Awesome country location near prestigious Willow Lake Sub and incredible views of The Blue Ridge Mountains. Charming 1930's Cape Cod has been updated with many recent improvements while keeping vintage charm like built in china presses, wainscot, heartpine floors & more. Master bedroom on first floor with huge walk in closet., 2 very large bedrooms upstairs each with entrance to shared brand new bathroom. Corner lot w/long road frontage gives great open/flat usable yard or extra lot.
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Market trends in 24472, VA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
96.0%
1.6% MoM
Median sale price
$562K
$125 MoM
Avg. days on market
83d
49 days MoM
Recently sold homes
9
2 MoM
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Sale history for 531 Steeles Fort Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jun 10, 2013
Sold
$110,100
$86/sq ft
GAAR #195442
Jun 10, 2013
Sold
$145,000
$113/sq ft
Mar 14, 2013
Listed
$149,950
$117/sq ft
HRAR #175564
Jun 10, 2013
Sold
$145,000
$113/sq ft
Mar 12, 2013
Listed
$149,950
$117/sq ft
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Awesome country location next to Willow Lake Sub., amazing pastorial and mountain views. This 1930's Cape Cod has been updated while keeping the vintage charm of built in china presses, wainscot and heartpine floors in tact. Master bedroom on the first floor has a large walkin closet. Two upstairs bedroom are very large with beautiful wood floors and each has entrance to brand new upstairs bath. Corner lot with long road frontage and possible extra bldg site or large open lawn for playing, gardening or both.
CAAR #490646
Oct 13, 2011
Listing Removed
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Jul 11, 2011
Listed
$169,900
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$899
$36,700 + $103,800
$140,500
2025
$899 (+4.9%)
$36,700 + $103,800
$140,500
2023
$857 (−1.3%)
$36,700 + $103,800
$140,500
2022
$869
$36,300 + $81,100
$117,400
2021
$869
$36,300 + $81,100
$117,400
2020
$869 (+1.4%)
$36,300 + $81,100
$117,400
2019
$857 (+4.3%)
$36,300 + $81,100
$117,400
2018
$822
$36,300 + $81,100
$117,400
2017
$822 (+1.6%)
$36,300 + $81,100
$117,400
2016
$809 (+2.8%)
$41,300 + $68,800
$110,100
2014
$787 (+11.7%)
$41,300 + $68,800
$110,100
2012
$705
$41,300 + $68,800
$110,100
Tax history for 531 Steeles Fort Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$899
$36,700 + $103,800
$140,500
2025
$899 (+4.9%)
$36,700 + $103,800
$140,500
2023
$857 (−1.3%)
$36,700 + $103,800
$140,500
2022
$869
$36,300 + $81,100
$117,400
2021
$869
$36,300 + $81,100
$117,400
2020
$869 (+1.4%)
$36,300 + $81,100
$117,400
2019
$857 (+4.3%)
$36,300 + $81,100
$117,400
2018
$822
$36,300 + $81,100
$117,400
2017
$822 (+1.6%)
$36,300 + $81,100
$117,400
2016
$809 (+2.8%)
$41,300 + $68,800
$110,100
2014
$787 (+11.7%)
$41,300 + $68,800
$110,100
2012
$705
$41,300 + $68,800
$110,100
*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
1
Stories
1.6
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.17 Acres
Year renovated
1959
Sq. Ft.
1,336
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockbridge County
APN
28-3--10
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# Baths: 2
# Baths: Main Level: 1
# Baths: Upper Level(s): 1
# Beds: Upper Level(s): 2
# Full Baths: 2
# Half Baths: 0
Bedroom Information
# Beds: Main Level: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning: None
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Oil
Interior Features
Level: 1.5 Story
Total Finished SQ. FT.: 1285
Total Unfinished SQ. FT.: 0
Below Grade Finished: 0
Below Grade Unfinished: 0
Structure-Floors: Carpet, Slate, Vinyl, Wood
Room 1 Information
Room 1: Living Room
Room 1 Level: 1
Room 1 Size: 12.7X10.9
Room 2 Information
Room 2: Dining Room
Room 2 Level: 1
Room 2 Size: 12.1X11.3
Room Information
Basement: Crawl
Kitchen Appliances/Feat: Dishwasher, Electric Range
Room Types: Bedroom, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Full Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Room Types Level 2+: Bedroom (L2+), Full Bath (L2+)
Room 3 Information
Room 3: Kitchen
Room 3 Level: 1
Room 3 Size: 12.1X11.1
Room 7 Information
Room 7: Master Bedroom
Room 7 Level: 1
Room 7 Size: 14.6X11.2
Room 8 Information
Room 8: Bedroom
Room 8 Level: 2
Room 8 Size: 17.6X13
Room 9 Information
Room 9: Bedroom
Room 9 Level: 2
Room 9 Size: 17.6X13
Room 11 Information
Room 11: Full Bath
Room 11 Level: 1
Room 11 Size: 6.5X6
Room 12 Information
Room 12: Full Bath
Room 12 Level: 2
Room 12 Size: 9.4X6.9
Room 17 Information
Room 17: Bonus Room
Room 17 Level: 1
Room 17 Size: 14X6.5
Room 21 Information
Room 21: Laundry
Room 21 Level: 1
Room 22 Information
Room 22: Foyer
Exterior
Building Information
Builder: UNKNOWN
Exterior: Vinyl
Structure-Features: Walk-in Closet
Structure-Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Design: Cape Cod
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal - Other
Property Information
Property Type: Detached
Type of Construction: On Site Built
Land Information
Land Description: Landscaped, Open
Lot Information
# of Acres: 1.17
Lot Features: Storage Shed
Road Maint: 0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2012
Taxes: 671
Utilities
Utility Information
Green Features: No
Sewer/Septic: Installed Conventional
Water: Individual Well
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Association: No
School Information
Elem School: Fairfield Court
Middle School: Rockbridge
High School: Rockbridge
Location Information
Directions: From I-81S, take exit 205, turn left, go about 1/2 mile, take right on Rt. 706 (Steeles Fort Rd), just past Whites Truck Stop. Property on right, appx 1/2 mile. Look for big red post sign.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,336
Stories: 1.6
Lot Size: 1.17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Rockbridge County
APN: 28-3--10
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Other
Available Documents
Docs on File: Property Disclosure
Listing Information
Historic District: No
Around this home
Schools
Fairfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.5mi
6/10
Maury River Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 15.5mi
5/10
Rockbridge County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.3mi
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
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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