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Old Dominion Realty

lofty@odrva.com +1(540) 433-2454

Listed by Rodger Rinehart James River Realty - Lexington

$485,000

Est. payment - /mo

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,998 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Residential

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,998 sqft

Price per Sqft $242

MLS Listing ID 140247

Style Colonial/Federal,Historical

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1845

Annual Tax Amount $1,311

Lot Size 1,998 Sqft

Acres 1.55

Property Sub-Type Residential

Source Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS®

Land Area 1998

Property Description

Lexington VA minutes away, own a remarkable piece of Virginia history in Rockbridge County with this beautifully restored antique home set along the crystal-clear South River. Enjoy the soothing sounds of a private waterfall, picturesque mountain views, and a quiet road winding alongside the river. Built between 1845 and 1860, the historic brick home at 541 South River Road is a classic two-story Colonial/Federal-style residence that reflects the area's original mid-19th-century industrial boom. The approximately 1,998-square-foot home retains many of its original architectural features, including a dog-leg staircase, decorative fireplaces, interior wood door trim, plaster walls, and a built-in china cabinet. The home sits on a level 1.55-acre lot with direct South River frontage, Scenic setting for swimming, fishing, outdoor entertaining, and recreation. The property also includes a private waterfall, stunning mountain views, and a private road extending approximately one mile along the river. Located less than 10 minutes from VMI, Washington & Lee University, the Virginia Horse Center, the Chessie Trail, and downtown Lexington, this exceptional property offers the perfect combination of privacy, history, natural beauty, and convenience. Whether used as a primary residence, private retreat, investment property, or sought-after Airbnb, 541 South River Road presents a rare opportunity to own a truly distinctive piece of Rockbridge County history.

Location

State VA

County Rockbridge

Area 1.55

Zoning Agricultural

Direction From Lexington take Old Buena Vista Rd, bear right on Borden Grant Trail, cross South River bridge, property on right

Rooms

Basement Slab, Partial, Unfinished

Interior

Interior Features Workshop

Heating Hot Water Baseboard, Oil, Heat Pump

Cooling Window Unit(s), Heat Pump Electric, Other

Flooring Other

Fireplace No

Appliance As Is, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Workshop, Other

Utilities Available Electric

View Y/N No

Roof Type Metal

Garage No

Building

Water Other, Well

Architectural Style Colonial/Federal, Historical

Structure Type Brick

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Mountain View

Middle Schools Maury River

High Schools Rockbridge Co

Others

Tax ID 77-3-3D

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Old Dominion Realty

+1(540) 433-2454

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541 S River Rd Buena Vista, VA 24416

Old Dominion Realty

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