This cherished Cape Cod, set on 2.5 acres within the city, offers a rare combination of privacy and convenience. The welcoming foyer features a striking staircase and rich hardwood floors throughout. The classic living room has a wood-burning fireplace and opens to an updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a pantry, and spacious breakfast area. French doors lead to a relaxing sunroom with serene views across acres of mature hardwoods. The main level also includes a formal dining room, full bath, and cozy bedroom. Upstairs includes the primary suite with its own ensuite full bath, two generously sized bedrooms, a linen closet, and a second full bath. The finished basement offers a handsome den with custom cabinetry & a second wood-burning fireplace, large bedroom, office, full bath, laundry room, workshop, and extensive storage. Owned by the same family for over 30 years, this home reflects decades of warmth and meticulous care, making it truly exceptional.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
2.53 acresLot Size
$141Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Erin McWane• Blickenstaff & Company, Realtors
Contact: erinmcwane@gmail.com 434-238-8675
Bought with Victoria Bartholomew• John Stewart Walker, Inc
Est. $2,915 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 971 Rothowood Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
LMLS #367918
Sep 2, 2026
Sold
$636,700
$141/sq ft
Jul 20, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 9, 2026
Listed
$639,900
$141/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 30, 1994
Sold
$261,000
$58/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 29, 1985
Sold
$136,500
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,679 (+3.8%)
$75,300 + $481,700
$557,000
2024
$4,510
$75,300 + $481,700
$557,000
2023
$4,510 (+19.2%)
$72,800 + $433,900
$506,700
2022
$3,782 (−7.2%)
$72,800 + $433,900
$506,700
2021
$4,076 (+4.3%)
$48,000 + $319,200
$367,200
2020
$3,909
$48,000 + $319,200
$367,200
2019
$3,909 (+1.1%)
$48,000 + $304,200
$352,200
2018
$3,868
$48,000 + $300,500
$348,500
2017
$3,868 (+1.3%)
$48,000 + $300,500
$348,500
2016
$3,817
$48,000 + $295,900
$343,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
1.5
Lot width
486 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.53 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,265
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lynchburg
APN
18506001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
R1
Low-Density Residential District
The R-1 district is intended to provide for residential development at low densities, together with public uses, institutional uses and private recreational facilities that are in scale with single-household residences.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Wastewater treatment
Educational/school
Fire house
Jul 15, 2011 • Final
Building
Remodel a kitchen and install new kitchen windows.
Kitchen
Remodel
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Paved, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Oil
Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Skylight(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Electric Water Heater, Disposal
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Den, Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,329
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,200
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
Other Structures: Workshop
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: 2.534
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,678
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Lynchburg
Elementary School: Paul Munro Elem
Middle Or Junior School: Linkhorne Midl
High School: E. C. Glass High
Location Information
Directions: From Boonsboro Road, turn onto Trents Ferry Road. Take a right onto Williams Road. Take a left onto Rothowood Road. Home is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,265
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Lynchburg
APN: 18506001
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026