Close to restaurants, schools and shopping, great spot for you to put your home! This property has been cleared due to a fire in a home years ago, however, the basement and cinderblock foundation was left for a new owner to make use of. It does have a septic system that worked prior to fire however it will need to be repaired or replaced. Full inspection has been done and septic report is uploaded on septic. Newer 16' x 24' building located on property to convey. Owner could remove stones if purchaser requires. Sapling Ridge offers winter views of the Blue Ridge and Massanutten Peak in the winter. SELLER IS MOTIVATED. BRING OFFERS.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.73 acresLot Size
$132,751Price/Acres
Listed by Shelia Bacon• Massanutten Realty
Bought with Carlos Madrid• Heritage Real Estate Co
Extensive interior fire damage. Stone walls still standing. Roof has not collapsed yet, but do not enter. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Details at www.homepath.com. Sold AS IS. Home has no value. Being sold for lot price. Land is 0.731 acres more or less. Well and septic condition unknown.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$323 (+32.1%)
$35,000 + $1,000
$36,000
2025
$245
$35,000 + $1,000
$36,000
2024
$245
$35,000 + $1,000
$36,000
2023
$245
$35,000 + $1,000
$36,000
2022
$245 (−10.3%)
$35,000 + $1,000
$36,000
2021
$273
$35,000 + $1,900
$36,900
2020
$273
$35,000 + $1,900
$36,900
2019
$273
$35,000 + $1,900
$36,900
2018
$273 (−63.0%)
$35,000 + $1,900
$36,900
2017
$737 (+5.7%)
$35,000 + $1,900
$36,900
2016
$697 (+211.2%)
$35,000 + $64,600
$99,600
2014
$224
$35,000
Tax history for 16871 Sapling Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$323 (+32.1%)
$35,000 + $1,000
$36,000
2025
$245
$35,000 + $1,000
$36,000
2024
$245
$35,000 + $1,000
$36,000
2023
$245
$35,000 + $1,000
$36,000
2022
$245 (−10.3%)
$35,000 + $1,000
$36,000
2021
$273
$35,000 + $1,900
$36,900
2020
$273
$35,000 + $1,900
$36,900
2019
$273
$35,000 + $1,900
$36,900
2018
$273 (−63.0%)
$35,000 + $1,900
$36,900
2017
$737 (+5.7%)
$35,000 + $1,900
$36,900
2016
$697 (+211.2%)
$35,000 + $64,600
$99,600
2014
$224
$35,000
*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
0.73 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,120
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockingham County
APN
131 A 48
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
Exterior
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Other
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
Land Information
Possible Use: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.73
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $273.06
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Water Not Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Elkton
Middle Or Junior School: Elkton
High School: East Rockingham
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 16871 SAPLING RIDGE RD
Directions: From Elkton go South 340 Make left onto Sapling Ridge Rd home on left
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Rockingham County
APN: 131 A 48
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
River Bend Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
3/10
Elkton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
East Rockingham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 18 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
$93,000 – $112,000
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