Don't miss out on this charming and affordable 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home in the heart of Rural Retreat. Sitting on a spacious 0.5-acre fenced lot, this 1940s Cape Cod offers classic appeal with modern updates. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors, a comfortable main-level layout with a large living room, formal dining area, and a kitchen featuring beautiful hand-built wormy chestnut cabinetry. The primary bedroom and full bath are conveniently located on the main level, with two additional bedrooms and a half bath upstairs. Enjoy the oversized back deck—perfect for entertaining or relaxing—and a full unfinished basement with laundry and storage potential. Recent updates include vinyl siding, newer paint, hardwood floors have been refinished, electrical/plumbing upgrades, wood stove and chimney maintained/serviced, and a large backyard deck addition. With small-town charm, easy access to 81, and plenty of outdoor space, this home offers great value in a peaceful, convenient location.
Sold for $177,500
$177,500
501 S Main St, Rural Retreat, VA 24368
3beds
1,067sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.5 Acres Lot
$177,600 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$1,311 Estimated rent
Home value
$177,600
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Wood stoveOversized back deckHardwood floorsFormal dining areaFull unfinished basement
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Listed by:
Philip Beaver 540-315-4950,
BHHS- Mountain Sky Properties, Wytheville
Bought with:
Non Member Non Member
Non Member Office
Source: SWVAR,MLS#: 104030
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Lower
Basement
- Area: 784
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Newer Paint
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Tilt Window(s), Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,851
- Total interior livable area: 1,067 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,067
- Finished area below ground: 784
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Balcony
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- Water view: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.50 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, Rolling Slope, Views
Details
- Parcel number: 05100900000046
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Dry Wall
- Foundation: Block, Permanent
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Exterior Condition: Very Good,Interior Condition: Very Good
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Not Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Rural Retreat
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $177,500-1.4%$166/sqft |
Source:  SWVAR #104030 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2026 | Contingent | $180,000$169/sqft |
Source: SWVAR #104030 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2026 | Price change | $180,000-10%$169/sqft |
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| 1/15/2026 | Price change | $200,000-9.1%$187/sqft |
Source: SWVAR #104030 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $220,000+63%$206/sqft |
Source: SWVAR #104030 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2021 | Sold | $135,000-2.1%$127/sqft |
Source: SWVAR #79022 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2021 | Contingent | $137,900$129/sqft |
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| 7/6/2021 | Listed for sale | $137,900+53.2%$129/sqft |
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| 11/9/2015 | Sold | $90,000$84/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $677 | $132,800 |
| 2023 | $677 | $132,800 |
| 2022 | $677 +92.7% | $132,800 +104% |
| 2021 | $352 +2.4% | $65,100 +2.4% |
| 2020 | $343 | $63,600 |
| 2019 | $343 | $63,600 |
| 2018 | -- | $63,600 |
| 2017 | -- | -- |
| 2016 | -- | -- |
| 2015 | -- | -- |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 24368
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Rural Retreat Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 6/10Rural Retreat Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Rural Retreat High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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.
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