Don't miss this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath home conveniently located just minutes from the City of Galax. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or searching for a great investment property, this home offers modern updates and low-maintenance living. Recent improvements include a new mini split heat pump, new 200-amp electrical service with breaker box, new gravel driveway, new luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh interior paint, and vinyl replacement windows for improved energy efficiency. These major upgrades provide peace of mind and make this home truly move-in ready. Enjoy the convenience of being close to shopping, restaurants, schools, and everything Galax has to offer while still enjoying the comfort of a quiet residential setting.
For sale
$149,900
1579 Tower Rd, Galax, VA 24333
3beds
840sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$983/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.35 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fresh interior paintNew gravel driveway
- 32 days |
- 819 |
- 44 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeremiah Foutch 276-237-4949,
Ballard Real Estate Group LLC 276-236-2928
Source: SWVAR,MLS#: 110835
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Basement
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Basement
- Area: 630
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Newer Paint, Internet Availability Other/See Remarks
- Flooring: Newer Floor Covering, Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Tilt Window(s), Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,470
- Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 840
- Finished area below ground: 630
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Fencing: None
- Water view: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Rolling Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 122A258
- Zoning: N/A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Not Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Galax
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $72,800
- Annual tax amount: $430
- Date on market: 7/3/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $149,900+499.6%$178/sqft |
Source:  SWVAR #110835 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2026 | Sold | $25,000$30/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $357 +4.4% | $72,800 +25.7% |
| 2024 | $342 | $57,900 |
| 2023 | $342 -7.8% | $57,900 |
| 2022 | $371 | $57,900 |
| 2021 | $371 +12.2% | $57,900 +21.9% |
| 2020 | $330 | $47,500 |
| 2019 | $330 | $47,500 |
| 2018 | $330 | $47,500 |
| 2017 | -- | $47,500 +11.8% |
| 2016 | -- | $42,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $42,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $42,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $42,500 -21.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $54,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $54,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $54,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: 24333
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Oakland Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.6 mi
- 6/10Carroll County MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 12.3 mi
- 5/10Carroll County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 12.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oakland
- Middle: Carroll County Intermediate
- High: Carroll County
Source: SWVAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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