Located just 1 mile from the entrance to Big Tumbling Creek, Laurel Bed Lake, and Clinch Mountain Management Area, this 2 bedroom 1 Bath home consists of an eat in kitchen with an adjoining dining room that was converted from a third bedroom and could easily be converted back to a bedroom if needed. The hardwood floors add charm to the spacious living room and can also be found in the 2 bedrooms. The bathroom has been updated with new vanity, sink, and faucets. There is a tile floored laundry/ utility/ mudroom located between the kitchen and rear entrance leading to a covered back porch where you can enjoy the peace and quiet of this rural property. Additionally, there is also a covered front porch adding to the outdoor living space. Several outbuildings are located on the property including an approximately 1200 sq ft steel framed garage/workshop with concrete floor that once housed a commercial garage. Also you will find a 915 sq ft barn with 3 large horse stalls. Like the home, both the garage and barn have metal roofs. Water lines have all been replaced with pex pipe. Wood burning stove, chest freezer, washer and dryer are negotiable. Information taken from seller and public records should be verified by buyer and buyer's agent. Call your favorite agent for a showing today.
HANDYMAN SPECIAL - This sweet property has a LOT to offer on just over 1/2 acre LEVEL lot (0.51). Not only are there 2 bedrooms, there is a spacious living room w/ hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen & the 3rd bedroom was opened to the kitchen for a dining room; however it could be closed off again to be a bedroom. There are wood floors in the 2 bedrooms and dining room. Appliances - refrigerator & range stay. Laundry/Mudroom is off the kitchen. There are 2 covered porches on the house giving more outdoor living space. Also on the property are several buildings - carport type bldg, large garage/workshop with concrete floor and electricity, barn/stable, and a couple of storage bldgs. Minutes from the town of Saltville. There is work to do on this property - plumbing lines froze in the winter under the house and need replaced, the roof is metal and the soffits need attention but there are no leaks. The heating is oil heat. Siding is aluminum siding. There are replacement windows already.
Public Records
Jul 21, 2015
Sold
$47,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$425
$20,000 + $78,900
$98,900
2025
$425 (+36.6%)
$20,000 + $78,900
$98,900
2024
$311
$20,000 + $78,900
$98,900
2023
$311
$15,000 + $36,900
$51,900
2022
$311
$15,000 + $36,900
$51,900
2021
$311 (+2.8%)
$15,000 + $36,900
$51,900
2020
$303
$15,000 + $36,900
$51,900
2019
$303
$15,000 + $33,100
$48,100
2017
$303 (+146.4%)
2014
$123
Tax history for 31452 Poor Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$425
$20,000 + $78,900
$98,900
2025
$425 (+36.6%)
$20,000 + $78,900
$98,900
2024
$311
$20,000 + $78,900
$98,900
2023
$311
$15,000 + $36,900
$51,900
2022
$311
$15,000 + $36,900
$51,900
2021
$311 (+2.8%)
$15,000 + $36,900
$51,900
2020
$303
$15,000 + $36,900
$51,900
2019
$303
$15,000 + $33,100
$48,100
2017
$303 (+146.4%)
2014
$123
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
846
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washington County
APN
013 A 110
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Oil, Space Heater
Interior Features
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Rear Porch
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Other
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Property Features
Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: Per Deed
Lot Size Area: 0.51
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.51
Zoning Description: R
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Meadowview
Middle Or Junior School: Glade Spring
High School: Patrick Henry
Location Information
Directions: From West Main St, in Abingdon, Turn left on Hillman Hwy N.E. In 1.3 mi, turn left on Old Saltworks Rd. In 5 mi, turn left on VA80 W. In 8 mi, stay straight on Poor Valley Rd for 5.4 mi to property on right. Approximately 1 mile from Big Tumbling entrance.
Subdivision Name: Poor Valley
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 846
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Washington County
APN: 013 A 110
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2026
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Schools
Meadowview Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.6mi
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Glade Spring Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.9mi
7/10
Patrick Henry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi
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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
9 days above 95° expected this year, 25 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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