1930's Valley Farmhouse on large lot with fruit trees. Just 4 miles from historic Lexington. Two-story with raised panel doors, pine floors and period-woodwork, offers living room, updated kitchen, sunroom, 3-bedrooms and 2 baths. New roof, replacement windows, updated baths, electric and HVAC. Partially fenced yard with mature plantings, back deck, 2 storage buildings and amazing views. The trees are: chestnut, maple, weeping cherry, crabapple, fruit pear, apple, dogwood, redbud and mulberry.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$187Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • J.F. Brown Real Estate Services
Bought with Rodger Rinehart• J.F. Brown Real Estate Services
Charming 1930s Valley Farmhouse on large lot in the desirable Wesley Chapel neighborhood of Rockbridge County just minutes from historic Lexington, downtown Buena Vista and the I-81 corridor. Two-story plan with raised panel doors, pine floors and period-woodwork offers living room, updated kitchen, separate dining, sunroom, 3-bedrooms and 2 baths. New roof, replacement windows, updated baths, electric and HVAC. Partially fenced yard with mature plantings, front & back decks, 2 storage buildings and awesome pastoral & mountain VIEWS all combine to make this a must see!
Public Records
Sep 26, 2014
Sold
$138,000
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,247
$50,000 + $144,900
$194,900
2025
$1,247 (+4.9%)
$50,000 + $144,900
$194,900
2023
$1,189 (+14.8%)
$50,000 + $144,900
$194,900
2022
$1,036
$35,000 + $105,000
$140,000
2021
$1,036
$35,000 + $105,000
$140,000
2020
$1,036 (+1.4%)
$35,000 + $105,000
$140,000
2019
$1,022 (+4.3%)
$35,000 + $105,000
$140,000
2018
$980
$35,000 + $105,000
$140,000
2017
$980 (+5.3%)
$35,000 + $105,000
$140,000
2016
$931 (+2.8%)
$35,000 + $91,800
$126,800
2014
$906 (+11.6%)
$35,000 + $91,800
$126,800
2012
$812
$35,000 + $91,800
$126,800
Tax history for 996 Wesley Chapel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,247
$50,000 + $144,900
$194,900
2025
$1,247 (+4.9%)
$50,000 + $144,900
$194,900
2023
$1,189 (+14.8%)
$50,000 + $144,900
$194,900
2022
$1,036
$35,000 + $105,000
$140,000
2021
$1,036
$35,000 + $105,000
$140,000
2020
$1,036 (+1.4%)
$35,000 + $105,000
$140,000
2019
$1,022 (+4.3%)
$35,000 + $105,000
$140,000
2018
$980
$35,000 + $105,000
$140,000
2017
$980 (+5.3%)
$35,000 + $105,000
$140,000
2016
$931 (+2.8%)
$35,000 + $91,800
$126,800
2014
$906 (+11.6%)
$35,000 + $91,800
$126,800
2012
$812
$35,000 + $91,800
$126,800
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,714
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockbridge County
APN
88-A--11A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Whole House Fan, Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Wood
Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential - Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Lot Size Acres: 0.59
Zoning Description: Agricultural
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,188.90
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Central
Middle Or Junior School: Maury River
High School: Rockbridge Co
Location Information
Directions: From Lexington: Tr 60 East, T/R Wesley Chapel Road, property is on right, will see JF Brown RE sign.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,714
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Rockbridge County
APN: 88-A--11A
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Central Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
5/10
Maury River Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
5/10
Rockbridge County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Lexington, VA • 24450
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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