This Hans Schweitzer designed custom home can best be described as Rustic Bohemian in style. The cedar sided exterior blends well with the surroundings yet the inside suggests a home where an artist or a writer could comfortably reside and draw inspiration from majestic views and all of nature. With 46+ acres, this property affords privacy, woods and a large cleared field for maximum recreational benefit. Only 5 minutes from the Va Horse Center, less than 15 minutes to downtown Lexington; quiet enjoyment in a tranquil setting can be attained quickly and conveniently without a long trek to the wilderness. A primary suite, 2 guest bdrs, 2 full baths, 1/2 B, formal dining Rm, kitchen, living room, den and office all with nearly floor to ceiling windows for great views. Deck & fenced backyard. For comp purposes
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
46.86 acresLot Size
$359Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by MARY BETH HARRIS• JAMES RIVER REALTY
Bought with DUANE TURNER• OLD DOMINION REALTY INC - AUGUSTA
This Hans Schweitzer designed custom home can best be described as Rustic Bohemian in style. The cedar sided exterior blends well with the surroundings yet the inside suggests a home where an artist or a writer could comfortably reside and draw inspiration from majestic views and all of nature. With 46+ acres, this property affords privacy, woods and a large cleared field for maximum recreational benefit. Only 5 minutes from the Va Horse Center, less than 15 minutes to downtown Lexington; quiet enjoyment in a tranquil setting can be attained quickly and conveniently without a long trek to the wilderness. A primary suite, 2 guest bdrs, 2 full baths, 1/2 B, formal dining Rm, kitchen, living room, den and office all with nearly floor to ceiling windows for great views. Deck & fenced backyard
Public Records
Mar 30, 2005
Sold
$75,000
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,810 (+16.9%)
$183,700 + $282,400
$466,100
2025
$2,404 (+4.9%)
$183,700 + $282,400
$466,100
2023
$2,291 (−13.0%)
$183,700 + $282,400
$466,100
2022
$2,632
$163,700 + $282,500
$446,200
2021
$2,632
$163,700 + $282,500
$446,200
2020
$2,632 (+1.4%)
$163,700 + $282,500
$446,200
2019
$2,597 (+4.3%)
$163,700 + $282,500
$446,200
2018
$2,490
$163,700 + $282,500
$446,200
2017
$2,490 (−5.4%)
$163,700 + $282,500
$446,200
2016
$2,633 (+2.8%)
$198,100 + $284,800
$482,900
2014
$2,561 (−17.1%)
$198,100 + $284,800
$482,900
2012
$3,091
$198,100 + $284,800
$482,900
Tax history for 494 Smokey Row Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,810 (+16.9%)
$183,700 + $282,400
$466,100
2025
$2,404 (+4.9%)
$183,700 + $282,400
$466,100
2023
$2,291 (−13.0%)
$183,700 + $282,400
$466,100
2022
$2,632
$163,700 + $282,500
$446,200
2021
$2,632
$163,700 + $282,500
$446,200
2020
$2,632 (+1.4%)
$163,700 + $282,500
$446,200
2019
$2,597 (+4.3%)
$163,700 + $282,500
$446,200
2018
$2,490
$163,700 + $282,500
$446,200
2017
$2,490 (−5.4%)
$163,700 + $282,500
$446,200
2016
$2,633 (+2.8%)
$198,100 + $284,800
$482,900
2014
$2,561 (−17.1%)
$198,100 + $284,800
$482,900
2012
$3,091
$198,100 + $284,800
$482,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
41.42 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,924
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockbridge County
APN
49-A--46A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 1
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 3
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement: Partial
Interior Features
Interior Features: Primary Downstairs
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 2,924
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Stick Built
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Detached
Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
PropertyAttachedYN: No
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,336
AboveGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
AboveGradeFinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
BelowGradeFinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 588
Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 46.86
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,350
Parcel Number: 49 A 46A , 49A 46A3
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Fiber Optic Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Central (Rockbridge)
Middle Or Junior School: Maury River
High School: Rockbridge
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 494 SMOKEY ROW RD
Directions: From Lexington, Rt 11 North for 2 miles. Turn left on Rt 39. Pass Horse Center and continue for approximately 3 miles. Bear Right onto Smokey Row Rd and follow for approx. 1.2 miles. Right at green gates onto driveway of 494 Smokey Row Rd. No yard sign.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,924
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 41.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Rockbridge County
APN: 49-A--46A
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
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Schools
Fairfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.2mi
6/10
Maury River Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.7mi
5/10
Rockbridge County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
6/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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6 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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