What a setting and close to town! This house and 12 acres has it all. Perfect mini farm with unbelievable views from the land with several build sites. Paved driveway off a paved secondary road makes it easy to get out. Whole house generator. Barn located next to house with a perfect garden spot and orchard. Cattle or horses allowed and there are cattle on the land now. Oil furnace, gas logs, oil Monitor are all sources of heating. Vinyl sided with newer insulated windows and a newer roof. This is such a pretty spot and great location between Independence, VA and Sparta, NC. And, it's near the New River and State boat landing.
Directions: From the intersection of US Hwy 21 & US Hwy 58 in Independence, Va, travel US Hwy 21 South for 2.8 miles, go right onto Old River Lane(700). Travel .5 miles, turn right onto Shady Hill Road(701). Continue .9 miles to property on the left.
Subdivision Name: N/A
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,045
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 12.17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Grayson County
APN: 90 - A- - 26
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Around this home
Schools
Independence Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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Independence Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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Grayson County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Independence, VA • 24348
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
June and 4.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.