A very charming 2- two story colonial home (remodeled) located in the town of Prospect on 2-acres that includes beautiful hardwood floors throughout the house, nice size rooms, eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 20' x 30' shop, garden shed, small fish pond in backyard. Very convenient to Appomattox, Lynchburg and Farmville. * SEE ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS *
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Market trends in 23960, VA
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
1.5% MoM
Median sale price
$291K
$16K MoM
Avg. days on market
12d
7 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
1 MoM
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Sale history for 278 Prospect Rd
Date
Event
Price
SCAR #38357
Apr 17, 2017
Sold
$167,000
$76/sq ft
CVRMLS #2421663-248350017
Nov 1, 2004
Sold
$47,000
$21/sq ft
Aug 31, 2004
Listed
$52,000
$24/sq ft
This spacious 2-story home resting on 2+/- acres in the village of Prospect will make you think that you've stepped back in time. The home located minutes from Farmville and a short commute to Appmattox features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, wood floors, large workshop & more. This home is SO. .. affordable! You won't believe the price.
CVRMLS #OLD2421663
Nov 1, 2004
Sold
$47,000
$21/sq ft
Aug 31, 2004
Listed
$52,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$606 (+10.4%)
$27,500 + $123,900
$151,400
2024
$549
$20,000 + $85,500
$105,500
2023
$549 (+8.3%)
$20,000 + $85,500
$105,500
2021
$506 (+10.6%)
$20,000 + $85,500
$105,500
2020
$458
$18,000 + $71,800
$89,800
2019
$458
$18,000 + $71,800
$89,800
2018
$458
$18,000 + $71,800
$89,800
2017
$458 (+0.2%)
$18,000 + $71,800
$89,800
2016
$457 (+16.0%)
$18,000 + $71,800
$89,800
2014
$394 (+12.2%)
$18,000 + $65,800
$83,800
2013
$351
$18,000 + $65,800
$83,800
Tax history for 278 Prospect Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$606 (+10.4%)
$27,500 + $123,900
$151,400
2024
$549
$20,000 + $85,500
$105,500
2023
$549 (+8.3%)
$20,000 + $85,500
$105,500
2021
$506 (+10.6%)
$20,000 + $85,500
$105,500
2020
$458
$18,000 + $71,800
$89,800
2019
$458
$18,000 + $71,800
$89,800
2018
$458
$18,000 + $71,800
$89,800
2017
$458 (+0.2%)
$18,000 + $71,800
$89,800
2016
$457 (+16.0%)
$18,000 + $71,800
$89,800
2014
$394 (+12.2%)
$18,000 + $65,800
$83,800
2013
$351
$18,000 + $65,800
$83,800
*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
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
2,212
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Prince Edward County
APN
019A A 60
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Subdivision Name: N/A
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,212
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Prince Edward County
APN: 019A A 60
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 4343913737
Around this home
Schools
Prince Edward Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 8.6mi
4/10
Prince Edward Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 8.6mi
2/10
Prince Edward County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.6mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
8% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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