High in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this exceptional custom-built, cedar-sided cabin borders Jefferson National Forest and features frontage on beautiful Big Brush Creek! Enjoy the peace and privacy from the expansive hemlock timber-frame and locust wraparound porch. Inside, warm wood finishes, wormy chestnut cabinetry, custom countertops, hardwood floors, beautifully tiled baths, and a charming wood stove create the perfect mountain retreat. The spacious primary suite offers a private balcony overlooking the property, while the main and lower levels provide additional living space for guests and recreation. Horse-ready with a run-in barn, fenced corral, water, and an RV/trailer power hookup, this property offers direct access to the National Forest for horseback riding, hiking, hunting, and endless outdoor adventure. Extremely private yet just minutes from the town of Fries, this is a rare opportunity to own a property that truly has it all. Call today to discover this unique property!
For sale
Price cut: $15K (10/5)
$550,000
478 Big Brush Creek Rd, Fries, VA 24330
2beds
2,464sqft
Detached
Built in 2011
10.68 Acres Lot
$523,600 Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom-built cedar-sided cabinBorders jefferson national forestCharming wood stoveHardwood floorsBeautifully tiled bathsWarm wood finishesFenced corral
- 73 days
- 649
- 65
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joseph Dixon 276-237-0775,
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Mountain Sky Properties-Hillsv 276-728-9500
Source: New River Valley AOR,MLS#: 428214
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 896
Heating
- Propane, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Two Zone
Appliances
- Included: Dryer/Electric, Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), CeramicTile Bath(s), Custom Cabinets, Custom Countertops, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walls-Drywall, Custom Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s), French Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,464
- Total interior livable area: 2,464 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,568
- Finished area below ground: 896
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two or More
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Patio, Deck: 520, Porch: 600
- Exterior features: Balcony, Private Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Stream, Water Access, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 10.68 Acres
- Features: Part Cleared, Rural, Secluded, Suitable for Horses, Views, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 59A2
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Detached
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 2011
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Propane Tank-Owned
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Recreation Amenities
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fries
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $444,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,179
- Date on market: 8/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 73 days
Estimated market value
$523,600
$497,000 - $550,000
$2,167/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2026 | Price change | $550,000-2.7%$223/sqft |
Source:  SWVAR #111308 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $565,000+2725%$229/sqft |
Source:  New River Valley AOR #428214 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2026 | Sold | $20,000$8/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,179 +48.6% | $444,700 +79% |
| 2024 | $1,466 | $248,500 |
| 2023 | $1,466 -7.8% | $248,500 |
| 2022 | $1,590 +11.4% | $248,500 +11.4% |
| 2021 | $1,427 -11.9% | $223,000 -4.3% |
| 2020 | $1,620 | $233,100 |
| 2019 | $1,620 | $233,100 |
| 2018 | $1,620 | $233,100 |
| 2017 | -- | $233,100 -1.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $237,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $237,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $237,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $237,000 -12.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $269,500 +665.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $35,200 |
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Neighborhood: 24330
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gladeville
- Middle: Carroll County Inter
- High: Carroll County
- District: Carroll 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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