Beautiful cordwood masonry log cabin tucktaway in the mountain side With magnificent sunrise and sunset. Open floor plan, lots of built-ins, all new windows, good phone signal, dish access, average electric bill $125, roof and gutters less than 15 years old. Home is surrounded by 350 acres of conservation easement that won't be developed or loged. Wonderful partially fenced garden space. Metal roofed chicken house and fenced run. Lots of apple, pear, blueberry, cherry, grapes, asparagus, walnut, elderberry, trees and bushes. Will appreciate the open simplicity of the house and the generous quiet land with turkey and deer running everywhere.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$128Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
11 spacesParking
Listed by TIM CARTER• STRATFORD PROPERTIES INC
Listed by LIAM DAVIS• STRATFORD PROPERTIES INC
Bought with TODD MAXEY• LAKE HOMES REALTY, LLC
Bought with BRENDA BRATT• LAKE HOMES REALTY, LLC
Source:MLSRV #850482
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$295,919
$119K since sold in April 2026$22K since August
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Market trends in 24088, VA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
+1.5% MoM
Median sale price
$252K
$109 MoM
Avg. days on market
53d
24 days MoM
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6
2 MoM
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Sale history for 1553 Griffith Hill Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Apr 10, 2026
Sold
$176,647
$77/sq ft
MLSRV #850482
Mar 8, 2019
Sold
$146,400
$64/sq ft
Jul 13, 2018
Listed
$142,900
$62/sq ft
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Beautiful cordwood masonry log cabin tucktaway in the mountain side With magnificent sunrise and sunset. Open floor plan, lots of built-ins, all new windows, good phone signal, dish access, average electric bill $125, roof and gutters less than 15 years old. Home is surrounded by 350 acres of conservation easement that won't be developed or loged. Wonderful partially fenced garden space. Metal roofed chicken house and fenced run. Lots of apple, pear, blueberry, cherry, grapes, asparagus, walnut, elderberry, trees and bushes. Will appreciate the open simplicity of the house and the generous quiet land with turkey and deer running everywhere.
Public Records
Jun 8, 2009
Sold
$138,500
$60/sq ft
MLSRV #704280
Aug 28, 2006
Sold
$125,000
$54/sq ft
Jun 14, 2006
Listed
$125,000
$54/sq ft
No govt. loans. No S/T contracts. Legal-Tract A, Blue Ridge Rt. 637.Roof 2002 new. Deeded right of way thru property(Old Logging Rd). New gutters & down spouts 2004.D/W does not work. Floored attic. Heated workshop. Fenced in dog lot. Secluded. Stackwood Log Home. Lots of wild life. Chem-free water treatment system. 8-10 miles from Ferrum College. Well dug 1988-160 ft. deep. Sq. ft. & taxes per Cty. of Franklin.
MLSRV #57256
Dec 15, 2001
Listing Removed
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Dec 8, 2000
Listed
$189,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$827
$32,000 + $160,400
$192,400
2024
$827 (+20.9%)
$32,000 + $160,400
$192,400
2023
$684
$25,000 + $87,200
$112,200
2022
$684
$25,000 + $87,200
$112,200
2021
$684
$25,000 + $87,200
$112,200
2020
$684 (+10.3%)
$25,000 + $87,200
$112,200
2019
$620
$25,000 + $76,700
$101,700
2018
$620 (+10.9%)
$25,000 + $76,700
$101,700
2017
$559
$25,000 + $76,700
$101,700
2016
$559 (+2.9%)
$25,000 + $76,700
$101,700
2014
$543
$25,000 + $73,800
$98,800
Tax history for 1553 Griffith Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$827
$32,000 + $160,400
$192,400
2024
$827 (+20.9%)
$32,000 + $160,400
$192,400
2023
$684
$25,000 + $87,200
$112,200
2022
$684
$25,000 + $87,200
$112,200
2021
$684
$25,000 + $87,200
$112,200
2020
$684 (+10.3%)
$25,000 + $87,200
$112,200
2019
$620
$25,000 + $76,700
$101,700
2018
$620 (+10.9%)
$25,000 + $76,700
$101,700
2017
$559
$25,000 + $76,700
$101,700
2016
$559 (+2.9%)
$25,000 + $76,700
$101,700
2014
$543
$25,000 + $73,800
$98,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
NZ
Non-Zoned District
NZ is a designation that stands for Non-Zoned. Non-Zoned areas of the County have no zoning district (land use) regulations. However, NZ areas are still subject to state regulations such as the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), as well as some countywide regulations such as front setbacks, manufactured home parks, subdivision controls, building codes, and storm water and erosion & sediment control.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Log
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,304
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,304
Building Sq. Ft: 2,304
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: RT 637-GRIFFITH HILL RD TRACT A
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 217,800
Municipality Name: BLUE RIDGE
Acres: 5
Zoning Code: NZ
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY SUBURB - RES
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,304
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Franklin County
APN: 078/00/085/02////
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ferrum Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.2mi
6/10
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 15.5mi
7/10
Franklin County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.4mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$282,000 – $341,000
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