Charming 5-Bedroom Home in Rural Retreat!!! If you're looking for a home with plenty of space, comfortable living areas, and a convenient location, this charming five-bedroom home on Varnelle Avenue deserves a closer look. With thoughtful features throughout and room for everyone, this property offers the flexibility today's buyers are looking for. The main level features a welcoming living room that flows seamlessly into the kitchen, creating an open and inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. Beautiful wood floors and tile throughout add warmth, character, and easy maintenance. Spacious bathrooms provide the room everyone needs. The finished basement adds even more versatility with a large family room featuring a pellet stove, wet bar, and walkout access to the outdoors. Whether you envision this space as a recreation room, guest area, home office, or a place for extended family, the possibilities are plentiful. Outside, a paved driveway provides convenient parking, while the covered porch offers a welcoming spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors. An additional outbuilding provides useful storage for tools, lawn equipment, hobbies, or extra workspace. Located in Rural Retreat, this home is conveniently close to schools, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. With five flexible use bedrooms, generous living space, a versatile basement, and a convenient location on a dead end street, this home is ready to welcome its next owners. Come see the possibilities for yourself—schedule your private showing today!
For sale
Price cut: $9.5K (10/19)
$229,000
218 Varnelle Ave, Rural Retreat, VA 24368
5beds
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$115/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Pellet stoveFinished basementLarge family roomWet barPaved drivewayCharming five-bedroom homeSpacious bathrooms
- 33 days
- 555
- 41
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Barry Catron 276-620-2030,
Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate 276-228-2030
Source: SWVAR,MLS#: 112031
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Basement
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 12 x 12.5
Bedroom 1
- Level: Lower
- Area: 149.5
- Dimensions: 13 x 11.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 114
- Dimensions: 12 x 9.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 114
- Dimensions: 12 x 9.5
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bathroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Area: 103.5
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 9
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 230.88
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 20.8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 138
- Dimensions: 12 x 11.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Basement
- Area: 1000
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Internet Availability Other/See Remarks
- Flooring: Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Tilt Window(s), Vinyl
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Flue, Wood Burning Stove, See Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,000
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Paved
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Mature Trees
- Fencing: None
- Water view: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Rolling Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 05104500000016
- Zoning: R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Dry Wall
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Exterior Condition: Good,Interior Condition: Good
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Not Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Rural Retreat
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $115/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $106,800
- Annual tax amount: $727
- Date on market: 9/23/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2026 | Price change | $229,000-4%$115/sqft |
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| 9/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $238,500+250.7%$119/sqft |
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| 5/28/2004 | Sold | $68,000$34/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $545 | $106,800 |
| 2023 | $545 | $106,800 |
| 2022 | $545 +32.9% | $106,800 +40.7% |
| 2021 | $410 | $75,900 |
| 2020 | $410 | $75,900 |
| 2019 | $410 | $75,900 |
| 2018 | -- | $75,900 |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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Est. payment
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Neighborhood: 24368
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rural Retreat
- Middle: Rural Retreat
- High: Rural Retreat
Source: SWVAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






