Home on the river in Rockbridge Baths. 1.7 park like acres with over 200 ft of frontage on the Maury River. Cozy 2 bedroom 1.5 bath cottage with partially finished basement fills with morning light and sound of moving water. Ideal for art, adventure and the joy of nature. Located 15 minutes from Lexington Virginia, Washington & Lee University, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Horse Center. House does need some up-dating and being sold as is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
1.71 acresLot Size
$145Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michael Lonergan• Lexington Real Estate Connection
Bought with Will Moore• James Wm. Moore Real Estate Co.
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Market trends in 24473, VA
Last updated October 2026
Sale-to-list price
97.6%
0.2% MoM
Median sale price
$465K
$0 MoM
Avg. days on market
40d
20 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
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Sale history for 12 Bethesda Rd
Date
Event
Price
RHR #133218
Oct 4, 2018
Sold
$106,500
$74/sq ft
Jul 25, 2018
Listed
$138,000
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$160
$25,000
2025
$160 (+4.9%)
$25,000
2023
$153 (−17.6%)
$25,000
2022
$185
$25,000
2021
$185 (−73.1%)
$25,000
2020
$689 (+1.4%)
$25,000 + $68,100
$93,100
2019
$680 (+4.3%)
$25,000 + $68,100
$93,100
2018
$652
$25,000 + $68,100
$93,100
2017
$652 (−10.8%)
$25,000 + $68,100
$93,100
2016
$731 (+2.8%)
$30,500 + $69,000
$99,500
2014
$711 (+11.7%)
$30,500 + $69,000
$99,500
2012
$637
$30,500 + $69,000
$99,500
Tax history for 12 Bethesda Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$160
$25,000
2025
$160 (+4.9%)
$25,000
2023
$153 (−17.6%)
$25,000
2022
$185
$25,000
2021
$185 (−73.1%)
$25,000
2020
$689 (+1.4%)
$25,000 + $68,100
$93,100
2019
$680 (+4.3%)
$25,000 + $68,100
$93,100
2018
$652
$25,000 + $68,100
$93,100
2017
$652 (−10.8%)
$25,000 + $68,100
$93,100
2016
$731 (+2.8%)
$30,500 + $69,000
$99,500
2014
$711 (+11.7%)
$30,500 + $69,000
$99,500
2012
$637
$30,500 + $69,000
$99,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,046
Year built
1962
Style
Other
County
Rockbridge County
APN
36-A--48
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partially Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Block, Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential - Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Lot Size Acres: 1.71
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $792
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Fairfield
Middle Or Junior School: Maury River
High School: Rockbridge Co
Location Information
Directions: From Lexington take Maury River Rd, Rt# 39 towards Rockbridge Baths. Turn left on Bethesda Rd by the church. 12 Bethesda is last house on the left. See Lexington Real Estate Connection sign.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,046
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Rockbridge County
APN: 36-A--48
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Fairfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.1mi
6/10
Maury River Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.8mi
5/10
Rockbridge County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 68-76% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
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