Entered for comp purposes! This is a traditional 1937 home with later modifications and additions in a fantastic location at the northwest end of Preston Avenue in the sought-after Miller Addition just off South Main Street. The 2.5-story house has four bedrooms, including a bedroom and bath in the finished attic. There are 2,256 ft2 of living space, including a large family room (with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, opening to the patio with wood deck), as well as a living room, dining room, kitchen with island, breakfast nook, and 1.5 additional baths. There is also a full, unfinished basement (with primitive bath plumbed in). Hardwood floors throughout. Mini-split AC in family room; remainder of home has heating only. Water heater is gas on-demand. Blown in wall insulation. One-car detached garage. Within easy walking distance of downtown Blacksburg and the Virginia Tech campus
Sold for $549,000
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$549,000
505 Preston Ave, Blacksburg, VA 24060
5beds
2,266sqft
Detached
Built in 1937
0.37 Acres Lot
$556,100 Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$2,318 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Mike Eggleston 540-230-2727,
Coldwell Banker Townside Bburg
Bought with:
Pamela Wolsey
Coldwell Banker Townside Bburg
Source: New River Valley AOR,MLS#: 424500
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 728
Heating
- Baseboard-Electric, Natural Gas, Hot Water
Cooling
- Other - See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Dryer/Electric, Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Concrete,Full,Bath/Stubbed
- Attic: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,984
- Total interior livable area: 2,266 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,266
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two or More
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Sidewalks
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 009901
- Zoning description: Residential 4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Detached
Materials
- Wood Siding, Plaster
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water Avail
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Miller Addition
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Blacksburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $520,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,256
- Date on market: 6/24/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 53 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2025 | Sold | $549,000$242/sqft |
Source:  New River Valley AOR #424500 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,955 +1.3% | $520,400 |
| 2024 | $3,903 +7.1% | $520,400 |
| 2023 | $3,643 -2.6% | $520,400 +23.9% |
| 2022 | $3,739 | $420,100 |
| 2021 | $3,739 | $420,100 |
| 2020 | $3,739 +9899.7% | $420,100 |
| 2019 | $37 -98.8% | $420,100 +20.2% |
| 2018 | $3,110 | $349,400 |
| 2017 | $3,110 | $349,400 |
| 2016 | $3,110 | $349,400 |
| 2015 | $3,110 -1.6% | $349,400 -1.6% |
| 2014 | $3,160 -99% | $355,000 |
| 2013 | $315,950 +10129.9% | $355,000 |
| 2012 | $3,089 +16% | $355,000 |
| 2011 | $2,663 +19.6% | $355,000 |
| 2010 | $2,227 +4.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,136 | -- |
| 2008 | $2,136 +12.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,896 -2.2% | -- |
| 2006 | $1,938 +10.4% | -- |
| 2005 | $1,755 | -- |
| 2004 | $1,755 +4.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,676 +23.2% | -- |
| 2002 | $1,361 +9.4% | -- |
| 2001 | $1,244 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Miller Southside
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Margaret Beeks Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Blacksburg Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 8/10Blacksburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Margaret Beeks
- 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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