A lit bit country, a whole lot of soul! Take a step back in time to a more quiet and quaint lifestyle. Many period features grace this lovely turn of the century farm house. Enjoy the lush mature landscaping and serene outdoor spaces in this mostly fenced yard - a large patio and deck for entertaining, garden area; meditative koi pond, 12x28 Workshop w/ electric and 24x24 Garage. Inside, a sweet period Kitchen offers many charming details and built-ins. A fun four-season porch is ready for entertainment. First floor laundry and potential to use the parlor as a Bedroom. Two additional Bedrooms, full bath and nursery/storage rooms upstairs. Be lulled to sleep listening to rain on the metal roof, or snuggle by the cozy woodstove. . embrace the simple things in life!
Single-familyProperty Type
1893Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Diana Kiser• Funkhouser Real Estate Group
Bought with Brian Ratliff• Old Dominion Realty Inc
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,536
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rockingham County
APN
80 A 40 A1A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
A2
General Agricultural District
The A-2 district is designed to implement the comprehensive plan goals related to the preservation of the county's agricultural industry, economy, and rural character. This is achieved by giving preference to uses that conserve agricultural and forestall land, protect water and air quality, and conserve water and other natural and ecological resources.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 1
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 2
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement: Interior Entry, Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Water Softener
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other, Wood
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 2,744
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Board & Batten Siding, Stick Built, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition, Metal, Other, Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Detached
Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
PropertyAttachedYN: No
Levels: Two
Security Features: Security System
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,536
AboveGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 296
BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.45
Zoning: A-2 Agricultural General
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $840
Parcel Number: TM 80-(A)-L40A1
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Shared Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Linville-Edom
Middle Or Junior School: J. Frank Hillyard
High School: Broadway
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 816 MELROSE RD
Directions: North of Harrisonburg on Rt. 11 to Left on Melrose Road; property is .8 miles on the right (sign will not be placed on the property initially)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,536
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Rockingham County
APN: 80 A 40 A1A
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Linville-Edom Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
4/10
J. Frank Hillyard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.9mi
4/10
Broadway High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
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
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 17 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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Historical weather
Rockingham, VA • 22802
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
June and 3.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$304,000 – $367,000
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