Check this Grottoes Victorian era charmer out! On a main street with access to everything Grottoes, this 1892 home has a beautiful . 34 acre lot with an apple and a cherry tree plus a 2yo privacy fence for the pups in your life. From the cornices in the stair treads to keep dust out, the antique doorknobs to the patina on the vintage hardwood floors, the character here reminds you of a far gone past and is not available in the new homes being built. Now you can create your own history in this updated vintage beauty. Home was renovated in 2016 with new electrical wiring, replacement windows, H2O heater, and Lennox heat pump. New electric range added in March 2022. Stackable full size W/ D in laundry room stays. The Den on the 1st floor can also be used as a 4th bedroom. Two staircases make the upstairs accessible from anywhere in the house. Recent front landscaping & interior painting creates a turnkey investment. Gigabit Xfinity internet service makes remote working possible while enjoying the breeze on your rocking chair front porch drinking your sweet tea and enjoying the quiet that Grottoes offers. There is a cellar which contains the heat pump, furnace, & oil tank. One year 2-10 Home Warranty. NEW PAINT & 50 yr ROOF SEPT 2022!
Single-familyProperty Type
1892Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$169Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by ROBERT LANE• EXP REALTY LLC - STAFFORD
Bought with PHYLLIS MEADOR• 1ST CHOICE REAL ESTATE
Take a step back in time in this 1892 Victorian Era Home in the town of Grottoes with all of today's modern conveniences and restored classic style. Completely renovated in 2016 with new electrical wiring, replacement windows, hot water heater and Lennox Heat Pump. This charming home offers you a parlor and family room 3 bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. The Spacious Master Bathroom boasts a marble-tile walk-in shower, dual vanity and an antique clawfoot tub. Now's your chance to own your very own "Historical Gem!"
Public Records
May 20, 2016
Sold
$189,000
$106/sq ft
HRAR #544413
Mar 24, 2016
Listed
$189,000
$106/sq ft
+26
Beautifully restored 1890s home with original hardwood floors and staircase. Attention has been given to every detail. Enter the front door and you will find a parlor with FP and a family room with wood stove. The kitchen is completely restored with new stainless steel appliances, counter top, ceramic backsplash and breakfast bar. A totally restored bathroom and utility/mudroom completes the first floor. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms and a 2nd bathroom with an antique clawfoot bathtub! Replacement windows, new hot water heater, new heat pump, new electrical wiring...doesn't get much better than this! Welcome to a lovely little piece of history in the Town of Grottoes.
GAAR #196749
Mar 18, 2014
Listed
$80,000
$45/sq ft
HRAR #170991
Jul 27, 2009
Listed
$128,000
$72/sq ft
GAAR #191635
Jul 16, 2009
Listed
$128,000
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 3, 2003
Sold
$95,400
$54/sq ft
HRAR #209261
Jul 9, 2003
Listed
$94,900
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,306 (−0.3%)
$38,000 + $154,600
$192,600
2025
$1,310
$38,000 + $154,600
$192,600
2024
$1,310
$38,000 + $154,600
$192,600
2023
$1,310 (+30.6%)
$38,000 + $154,600
$192,600
2020
$1,003
$38,000 + $97,500
$135,500
2019
$1,003
$38,000 + $97,500
$135,500
2018
$1,003 (+2.0%)
$38,000 + $97,500
$135,500
2017
$983 (+5.7%)
$38,000 + $97,500
$135,500
2016
$930 (+19.1%)
$38,000 + $94,900
$132,900
2014
$781
$38,000 + $84,100
$122,100
Tax history for 301 3rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,306 (−0.3%)
$38,000 + $154,600
$192,600
2025
$1,310
$38,000 + $154,600
$192,600
2024
$1,310
$38,000 + $154,600
$192,600
2023
$1,310 (+30.6%)
$38,000 + $154,600
$192,600
2020
$1,003
$38,000 + $97,500
$135,500
2019
$1,003
$38,000 + $97,500
$135,500
2018
$1,003 (+2.0%)
$38,000 + $97,500
$135,500
2017
$983 (+5.7%)
$38,000 + $97,500
$135,500
2016
$930 (+19.1%)
$38,000 + $94,900
$132,900
2014
$781
$38,000 + $84,100
$122,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Stick Built, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal, Other, Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Porch
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Detached
Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
PropertyAttachedYN: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Levels: Two
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,782
AboveGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.34
Zoning: Town
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,002.70
Parcel Number: 160 D3 1 B507 10
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Fiber Optic Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Oil
Location
School Information
Elementary School: South River
Middle Or Junior School: Montevideo
High School: Spotswood
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 301 3RD ST
Directions: From I-64, take exit 99 and US 250 to Delphine Ave. Right on Delphine for 14.2 miles to left on 3rd St. Home is on the left 0.4 miles. look for sign. From I-81 Exit 235 Weyers Cave/Grottoes. East ~8 mi. House on the right. GPS works to house.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,782
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1892
Year Renovated: —
County: Rockingham County
APN: 160 D3 1 B507 10
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
South River Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Elkton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 15.4mi
4/10
East Rockingham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.3mi
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
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 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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Estimated sale price
$286,000 – $346,000
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