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    • Price cut: $39.5K (7/7)
    $450,000

    705 Marksville Rd, Stanley, VA 22851

    4beds
    2,226sqft
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    $2,697/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1885
    2.43 Acres Lot
    $435,900 Zestimate®
    $202/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Framing sweeping mountain views
    For more than a century, “The Ole Yellar House” has stood as one of the valleys most beloved landmarks, locals of generations have whispered about, admired, and waited decades to call their own. It’s golden façade glowing against the Blue Ridge backdrop like a beacon of welcome. Built in 1885, this storied estate invites you to step into its narrative. Sunlight pours across warm hardwood floors that have carried generations of footsteps — each one adding to the home’s quiet, enduring soul. 4 gracious bedrooms and 2 timeless baths offer a blend of elegance and authenticity, where every detail feels intentional, preserved, and deeply loved. A lifetime of stories held gently in the walls. Outside, the story widens. A picturesque barn stands proudly on the grounds, its weathered boards whispering tales of seasons past. Walking through the mature landscaping feels like stepping into a quiet, living sanctuary — shaded paths, blooming textures, and the sense that nature has been lovingly tending this home for generations. Wide porches wrap the home like an embrace, framing sweeping mountain views that shift with the light and the world seems to soften— morning mist, golden hour glow, and star drenched nights. It’s the kind of place where time slows, tea tastes sweeter, and the world feels a little softer. Set just moments from Shenandoah National Park, renowned hiking trails, and the quiet charm of Virginia’s small mountain towns, this property offers a lifestyle rooted in beauty, serenity, and heritage. It is a sanctuary, a storybook, and a once in a generation opportunity. So many have waited for this moment — watching, hoping, imagining. Now the next chapter belongs to you. Claim the legacy. Live the story. Welcome home to The Ole Yellar House.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Christie Jones 571-921-2032,

    RE/MAX Gateway 7036525777

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAPA2006452MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
      Bedroom 1
      • Features: Flooring - HardWood
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Flooring - HardWood
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Flooring - HardWood
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom 4
      • Features: Flooring - HardWood
      • Level: Upper
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      Basement
      • Level: Lower
      Dining room
      • Features: Built-in Features, Chair Rail, Flooring - HardWood
      • Level: Main
      Family room
      • Features: Built-in Features, Chair Rail, Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood
      • Level: Main
      Foyer
      • Features: Flooring - HardWood
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Oil
      Cooling
      • None, Other
      Appliances
      • Included: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Additional Stairway, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Brick, Gas/Propane
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,226
      • Total interior livable area: 2,226 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,226
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Gravel, Private, Driveway
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
      • Exterior features: Sidewalks
      • Pool features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s)
      Lot
      • Size: 2.43 Acres
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 72A89
      • Zoning: A-1
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Stone
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1885

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Exists
      • Water: Other

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: None Available
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Stanley

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $202/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $338,500
      • Annual tax amount: $2,471
      • Date on market: 5/19/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Inclusions: Rugs In Dining Room & Living Room (hardwood Unfinished Under Rugs)
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $435,900

        $414,000 - $458,000

        $1,745/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/7/2026Price change$450,000-8.1%$202/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VAPA2006452 Report a problem
        5/19/2026Listed for sale$489,500$220/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #VAPA2006452 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,792 $245,500
        2024$1,792 $245,500
        2023$1,792 $245,500
        2022$1,792 $245,500
        2021$1,792 $245,500
        2020$1,792 +12.3%$245,500 +12.3%
        2019$1,596 $218,600
        2018$1,596 +10.6%$218,600
        2017$1,443 $218,600
        2016$1,443 $218,600 -11.6%
        2015$1,443 -8.8%$247,200
        2014$1,582 $247,200
        2013-- $247,200
        2012-- $247,200
        2011-- $247,200 +3.3%
        2010-- $239,200
        2009-- $239,200
        2007-- $239,200 +30.3%
        2006-- $183,600 +41.9%
        2005-- $129,400 +2.1%
        2004-- $126,800
        2003-- $126,800 +30.2%
        2002-- $97,400
        2001-- $97,400
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 22851

        Getting around

        3 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        16 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Page County Public Schools

        Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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