded by approximately 18 acres on both sides of the road, creating a true sense of privacy. The possibilities here are endless whether you're looking for a peaceful full-time residence, a second home, an Airbnb or vacation rental, hunting club, or a unique venue opportunity. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the easy access to river fishing, wildlife viewing, and hunting, along with proximity to the Jefferson National Forest, Appalachian hiking trails, scenic backroads.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
18 acresLot Size
$156Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sherry Long• KW Wytheville
Contact: 5402086102
Bought with Amanda Tucker• CTC Real Estate Company LLC
Lot Features: Cleared, Irregular Lot, Level, Sloped, Waterfront, Wooded, Few Trees, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope, Views
Lot Size Acres: 18
Zoning Description: RES
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Schools Information
Elementary School: Rich Valley
Middle Or Junior School: Northwood
High School: Northwood
Location Information
Directions: Traveling I81-S, take Exit 50, turn right off exit, go .25 miles and turn left onto Route 11 S, go 1 mile and turn right onto Bear Creek Road, go 9.4 miles and turn left onto Sunset River Road, go less than 1 mile and property will be on the right.
Subdivision Name: N/A
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Smyth County
APN: 24 A 15
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 5402086102
Around this home
Schools
Rich Valley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 10.0mi
9/10
Northwood Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.9mi
6/10
Northwood High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 18.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ceres, VA • 24318
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.