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    • $1,395,000

    197 Union Hall School Ln, Swoope, VA 24479

    3beds
    3,777sqft
    Farm, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1929
    45.2 Acres Lot
    $1,375,400 Zestimate®
    $369/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Mountain viewsOpen pasturesDetached two-car garageAdditional outbuildingsTimeless craftsmanshipRiding arenaSheep shed
    Once in a lifetime opportunity to buy a LEGACY property, not just a farm. Tucked away at the end of a quiet country road in Virginia’s picturesque Swoope Valley, this remarkable 45-acre farm offers privacy, mountain views, and endless charm. Overlooking Buffalo Branch Creek with sweeping views of Elliott’s Knob and the Allegheny Mountains, the setting is truly one of a kind. The beautifully preserved 1929 farmhouse features approximately 3,777 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, wide-plank hardwood floors, spacious living areas, and timeless craftsmanship. Adding to its character, the home was built with native river rock gathered directly from Buffalo Branch Creek, the very waterway it overlooks. Designed for farming, horses, and country living! The property includes a traditional bank barn with upper-level equipment and hay storage, lower-level stalls and livestock space, a riding arena, sheep shed, gatehouse, detached two-car garage, and additional outbuildings. With open pastures, established infrastructure, and breathtaking natural beauty, this rare Swoope Valley property blends history, functionality, and the peaceful Virginia lifestyle. Whether an equestrian paradise or even a mouth dropping venue, this is one of a kind!
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    Listed by:

    CHARITY COX 540-294-5682,

    LONG & FOSTER REAL ESTATE INC STAUNTON/WAYNESBORO 540-997-3300,

    JESSICA GOODE 540-290-2021,

    LONG & FOSTER REAL ESTATE INC STAUNTON/WAYNESBORO

    Source: CAAR,MLS#: 679364MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Greater Augusta Association of Realtors Inc

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bathroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Full Bath, Foyer, Great Room, Half Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: First
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Primary bathroom
      • Level: First
      Primary bathroom
      • Level: Second
      Bathroom
      • Level: Second
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      Foyer
      • Level: First
      Great room
      • Level: First
      Half bath
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Office
      • Level: Second
      Heating
      • Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Sink
      Features
      • Double Vanity, Jetted Tub, Primary Downstairs, Multiple Primary Suites, Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Home Office
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
      • Windows: Insulated Windows
      • Basement: Interior Entry,Partial,Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Gas Log, Stone
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 5,560
      • Total interior livable area: 3,777 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 3,777
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Detached, Electricity, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Gravel, Oversized
      • Garage spaces: 4
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Porch
      • Exterior features: Fence, Landscape Lights, Mature Trees/Landscape
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Fencing: Picket,Wood,Fenced,Partial
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Garden, Mountain(s), Rural
      Lot
      • Size: 45.2 Acres
      • Features: Dead End, Farm, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Open Lot, Private, Secluded, Wooded
      Details
      • Additional structures: Greenhouse, Other, Workshop, Barn(s), Shed(s), Utility Building(s)
      • Parcel number: 4427
      • Zoning description: GA General Agricultural
      • Horse amenities: Barn, Hay Storage, Other, Tack Room

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Farmhouse
      • Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stick Built, Stone
      • Foundation: Block, Stone
      • Roof: Metal,Rubber
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1929

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Conventional Sewer
      • Water: Private, Well
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Propane

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Stream
      • Security: Dead Bolt(s), Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: NONE
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Swoope

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $369/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $909,500
      • Annual tax amount: $3,707
      • Date on market: 7/10/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 17 days
      Charity Cox

      (540) 294-5682

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        Estimated market value

        $1,375,400

        $1.31M - $1.44M

        $2,628/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/13/2026Pending sale$1,395,000$369/sqft
        Source: CAAR #679364 Report a problem
        7/10/2026Listed for sale$1,395,000+69.1%$369/sqft
        Source: CAAR #679364 Report a problem
        6/20/2002Sold$825,000$218/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,268 $909,500
        2024$3,268 +7.7%$909,500 +24.5%
        2023$3,035 $730,546
        2022$3,035 +0%$730,546 0%
        2021$3,035 $730,576 +0%
        2020$3,035 $730,500
        2019$3,035 -31%$730,500 +4.9%
        2018$4,400 +72.4%$696,070
        2017$2,552 +29.5%$696,070
        2016$1,970 $696,070
        2015$1,970 $696,070
        2014$1,970 $696,070 +1.3%
        2013$1,970 $686,800
        2012-- $686,800
        2010-- $686,800
        2009-- $686,800
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 24479

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Churchville
        • Middle: Buffalo Gap
        • High: Buffalo Gap

        Source: CAAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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