Tucked among tall trees on 8+ ac near Natural Bridge sits this spacious contemporary 1 level home on a full unfinished walkout basement (easy to complete for more living space). A winding paved driveway leads past a lily pad covered pond and culminates at a parking court and 2 car garage. The yard is mostly level and provides many vantage points from which to observe deer, turkey, and other wildlife prevalent in the surrounding open woods. Primary suite on one end of the home; guest rooms & connecting bath on the other. Beautiful living room w/ custom shelving, wet bar and gas fireplace, opens onto the deck overlooking the backyard. Formal dining room, eat in kitchen, powder room, laundry and walk up attic for ample storage. Unf. BST. Whole house generator for year round comfort if needed. Natural Bridge Elementary Maury River Middle School Rockbridge County High School
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
8.02 acresLot Size
$222Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by JANE HARRIS• JAMES RIVER REALTY LLC
Bought with Non Member Transaction Agent• Non-Member Transaction Office
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Market trends in 24578, VA
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
97.2%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$474K
$0 MoM
Avg. days on market
78d
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Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 981 Padgetts Hill Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Oct 22, 2024
Sold
$396,000
$110/sq ft
MLSRV #910967
Oct 18, 2024
Sold
$520,000
$145/sq ft
Sep 13, 2024
Listed
$529,000
$147/sq ft
RHR #138792
Oct 18, 2024
Sold
$520,000
$145/sq ft
Sep 22, 2024
Pending
—
Sep 6, 2024
Listed
$529,000
$147/sq ft
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Tucked among tall trees on 8+ ac near Natural Bridge sits this spacious contemporary 1 level home on a full unfinished walkout bst. (easy to complete if more living space is desired). A winding paved driveway leads past a lily pad covered pond and culminates at a parking court at the 2 car garage. The yard is mostly level and provides many vantage points from which to observe the deer and turkey prevalent in the surrounding open woods. Primary suite on one end of the home; guest rooms & connecting bath on the other. Beautiful living room, w/ custom shelving, wet bar and gas fireplace, opens onto the deck overlooking the backyard. Formal dining room, eat in kitchen, powder room, laundry and walk up attic for loads of storage. When needed, whole house generator provides year round comfort.
Public Records
Mar 24, 1995
Sold
$38,000
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,406
$55,000 + $320,900
$375,900
2025
$2,406 (+4.9%)
$55,000 + $320,900
$375,900
2023
$2,293 (−1.0%)
$55,000 + $320,900
$375,900
2022
$2,316
$55,000 + $258,000
$313,000
2021
$2,316
$55,000 + $258,000
$313,000
2020
$2,316 (+1.4%)
$55,000 + $258,000
$313,000
2019
$2,285 (+4.3%)
$55,000 + $258,000
$313,000
2018
$2,191
$55,000 + $258,000
$313,000
2017
$2,191
$55,000 + $258,000
$313,000
2016
$2,193 (+2.8%)
$55,000 + $243,400
$298,400
2014
$2,133 (+11.7%)
$55,000 + $243,400
$298,400
2012
$1,910
$55,000 + $243,400
$298,400
Tax history for 981 Padgetts Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,406
$55,000 + $320,900
$375,900
2025
$2,406 (+4.9%)
$55,000 + $320,900
$375,900
2023
$2,293 (−1.0%)
$55,000 + $320,900
$375,900
2022
$2,316
$55,000 + $258,000
$313,000
2021
$2,316
$55,000 + $258,000
$313,000
2020
$2,316 (+1.4%)
$55,000 + $258,000
$313,000
2019
$2,285 (+4.3%)
$55,000 + $258,000
$313,000
2018
$2,191
$55,000 + $258,000
$313,000
2017
$2,191
$55,000 + $258,000
$313,000
2016
$2,193 (+2.8%)
$55,000 + $243,400
$298,400
2014
$2,133 (+11.7%)
$55,000 + $243,400
$298,400
2012
$1,910
$55,000 + $243,400
$298,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
1,804
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockbridge County
APN
106-46--B
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage and Parking Information
# of Covered Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 12
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 3
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Full View, Insulated Storm
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Storage, Wet Bar
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,594
Year Built: 1996
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 8.02
Lot Size Acres: 8.02
Lot Size Square Feet: 349,351.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,451
Parcel Number: 106 46 A and 106 46 B
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Other - See Remarks
Middle Or Junior School: Other - See Remarks
High School: Other - See Remarks
Location Information
Directions: Roanoke I 81N to 1st Natural Bridge exit . Left onto Rt 11, Proceed past Natural Bridge Hotel, continue for 3.3 miles, left onto Herring Hall, R onto Padgett Hill, cross over 81, 1/2 mile, R @ sign
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,804
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Rockbridge County
APN: 106-46--B
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 910967
ListPrice: $529,000
Around this home
Schools
Natural Bridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
2/10
Maury River Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.7mi
5/10
Rockbridge County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.0mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° 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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