This home's estimate is 16.8% higher than the average sale price ($548K) of 5 comparable homes.
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5551 S River Rd, Vesuvius, va 24483
About this home
Hilltop 21 acre refuge sheltered by hardwood forests, with unspoiled views of the Blue Ridge Mountains - hence the name "Sanctuary". This contemporary design incorporates passive solar, exposed beams, skylights & large windows to enhance your living pleasure! South River frontage, magical nights, not another man-made structure in sight - ideal primary residence or vacation home.
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Last updated September 2026
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Sale history for 5551 S River Rd
$129/sq ft
$140/sq ft
$140/sq ft
Tax history for 5551 S River Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # Baths: 2
- # Baths: Main Level: 1
- # Baths: Upper Level(s): 1
- # Beds: Upper Level(s): 1
- # Full Baths: 2
- # Half Baths: 0
- Bedroom Information
- # Beds: Main Level: 1
- Fireplace Information
- Fireplace: Wood Stove, Wood Burning
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
- Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Central AC, Heat Pump
- Heating: Heat Pump, Propane, Solar
- Interior Features
- Level: 2 Story
- Total Finished SQ. FT.: 2394
- Total Unfinished SQ. FT.: 1000
- Below Grade Finished: 0
- Below Grade Unfinished: 1000
- Kitchen Cabinets/Counters: Wood Cabinets
- Structure-Floors: Vinyl, Wood
- Structure-Window/Ceiling: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceiling
- Room 1 Information
- Room 1: Living Room
- Room 1 Level: 2
- Room 1 Size: 26'2"x20'
- Room Information
- Basement: Full, Walk Out
- Basement: Yes
- Kitchen Appliances/Feat: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Island, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
- Room Types: Bedroom, Combination Room, Family Room, Full Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
- Room Types Level 1: Bedroom (L1), Family Room (L1), Full Bath (L1)
- Room Types Level 2+: Combination Room (L2+), Full Bath (L2+), Kitchen (L2+), Living Room (L2+), Master Bedroom (L2+)
- Room 3 Information
- Room 3: Kitchen
- Room 3 Level: 2
- Room 3 Size: 13x8
- Room 4 Information
- Room 4: Combination Room
- Room 4 Level: 2
- Room 4 Size: 15'5"x15'5
- Room 5 Information
- Room 5: Family Room
- Room 5 Level: 1
- Room 5 Size: 17'2"x13'
- Room 7 Information
- Room 7: Master Bedroom
- Room 7 Level: 2
- Room 7 Size: 15'5"x14'7
- Room 8 Information
- Room 8: Bedroom
- Room 8 Level: 1
- Room 8 Size: 12'9"x12'9
- Room 11 Information
- Room 11: Full Bath
- Room 11 Level: 2
- Room 11 Size: 13'x8'
- Room 12 Information
- Room 12: Full Bath
- Room 12 Level: 1
- Room 12 Size: 10'x8'
Exterior
- Building Information
- Exterior: Wood
- Design: Contemporary
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Composition Shingle
- Yard: Wooded
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached
- Type of Construction: On Site Built
- Land Information
- Land Description: Gently Rolling, Open, Secluded Lot, Wooded
- Lot Information
- # of Acres: 21.09
- Road Maint: 0
- Zoning: A-1 Agricultural Limited
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Year: 2012
- Taxes: 1785
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Gas: Liquid Propane
- Green Features: No
- Sewer/Septic: Installed Conventional
- Water: Individual Well
Location
- Homeowners Association Information
- Association: HOA
- Association(s) Fees $: 0
- School Information
- Elem School: Fairfield Court
- Middle School: Rockbridge
- High School: Rockbridge
- Location Information
- Directions: Rt 11 North to Fairfield, right onto Red Hill Rd, cross Borden Grant Trail to left onto South River Road. Property on left.
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,394
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 18.36 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1990
- Year Renovated: 2001
- County: Rockbridge County
- APN: 40-12--A
Other
- Available Documents
- Docs on File: Plat
- Listing Information
- Historic District: No
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 13.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 96° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 1 Baths | 1952 Sq. Ft. | $366,994 |
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2307 Sq. Ft. | $625,033 |
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2 Beds | 2 Baths | 2112 Sq. Ft. | $492,071 |
2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1012 Sq. Ft. | $160,085 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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1 Beds | 1 Baths | 1014 Sq. Ft. | $293,619 |
2 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 1456 Sq. Ft. | $590,385 |
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