Contractor/Investor opportunity! Mountain retreat, ready for you to finish and make your own! Home has been gutted, flooring has been leveled and new roof is on. Windows are ready to be installed, roll up our sleeves and finish it out, the way you want! A small stream runs through the property, and you are close to Bear Tree Lake, the Appalachian Trail, the Virginia Creeper Trail, and Laurel Creek trophy trout stream. A nature lovers paradise, don't miss your chance to own affordable mountain home, or a great VRBO rental!
AN AFFORDABLE MOUNTAIN RETREAT! BREATH IN THE FRESH AIR AND ENJOY YOUR TIME AWAY FROM THE CITY! THE OLD HOME AND IS NOT HABITABLE AND IS STRUCTURALLY UNSOUND; HOWEVER, IT'S A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO REPLACE THIS OLD HOME WITH YOUR NEW MOUNTAIN HOME. BRING YOUR TINY HOME AND SET UP A RV SITE! 2.31 ACRES OF MOUNTAIN PROPERTY WITH SMALL STREAM! CLOSE TO THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL, VIRGINIA CREEPER TRAIL, BEARTREE LAKE, WHITETOP MOUNTAIN AND THE STOCKED WHITETOP-LAUREL CREEK TROPHY TROUT STREAM. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN KONNAROCK AND IS A 20 MINUTE RIDE TO THE TOWN OF DAMASCUS AND CHILHOWIE. PROPERTY HAS WELL THAT NEEDS PUMP. THIS CORNER LOT HAS GREAT LOCATION WITH FRONTAGE ON BOTH RT. 58 AND BUTTERFLY ROAD. CALL OFFICE FOR DETAILS
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$131
$30,400
2025
$131 (−7.7%)
$30,400
2024
$142
$30,400
2023
$142 (+1.3%)
$23,600
2022
$140
$23,600
2021
$140 (−64.1%)
$23,300
2020
$389
$27,900 + $39,200
$67,100
2019
$389
$27,900 + $33,900
$61,800
2017
$389
2014
$389
Tax history for 40273 Butterfly Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$131
$30,400
2025
$131 (−7.7%)
$30,400
2024
$142
$30,400
2023
$142 (+1.3%)
$23,600
2022
$140
$23,600
2021
$140 (−64.1%)
$23,300
2020
$389
$27,900 + $39,200
$67,100
2019
$389
$27,900 + $33,900
$61,800
2017
$389
2014
$389
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.44 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Washington County
APN
155 5 3
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: None
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Other
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 2.31 acres
Lot Size Area: 2.31
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.31
Zoning Description: A
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Rhea Valley
Middle Or Junior School: Damascus
High School: Holston
Location Information
Directions: take Rt 58 from Damascus toward Mt Rogers, 5 miles past Bear Tree camp Lake, turn left onto Butterfly Rd, sign in yard
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.44 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 155 5 3
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rhea Valley Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.8mi
7/10
Damascus Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.1mi
6/10
Holston High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.4mi
8/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 88° expected this year, 22 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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