You'll love this spacious 4 BR, 2.5 bath home with jaw dropping sunset views. A one of a kind picnic/pavilion area at the lake for those fun gatherings or just relaxing. Covered dock, jet ski lift, floating dock. Massive deck that is mostly covered, Main level is handicap ready with large spacious kitchen, dining area that flows perfectly into the great room with gas fireplace, office, laundry and 2 bedrooms on the lake side. Lower level has oversized recreation room with gas fireplace, wet bar, storage area, 4th bedroom and half bath. Lower level patio. All of this on a gentle slope with storage building, and more. A must to see.
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
0.78 acresLot Size
$246Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
7 spacesParking
Listed by PENNY HODGES• RE/MAX LAKEFRONT REALTY INC
Bought with CHELSEA DYER• DIVINE FOG REALTY COMPANY LLC- ROANOKE
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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 231 Spence Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLSRV #871769
Sep 2, 2020
Sold
$539,950
$161/sq ft
Jul 28, 2020
Listed
$529,900
$158/sq ft
MLSRV #813720
Aug 4, 2015
Sold
$413,000
$123/sq ft
Apr 10, 2015
Listed
$429,000
$128/sq ft
+34
Lovely 3 bedroom lake home. Great gentle sloping lake lot. Recreation & family room in basement, great for family living & entertaining. Beautiful hardwood floors. Updated tile in laundry & bath. Family shelter (41x11) by the lake. 2 floating docks off stationary dock. Manual sea-doo lift. Vinyl deck railing. Ceiling fans on back porch. Shared well on property. Handicap ready on the first floor.
MLSRV #806449
Jan 23, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jul 29, 2014
Listed
$449,000
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1997
Sold
$110,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,417
$134,000 + $428,100
$562,100
2024
$2,417 (+10.8%)
$134,000 + $428,100
$562,100
2023
$2,181
$129,000 + $228,500
$357,500
2022
$2,181
$129,000 + $228,500
$357,500
2021
$2,181
$129,000 + $228,500
$357,500
2020
$2,181 (−13.0%)
$129,000 + $228,500
$357,500
2019
$2,507
$189,000 + $222,000
$411,000
2018
$2,507 (+10.9%)
$189,000 + $222,000
$411,000
2017
$2,261
$189,000 + $222,000
$411,000
2016
$2,260 (+1.0%)
$189,000 + $222,000
$411,000
2014
$2,238
$174,000 + $233,000
$407,000
Tax history for 231 Spence Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,417
$134,000 + $428,100
$562,100
2024
$2,417 (+10.8%)
$134,000 + $428,100
$562,100
2023
$2,181
$129,000 + $228,500
$357,500
2022
$2,181
$129,000 + $228,500
$357,500
2021
$2,181
$129,000 + $228,500
$357,500
2020
$2,181 (−13.0%)
$129,000 + $228,500
$357,500
2019
$2,507
$189,000 + $222,000
$411,000
2018
$2,507 (+10.9%)
$189,000 + $222,000
$411,000
2017
$2,261
$189,000 + $222,000
$411,000
2016
$2,260 (+1.0%)
$189,000 + $222,000
$411,000
2014
$2,238
$174,000 + $233,000
$407,000
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.78 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,520
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
052/00/028/00////
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
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
# of Open Parking Spaces: 7
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 4
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Appliances: Microwave Oven (Built In), Wall Oven
Door Features: Metal
Window Features: Tilt-In
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Interior Features: Whirlpool Bath, Storage, Wet Bar
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,360
Year Built: 2004
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.78
Lot Size Acres: 0.78
Lot Size Square Feet: 33,976.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Smith Mtn Lake
Waterfront Features: Cove, Riprap Shoreline
Zoning: 1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,180.75
Parcel Number: 0520002800
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Glade Hill
Middle Or Junior School: Ben Franklin Middle
High School: Franklin County
Location Information
Directions: From Rocky Mount: Take 40E, L onto Kemp Ford, L onto Spence Rd, at the end of the road , house is on the left
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,520
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.78 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Franklin County
APN: 052/00/028/00////
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 871769
ListPrice: $529,900
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Schools
Glade Hill Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.6mi
7/10
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.6mi
7/10
Franklin County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.4mi
4/10
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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
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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Estimated sale price
$785,000 – $950,000
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