Life is good & lake life is here! This spacious two bedroom, two bathroom waterfront home sports an updated interior that will make your vacation a stay-cation! After entering the property through a secluded and private driveway, you are greeted by an open concept living area with plenty of space for entertaining. The connecting kitchen boasts beautiful cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, where no detail was spared. The master bedroom w/ double doors and views is largely sized and the additional bedroom provides a perfect oasis for guests with a water view. A relaxing and spacious porch extends from the back of the house, giving you an optimal view of your waterfront. Your beautiful dock with your own lift and swim platform allows you to experience the water on a new level of luxury!
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
1.3 acresLot Size
$566Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by KENDRA PORTER• VIRGINIA REALTY GROUP
Bought with MAXIMILIAN WITHERELL• VIRGINIA REALTY GROUP
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Market trends in 24176, VA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
97.6%
0.7% MoM
Median sale price
$850K
$75K MoM
Avg. days on market
27d
7 days MoM
Recently sold homes
13
8 MoM
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Sale history for 153 Spence Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLSRV #905393
Jun 7, 2024
Sold
$585,000
$519/sq ft
May 9, 2024
Pending
—
Apr 5, 2024
Price Changed
$599,000
$531/sq ft
Apr 5, 2024
Price Changed
$599,900
$532/sq ft
Mar 1, 2024
Listed
$649,900
$576/sq ft
MLSRV #891109
Oct 13, 2022
Sold
$470,000
$417/sq ft
Sep 22, 2022
Pending
—
Sep 21, 2022
Price Changed
$499,000
$442/sq ft
Sep 3, 2022
Relisted
—
Sep 3, 2022
Price Changed
$524,500
$465/sq ft
Aug 19, 2022
Price Changed
$525,000
$465/sq ft
Jul 29, 2022
Relisted
—
Jul 22, 2022
Pending
—
Jul 22, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Jul 8, 2022
Listed
$550,000
$488/sq ft
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Welcome to the perfect getaway home at the lake. Large 1.3 acre lot with excellent water frontage and views; large bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, firepit, and high-speed cable internet. Recent upgrades include fresh paint on dock, solar boat lift, gutter guards, new well house and filtration system, and landscaping. Home is completely furnished and 60'' zero-turn mower conveys.
MLSRV #890108
Jul 7, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Jun 30, 2022
Price Changed
$589,000
$522/sq ft
Jun 24, 2022
Price Changed
$599,000
$531/sq ft
Jun 20, 2022
Price Changed
$609,000
$540/sq ft
Jun 13, 2022
Price Changed
$619,000
$549/sq ft
Jun 3, 2022
Listed
$629,000
$558/sq ft
MLSRV #852639
Mar 27, 2019
Sold
$359,700
$319/sq ft
Sep 22, 2018
Listed
$369,000
$327/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$88 (−95.8%)
$161,500 + $331,300
$492,800
2024
$2,119 (+8.5%)
$161,500 + $331,300
$492,800
2023
$1,954
$154,500 + $165,800
$320,300
2022
$1,954
$154,500 + $165,800
$320,300
2021
$1,954
$154,500 + $165,800
$320,300
2020
$1,954 (+27.0%)
$154,500 + $165,800
$320,300
2019
$1,538
$134,500 + $117,700
$252,200
2018
$1,538 (+10.9%)
$134,500 + $117,700
$252,200
2017
$1,387 (+2.5%)
$134,500 + $117,700
$252,200
2016
$1,353 (−16.2%)
$134,500 + $111,500
$246,000
2014
$1,615
$165,000 + $128,800
$293,800
Tax history for 153 Spence Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$88 (−95.8%)
$161,500 + $331,300
$492,800
2024
$2,119 (+8.5%)
$161,500 + $331,300
$492,800
2023
$1,954
$154,500 + $165,800
$320,300
2022
$1,954
$154,500 + $165,800
$320,300
2021
$1,954
$154,500 + $165,800
$320,300
2020
$1,954 (+27.0%)
$154,500 + $165,800
$320,300
2019
$1,538
$134,500 + $117,700
$252,200
2018
$1,538 (+10.9%)
$134,500 + $117,700
$252,200
2017
$1,387 (+2.5%)
$134,500 + $117,700
$252,200
2016
$1,353 (−16.2%)
$134,500 + $111,500
$246,000
2014
$1,615
$165,000 + $128,800
$293,800
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.3 Acres
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
1,128
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
052/00/030/00////
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
Other Parking: Off Street Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 2
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Interior Features
Appliances: Microwave Oven (Built In), Wall Oven
Door Features: Insulated
Window Features: Insulated
Flooring: Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,128
Year Built: 1965
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.3
Lot Size Acres: 1.3
Lot Size Square Feet: 56,628
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Smith Mtn Lake
Waterfront Features: Cove
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,954
Parcel Number: 052000300
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump Electric
Heating: Heat Pump Electric
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Glade Hill
Middle Or Junior School: Ben Franklin Middle
High School: Franklin County
Location Information
Directions: From Union Hall: Kemp Ford Road on L on Spence Rd, Home on the left
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,128
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Franklin County
APN: 052/00/030/00////
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 905393
ListPrice: $599,000
Around this home
Schools
Glade Hill Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.7mi
7/10
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.7mi
7/10
Franklin County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.5mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% 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 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$607,000 – $735,000
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