On Nov 1, note the big price improvement. Tranquil retreat nestled on 106 acres. Located 15 miles from Abingdon and very near several natural recreation sites, this 106-acre private mountain retreat combines natural beauty with unique architecture. This compact home was constructed using historic building methods, antique reclaimed materials, and a modern sustainable passive solar heating and cooling system. The home is made from lumber that could never be found today - including huge 150-year-old Chestnut beams, hardwood flooring throughout, slate siding, hand-cut limestone foundation, wooden gutters, stone flooring and countertops and more. (See attachment). Large living room with windows specifically designed to frame the mountain view, basic kitchen with walk-in pantry, two generous bedrooms with walk-in closets, solarium and skylights. Also includes a basement workspace, greenhouse, sauna, partially screened wrap-around porch, stone patio, brick walkways, chicken coops and room for a garden. The property also features a pond, two streams, wildlife, ATV trails, fields for livestock/farming, large barn, several outbuildings and a 60 ft workshop with 200 amp electric for large equipment. The workshop and the home are connected to high-speed internet. The home has a Jotul woodstove and the workshop has two more woodstoves. The 1900's home attached to the workshop has real potential. The fields are located on both sides of the Poor Valley Road with a nice creek running along side them. The trees in front of the workshop and along the dam are Redwood trees planted 30 years ago. The master craftsman who build the passive solar home with amazing attention to historic details found 20 inch wide beaded boards to panel the 16 ft tall wall, he added slate shingles around the base of the home creating a skirt to protect the wooden home from rain splatter and snow. you can not imagine all the details, you must see it. Retire from the fast life, prep for the apocalypse, hunt your trophy buck, write your own WALDEN.
On Nov 1, note the big price improvement. Tranquil retreat nestled on 106 acres. Located 15 miles from Abingdon, near several natural recreation sites. This 106-acre private mountain retreat combines natural beauty with unique architecture. In addition to this passive solar retreat, across the street is the original 1900's homestead, a 24'x60' workshop with high-speed internet, big barn, corncrib, lg. storage bldg. and pasture with a 5 ft wide stream running through it. The primary home has 150-year-old beams, hardwood flooring, slate siding, hand-cut limestone foundation, wooden gutters, stone flooring & countertops. (See attachment). Large living rm. windows frame the mountain view, a modest kitchen has a walk-in pantry, you will find two generous bedrooms with walk-in closets, solarium and skylights. The basement has a workspace, greenhouse with brick floor to absorb the sun's heat & sauna. Enjoy a partially screened wrap-around porch, stone patio, brick walkways, chicken coops, a garden spot & a pond.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$756
$195,500 + $124,100
$319,600
2025
$756 (+16.6%)
$195,500 + $124,100
$319,600
2024
$648
$195,500 + $124,100
$319,600
2023
$648
$170,000 + $67,500
$237,500
2022
$648
$170,000 + $67,500
$237,500
2021
$648 (+6.4%)
$170,000 + $67,500
$237,500
2020
$609
$170,000 + $67,500
$237,500
2019
$609
$170,000 + $59,300
$229,300
2017
$609 (+1.2%)
2014
$602
Tax history for 28195 Poor Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$756
$195,500 + $124,100
$319,600
2025
$756 (+16.6%)
$195,500 + $124,100
$319,600
2024
$648
$195,500 + $124,100
$319,600
2023
$648
$170,000 + $67,500
$237,500
2022
$648
$170,000 + $67,500
$237,500
2021
$648 (+6.4%)
$170,000 + $67,500
$237,500
2020
$609
$170,000 + $67,500
$237,500
2019
$609
$170,000 + $59,300
$229,300
2017
$609 (+1.2%)
2014
$602
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Other Structures: Garage(s), Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Topography: Mountainous, Wooded
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 106 acres
Lot Size Area: 106
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 106
Zoning: A-1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Spring
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: Sauna
Schools Information
Elementary School: Meadowview
Middle Or Junior School: Glade Spring
High School: Patrick Henry
Location Information
Directions: I-81 N, Exit 24 Meadowview turn Left on West 80, 0.3 miles, Left on Hillman Hwy., 0.2 miles, Rt on Lindell Rd., bear Left at Rich valley Rd, then stay right, past the Lindell Church, go 6.4 miles across the river, stay on Hayter's Gap Rd., T/R Poor Valley go 1.6 miles, prop on left. Mailbox 28195
Subdivision Name: Not In Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 875
Stories: —
Lot Size: 106.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Washington County
APN: 012 A 17
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Meadowview Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.0mi
7/10
Glade Spring Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.3mi
7/10
Patrick Henry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
3/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 95° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Saltville, VA • 24370
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
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