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For sale by owner
  • Price increase: $65K (7/23)
    $650,000

    17 River Bend Rd, Mouth Of Wilson, VA 24363

    5beds
    3,600sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1888
    5.1 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $181/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Smart home systemHigh speed internetStainless steel kitchen appliancesDual-fuel hvac systemEntire property is organic
    Sitting high on 5.1 Acres...Welcome to The Boyden Cox Mansion, an 1888 historic landmark but not registered so no restrictions to this fully fenced/gated hobby farm ready for all livestock. 3,600 sq ft remodeled and move in ready!! Many buildings onsite: brick spring house, wood shed, 2-story corn crib, chicken coop with cellar beneath and the large multi-level barn is approximately 2,400 sq ft with electric and water. Located just 3 minutes from NC state line (Sparta) and 3 minutes to the New River boat landing (Independence/Mouth of Wilson). Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains! Plus an additional 330 sq ft above garage has heat/AC and ready to be finished. 8 fireplaces...4 with gas logs on the main floor. Heated tile floors in both bathrooms. Surround sound/intercom system. New smart home system (Control4) and high speed internet!! Some of the updates include: whole house water filteration, humidifier, and air purifier, tankless gas hot water heater, dual-fuel Hvac system, whole house surge protector, 2 mini-splits, 1000 gal propane tank owned, stainless steel kitchen appliances with a free-standing double oven/convection and microwave/convection oven. Large "Eden" style garden...Entire property is organic. The estate also boasts of a huge selection of spring, summer, and fall flowers along fruit trees. Full wrap-around porch has been fully replaced and stained. Exterior wood and original metal roof has new paint. Beautiful pond with dock fed by spring house. Listen to the creek across the road. Meet and fellowship with those at the Cox Chapel Community Center during events or host your own event with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It's a great time to buy a historic home during the Celebration of America's 250th Year of Freedom!! Welcome Home!!
    What the owner loves about this home
    Location, location, location!!!
    119 days
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    Property Owner (704) 995-9978

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Heat pump, Electric, Gas, Propane / Butane
      Cooling
      • Central
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
      • Basement: None
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 3,600 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Garage - Detached
      Features
      • Exterior features: Wood
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water, Mountain
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      Lot
      • Size: 5.1 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 71A29

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Foundation: Concrete Block
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1888

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic System

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Mouth Of Wilson

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $181/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $249,800
      • Annual tax amount: $1,449
      • Date on market: 4/16/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,900/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/23/2026Price change$650,000+11.1%$181/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/9/2026Price change$585,000+3.5%$163/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        4/21/2026Price change$565,000+5.6%$157/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        4/16/2026Listed for sale$535,000+61.3%$149/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        3/17/2021Sold$331,755-11.5%$92/sqft
        Source: SWVAR #73714 Report a problem
        1/6/2021Contingent$375,000$104/sqft
        Source: SWVAR #73714 Report a problem
        7/21/2020Price change$375,000-9.6%$104/sqft
        Source: Morton Realty & Auction #73714 Report a problem
        6/16/2020Price change$415,000-7.8%$115/sqft
        Source: Morton Realty & Auction #73714 Report a problem
        4/6/2020Listed for sale$450,000$125/sqft
        Source: Morton Realty & Auction #73714 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,449 +7.4%$249,800
        2024$1,349 $249,800
        2023$1,349 $249,800
        2022$1,349 +45.6%$249,800 +59.1%
        2021$926 $157,000
        2020-- $157,000
        2018-- $157,000
        2017-- $157,000
        2016-- $157,000
        2015-- --
        2014-- --
        2013-- --
        2012-- --
        2010-- --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 24363

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Grayson
        • Middle: Grayson County
        • High: Grayson County

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