This Greek Revival Plantation Home was built in 1824 by William Waller, grandson of Benjamin Waller of Williamsburg fame. The home is described by the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission as a five bay, five course American bond brick I house. John & Susie Shimp operated ROCKMILL BED & BREAKFAST here for the past 9 years. Many of the renovations were done for the business, including 4 new bathrooms, new windows and new electrical and mechanical. The foundation of the Old Rock Mill are still on the property. In a 1932 newspaper article, the headline reads Old Rock Mill Near Lowesville Burned. .. was 200 years old and had sheltered Patrick Henry during a British raid. The Shimp's have collected a great deal of history on the house and property. Only five families have live in this home since 1824. Letters and photos from previous owners will be left with the house. Come enjoy the beauty of this historic old home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1824Year Built
21.38 acresLot Size
$146Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Keller Williams
Bought with OUT OF AREA OUT OF AREA BROKER• OUT OF AREA BROKER
Source:LMLS #284897
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Market trends in 22922, VA
Last updated July 2026
Sale-to-List Price
101.3%
+6.9% MoM
Median sale price
$240K
$204K MoM
Avg. days on market
15d
88 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
2 MoM
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Sale history for 2704 Lowesville Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Nov 15, 2017
Sold
$620,000
$146/sq ft
CAAR #570240
Oct 11, 2017
Listed
$620,000
$146/sq ft
LMLS #284897
Oct 17, 2014
Sold
$480,000
$113/sq ft
Apr 27, 2014
Listed
$495,000
$116/sq ft
CAAR #520763
Oct 5, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Apr 27, 2014
Listed
$495,000
$116/sq ft
CAAR #526585
Apr 1, 2014
Listed
$495,000
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,860 (+67.8%)
$115,600 + $395,100
$510,700
2025
$1,704 (−17.5%)
$96,300 + $242,200
$338,500
2024
$2,065
$96,300 + $242,200
$338,500
2023
$2,065
$96,300 + $242,200
$338,500
2022
$2,065
$96,300 + $242,200
$338,500
2021
$2,065
$96,300 + $242,200
$338,500
2020
$2,065 (−0.4%)
$96,300 + $242,200
$338,500
2019
$2,073
$92,100 + $247,700
$339,800
2018
$2,073
$92,100 + $247,700
$339,800
2017
$2,072
$92,100 + $247,700
$339,800
2016
$2,072 (+8.9%)
$92,100 + $247,700
$339,800
2015
$1,903 (−12.8%)
$92,100 + $247,700
$339,800
2014
$2,181
$141,800 + $247,700
$389,500
Tax history for 2704 Lowesville Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,860 (+67.8%)
$115,600 + $395,100
$510,700
2025
$1,704 (−17.5%)
$96,300 + $242,200
$338,500
2024
$2,065
$96,300 + $242,200
$338,500
2023
$2,065
$96,300 + $242,200
$338,500
2022
$2,065
$96,300 + $242,200
$338,500
2021
$2,065
$96,300 + $242,200
$338,500
2020
$2,065 (−0.4%)
$96,300 + $242,200
$338,500
2019
$2,073
$92,100 + $247,700
$339,800
2018
$2,073
$92,100 + $247,700
$339,800
2017
$2,072
$92,100 + $247,700
$339,800
2016
$2,072 (+8.9%)
$92,100 + $247,700
$339,800
2015
$1,903 (−12.8%)
$92,100 + $247,700
$339,800
2014
$2,181
$141,800 + $247,700
$389,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,081
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Stone
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,254
Building Sq. Ft: 5,335
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: @ LOWESVILLE ON RT 778
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 931,400
Municipality Name: TEMPERANCE
Acres: 21.382
Zoning Code: A1
County Use Description: DWELLING
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,254
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 21.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1824
Year Renovated: —
County: Amherst County
APN: 29 A 14A
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Temperance Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Amherst Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.1mi
6/10
Amherst County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.0mi
3/10
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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
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% 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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