This 5.43-acre lot, located just minutes from Waynesboro in Cherry Orchard, offers a great opportunity to create your ideal mountain retreat. A previous dwelling has been cleared, providing a blank slate for your vision. The property already features an existing driveway, an individual well, and a 2-bedroom septic system in place.
Vacant landProperty Type
5.43 acresLot Size
$30,755Price/Acres
$52/moHOA Dues
Listed by BEN HALTERMAN• NEST REALTY GROUP STAUNTON
5.43 Acres AND a cabin. Full time residence or mountain getaway. Secluded, wooded lot! Located near the Shenandoah National Park. House & ALL mechanical systems Sold "as-is", seller makes NO repairs/warranties/guarantees. Buyer pays for ALL inspections pest/well/septic. Conveys by Special Warranty deed. Offers will NOT be submitted without a Pre-approval letter or a Proof of funds letter (if cash).
GAAR #542512
Feb 15, 2016
Listed
$54,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$970
$94,400 + $92,100
$186,500
2025
$970
$94,400 + $92,100
$186,500
2024
$970 (+64.8%)
$94,400 + $92,100
$186,500
2023
$588
$62,200 + $31,200
$93,400
2022
$588
$62,200 + $31,200
$93,400
2021
$588
$62,200 + $31,200
$93,400
2020
$588
$62,200 + $31,200
$93,400
2019
$588 (+4.1%)
$62,200 + $31,200
$93,400
2018
$565 (+8.6%)
$62,200 + $27,500
$89,700
2017
$520
$62,200 + $27,500
$89,700
2016
$520 (+3.6%)
$62,200 + $27,500
$89,700
2014
$502
$62,200 + $27,500
$89,700
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,040
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,040
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Augusta County
APN
069B1 3 11
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Waynesboro, VA • 22980
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Sun exposure
17/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
1.8 hrs
0.5 hr
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Redfin Estimate for 196 Rip Rap Rd
$153,139
$14K under list price of $167K
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