Welcome to Elkhorn Cove... a place that feels set apart from the rest of the world.
This remarkable 26-acre property rests along the banks of the Holston River, just outside Saltville, Virginia; a setting defined by water, woods, and a sense of quiet permanence that is becoming harder to find.
If seclusion is what you have been searching for, you may have just found it. The land is largely wooded, offering excellent hunting and fishing, along with the kind of privacy that lends itself naturally to a family compound or retreat. Several outbuildings remain, including a substantial and very usable barn.
The home itself dates to around the turn of the 20th century and offers nearly 3,000 square feet, with five bedrooms and one bath. Inside, many of the details that matter most are still intact; original wood floors, an original staircase, and historic fireplace mantels that anchor the home. The bathroom and kitchen have been thoughtfully updated in a way that nod to the home's Appalachian roots without losing its character.
Outside, the original siding and windows remain, along with a striking two-story porch that looks out over the river... the kind of feature that defines a property. With a bit of thoughtful restoration, this house has the makings of something truly special.
Just below the home, along the riverbank, is a rare feature... an ancient cave with a main chamber and a tunnel that disappears beyond view, adding a layer of mystery and history that is difficult to replicate.
Access is part of the story here. The property can be reached by crossing the river or by way of a swinging bridge; a fitting introduction to a place that feels both secluded and storied.
The acreage is divided into four parcels, connected by right-of-way.
Elkhorn Cove is not just land and a house; it is a setting, a story, and an opportunity waiting for the right steward.
Pending
$299,000
2170 Saltville Hwy, Saltville, VA 24370
5beds
2,700sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1905
26.86 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$111/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic fireplace mantelsOriginal siding and windowsFive bedroomsOriginal staircaseOriginal wood floors
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Daniel Shew 276-274-5271,
Wallace 865-321-1111
Source: TVRMLS,MLS#: 9994549
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl
- Windows: Single Pane Windows
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,700
- Total interior livable area: 2,700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Back, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: River Front
Lot
- Size: 26.86 Acres
- Dimensions: 26.86
- Topography: Part Wooded, Rolling Slope, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 29A103 133001
- Zoning: Ag
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding, Plaster
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Average,Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Spring
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saltville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $111/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $30,600
- Annual tax amount: $181
- Date on market: 4/28/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Other
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,659/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Pending sale | $299,000$111/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000$111/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $181 | $30,600 |
| 2024 | $181 +94.8% | $30,600 +5.2% |
| 2023 | $93 | $29,100 |
| 2022 | $93 | $29,100 |
| 2021 | -- | $29,100 |
| 2020 | $93 | $29,100 |
| 2018 | $93 | $29,100 |
| 2017 | $93 | $29,100 |
| 2016 | $93 | $29,100 |
| 2015 | $93 -7.1% | -- |
| 2014 | $100 | -- |
| 2013 | $100 +7.3% | -- |
| 2011 | $93 -41.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $160 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 24370
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rich Valley
- Middle: Northwood
- High: Northwood
Source: TVRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





