Tucked back on 4 private acres in Rice, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home lets you actually feel the quiet- morning light through the trees, room to stretch out, and a pace of life that slows down the second you pull into the driveway. Hardwood floors run underfoot through the living room and bedrooms, and a sunroom offers a bright, easy spot to start the day or unwind at the end of one. Downstairs, the expansive basement adds a full second living space, complete with its own bedroom, kitchen area, living room, and a wood stove that's ready to take the chill off a Virginia winter evening, ideal for multi-generational living, rental income, or a customized lower-level retreat. Just minutes from Farmville's shopping, dining, Longwood University, and outdoor recreation, this property gives you the best of both worlds: the convenience of town, paired with 4 acres of genuine breathing room. The open, spacious lot invites you to dig into a garden, host a bonfire with friends, or raise animals, and a spacious workshop out back is already in place for hobbies, storage, or projects of your own. Whether you're drawn to a project with long-term value, an investment opportunity, or a forever home you can shape into exactly what you need over time, this Prince Edward County gem offers space, character, and real potential for a buyer with vision.
This home has been meticulously cared for and is in outstanding condition! Offering 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, 2 family rooms, 2 kitchens, a very large 4 acre lot, and numerous outbuildings we have priced this home to sell! All new replacement windows in '06 and a new roof in '08 are just a few of the upgrades that have been made.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,072 (+4.5%)
$34,500 + $233,600
$268,100
2024
$1,026 (+824.5%)
$26,000 + $171,400
$197,400
2023
$111 (+6.9%)
$26,000 + $171,400
$197,400
2021
$104 (−87.9%)
$26,000 + $171,400
$197,400
2020
$859
$24,000 + $144,500
$168,500
2019
$859
$24,000 + $144,500
$168,500
2018
$859
$24,000 + $144,500
$168,500
2017
$859
$24,000 + $144,500
$168,500
2016
$859 (+7.0%)
$24,000 + $144,500
$168,500
2014
$803 (+12.0%)
$19,200 + $151,600
$170,800
2013
$717
$19,200 + $151,600
$170,800
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4 Acres
Year renovated
1981
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,680
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,680
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Prince Edward County
APN
040 A 38
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
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 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
12% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Rice, VA • 23966
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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31
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71
48
63
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49
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Jul
Aug
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Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.7 hrs
7.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 296 Rices Depot Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $279,900 and $615,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $280K to $615K.