Opportunity knocks at 746 Melville Ave! This 2BR/1BA cottage offers 746 sq ft of potential in a classic Danville setting — charming front porch, enclosed sunroom, and a fully fenced backyard with carport. Original layout, vintage kitchen cabinetry, and period details await your vision. Priced to move, this is a rare chance to build instant equity through renovation — perfect for an owner-occupant first home or a savvy addition to your rental portfolio. Electrical panel and hot water heater will need updating; investors and flippers, don't miss this one. Sold as-is, where-is. Won't last — schedule your showing today!
For sale
$65,000
746 Melville Ave, Danville, VA 24540
2beds
736sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$88/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Enclosed sunroomPeriod detailsFully fenced backyardCharming front porchVintage kitchen cabinetry
- 17 days |
- 583 |
- 33 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Totten 336-383-9869,
EXP Realty LLC 703-665-3362
Source: Dan River Region AOR,MLS#: 79116
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Floor Furnace, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: None, No Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Wall/Wall Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 736
- Total interior livable area: 736 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 736
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport-Single Attached, Hard Surface Drive
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Porch, Front
- Fencing: Fenced,Fenced Yard
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Features: Less than 1 acre
Details
- Parcel number: 01126
- Zoning: OLD TOWN RESIDENTIAL
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- 75 Plus Years Old
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Danville Estates
Location
- Region: Danville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $88/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $39,100
- Annual tax amount: $325
- Date on market: 8/1/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $65,000+51.2%$88/sqft |
Source:  Dan River Region AOR #79116 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2001 | Sold | $43,000$58/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $325 0% | $39,100 |
| 2024 | $325 +5.3% | $39,100 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $308 | $36,700 |
| 2022 | $308 +3.7% | $36,700 +3.7% |
| 2021 | $297 | $35,400 |
| 2020 | $297 -2.5% | $35,400 -2.5% |
| 2019 | $305 +5% | $36,300 |
| 2018 | $290 -5% | $36,300 -5% |
| 2017 | $306 | $38,200 |
| 2016 | $306 +2.6% | $38,200 -6.4% |
| 2015 | $298 | $40,800 |
| 2014 | $298 -0.7% | $40,800 |
| 2013 | $300 | -- |
| 2012 | $300 -1.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $306 | -- |
| 2009 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | $317 | -- |
| 2006 | $317 +10.5% | -- |
| 2005 | $287 | -- |
| 2004 | $287 +1.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $284 | -- |
| 2002 | $284 +7.7% | -- |
| 2001 | $264 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 24540
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10G.L.H. Johnson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Westwood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10George Washington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: G.L.H. Johnson
- Middle: Bonner
- High: Gwhs
Source: Dan River Region 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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