Multiple offers highest and best deadline is 4/4/23 by noon. You won't find a better deal in Botetourt. A 19th Century farmhouse offering old style charm with the latest conveniences. It features exposed hand hewed interior log walls, original flooring and a brick fireplace with a gas log insert. The kitchen and baths have been updated. The exterior has been updated with newer vinyl siding, roof, guttering and windows. New insulation was previously added in the attic. You will love the rocking chair front porch with the gentle rippling sound of Mill Creek. Bring the horses where they will pasture on 3 grassy acres. Information was gathered from the county tax website and not warranted. The buyer and buyer agent are responsible for verifying all information.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$72Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by DWAYNE EPPERLY• CENTURY 21 GOLD KEY, REALTORS®
Bought with Non Member Transaction Agent• Non-Member Transaction Office
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Market trends in 24085, VA
Last updated July 2026
Sale-to-List Price
92.5%
1.1% MoM
Median sale price
$267K
$99K MoM
Avg. days on market
16d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 478 Dagger Spring Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLSRV #897054
May 26, 2023
Sold
$185,000
$78/sq ft
Apr 14, 2023
Pending
—
Mar 29, 2023
Listed
$159,000
$67/sq ft
MLSRV #843242
Nov 27, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Nov 22, 2017
Listed
$229,000
$97/sq ft
MLSRV #816745
Dec 10, 2015
Sold
$172,000
$73/sq ft
Jun 29, 2015
Listed
$174,500
$74/sq ft
+37
Upgraded historic home (Circa 1800's) situated just moments from Fincastle/Clifton Forge just off RT. 220. This three bedroom haven is filled with charm, history and personality and is surrounded by rolling active farm land. Quiet porch time is yours and a garden spot for raising fresh vegetables.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,746
$30,000 + $219,400
$249,400
2024
$1,746 (+27.4%)
$30,000 + $219,400
$249,400
2023
$1,370
$30,000 + $219,400
$249,400
2022
$1,370
$25,200 + $148,200
$173,400
2021
$1,370
$25,200 + $148,200
$173,400
2020
$1,370 (+34.1%)
$25,200 + $148,200
$173,400
2019
$1,021
$25,200 + $148,200
$173,400
2018
$1,021 (−3.1%)
$25,200 + $104,100
$129,300
2017
$1,054 (+1,781.9%)
2016
$56 (−94.4%)
2014
$1,005
$25,200 + $114,400
$139,600
Tax history for 478 Dagger Spring Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,746
$30,000 + $219,400
$249,400
2024
$1,746 (+27.4%)
$30,000 + $219,400
$249,400
2023
$1,370
$30,000 + $219,400
$249,400
2022
$1,370
$25,200 + $148,200
$173,400
2021
$1,370
$25,200 + $148,200
$173,400
2020
$1,370 (+34.1%)
$25,200 + $148,200
$173,400
2019
$1,021
$25,200 + $148,200
$173,400
2018
$1,021 (−3.1%)
$25,200 + $104,100
$129,300
2017
$1,054 (+1,781.9%)
2016
$56 (−94.4%)
2014
$1,005
$25,200 + $114,400
$139,600
*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
5
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,368
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Botetourt County
APN
18-4C
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
A1
Agricultural District
The Agricultural District A-1 is intended to preserve and enhance the rural character and natural resources of those portions of the county where agriculture, forest, rural residential and open space uses predominate, and to accommodate additional limited amounts of low density residential development that is not served by public water or wastewater systems.This district is generally intended to apply to land within the current A-1 district on the date of adoption of this chapter and land designated in the comprehensive plan as being planned for agricultural, rural residential or private forest. Land in this district is generally not intended to be served with public water or wastewater.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Communications tower
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,368
Year Built: 1900
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 3
Lot Size Acres: 3
Lot Size Square Feet: 130,680
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,370
Parcel Number: 18 4C
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Eagle Rock
Middle Or Junior School: Central Academy
High School: James River
Location Information
Directions: Rt 220 past Eagle Rock to right on Gala Loop to right on Dagger Spring
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,368
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Botetourt County
APN: 18-4C
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 897054
ListPrice: $159,000
Around this home
Schools
Eagle Rock Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
Central Academy Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.8mi
10/10
James River High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.4mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$163,000 – $197,000
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