Adorable black cottage with a modern interior. Newer appliances. Fresh and charming inside. Large fenced-in yard with a gentle slope. Near Liberty and University of Lynchburg. Down the street from a hiking trail head.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sara Peterson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Dawson Ford Garbee & Co., REALTORS®-Forest
OPEN HOUSE Sunday 4-6 pm. Adorable renovated cottage, fully furnished, with a consistent short term rental history. New vinyl plank flooring throughout the home, new stainless appliances, newer roof, replacement windows. This is such a great property, conveniently located to Downtown Lynchburg, University of Lynchburg, and Liberty University. Fenced in yard, with a gentle slope. This is on 1/3 of an acre in the city!! The inside is magazine worthy; it is so charming. Come take a look!!
LMLS #326970
Oct 5, 2020
Sold
$113,000
$157/sq ft
Aug 27, 2020
Listed
$119,900
$167/sq ft
+24
Adorable modern home completely remodeled. This home offers plenty of charm and character! Upgrades include new kitchen and bath, new flooring throughout, stainless steel appliances, heat pump and so much more. Cozy up to the electric fireplace and flat screen tv which are included! Make your appointment today to see this gem.
Public Records
Mar 1, 1999
Sold
$30,000
$42/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 2, 1994
Sold
$28,350
$39/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 18, 1989
Sold
$24,500
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,232
$25,000 + $121,700
$146,700
2025
$1,232 (+18.4%)
$25,000 + $121,700
$146,700
2024
$1,040
$25,000 + $121,700
$146,700
2023
$1,040 (+6.6%)
$20,000 + $96,900
$116,900
2022
$976 (−7.2%)
$20,000 + $96,900
$116,900
2021
$1,052 (+8.7%)
$18,000 + $76,800
$94,800
2020
$968 (+68.3%)
$18,000 + $76,800
$94,800
2019
$575 (+5.9%)
$18,000 + $69,200
$87,200
2018
$543
$15,000 + $33,900
$48,900
2017
$543 (+0.1%)
$15,000 + $33,900
$48,900
2016
$542
$15,000 + $33,900
$48,900
Tax history for 1206 Shirley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,232
$25,000 + $121,700
$146,700
2025
$1,232 (+18.4%)
$25,000 + $121,700
$146,700
2024
$1,040
$25,000 + $121,700
$146,700
2023
$1,040 (+6.6%)
$20,000 + $96,900
$116,900
2022
$976 (−7.2%)
$20,000 + $96,900
$116,900
2021
$1,052 (+8.7%)
$18,000 + $76,800
$94,800
2020
$968 (+68.3%)
$18,000 + $76,800
$94,800
2019
$575 (+5.9%)
$18,000 + $69,200
$87,200
2018
$543
$15,000 + $33,900
$48,900
2017
$543 (+0.1%)
$15,000 + $33,900
$48,900
2016
$542
$15,000 + $33,900
$48,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
720
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lynchburg
APN
05807012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
R3
Medium-Density Residential District
The R-3 district is intended to provide for residential development and other compatible uses at medium densities in areas with adequate infrastructure and access to public and commercial services. In addition to small-lot single-household development, duplexes and other compatible housing types may be allowed, as are public and institutional uses that are in scale with neighborhood uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Museum / gallery
Post office
Jun 22, 2020 • Final
Electrical residential ezpermit
Upgrade the electrical service panel to 200 amps.
Electrical
Jan 22, 2004 • Final
Electrical
Perform electrical service work and replace the electrical cable.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Room Information
Laundry Features: Main Level, Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 720
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.335
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,052
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Lynchburg
Elementary School: Perrymont Elem
Middle Or Junior School: PL Dunbar Midl
High School: Heritage High
Location Information
Directions: Fort Ave to Perrymont Ave. Turn right onto Thomas Rd. 1st left onto Brandon Rd. 1st right onto Shirley Rd. House is on the right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 720
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Lynchburg
APN: 05807012
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026