This remarkable 2-story stick built home is located less than a mile outside of the Town of Farmville. The home was recently completed in 2016 by a local builder and offers a very user-friendly design accented with 5inch molding. . The open floorpan seems warm and inviting upon entry. There is a large kitchen (soft close cabinets, can lighting) with eat-in bar and that flows into the dining room and living room. Plenty of natural light with large insulated windows in thoughtful locations. Each of the 3 bedrooms are spacious and feature walk-in closets plus ceiling fans. Hardwood floors throughout the first floor (including the master bedroom) and carpeted upstairs bedrooms. The staircase leading upstairs offers a large 16 foot wide landing area that is great for a desk or lounging nook. All appliances convey including the 4 -door refrigerator, overhead microwave, matching washer/dryer, and dishwasher. The exterior boasts a covered front porch, 16x12' rear deck, and a bonus storage building that is finished, insulated, wired and ready for entertaining! Less than 3/4mi to 460 (Toms' Country Store), gets food delivery and less than 5 miles to Main St Farmville.
Single-familyProperty Type
2016Year Built
1.57 acresLot Size
$155Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Shawn Bolden• Tri County Realty & Auction
Brand New! Custom built 2 story home with a first floor master suite that is located just outside of town! Convenient to US RT 460 and US RT 15. Extras include wood floors on main level, wainscoting in living room and dining room, crown molding on main floor, custom built kitchen cabinets with lazy susans and soft close features, solid surface vanity counters in bathrooms, all bedrooms with a walk-in closet and much more! Other Rm1 is 2nd level sitting area. Owner is a Licensed Class A Builder in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Make your moving plans today!
CVRMLS #1619227
Mar 1, 2017
Sold
$185,000
$92/sq ft
Jun 4, 2016
Listed
$189,900
$94/sq ft
+18
Brand New! Custom built 2 story home with a first floor master suite that is located just outside of town! Convenient to US RT 460 and US RT 15. Extras include wood floors on main level, wainscoting in living room and dining room, crown molding on main floor, custom built kitchen cabinets with lazy susans and soft close features, solid surface vanity counters in bathrooms, all bedrooms with a walk-in closet and much more! Owner is a Licensed Class A Builder in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Make your moving plans today!
CVRMLS #1526144
Oct 7, 2015
Sold
$17,000
$8/sq ft
Sep 16, 2015
Listed
$19,900
$10/sq ft
CVRMLS #2709120
Aug 31, 2007
Sold
$108,000
$54/sq ft
Mar 12, 2007
Listed
$117,000
$58/sq ft
CVRMLS #OLD2709120
Aug 31, 2007
Sold
$108,000
$54/sq ft
Mar 12, 2007
Listed
$117,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,025 (+5.7%)
$26,000 + $230,200
$256,200
2024
$970
$18,700 + $167,800
$186,500
2023
$970 (+8.3%)
$18,700 + $167,800
$186,500
2021
$895 (+15.8%)
$18,700 + $167,800
$186,500
2020
$773
$16,700 + $134,900
$151,600
2019
$773
$16,700 + $134,900
$151,600
2018
$773
$16,700 + $134,900
$151,600
2017
$773 (+809.6%)
$16,700 + $134,900
$151,600
2016
$85 (−80.8%)
$16,700
2014
$443 (+11.9%)
$16,700 + $77,600
$94,300
2013
$396
$16,700 + $77,600
$94,300
Tax history for 491 Sheppards Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,025 (+5.7%)
$26,000 + $230,200
$256,200
2024
$970
$18,700 + $167,800
$186,500
2023
$970 (+8.3%)
$18,700 + $167,800
$186,500
2021
$895 (+15.8%)
$18,700 + $167,800
$186,500
2020
$773
$16,700 + $134,900
$151,600
2019
$773
$16,700 + $134,900
$151,600
2018
$773
$16,700 + $134,900
$151,600
2017
$773 (+809.6%)
$16,700 + $134,900
$151,600
2016
$85 (−80.8%)
$16,700
2014
$443 (+11.9%)
$16,700 + $77,600
$94,300
2013
$396
$16,700 + $77,600
$94,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.57 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
1,056
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Prince Edward County
APN
011 A 1C
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.57
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Subdivision Name: none
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,056
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Prince Edward County
APN: 011 A 1C
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 4349839965
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Schools
Prince Edward Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 5.0mi
4/10
Prince Edward Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi
2/10
Prince Edward County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
3/10
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