Mid-Century Modern gem was built in 1959 & designed by famed Greensboro, NC architect Edward Lowenstein. The 2 bedroom home boasts a large living room w/ a working wood fireplace & 180-degree floor-to-ceiling windows cantilevered over a natural landscape. The appliances & finishes have been modernized for today, but much of the original details remain intact. Aside from its architectural significance,this remarkable property has a rich local history, originally built as the family home of Dan River Mills chemist Joanne Spangler. Just a five-minute drive from the new Caesars Virginia casino, offering endless entertainment and future dining options. 444 Downing presents a rare opportunity to own one of the region's last remaining Mid-Century Modern homes. Schedule a viewing today.
Sold for $445,000
$445,000
444 Downing Dr, Danville, VA 24541
2beds
1,519sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.77 Acres Lot
$281,800 Zestimate®
$293/sqft
$1,601 Estimated rent
Home value
$281,800
$248,000 - $313,000
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Working wood fireplaceMid-century modern gem
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Listed by:
Elizabeth Ware 434-489-4944,
ELIZABETH WARE REALTORS
Bought with:
Lori Smith, 0225245749
RAMSEY YEATTS & ASSOCIATES, REALTORS
Source: Dan River Region AOR,MLS#: 66348
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Furnace, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Crawl Space
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: One, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,519
- Total interior livable area: 1,519 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,519
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, No Carport
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front
- Waterfront features: Stream/Creek
Lot
- Size: 0.77 Acres
- Features: Less than 1 acre
Details
- Parcel number: 56240
- Zoning: SR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Stone
- Roof: 1 to 5 Years Old,System
Condition
- 41 to 75 Years Old
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Windsor Hgts
Location
- Region: Danville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $293/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $180,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,405
- Date on market: 6/17/2023
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2023 | Sold | $445,000+20.6%$293/sqft |
Source:  Dan River Region AOR #66348 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2023 | Pending sale | $369,000$243/sqft |
Source: Dan River Region AOR #66348 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $369,000+64%$243/sqft |
Source: Dan River Region AOR #66348 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2021 | Sold | $225,000-13.4%$148/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2020 | Pending sale | $259,900$171/sqft |
Source: WILKINS & CO., REALTORS, INC. #62558 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $259,900$171/sqft |
Source: WILKINS & CO., REALTORS, INC. #62558 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,497 | $180,400 |
| 2024 | $1,497 +7.8% | $180,400 +9.1% |
| 2023 | $1,389 | $165,400 |
| 2022 | $1,389 +7.1% | $165,400 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $1,297 | $154,400 |
| 2020 | $1,297 -0.1% | $154,400 -0.1% |
| 2019 | $1,299 +5% | $154,600 |
| 2018 | $1,237 -2.3% | $154,600 -2.3% |
| 2017 | $1,266 +9.6% | $158,200 |
| 2016 | $1,155 +0.8% | $158,200 +0.8% |
| 2015 | $1,145 | $156,900 |
| 2014 | $1,145 +2% | $156,900 |
| 2013 | $1,123 | -- |
| 2012 | $1,123 +2.3% | -- |
| 2011 | $1,098 | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $972 +2.7% | -- |
| 2005 | $946 | -- |
| 2004 | $946 +0.2% | -- |
| 2003 | $945 | -- |
| 2002 | $945 +19% | -- |
| 2001 | $794 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 24541
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Park Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10O. Trent Bonner Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 2/10George Washington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Park Avenue
- Middle: Westwood
- High: Gwhs
Source: Dan River Region 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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