Mile Tree Hill (built 1938) - Named for a venerable oak marking one mile from the old Lexington courthouse, this enchanting 10-acre estate offers one-level living on sprawling grounds with easy walkability to downtown Lexington. Situated among hundreds of boxwoods, formals gardens, and its famous Rock Garden, the well-maintained residence occupies the pinnacle hilltop setting and consists of 2,138 SF, 3 bedrooms, and 2.5 baths including large formal living room with gorgeous moldings, fireplace, archways, and 10' coffered ceiling; master suite with tile bath and double vanity; sunroom with inspiring morning sunshine; cozy family room with coffered ceiling and wood stove; and quality architectural features like hardwood floors and solid paneled doors with hammered brass hardware.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
10 acresLot Size
$413Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Will Moore• James Wm. Moore Real Estate Co.
Bought with Lori Parker• James Wm. Moore Real Estate Co.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10 Acres
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
2,138
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockbridge County
APN
74-A--32A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wood Stove, Baseboard, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room
Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Property Features
Other Structures: Storage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential - Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Lot Size Acres: 10
Zoning Description: Agricultural
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,080.71
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Central
Middle Or Junior School: Maury River
High School: Rockbridge Co
Location Information
Directions: From Main St. and Nelson St. in Lexington: -W on Nelson St. for 0.7 miles.-Left on Borden Rd. for 0.3 miles.-Right on Bell Rd. for a short distance. Property is the first driveway on left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,138
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Rockbridge County
APN: 74-A--32A
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Central Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Maury River Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Rockbridge County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
6/10
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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
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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