Charming Retreat on Nearly ¾ Acre – 3040 Lick Run Road, Blacksburg Welcome to Martha's Cottage! Escape to your own slice of privacy just outside town! This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a spacious 0.74-acre lot, offering room to breathe, garden, or simply enjoy the quiet. Since 2023, the current owner has invested in numerous improvements, making this move-in-ready home even more inviting. At 880 square feet, it's the perfect low-maintenance property for a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor seeking a peaceful setting with modern updates already in place. Enjoy the best of both worlds — small-town Blacksburg charm with easy access to Virginia Tech, shopping, and dining, all while coming home to your own private, wooded escape. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own an updated home with acreage at an accessible price point. Schedule your showing today!
For sale
Price cut: $26K (9/7)
$259,000
3040 Lick Run Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
2beds
800sqft
Detached
Built in 1950
0.74 Acres Lot
$249,700 Zestimate®
$324/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private wooded escape
- 64 days
- 916
- 37
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dwight Atkinson 540-520-2234,
Real Broker, LLC 855-450-0442,
Kelsey Frazier 540-818-6719,
eXp Realty - Blacksburg
Source: New River Valley AOR,MLS#: 428121
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 293
Heating
- Baseboard-Electric, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer/Electric, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Storage, Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: Other - See Remarks,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Logs/Ventless, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,093
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 800
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: Two or More
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.74 Acres
- Features: Rural, Secluded
Details
- Parcel number: 021819
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow/Cottage
- Property subtype: Detached
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Propane Tank- Leased
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Natures Waye
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Blacksburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $324/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $124,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,016
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 65 days
Estimated market value
$249,700
$237,000 - $262,000
$1,467/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/7/2026 | Price change | $259,000-9.1%$324/sqft |
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| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $285,000-3.4%$356/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Price change | $295,000+74.6%$369/sqft |
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| 12/14/2022 | Pending sale | $169,000$211/sqft |
Source: New River Valley AOR #416460 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $169,000$211/sqft |
Source: New River Valley AOR #416460 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2022 | Pending sale | $169,000$211/sqft |
Source: New River Valley AOR #416460 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2022 | Price change | $169,000-5.6%$211/sqft |
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| 10/17/2022 | Price change | $179,000-5.3%$224/sqft |
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| 9/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $189,000$236/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,084 +6.6% | $124,200 -7.2% |
| 2025 | $1,017 +1.3% | $133,800 |
| 2024 | $1,004 +7.1% | $133,800 |
| 2023 | $937 +39.6% | $133,800 +77.5% |
| 2022 | $671 | $75,400 |
| 2021 | $671 | $75,400 |
| 2020 | $671 +9900.9% | $75,400 |
| 2019 | $7 -98.9% | $75,400 +5.5% |
| 2018 | $636 | $71,500 |
| 2017 | $636 | $71,500 |
| 2016 | $636 | $71,500 |
| 2015 | $636 -12.6% | $71,500 -12.6% |
| 2014 | $728 -99% | $81,800 |
| 2013 | $72,802 +10129.9% | $81,800 |
| 2012 | $712 +16% | $81,800 |
| 2011 | $614 +3.8% | $81,800 |
| 2010 | $591 +4.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $567 | -- |
| 2008 | $567 +12.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $503 +10.4% | -- |
| 2006 | $456 +10.4% | -- |
| 2005 | $413 | -- |
| 2004 | $413 +4.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $394 +22.5% | -- |
| 2002 | $322 +9.4% | -- |
| 2001 | $294 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 24060
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Prices Frk
- Middle: Blacksburg
- High: Blacksburg
- District: Montgomery County
Source: New River Valley 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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