Sheltered among tall hardwoods, this immaculate Cape at the base of Short Hill provides an all new meaning to mountain getaway. Offers modern comfort and views in a peaceful rural setting. VA Game commission and Buffalo Creek are nearby. convenient to Lexington and Roanoke. Unfinished basement needs only ceiling tile and sheet rock to be extra living space. Roughed in for a full bath. Schools. central Elem, Maury River Middle, Rockbridge High
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
2.84 acresLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by JANE HARRIS• JAMES RIVER REALTY LLC
Bought with Non Member Transaction Agent• Non-Member Transaction Office
Sheltered among tall hardwoods, this immaculate Cape at the base of Short Hill provides an all new meaning to mountain getaway. Offers modern comfort AND views in a peaceful rural setting. VA Game Commission and Buffalo Creek are nearby. Convenient to Lexington and Roanoke. Unfinished basement needs only ceiling tile and sheet rock to be extra living space. Roughed in for a full bath.
GAAR #571113
Aug 20, 2018
Sold
$190,000
$151/sq ft
Jan 26, 2018
Listed
$197,900
$157/sq ft
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MLSRV #844537
Aug 20, 2018
Sold
$190,000
$151/sq ft
Jan 26, 2018
Listed
$197,900
$157/sq ft
MLSRV #833769
Nov 1, 2017
Listing Removed
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Feb 6, 2017
Listed
$197,900
$157/sq ft
GAAR #557136
Feb 14, 2017
Listed
$197,900
$157/sq ft
MLSRV #822836
Sep 15, 2016
Listing Removed
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Feb 7, 2016
Listed
$199,900
$159/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,283
$45,500 + $155,000
$200,500
2025
$1,283 (+4.9%)
$45,500 + $155,000
$200,500
2023
$1,223 (+1.4%)
$45,500 + $155,000
$200,500
2022
$1,206
$37,400 + $125,600
$163,000
2021
$1,206
$37,400 + $125,600
$163,000
2020
$1,206 (+2.3%)
$37,400 + $125,600
$163,000
2019
$1,179 (+4.3%)
$37,400 + $124,100
$161,500
2018
$1,131
$37,400 + $124,100
$161,500
2017
$1,131 (+2.8%)
$37,400 + $124,100
$161,500
2016
$1,100 (+2.8%)
$39,200 + $110,500
$149,700
2014
$1,070 (+11.7%)
$39,200 + $110,500
$149,700
2012
$958
$39,200 + $110,500
$149,700
Tax history for 3955 S Buffalo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,283
$45,500 + $155,000
$200,500
2025
$1,283 (+4.9%)
$45,500 + $155,000
$200,500
2023
$1,223 (+1.4%)
$45,500 + $155,000
$200,500
2022
$1,206
$37,400 + $125,600
$163,000
2021
$1,206
$37,400 + $125,600
$163,000
2020
$1,206 (+2.3%)
$37,400 + $125,600
$163,000
2019
$1,179 (+4.3%)
$37,400 + $124,100
$161,500
2018
$1,131
$37,400 + $124,100
$161,500
2017
$1,131 (+2.8%)
$37,400 + $124,100
$161,500
2016
$1,100 (+2.8%)
$39,200 + $110,500
$149,700
2014
$1,070 (+11.7%)
$39,200 + $110,500
$149,700
2012
$958
$39,200 + $110,500
$149,700
*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
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.88 Acres
Year renovated
2016
Sq. Ft.
1,260
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockbridge County
APN
103-12-1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
Interior Features: Storage
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,260
Year Built: 2005
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 2.84
Lot Size Acres: 2.84
Lot Size Square Feet: 123,710.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,071
Parcel Number: 103 12 1
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Other - See Remarks
Middle Or Junior School: Other - See Remarks
High School: Other - See Remarks
Location Information
Directions: Rt. 251 (Collierstown Rd) to Kygers Hill Rd. Go 3 miles & take L on S. buffalo Rd go approx. 6.5 miles. Pass Rapps Mill & South buffalo General Store. Go another mile and property is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,260
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4.88 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Rockbridge County
APN: 103-12-1
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 844537
ListPrice: $197,900
Around this home
Schools
Central Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 14.4mi
5/10
Maury River Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 13.7mi
5/10
Rockbridge County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 15.8mi
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
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 95° expected this year, 21 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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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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