Situated on 11.22 acres just off the scenic byway between Lexington and Rockbridge Baths, this brick Cape Cod with unique classical detailing offers privacy, mountain views, and the opportunity to create a truly sustainable lifestyle. The home's transitional, semi-open plan offers abundant natural light in spacious rooms across 3 levels: complete main-level living, upstairs secondary bedrooms/bath, and a walkout full basement with a finished family room. Oversized 2-car garage has an unfinished bonus room above, ready to be transformed into your studio space or private office. Enjoy every season thanks to modern mechanical systems, a functional greenhouse, an enclosed front porch, backup heat and power options, abundant garden spaces, a patio, fenced yard, and a wildlife-friendly setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
11.22 acresLot Size
$214Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Leslie Giles• Lexington Real Estate Connection
Bought with Jessie Bahhur• Lexington Real Estate Connection
Bought with Paula Martin• Lexington Real Estate Connection
Privately situated on over 11 acres of well-located property, this handsome architecturally-designed brick cape cod offers exceptional value. Highly desirable floor plan includes large kitchen and eating area, light-filled living room with brick wood-burning fireplace, and 1st floor master suite. Brand new carpet upstairs in two bedrooms and one full bath. Additional features include two car garage with unfinished bonus room above, English landscape gardens, and attached greenhouse. Expansive unfinished lower level presents an opportunity for additional living space. Surrounding woods and open areas are teeming with wildlife.
MLSRV #861359
Sep 4, 2019
Sold
$280,000
$98/sq ft
Jul 18, 2019
Listed
$285,000
$100/sq ft
+55
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,655
$101,100 + $313,800
$414,900
2025
$2,655 (+4.9%)
$101,100 + $313,800
$414,900
2023
$2,531 (−9.8%)
$101,100 + $313,800
$414,900
2022
$2,805
$86,100 + $293,000
$379,100
2021
$2,805
$86,100 + $293,000
$379,100
2020
$2,805 (+1.4%)
$86,100 + $293,000
$379,100
2019
$2,767 (+4.3%)
$86,100 + $293,000
$379,100
2018
$2,654
$86,100 + $293,000
$379,100
2017
$2,654 (−5.1%)
$86,100 + $293,000
$379,100
2016
$2,797 (+2.8%)
$111,500 + $269,100
$380,600
2014
$2,721 (+11.7%)
$111,500 + $269,100
$380,600
2012
$2,436
$111,500 + $269,100
$380,600
Tax history for 152 Back Draft Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,655
$101,100 + $313,800
$414,900
2025
$2,655 (+4.9%)
$101,100 + $313,800
$414,900
2023
$2,531 (−9.8%)
$101,100 + $313,800
$414,900
2022
$2,805
$86,100 + $293,000
$379,100
2021
$2,805
$86,100 + $293,000
$379,100
2020
$2,805 (+1.4%)
$86,100 + $293,000
$379,100
2019
$2,767 (+4.3%)
$86,100 + $293,000
$379,100
2018
$2,654
$86,100 + $293,000
$379,100
2017
$2,654 (−5.1%)
$86,100 + $293,000
$379,100
2016
$2,797 (+2.8%)
$111,500 + $269,100
$380,600
2014
$2,721 (+11.7%)
$111,500 + $269,100
$380,600
2012
$2,436
$111,500 + $269,100
$380,600
*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
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11.22 Acres
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
2,856
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockbridge County
APN
36-3--7B
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Security System
Horses Allowed
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential - Single Family
Property Condition: New Construction
Lot Information
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Lot Size Acres: 11.22
Zoning Description: Agricultural
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,070
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Fairfield
Middle Or Junior School: Maury River
High School: Rockbridge Co
Location Information
Directions: from downtown Lexington: US 11 (N Main St) 2.3 miles; left on VA 39 (Maury River Rd) 8.4 miles; right on VA 729 (Back Draft Rd) 0.4 miles to property on the right; look for Lexington Real Estate Connection sign
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,856
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 11.22 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: 2001
County: Rockbridge County
APN: 36-3--7B
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fairfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.3mi
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
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% 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
Rockbridge Baths, VA • 24473
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.