Back yard connects to the GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL FOREST, the hardwoods create privacy with 2.29 ACRES!! LARGE 12 by30 Deck for entertaining and watching the deer. NEW flooring throughout the entire home, NEW stainless steel appliances, freshly painted. PRIMARY onthe main level. 3 FULL baths, full basement with drop ceiling. Wood burning stove in basement that can heat the entire home if desired. FULL walk outbasement. COMCAST internet available
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
2.29 acresLot Size
$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kelly Breeden• Old Dominion Realty
•540-433-2454 (broker)
Bought with Angela Andrews• WV Heritage Real Estate, LLC.
Back yard connects to the GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL FOREST, the hardwoods create privacy with 2.29 ACRES!! LARGE 12 by 30 Deck for entertaining and watching the deer. NEW flooring throughout the entire home, NEW stainless steel appliances, freshly painted. PRIMARY on the main level. 3 FULL baths, full basement with drop ceiling. Wood burning stove in basement that can heat the entire home if desired. FULL walk out basement. COMCAST internet available
BRIGHT MLS #VARO2000792
Apr 21, 2023
Sold
$322,500
$213/sq ft
Mar 16, 2023
Pending
—
Mar 9, 2023
Listed
$309,000
$204/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 20, 2015
Sold
$219,900
$145/sq ft
HRAR #178774
Aug 25, 2014
Listed
$219,900
$145/sq ft
+33
WALK OUT YOUR BACK DOOR & INTO THE GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL FOREST in this secluded home surrounded by hardwoods!! This home makes a great weekend getaway for hunting, hiking, or simply enjoying the great outdoors on the large 12x30 deck, perfect for entertaining. OR, you may just want to enjoy it as your private, full-time residence! Either way, step out of your yard into the forest & onto popular local hiking trails leading to creeks, waterfalls, & lots of flora and fauna. This fabulous home also features a wood burning stove which will heat the entire home. The full walk-out lower level has a double door & lots of sunlight streaming through the windows. It's the perfect place to put a man cave and extra bedrooms for all your extended f
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,843 (+4.4%)
$31,400 + $228,300
$259,700
2025
$1,766
$31,400 + $228,300
$259,700
2024
$1,766
$31,400 + $228,300
$259,700
2023
$1,766
$31,400 + $228,300
$259,700
2022
$1,766 (+29.4%)
$31,400 + $228,300
$259,700
2021
$1,365
$31,400 + $153,000
$184,400
2020
$1,365 (+1.0%)
$31,400 + $153,000
$184,400
2019
$1,351
$31,400 + $151,200
$182,600
2018
$1,351 (+5.6%)
$31,400 + $151,200
$182,600
2017
$1,279 (+5.7%)
$31,400 + $151,200
$182,600
2016
$1,210 (+9.4%)
$31,400 + $141,500
$172,900
2014
$1,106
$31,400 + $141,500
$172,900
Tax history for 8974 Briery Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,843 (+4.4%)
$31,400 + $228,300
$259,700
2025
$1,766
$31,400 + $228,300
$259,700
2024
$1,766
$31,400 + $228,300
$259,700
2023
$1,766
$31,400 + $228,300
$259,700
2022
$1,766 (+29.4%)
$31,400 + $228,300
$259,700
2021
$1,365
$31,400 + $153,000
$184,400
2020
$1,365 (+1.0%)
$31,400 + $153,000
$184,400
2019
$1,351
$31,400 + $151,200
$182,600
2018
$1,351 (+5.6%)
$31,400 + $151,200
$182,600
2017
$1,279 (+5.7%)
$31,400 + $151,200
$182,600
2016
$1,210 (+9.4%)
$31,400 + $141,500
$172,900
2014
$1,106
$31,400 + $141,500
$172,900
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,583
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockingham County
APN
103 7 C
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
A2
General Agricultural District
The A-2 district is designed to implement the comprehensive plan goals related to the preservation of the county's agricultural industry, economy, and rural character. This is achieved by giving preference to uses that conserve agricultural and forestall land, protect water and air quality, and conserve water and other natural and ecological resources.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Interior Access
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 100
Improvement Assessed Value: $228,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $31,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,508
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 95
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 5
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $259,700
Tax Year: 2022
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Cistern
Location
School Information
Elementary School: OTTOBINE
Middle Or Junior School: WILBUR S PENCE
High School: TURNER ASHBY
School District Name: ROCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: 42 south to Dayton, turn right onto route 257 West to Ottobine stop sign. Turn left on Briery Branch Road continue approximately 2 milesand the house is on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,583
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Rockingham County
APN: 103 7 C
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
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Ottobine Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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Wilbur S. Pence Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.4mi
4/10
Turner Ashby High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.3mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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8 days above 96° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$344,000 – $416,000
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