Lovely single-level brick ranch in desirable Merritt Hill, situated on a beautiful, level, manageable lot in a walkable neighborhood. This home could be an ideal choice for someone looking to downsize, a first-time homebuyer, or anyone who appreciates the convenience of one-level living. Step into the welcoming foyer with beautiful wood floors. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace with built-ins on both sides and newly installed metal-and-glass fireplace doors. The formal dining room is just the right size for today's entertaining. The efficiently designed kitchen features quartz countertops, updated cabinet knobs and hinges, and comes complete with a stove, refrigerator, microwave, and a recently replaced dishwasher. Just off the kitchen is a charming keeping room with a breakfast nook, additional cabinets and counter space, a laundry closet, and doors leading to the patio. A spacious, light-filled Florida room offers wonderful flexibility as a family room, home office, reading room, or additional entertaining space. The home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and beautiful wood floors throughout. A tiled side entrance off the paved driveway makes unloading groceries and packages especially convenient. Recent improvements include replacement siding, gutter guards, chimney guards, updated door handles, and removal of two trees as a precaution against potential storm damage. Outside, enjoy the level, shady, easy-to-maintain yard with a storage building. The level lot and walkable Merritt Hill neighborhood make it easy to get outside and enjoy your surroundings. Comfortable, charming, manageable, and all on one level, this home will be easy to make your own!
For sale
$318,000
205 Merritt St, South Boston, VA 24592
3beds
2,122sqft
Residential
Built in 1957
0.29 Acres Lot
$310,300 Zestimate®
$150/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Single-level brick ranchSpacious light-filled florida roomWood-burning fireplace with built-insBeautiful level manageable lotLevel lotStorage buildingWelcoming foyer
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Listed by:
Scotty Felton,
Long and Foster - South Boston 434-575-1100
Source: Southern Piedmont Land & Lake AOR,MLS#: 73436
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 174.38
- Dimensions: 12.92 x 13.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 173.3
- Dimensions: 12.92 x 13.42
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 125.39
- Dimensions: 12.33 x 10.17
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 121.78
- Dimensions: 10.67 x 11.42
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 249.26
- Dimensions: 11.92 x 20.92
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 149.37
- Dimensions: 13.08 x 11.42
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 254.03
- Dimensions: 19.67 x 12.92
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: 1st Floor Laundry, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Laminate, Parquet, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: None
- Attic: Access Only,Floored,Partially Finished,Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,122
- Total interior livable area: 2,122 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,122
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, No Carport, Asphalt
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Back, Front, Patio, Porch, Stoop
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: N/A - Not Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 85 x 150
- Features: Under 1 Acre
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 5016
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Merritt Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: South Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $150/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $166,691
- Annual tax amount: $833
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
Estimated market value
$310,300
$295,000 - $326,000
$1,780/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $318,000+92.7%$150/sqft |
Source: Southern Piedmont Land & Lake AOR #73436 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2020 | Sold | $165,000-8.3%$78/sqft |
Source: Southern Piedmont Land & Lake AOR #63651 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2020 | Pending sale | $179,900$85/sqft |
Source: Long and Foster South Boston #63651 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $179,900$85/sqft |
Source: Long and Foster South Boston #63651 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $833 | $166,691 |
| 2024 | $833 +1% | $166,691 +1% |
| 2023 | $825 | $165,042 |
| 2022 | $825 +2.2% | $165,042 +2.2% |
| 2021 | $807 +16.4% | $161,452 +16.4% |
| 2020 | $693 +0.1% | $138,689 +0.1% |
| 2019 | $693 +4.2% | $138,525 |
| 2018 | $665 -2.6% | $138,525 -2.6% |
| 2016 | $683 +4.3% | $142,256 |
| 2015 | $654 | $142,256 |
| 2014 | $654 -0.2% | $142,256 -2.4% |
| 2013 | $656 | $145,719 |
| 2012 | $656 -2.5% | $145,719 -6.9% |
| 2010 | $673 | $156,449 |
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Neighborhood: 24592
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: South Boston Elementary
- Middle: Halifax County Middle
- High: Halifax County High School
Source: Southern Piedmont Land & Lake AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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