OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2021 for $260K

$317,439

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,301/mo

•

1,758

sq ft

78 Essex Rd, Grottoes, VA 24441

About this home

Harriston- Convenient to Harrisonburg, Waynesboro and Staunton, 4 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths, Over a Half Acre Level Yard, Fresh Paint, New Ceramic Tile Floor in Kitchen, All new Carpet in the Finished Basement that has a Flue for your Woodstove or Gas Logs! New Full Bath in the Basement, New Samsung Refrigerator and the Range is only 6 months new, 18 Seer Heat Pump in 2016, Driveway was paved in 2020, 12x16 Deck and Outbuilding,

Single-familyProperty Type

1982Year Built

0.62 acresLot Size

$181Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by DANNY MORRIS • REAL ESTATE PLUS

Bought with Chris Horst • Funkhouser Real Estate Group

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•Source:GAAR #619525

Redfin Estimate

$317,439

$57K since sold in September 2021$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 1.1% higher than the average sale price ($314K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$257,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,484 sq ft
608 5th St, Grottoes, VA 24441
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$332,500
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,630 sq ft
24 La Salle Dr, Grottoes, VA 24441
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$330,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
2882 East Side Hwy, Crimora, VA 24431
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$265,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft
205 Tenth St, Grottoes, VA 24441
SOLD DEC 11, 2025
$364,950
E
4 beds2 baths1,526 sq ft
37 Auburn Dr, Grottoes, VA 24441
SOLD NOV 6, 2025
$335,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,526 sq ft
24 Essex Rd, Grottoes, VA 24441

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$2,751/mo

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Market trends in 24441, VA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.0%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$270K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

$359,000
4 beds2 baths1,960 sq ft
9944 Browns Gap Rd, Grottoes, VA 24441
$224,900
2 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft
107 13th St Unit D, Grottoes, VA 24441
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$445,000
4 beds3 baths2,374 sq ft
1569 Patterson Mill Rd, Grottoes, VA 24441
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Sale history for 78 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,270

$60,000 + $184,300

$244,300

2025

$1,270

$60,000 + $184,300

$244,300

2024

$1,270 (+21.0%)

$60,000 + $184,300

$244,300

2023

$1,050 (+27.5%)

$45,000 + $121,700

$166,700

2022

$823

$45,000 + $85,700

$130,700

2021

$823

$45,000 + $85,700

$130,700

2020

$823

$45,000 + $85,700

$130,700

2019

$823 (+6.6%)

$45,000 + $85,700

$130,700

2018

$772 (+8.6%)

$45,000 + $77,600

$122,600

2017

$711

$45,000 + $77,600

$122,600

2016

$711 (+3.6%)

$45,000 + $77,600

$122,600

2014

$686

$45,000 + $77,600

$122,600

Tax history for 78 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,270

$60,000 + $184,300

$244,300

2025

$1,270

$60,000 + $184,300

$244,300

2024

$1,270 (+21.0%)

$60,000 + $184,300

$244,300

2023

$1,050 (+27.5%)

$45,000 + $121,700

$166,700

2022

$823

$45,000 + $85,700

$130,700

2021

$823

$45,000 + $85,700

$130,700

2020

$823

$45,000 + $85,700

$130,700

2019

$823 (+6.6%)

$45,000 + $85,700

$130,700

2018

$772 (+8.6%)

$45,000 + $77,600

$122,600

2017

$711

$45,000 + $77,600

$122,600

2016

$711 (+3.6%)

$45,000 + $77,600

$122,600

2014

$686

$45,000 + $77,600

$122,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.62 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,877

Year built

1982

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Augusta County

APN

039C 3 4 37

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Room 1 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First

Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First

Room 3 Information
Type: Bathroom
Level: Basement

Room 4 Information
Type: Utility Room
Level: Basement

Room 5 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First

Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First

Room 7 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: Basement

Room 8 Information
Type: Bathroom
Level: First

Room 9 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First

Room 10 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: Basement

Room 11 Information
Type: Family Room
Level: Basement

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement: Full, Finished, Heated, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access

Interior Features
Interior Features: Primary Downstairs, Utility Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,878
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Block, Stick Built, Vinyl Siding

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Detached
Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
PropertyAttachedYN: No
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 939
AboveGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 819
BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 120

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.62
Zoning: SF12

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $819
Parcel Number: 39c-(3)-4-37
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Hugh K. Cassell
Middle Or Junior School: S. Gordon Stewart
High School: Fort Defiance

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 78 ESSEX RD
Directions: From Town of Grottoes...continue on 340 South for approx 3 miles. Take Left on Harriston Rd. Essex Corner Lot

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,877
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: —
County: Augusta County
APN: 039C 3 4 37

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Cassell Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.1mi

5/10

S Gordon Stewart Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.5mi

4/10

Ft Defiance High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.4mi

5/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° 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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Grottoes, VA • 24441

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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$302,000 – $366,000

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Home values near 78 Essex Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Essex Rd, Grottoes, VA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1903 Sq. Ft.	$333,627
63 Essex Rd, Grottoes, VA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$316,529

Address	Redfin Estimate
60 Essex Rd, Grottoes, VA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$258,822
41 Essex Rd, Grottoes, VA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1493 Sq. Ft.	$303,215

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Essex Rd, Grottoes, VA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$269,168
21 Auburn Dr, Grottoes, VA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1406 Sq. Ft.	$308,530

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