Private Mountain Cabin located with 44.5 Acres with Incredible Mountain Vistas! Take in the beautiful surroundings from spacious front porch. The new owners plans have changed leaving a wonderful opportunity for a new purchaser to acquire this special property! Brand New Trane Heat Pump just installed. Contains 1,728 Sq. Ft. 4 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. This property is truly a rare find! Plenty of wildlife, turkey, deer and even some bear. This land joins the JEFFERSON NATIONAL FOREST!. Close to Grayson Highlands Park and Mount Rogers and not far from the Virginia Creeper & Appalachian Trail. Unbelievable views of Whitetop and Mount Rogers Mountains. 25 minutes from Damascus and Chilhowie! Also within minutes of multiple horse camps including Old Virginia Horse Camp and Fox Creek Horse Camp. The property offers creeks, great trails and is very private and secluded. There are additional building sites for further development. Call office for details!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
44.5 acresLot Size
$213Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by SCOTT PATERSON• Alpha Realty & Auction
Bought with SCOTT PATERSON• Alpha Realty & Auction
Private Mountain Cabin located with 44.5 Acres with Incredible Mountain Vistas! Take in the beautiful surroundings from spacious front porch. The new owners plans have changed leaving a wonderful opportunity for a new purchaser to acquire this special property! Brand New Trane Heat Pump just installed. Contains 1,728 Sq. Ft. 4 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. This property is truly a rare find! Plenty of wildlife, turkey, deer and even some bear. Bonus: 24' X 36" building. This land joins the JEFFERSON NATIONAL FOREST!. Close to Grayson Highlands Park and Mount Rogers and not far from the Virginia Creeper & Appalachian Trail. Unbelievable views of Whitetop and Mount Rogers Mountains. 25 minutes from Damascus and Chilhowie! Also within minutes of multiple horse camps including Old Virginia Horse Camp and Fox Creek Horse Camp. The property offers creeks, great trails and is very private and secluded. There are additional building sites for further development. Call office for details!!!
TVRMLS #414897
Nov 27, 2018
Sold
$180,000
$104/sq ft
Nov 13, 2018
Listed
$159,900
$93/sq ft
SWVAR #60593
Jun 30, 2017
Sold
$149,900
$87/sq ft
Jun 13, 2017
Listed
$149,900
$87/sq ft
This home is private and secluded and is situated on over 44 acres of land. The house is in need of some TLC, there were previous renters, it can be nice with some cosmetics and a little renovation, there are 4 bedrooms and 2 baths with a nice front deck. This property is a rare find with plenty of wildlife, turkey, deer and even some bear. This land joins the JEFFERSON NATIONAL FOREST, yes that is correct it joins. Near Grayson Highlands Park and Mount Rogers. Unbelievable views of White Top and Mount Rogers Mountains. Within minutes of multiple horse camps including Old Virginia Horse Camp and Fox Creek Horse Camp. There is also an entrance to Mount Rogers National Park just down the road. The property offers creeks, trails and is very private and secluded. There are additional building sites situated on the land. Call today to schedule your private showing.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,066
$80,300 + $146,100
$226,400
2024
$1,066 (+20.2%)
$80,300 + $146,100
$226,400
2023
$887
$80,300 + $146,100
$226,400
2022
$887
$77,800 + $87,800
$165,600
2021
$887
$77,800 + $87,800
$165,600
2020
$887 (+6.8%)
$77,800 + $87,800
$165,600
2019
$831
$77,800 + $87,800
$165,600
2018
$831
$77,800 + $80,200
$158,000
2017
$831 (+0.1%)
$77,800 + $80,200
$158,000
2016
$830
$77,800 + $80,200
$158,000
2015
$830
$77,800 + $80,200
$158,000
2014
$830
$77,800 + $80,200
$158,000
Tax history for 489 Laurel Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,066
$80,300 + $146,100
$226,400
2024
$1,066 (+20.2%)
$80,300 + $146,100
$226,400
2023
$887
$80,300 + $146,100
$226,400
2022
$887
$77,800 + $87,800
$165,600
2021
$887
$77,800 + $87,800
$165,600
2020
$887 (+6.8%)
$77,800 + $87,800
$165,600
2019
$831
$77,800 + $87,800
$165,600
2018
$831
$77,800 + $80,200
$158,000
2017
$831 (+0.1%)
$77,800 + $80,200
$158,000
2016
$830
$77,800 + $80,200
$158,000
2015
$830
$77,800 + $80,200
$158,000
2014
$830
$77,800 + $80,200
$158,000
*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
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
44.51 Acres
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,728
Year built
1991
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Smyth County
APN
86 A 60
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, None
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden, Other
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Structure Type: House
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 44.5 Acres
Lot Size Area: 44.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 44.5
Zoning Description: AG
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Chilhowie
Middle Or Junior School: Chilhowie
High School: Chilhowie
Location Information
Directions: I-81 EXIT 19 EAST TOWARDS DAMASCUS (JEB STUART HWY RT 58). AFTER PASSING THROUGH THE TOWN OF DAMASCUS MAKE LEFT AT THE INTERSECTION OF RT 58 AND RT 91. STAY EAST ON RT 58 AND CONTINUE TO KONNAROCK RD. STAY ON KONNAROCK RD UNTIL MAKING A RIGHT TURN ON LAUREL VALLEY RD. PROPERTY ON LEFT. SEE SIGN.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 44.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Smyth County
APN: 86 A 60
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Chilhowie Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.6mi
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Chilhowie Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.8mi
8/10
Chilhowie High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.8mi
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
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