Charming and well-maintained ranch home with the perfect setup for a small farm or hobby homestead! Situated on just over 2 acres, this property includes a barn and three sheds—ready for your horses, chickens, or other animals. The home features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with beautiful hardwood floors, a recently remodeled kitchen and bathroom, and an efficient heat pump for year-round comfort. Enjoy peaceful mornings on the inviting front porch with a porch swing. The oversized 2-car garage is heated and provides ample workspace or storage. The property offers both perimeter and interior fencing, fruit trees, established garden beds, and a lovely backyard seating area to relax and take in the country views—all just minutes from town conveniences.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
2.27 acresLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Marshall Anderson• Long & Foster - Blacksburg
Lovely home in a peaceful setting on a fully fenced, 2.27 acre lot. There is an oversized 24x30 detached two-car garage/workshop with 9 ft ceilings and 8 ft garage doors. The property also includes two sheds with power and a pole barn. The yard has extensive landscaping including a deck & patio with fire-pit area and a hot tub. There is also a leveled/landscaped area perfect to add a play set or additional entertaining space. Many fruit trees and established thornless blackberry vine. Inside you’ll find numerous updates including - a recently remodeled bath with an extra deep soaking tub, new refrigerator, recently refinished cabinets, & newer countertops. Newer heat pump and tankless hot water heater. The home also has a huge laundry room with plenty of cabinets and a folding area, plus additional storage. * There are too many updates/upgrades to list - see attached features sheet in listing for addl info.
Public Records
Apr 12, 2016
Sold
$148,750
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,659 (+6.6%)
$45,400 + $159,400
$204,800
2025
$1,556 (+1.3%)
$45,400 + $159,400
$204,800
2024
$1,536 (+7.1%)
$45,400 + $159,400
$204,800
2023
$1,434 (+16.7%)
$45,400 + $159,400
$204,800
2022
$1,228
$36,400 + $101,600
$138,000
2021
$1,228
$36,400 + $101,600
$138,000
2020
$1,228
$36,400 + $101,600
$138,000
2019
$1,228 (+13.6%)
$36,400 + $101,600
$138,000
2018
$1,081
2017
$1,081 (−2.3%)
2014
$1,107
$36,400 + $88,000
$124,400
Tax history for 2290 Fire Tower Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,659 (+6.6%)
$45,400 + $159,400
$204,800
2025
$1,556 (+1.3%)
$45,400 + $159,400
$204,800
2024
$1,536 (+7.1%)
$45,400 + $159,400
$204,800
2023
$1,434 (+16.7%)
$45,400 + $159,400
$204,800
2022
$1,228
$36,400 + $101,600
$138,000
2021
$1,228
$36,400 + $101,600
$138,000
2020
$1,228
$36,400 + $101,600
$138,000
2019
$1,228 (+13.6%)
$36,400 + $101,600
$138,000
2018
$1,081
2017
$1,081 (−2.3%)
2014
$1,107
$36,400 + $88,000
$124,400
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.27 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,115
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
002440
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
A1
FP
Agricultural District
The A-1 Agricultural District is intended to preserve and enhance the rural, low density character and natural resources of the rural portions of the county where agriculture, forest and open space uses predominate, as well as to accommodate limited amounts of low density residential development that is generally not served by public water or wastewater systems.; This district is generally intended to apply to lands designated in the comprehensive plan as rural or resource stewardship areas. Land in this district is generally not intended to be served with public water or wastewater or to be in proximity to other public services.
Zone overlays
Floodplain
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Communications tower
Veterinary clinic
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Gravel, Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 8
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,185
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size : 98881.2
Lot Size Acres: 2.27
Zoning Description: Agricultural
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,556.48
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
School District: Montgomery County
Elementary School: Auburn
Middle Or Junior School: Auburn
High School: Auburn
Location Information
Directions: Radford Rd (rt 11) to Fire Tower Rd or Mud Pike to Fire Tower Rd. 2290 is closer to the Mud Pike side of Fire Tower Rd
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,115
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Montgomery County
APN: 002440
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
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Schools
Auburn Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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Auburn Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
6/10
Auburn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$273,000 – $330,000
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