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.
Est. $2,577 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 296 Rices Depot Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CVRMLS #2618209
Sep 8, 2026
Sold
$250,000
$74/sq ft
Aug 17, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 6, 2026
Listed
$269,000
$80/sq ft
Jul 3, 2026
Coming Soon
$269,000
$80/sq ft
CVRMLS #2532980
Jan 21, 2026
Listed
$310,000
$92/sq ft
SCAR #33543
May 30, 2014
Sold
$150,000
$45/sq ft
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
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4 Acres
Year renovated
1981
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
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: Driveway, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Walk-Out Access
Room 1 Information
Florida Room
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 2 Information
Full Bath
Room 3 Information
Laundry
Level: Basement
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 4 Information
Bedroom 4
Level: Basement
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 5 Information
Family Room
Level: Basement
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 6 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 7 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 8 Information
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 9 Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 10 Information
Family Room
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 11 Information
Half Bath
Level: Basement
Room 12 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: First
Interior Features
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Actual
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: Drywall, Frame, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Porch, Paved Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 4
Lot Size Acres: 4
Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,680
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,680
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $197,400
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,026.48
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Oil
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,680
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Prince Edward County
APN: 040 A 38
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Prince Edward Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 5.8mi
4/10
Prince Edward Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 5.8mi
2/10
Prince Edward County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
3/10
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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
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Historical weather
Rice, VA • 23966
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Rice. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.