REDUCED! Perfect for first time homebuyers or for those wanting to downsize! Completely renovated brick rancher offering over 1,000sqft of open concept living space with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a full walk-out basement. Updated lighting, plumbing fixtures, drywall, wood laminate flooring, and a beautiful fully updated kitchen with new cabinets and countertops, all new kitchen appliances and a new mini-split heating/cooling system. Only 5 minutes from Downtown Fries, VA, Fries school & the New River Trail, 15 minutes from Galax, VA shopping & dining. Country living with lots of nearby amenities! Listing Agent is Owner.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.88 acresLot Size
$175Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Stephanie Brewer• Tri-County Real Estate
Contact: 2767733632
Bought with Joseph Dixon• BHHS- Mountain Sky Properties-Hillsville
Looking for a rural getaway at an unbeatable price? This 3 bedroom brick ranch has the rural setting, while still being just 15 short minutes to the city of Galax VA for all the shopping and amenities you need, as well as the heart of old-time and bluegrass music. Enjoy quiet living with rustic hardwood floors and a full basement on this nearly 1 acre lot. The quaint town of Fries also has much to offer with the New River offering kayaking, canoeing, and abounding with fish. The New River Trail also runs through this old community with picnic areas and playgrounds offering plenty of recreation opportunities for the whole family. For those that enjoy hunting, the Jefferson National Forest is just minutes away as well allowing for quick access. Don't miss rural living on a budget and schedule your private showing today.
SWVAR #67155
Oct 25, 2018
Listed
$49,500
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$264 (−25.9%)
$8,000 + $57,900
$65,900
2024
$356 (−37.8%)
$8,000 + $57,900
$65,900
2023
$572
$8,000 + $57,900
$65,900
2022
$572 (+13.3%)
$8,000 + $57,900
$65,900
2021
$505 (+1.0%)
$8,000 + $40,900
$48,900
2020
$500 (+2.0%)
$8,000 + $40,900
$48,900
2019
$490 (+23.8%)
$8,000 + $40,900
$48,900
2018
$396
$8,000 + $40,900
$48,900
2017
$396 (+62.8%)
$8,000 + $40,900
$48,900
2012
$243
$8,500 + $41,200
$49,700
Tax history for 162 Providence Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$264 (−25.9%)
$8,000 + $57,900
$65,900
2024
$356 (−37.8%)
$8,000 + $57,900
$65,900
2023
$572
$8,000 + $57,900
$65,900
2022
$572 (+13.3%)
$8,000 + $57,900
$65,900
2021
$505 (+1.0%)
$8,000 + $40,900
$48,900
2020
$500 (+2.0%)
$8,000 + $40,900
$48,900
2019
$490 (+23.8%)
$8,000 + $40,900
$48,900
2018
$396
$8,000 + $40,900
$48,900
2017
$396 (+62.8%)
$8,000 + $40,900
$48,900
2012
$243
$8,500 + $41,200
$49,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: In Independence, VA at the Intersection of US-221/US-58E/E Main St. Take E Main St/Grayson Pkwy approx. 2.8 miles then turn left on to VA-274E-Riverside Dr. go approx. 7.4 miles Turn left onto VA-94N-Scenic Rd. Go approx. 2.5 miles then turn left onto VA-648-Providence Rd. House is the first property on the right after turning on Providence Rd. Sign in Yard.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,040
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.88 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Grayson County
APN: 39 - A- - 177
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 2767733632
Around this home
Schools
Fries Elementary
Public PreK-7 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
Grayson County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.4mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° 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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Historical weather
Fries, VA • 24330
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
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