Rare opportunity to purchase a spacious, late 19th-century home with large back yard and detached double garage in the heart of Old Town! Main level features stunning 10x20 foyer with open staircase, abundant original woodwork, and soaring 2-story ceiling, 13x16 living room with 2 sets of pocket doors, 14x16 dining room with walk-in pantry, 13x17 den with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, 12x17 kitchen with new LVP flooring, gas range, & stainless appliances, full bathroom. Original coal fireplaces with antique covers, brick or tile surround, and unique mantels in foyer, living room, and den (non-functional). Separate side entrance leads to small kitchen, which has a staircase to the 2nd level -- potential to create in-law apartment! Upstairs has 9x13 bedroom w/ built-in double bunk, 14x15 bedroom w/ double closet & storage cubbies, 14x14 bedroom, 12x12 bedroom w/ built-in armoire and private full bath, 5x13 laundry room, hall bath (full), 13x14 living room. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout! 10' ceilings on main level, 9' ceilings upstairs. Glorious covered front porch that is 9 feet deep, wraps around the side, and has original bluestone foundation! Garage nearly 900 square feet, plus ample parking off back alley.
Sold for $577,000
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$577,000
255 Franklin St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4beds
3,126sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1896
0.31 Acres Lot
$650,300 Zestimate®
$185/sqft
$2,797 Estimated rent
Home value
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Listed by:
Chris Rooker 540-421-3179,
Nest Realty Shenandoah Valley
Bought with:
NON MEMBER, 0225194075
Non Subscribing Office
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAHC2000282
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 774
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater
Features
- Built-in Features, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,900
- Total interior livable area: 3,126 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,126
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Other, Detached, Driveway, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
- Details: Garage Sqft: 880
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Wrap Around, Roof
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 26L6
- Zoning: UR
- Zoning description: Urban Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1896
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Harrisonburg
- Subdivision: Old Town
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/25/2024 | Sold | $577,000+0.3%$185/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAHC2000282 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2024 | Contingent | $575,000$184/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAHC2000282 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2024 | Pending sale | $575,000$184/sqft |
Source: HRAR #654190 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2024 | Contingent | $575,000$184/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAHC2000282 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $575,000$184/sqft |
Source: HRAR #654190 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $509,100 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $4,984 +11.6% | $493,500 +6% |
| 2023 | $4,468 +19.8% | $465,400 +16% |
| 2022 | $3,730 +6.4% | $401,100 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,505 | $389,400 +2.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $379,300 +0.7% |
| 2019 | $3,238 +9.2% | $376,500 +7.9% |
| 2018 | $2,965 +28.1% | $348,800 +8.5% |
| 2017 | $2,315 | $321,500 |
| 2016 | $2,315 | $321,500 |
| 2015 | $2,315 | $321,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $321,500 +0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $318,700 -4.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $334,700 -1.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $338,900 +7.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $316,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $316,000 +5.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $299,500 |
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Neighborhood: Old Town
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Spotswood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Skyline Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 2/10Harrisonburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Spotswood
- Middle: Skyline
- High: Harrisonburg
- District: Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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