Elegant modern brick home, offering almost 4000 sq ft. Perfectly situated on over 2 acres, conveniently located next to Boxerwood Nature Reserve, & expertly built by a well-known local craftsman, this efficient home features multiple living areas, 2 fireplaces, 5+ BR, 4.5 baths, a modern kitchen, & large garden spaces. Simply STUNNING views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Meticulously maintained by one owner with all of the amenities of country living while being a 1/4 mile from the Lexington City limits. Full basement is partially finished with living rooms, office, & 4th full bath. This home is a serene private escape with the ideal flow for entertaining. The perfect retreat to rest, play, & experience the beauty of Rockbridge County.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
2.21 acresLot Size
$194Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by • Long & Foster - Staunton
Bought with Susan Rinehart• J.F. Brown Real Estate Services
Bought with Rodger Rinehart• J.F. Brown Real Estate Services
Elegant modern brick home, offering almost 4000 sq ft. Perfectly situated on over 2 acres, conveniently located next to Boxerwood Nature Reserve, & expertly built by a well-known local craftsman, this efficient home features multiple living areas, 2 fireplaces, 5+ BR, 4.5 baths, a modern kitchen, & large garden spaces. Simply STUNNING views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Meticulously maintained by one owner with all of the amenities of country living while being a 1/4 mile from the Lexington City limits. Full basement is partially finished with living rooms, office, & 4th full bath. This home is a serene private escape with the ideal flow for entertaining. The perfect retreat to rest, play, & experience the beauty of Rockbridge County.
MLSRV #847550
Apr 2, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Apr 24, 2018
Listed
$595,000
$150/sq ft
GAAR #575329
Mar 30, 2018
Listed
$595,000
$150/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,640
$112,100 + $456,600
$568,700
2025
$3,640 (+19.0%)
$112,100 + $456,600
$568,700
2023
$3,059 (−24.1%)
$112,100 + $456,600
$568,700
2022
$4,032
$102,100 + $442,700
$544,800
2021
$4,032
$102,100 + $442,700
$544,800
2020
$4,032 (+1.4%)
$102,100 + $442,700
$544,800
2019
$3,977 (+4.3%)
$102,100 + $442,700
$544,800
2018
$3,814
$102,100 + $442,700
$544,800
2017
$3,814 (+21.6%)
$102,100 + $442,700
$544,800
2016
$3,136 (+2.8%)
$79,100 + $347,600
$426,700
2014
$3,050 (+11.7%)
$79,100 + $347,600
$426,700
2012
$2,731
$79,100 + $347,600
$426,700
Tax history for 885 Ross Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,640
$112,100 + $456,600
$568,700
2025
$3,640 (+19.0%)
$112,100 + $456,600
$568,700
2023
$3,059 (−24.1%)
$112,100 + $456,600
$568,700
2022
$4,032
$102,100 + $442,700
$544,800
2021
$4,032
$102,100 + $442,700
$544,800
2020
$4,032 (+1.4%)
$102,100 + $442,700
$544,800
2019
$3,977 (+4.3%)
$102,100 + $442,700
$544,800
2018
$3,814
$102,100 + $442,700
$544,800
2017
$3,814 (+21.6%)
$102,100 + $442,700
$544,800
2016
$3,136 (+2.8%)
$79,100 + $347,600
$426,700
2014
$3,050 (+11.7%)
$79,100 + $347,600
$426,700
2012
$2,731
$79,100 + $347,600
$426,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential - Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.21
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,814
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Central
Middle Or Junior School: Maury River
High School: Rockbridge Co
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Lexington, drive south on Main Street, right onto Edmondson Street, left onto Jackson Avenue, right onto Ross Road. Once outside of the city limits, drive to property on left. Red Long & Foster sign next to driveway.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,620
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.21 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Rockbridge County
APN: 74B-2--2
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Central Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
Maury River Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Rockbridge County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
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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
2% 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
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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