Private Estate w/ totally remodeled brick ranch house w/ approx 4,943 sq Ft , 7 Car Garage & total privacy with 3.90 acres. 4 Bedrooms, Office, 3 Full Baths, Great Room w/ cathedral ceiling & wood floors, Kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances & Blue Ridge custom cabinets w/ granite countertops, Main Bedroom w/ large sitting area. Main Bath w/ walk-in handicap accessible shower w/ power jets on each side. Game Room w/ huge wet bar. Monstrous Size Theater Room w/ projector & screen included. Bonus Room w/ separate entrance over the garage presently set up for a Golf Room w/ Simulator & equip. that is sold separate. Covered & open rear deck to enjoy the views & overlooking the swimming pool. Alarm & 9 surveillance cameras w/ App & TV convey. Beautiful mountain views from the front & back decks. New Roof in 2013, New Heat Pump & Hot Water Heater in 2010. Electric Heat Pump has gas backup. Owner owns 500 gallon propane tank and presently buys propane from Davenport. Gas is plumbed for a ventless fireplace in the game room. Gas is also plumbed in Great Room, Theater Room & a gas line is available for the gas grill hookup. Dishwasher is wired & plumbed in the wet bar area. Refrigerator conveys in the wet bar area. Inground Pool is up to 5' deep on one end. Pre-wired for a generator. The Golf Room is unique with putting Astro Turf on the floor. Equipment is not included but the seller will consider to sell some units separately or will help purchaser set up the room or new owner can use this space as an art studio, office & misc. This home has main level living and is only 10 minutes to Rocky Mount and 15 minutes to Smith Mountain Lake. Shentel high speed internet is available. Huge concrete driveway with lots of parking and additional level gravel driveway back to Chestnut Hill. Beautiful views of the mountains from the front and back of the property. Extra rooms could be used for more bedrooms. Main level deck was extended to the length of the house and partially covered and partially open.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
3.9 acresLot Size
$130Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by PHYLLIS JOHNSON• RE/MAX LAKEFRONT REALTY INC
Listed by CASEY JOHNSON• RE/MAX LAKEFRONT REALTY INC
Bought with PATRICIA LIGHTNER• LYNCHBURGS FINEST TEAM LLC
Magnificent home once & could be again. No kit cabinet doors. No floor coverings in bdrms. Some Wood floors. Most of basem't is finished. Attic storage above attchd garage. Frt, bk porch, deck. Ingrnd pool is AS IS. Outside air units are missing. 360 degree VIEW of Mtns. Paved dr. ALL OFFERS MUST BE IN WRITING, W/ COPY OF FUNDS VERIFI. & COPY OF $5000 CERTIFIED FUNDS ESCROW DEPOSIT
MHPCAR #119783
Mar 17, 2009
Sold
$185,900
$38/sq ft
Feb 13, 2009
Listed
$189,900
$38/sq ft
Magnificent home at one time. Property has been vandalized. No kit cabinet doors. No floor coverings in bedrooms. Hardwood floors in some areas. Nearly all of the basement is pretty much finished. Attic storage above a massive attached garage. Cover front and back porch and an additional open deck. Inground pool is AS IS. It was a show place at one time and could be again. Outside air units are missing. Spectacular 360 degree VIEWS of the MOUNTAINS. Paved drive. Use of attic steps in garage at own risk. .ALL OFFERS MUST BE IN WRITING AND WITH A COPY OF FUNDS VERIFICATION AND COPY CERTIFIED FUNDS ESCROW DEPOSIT.
MLSRV #602084
Dec 31, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Feb 20, 2006
Listed
$325,000
$66/sq ft
MLSRV #505830
Dec 31, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jun 8, 2005
Listed
$325,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,108
$41,800 + $448,400
$490,200
2024
$2,108 (+2.3%)
$41,800 + $448,400
$490,200
2023
$2,061
$34,800 + $303,000
$337,800
2022
$2,061
$34,800 + $303,000
$337,800
2021
$2,061
$34,800 + $303,000
$337,800
2020
$2,061 (+4.4%)
$34,800 + $303,000
$337,800
2019
$1,974
$34,800 + $288,800
$323,600
2018
$1,974 (+10.9%)
$34,800 + $288,800
$323,600
2017
$1,780
$34,800 + $288,800
$323,600
2016
$1,779 (+3.9%)
$34,800 + $288,800
$323,600
2014
$1,713
$35,400 + $276,100
$311,500
Tax history for 490 Chestnut Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,108
$41,800 + $448,400
$490,200
2024
$2,108 (+2.3%)
$41,800 + $448,400
$490,200
2023
$2,061
$34,800 + $303,000
$337,800
2022
$2,061
$34,800 + $303,000
$337,800
2021
$2,061
$34,800 + $303,000
$337,800
2020
$2,061 (+4.4%)
$34,800 + $303,000
$337,800
2019
$1,974
$34,800 + $288,800
$323,600
2018
$1,974 (+10.9%)
$34,800 + $288,800
$323,600
2017
$1,780
$34,800 + $288,800
$323,600
2016
$1,779 (+3.9%)
$34,800 + $288,800
$323,600
2014
$1,713
$35,400 + $276,100
$311,500
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.6 Acres
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
2,661
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
064/01/059/00////
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
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Agricultural District
This district includes unincorporated portions of the county that are occupied by various open uses such as farms, forests, lakes, reservoirs, streams and park lands. This district is established for the purpose of facilitating existing and future farming operations, preserving farm and forest lands, conserving water and other natural resources, reducing soil erosion, preventing water pollution, and protecting watersheds and reducing hazards from flood and fire.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Assembly / meeting place
Religious facility
Day care facility
Commercial & retail-Other
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Library
Veterinary clinic
Property details
Parking
Garage and Parking Information
# of Covered Spaces: 7
# of Open Parking Spaces: 10
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 4
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Appliances: Microwave Oven (Built In)
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Theater Room, Wet Bar
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,943
Year Built: 2000
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 3.9
Lot Size Acres: 3.9
Lot Size Square Feet: 169,884
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: 1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,142
Parcel Number: 0640105900 & 0640106000
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Ductless, Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Rocky Mount Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Ben Franklin Middle
High School: Franklin County
Location Information
Directions: From Rocky Mount, Rt 40 West to right on Chestnut Hill Rd to house on the left. There are two driveways to the property. The first driveway is concrete and then there is a level gravel driveway too.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,661
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Franklin County
APN: 064/01/059/00////
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 889729
ListPrice: $569,900
Listing Office and Agent
Certified Residential Specialist / CRS
Around this home
Schools
Sontag Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi
4/10
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
7/10
Franklin County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
4/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$613,000 – $742,000
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