Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage on a ~0.23-acre lot in the heart of downtown Christiansburg. Enjoy one-level living with, updated kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, a ceramic tile bath, and custom window shades. Relax on the covered front porch or entertain on the rear patio. Conveniently located near I-81 and the 460 Bypass, this home offers both character and convenience.
Sold for $199,000
$199,000
509 Lester St NE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
2beds
980sqft
Detached
Built in 1939
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$199,300 Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$1,267 Estimated rent
Home value
$199,300
$165,000 - $239,000
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Rear patioCovered front porchCustom window shadesCeramic tile bathUpdated kitchen
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Listed by:
Taylor Davidson 540-629-4520,
Welcome Home Real Estate,
Karen Blevins 540-320-5156,
Welcome Home Real Estate
Bought with:
Brett White
RE/MAX 8 - Blacksburg
Source: New River Valley AOR,MLS#: 425250
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer/Electric, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walls-Drywall, Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space,Exterior Entry
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 980
- Total interior livable area: 980 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 980
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Gravel
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 023129
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow/Cottage
- Property subtype: Detached
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Christiansburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $203/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $151,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,365
- Date on market: 9/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 31 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/2/2026 | Sold | $199,000-0.5%$203/sqft |
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| 12/20/2025 | Pending sale | $199,900$204/sqft |
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| 12/2/2025 | Price change | $199,900-0.1%$204/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Pending sale | $200,000$204/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $200,000$204/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Pending sale | $200,000$204/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $200,000+66.7%$204/sqft |
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| 10/10/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/5/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,000+8.1%$1/sqft |
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| 5/13/2020 | Listing removed | $925$1/sqft |
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| 5/7/2020 | Listed for rent | $925$1/sqft |
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| 4/19/2018 | Sold | $120,000$122/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,153 +1.3% | $151,700 |
| 2024 | $1,138 +7.1% | $151,700 |
| 2023 | $1,062 +0.6% | $151,700 +27.9% |
| 2022 | $1,056 | $118,600 |
| 2021 | $1,056 | $118,600 |
| 2020 | $1,056 +9895.6% | $118,600 |
| 2019 | $11 -96.9% | $118,600 +52.8% |
| 2018 | $345 -50% | $77,600 |
| 2017 | $691 | $77,600 |
| 2016 | $691 | $77,600 |
| 2015 | $691 -5.8% | $77,600 -5.8% |
| 2014 | $733 -99% | $82,400 |
| 2013 | $73,336 +10129.9% | $82,400 |
| 2012 | $717 +16% | $82,400 |
| 2011 | $618 +1.5% | $82,400 |
| 2010 | $609 +4.2% | -- |
| 2009 | $584 | -- |
| 2008 | $584 +12.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $518 +9.1% | -- |
| 2006 | $475 +10.4% | -- |
| 2005 | $430 | -- |
| 2004 | $430 +4.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $411 +13.3% | -- |
| 2002 | $363 +9.4% | -- |
| 2001 | $332 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 24073
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Christiansburg Primary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Christiansburg Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Christiansburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Christiansburg
- Middle: Christiansburg
- High: Christiansburg
- 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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