NEW PRICE!!! Welcome home to a warm and inviting space that captures the true heart of home. Just beyond the charming storybook walkway, this beautifully updated residence features a brand new gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand new roof, a new HVAC system, fresh paint, and new flooring throughout. Set on over half an acre, the home offers multiple comfortable living spaces, including a family room with a wet bar and a cozy fireplace that could easily be used as an in-law suite, separate living space, or extra room for family fun. Conveniently located within southeastern Rockingham County, northeastern Augusta County, and near Charlottesville, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and convenience.
For sale
Price cut: $14K (6/16)
$445,000
12 Essex Rd, Grottoes, VA 24441
3beds
1,850sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
0.57 Acres Lot
$440,100 Zestimate®
$241/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceMultiple comfortable living spacesBrand new roofGranite countertopsStorybook walkwayNew flooring throughoutFresh paint
- 189 days |
- 472 |
- 23 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
JoAnne Plaster 540-298-0280,
Funkhouser Real Estate Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAAG2002720
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 925
Heating
- Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,850
- Total interior livable area: 1,850 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 925
- Finished area below ground: 925
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 039C 1 2 11
- Zoning: SF15
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Harriston
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Grottoes
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $241/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $146,400
- Annual tax amount: $922
- Date on market: 12/26/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$440,100
$418,000 - $462,000
$1,979/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Price change | $445,000-3.1%$241/sqft |
Source:  CAAR #672016 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Price change | $459,000-2.1%$248/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAAG2002720 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Price change | $469,000-2.1%$254/sqft |
Source: CAAR #672016 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2026 | Price change | $479,000-2%$259/sqft |
Source: CAAR #672016 Report a problem | ||
| 12/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $489,000+127.4%$264/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAAG2002720 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Sold | $215,000$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,261 | $242,500 |
| 2024 | $1,261 +36.7% | $242,500 +65.6% |
| 2023 | $922 | $146,400 |
| 2022 | $922 | $146,400 |
| 2021 | $922 | $146,400 |
| 2020 | $922 | $146,400 |
| 2019 | $922 -33.1% | $146,400 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $1,379 +72.4% | $137,884 |
| 2017 | $800 +12.7% | $137,884 |
| 2016 | $710 | $137,884 |
| 2015 | $710 | $137,884 |
| 2014 | $710 | $137,884 -6.8% |
| 2013 | $710 | $147,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $147,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $147,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $147,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 24441
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Cassell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.3 mi
- 4/10S Gordon Stewart Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.5 mi
- 5/10Ft Defiance High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hugh K. Cassell
- Middle: S. Gordon Stewart
- High: Fort Defiance
- District: Augusta County Public Schools
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- Virginia
- Augusta County
- Grottoes
- 24441
- 12 Essex Rd
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