Looking for an affordable home with room to spread out and make it your own? Welcome to 17 Old Quaker Road, a charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home situated on approximately 0.80 acres in the Pipers Gap area of Galax. This approximately 1,008-square-foot home offers a comfortable layout with the primary bedroom, living room, kitchen, and full bath on the main level, plus a second bedroom and additional living space upstairs. The 672-square-foot unfinished basement provides valuable storage space and plenty of possibilities for a workshop, hobby area, or future improvements. Located on the corner of Old Quaker Road and Pipers Gap Road, the property offers a convenient location with the feel of a country setting while still being close to Galax. The acreage gives you space to enjoy the outdoors, garden, entertain, or simply have room to breathe. Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking for a smaller home, searching for an investment opportunity, or ready for a property you can personalize over time, this home is worth a look!
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Oakland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
6/10
Carroll County Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.2mi
6/10
Carroll County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Market insights
17 Old Quaker Rd · $179,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 52 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
94.9%
Most homes are selling 5% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$179,900
Median sale price in this area is $229,248. (27% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Insulated windows
Smoke detectors
Therapeutic whirlpool
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Range
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in the basement
Flooring
Laminate flooring
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating (propane)
Ceiling fan(s)
Has cooling
Exterior features
Garden
Deck
Covered porch
Home design
Single-family residence
Two levels
Corner lot, level
Parking
Driveway with gravel surface
Security
Smoke detector(s)
Construction
Wood siding
Block foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Well water
Septic tank
Propane service
HOA & community
No association amenities
Other
Directions: From the intersection of US-58 and VA-89 (Main St) in Galax, travel south on VA-89 ~1.6 miles. Turn left onto Pipers Gap Rd, go 1.5 miles and turn right onto Old Quaker Rd. Property is on the corner of Pipers Gap Rd and Old Quaker Rd.
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This quaint, newly updated home located on 0.80 +/- acres just outside of the City limits of Galax features an open concept living room/kitchen with trendy subway tiled backsplash and major appliances, a spacious master bedroom, and a full hall bath with a cozy jacuzzi tub/shower on the main level! Upstairs you'll find a very roomy second bedroom which could also be used as office space! Outside you'll find a covered front porch, a back deck, a covered lower deck and a nice large level backyard that is surrounded with a privacy fence for family time, gardening, or a safe place for your pets! Other features include laminate flooring throughout, replacement windows, fresh paint inside and a full unfinished walkout basement with a laundry area! If you are looking to downsize, need a starter home, or thinking about a great Airbnb, this home sits in a good location which is conveniently located to schools, shopping, the hospital, and the Blue Ridge Parkway! Don't let this one get away!
SWVAR #98106
Feb 14, 2025
Sold
$125,000
$124/sq ft
Jan 29, 2025
Pending
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Dec 9, 2024
Contingent
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Dec 5, 2024
Listed
$115,000
$114/sq ft
+23
Located in a great location just outside the city limits of Galax you'll find this nicely updated 2 bedroom home with an open concept large living room/kitchen with all major appliances and subway tile backsplash, a large master bedroom and a full bathroom with a jacuzzi tub/shower all on the main level! Upstairs you'll find a large second bedroom. Outside you have a covered front porch, a back deck, a covered lower deck, and a nice large level back yard that is surrounded by a privacy fence for family play, gardening, and a safe place for the pets! Other features include a full basement with laundry area, replacement windows and laminate flooring. This would make a wonderful first home, a place to Airbnb, or a place to downsize, all conveniently located to schools, the hospital, shopping and just minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway! Come and take a look!
SWVAR #75877
Dec 9, 2020
Sold
$90,000
$89/sq ft
Oct 7, 2020
Listed
$89,900
$89/sq ft
SWVAR #67776
Apr 15, 2019
Sold
$79,900
$79/sq ft
Jan 14, 2019
Listed
$79,900
$79/sq ft
SWVAR #60492
Oct 23, 2017
Sold
$22,000
$22/sq ft
Jun 6, 2017
Listed
$28,000
$28/sq ft
SWVAR #58784
Feb 3, 2017
Listed
$29,900
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$580
$14,000 + $104,300
$118,300
2025
$580 (+39.0%)
$14,000 + $104,300
$118,300
2024
$417
$11,000 + $59,700
$70,700
2023
$417 (−7.8%)
$11,000 + $59,700
$70,700
2022
$452
$11,000 + $59,700
$70,700
2021
$452 (+59.8%)
$11,000 + $59,700
$70,700
2020
$283 (+5.0%)
$8,000 + $30,800
$38,800
2019
$270
$8,000 + $30,800
$38,800
2018
$270
$8,000 + $30,800
$38,800
2017
$270 (+4.1%)
$8,000 + $30,800
$38,800
2016
$259
$10,000 + $28,200
$38,200
2014
$259 (+12.5%)
$10,000 + $28,200
$38,200
2012
$230
Public record
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Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Carroll County
APN
122A 1 1
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 20 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
Galax, VA • 24333
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 17 Old Quaker Rd
$179,818
$82 under list price of $180K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $145K to $195K.