This solid well cared for home, built in 1929 and located at 223 Sage Road in Rural Retreat, Virginia, offers a wonderful blend of character, space, and opportunity. The home features three bedrooms and two full baths, with the primary bedroom, full bath, living room, dining room, kitchen, and laundry room/enclosed porch all located on the main level. The enclosed back porch leads directly to a covered patio, providing a comfortable space to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Throughout the home, insulated replacement windows enhance energy efficiency, and beneath the existing carpet lie the original hardwood floors, ready to be brought back to life if desired. An example of their beauty can be seen inside the master bedroom closet. The home has a full unfinished basement with interior access and a wood stove, offering excellent storage or future finishing potential. Situated on 4.02 acres, the property includes a detached garage, an older barn, a large shed, an original cellar, and two additional outbuildings, ideal for storage, or hobbies. The property is located just out of town limits. The property also has the original well. For maintenance purposes, the metal/tin roof was sealed and freshly painted approximately two months ago. Part of the land also has road frontage on Earls Lane. This home has been lovingly cared for by the same family for many years and now invites updates to allow you to make it truly your own for many years to come. Conveniently located in Wythe County, Rural Retreat offers small-town charm with easy access to shopping, dining, schools, and medical facilities, as well as nearby attractions such as Rural Retreat Lake and Hungry Mother State Park, the New River, local hiking and horse trails, and the scenic beauty of Southwest Virginia. This property offers space, history, and potential, ready for its next chapter with a new owner to call it home.
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Enclosed, Porch
Roof: Metal, Other
Building Information
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Other Structures: Barn(s), Shed(s), Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Irregular Lot, Level, Wooded, Few Trees, Rolling Slope, Views
Lot Size Acres: 4.02
Zoning Description: RES
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Propane
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Schools Information
Elementary School: Rural Retreat
Middle Or Junior School: Rural Retreat
High School: Rural Retreat
Location Information
Directions: Traveling I81 S, take Exit 60 (Rural Retreat), turn left off ramp, go straigh at traffic light, continue on N Main St. for 1.3 miles, turn right onto Parsonage Avenue for 0.7 miles, continue on Murphyville Rd for 0.2 miles, turn left onto Sage Road, go 0.2 miles property on the right.
Subdivision Name: N/A
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,076
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Wythe County
APN: 050 -000-0000-0120C
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
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Listing Information
AttributionContact: 5402086102
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Schools
Rural Retreat Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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Rural Retreat Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Rural Retreat High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 20 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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