Mountain retreat, just 4 miles from town! Private and secluded, enjoy all nature has to offer here! 2 large bedrooms with a full Jack and Jill bathroom, large closets, and beautiful views of the woods with huge windows! The main level features exposed wood beams in the family room with a propane stove, a separate laundry room and eat in kitchen. Outside you will find multiple decks to enjoy the outdoors, 2 storage sheds, and a creek running through the property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$151Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Dana Williams• Cornerstone Realty Of The Piedmont
•540-825-9898 (broker)
Bought with Rossana A. Grimm• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Mountain retreat, just 4 miles from town! Private and secluded, enjoy all nature has to offer here! 2 large bedrooms with a full Jack and Jill bathroom, large closets, and beautiful views of the woods with huge windows. The main level features exposed wood beams in the family room with a propane stove, a separate laundry room and eat in kitchen. Outside you will find multiple decks to enjoy the outdoors, 2 storage sheds, and a creek running through the property.
BRIGHT MLS #VAMA107854
Jul 11, 2020
Price Changed
$165,000
$71/sq ft
Jun 16, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 16, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Feb 16, 2020
Price Changed
$195,000
$84/sq ft
Jan 14, 2020
Price Changed
$204,900
$88/sq ft
Jan 14, 2020
Relisted
—
Dec 31, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Oct 7, 2019
Price Changed
$215,000
$93/sq ft
Aug 6, 2019
Listed
$225,000
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,699 (+80.3%)
$107,000 + $257,700
$364,700
2024
$1,497
$80,000 + $122,300
$202,300
2023
$1,497
$80,000 + $122,300
$202,300
2022
$1,497
$80,000 + $122,300
$202,300
2021
$1,497 (+4.2%)
$80,000 + $122,300
$202,300
2020
$1,436 (+1.4%)
$80,000 + $122,300
$202,300
2019
$1,416 (−2.4%)
$80,000 + $122,300
$202,300
2018
$1,450
$98,000 + $115,300
$213,300
2017
$1,450
$98,000 + $115,300
$213,300
2016
$1,450
$98,000 + $115,300
$213,300
2014
$1,450 (+1.5%)
$98,000 + $115,300
$213,300
2013
$1,429
$98,000 + $115,300
$213,300
Tax history for 5518 Ruth Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,699 (+80.3%)
$107,000 + $257,700
$364,700
2024
$1,497
$80,000 + $122,300
$202,300
2023
$1,497
$80,000 + $122,300
$202,300
2022
$1,497
$80,000 + $122,300
$202,300
2021
$1,497 (+4.2%)
$80,000 + $122,300
$202,300
2020
$1,436 (+1.4%)
$80,000 + $122,300
$202,300
2019
$1,416 (−2.4%)
$80,000 + $122,300
$202,300
2018
$1,450
$98,000 + $115,300
$213,300
2017
$1,450
$98,000 + $115,300
$213,300
2016
$1,450
$98,000 + $115,300
$213,300
2014
$1,450 (+1.5%)
$98,000 + $115,300
$213,300
2013
$1,429
$98,000 + $115,300
$213,300
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,920
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Madison County
APN
38 20J
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Gravel Driveway
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Dryer - Electric, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Vinyl
Not Furnished
Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Tub Shower, Wood Floors
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Road Frontage, Secluded, Trees/Wooded
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $80,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,522
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 796
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $1,436
Tax Assessed Value: $202,300
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $1,436
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Other
Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned, Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic, Gravity Sept Fld, Septic = # of BR
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: WAVERLY YOWELL
Middle Or Junior School: WILLIAM H. WETSEL
High School: MADISON (MADISON)
School District Name: MADISON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Madison, Main St, take Ruth Rd, (across from the library) Apx 4 miles on the right, just past the entrance to White Oak Lake North. If you reach Blakey Fire Trail you've gone too far. No Sign
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,920
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Madison County
APN: 38 20J
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
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Schools
Madison Primary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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William H. Wetsel Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
4/10
Madison County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$333,000 – $403,000
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