Welcome home to this renovated ranch on a large corner lot. The upstairs welcomes you into a cozy living room with a large picture window that fills the space with natural light, along with a gas-log fireplace for added warmth and charm. The fully remodeled eat-in kitchen features brand new cabinetry, updated lighting, an under-mount deep sink, stainless steel appliances, a stylish tile backsplash, and granite countertops, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The main level also includes a primary bedroom with eye catching ensuite, second bedroom and half guest bath. Downstairs offers a spacious family room, laundry area, an additional bedroom, an office/bonus room, and a full bathroom. Enjoy peace of mind with major updates already completed, including a new roof, new windows, all-new plumbing, new flooring, and a freshly painted interior and exterior.
Sold for $282,500
$282,500
838 Carey Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416
3beds
1,960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
0.3 Acres Lot
$282,900 Zestimate®
$144/sqft
$1,725 Estimated rent
Home value
$282,900
Estimated sales range
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kimberly Hope Hostetter 540-460-9182,
eXp Realty LLC
Bought with:
Brooke Minichiello
eXp Realty LLC
Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS®,MLS#: 139827
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 1586410 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 1310 x 1211
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 1102010 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 910 x 1211
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
- Area: 6624 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 69 x 96
Half bathroom
- Level: Basement
- Area: 42159 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 69 x 611
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 202237 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 167 x 1211
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 28755 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 213 x 135
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 164630 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 163 x 1010
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 85850 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 85 x 1010
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 137360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 136 x 1010
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 174730 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 173 x 1010
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 23427 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 57 x 411
Utility room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 139160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 710 x 196
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Range
Features
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,960
- Total interior livable area: 1,960 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 171541
- Zoning: Residential
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Buena Vista
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $144/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $156,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,427
- Date on market: 3/12/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Sold | $282,500-2.6%$144/sqft |
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| 4/26/2026 | Pending sale | $290,000$148/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Price change | $290,000-1.7%$148/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $295,000+144.8%$151/sqft |
Source:  CAAR #674237 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2025 | Sold | $120,500-3.6%$61/sqft |
Source: CAAR #655003 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2025 | Pending sale | $125,000$64/sqft |
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| 1/10/2025 | Price change | $125,000-16.9%$64/sqft |
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| 12/17/2024 | Price change | $150,500-1.2%$77/sqft |
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| 10/11/2024 | Price change | $152,400+0.3%$78/sqft |
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| 7/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $152,000-20.2%$78/sqft |
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| 7/9/2024 | Sold | $190,404-19%$97/sqft |
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| 3/18/2024 | Listing removed | $235,000$120/sqft |
Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS® #138316 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $235,000+27%$120/sqft |
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| 12/15/2022 | Sold | $185,000-2.1%$94/sqft |
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| 8/24/2022 | Listing removed | $189,000$96/sqft |
Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS® #136072 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2022 | Pending sale | $189,000$96/sqft |
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| 6/24/2022 | Price change | $189,000-3%$96/sqft |
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| 5/24/2022 | Price change | $194,900-2.1%$99/sqft |
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| 2/18/2022 | Price change | $199,000-2.9%$102/sqft |
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| 2/9/2022 | Pending sale | $205,000$105/sqft |
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| 8/11/2021 | Price change | $205,000-12.8%$105/sqft |
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| 5/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $235,000$120/sqft |
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| 9/14/2017 | Listing removed | $950 |
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| 7/24/2017 | Listed for rent | $950 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,538 +7.7% | $156,900 |
| 2024 | $1,428 | $156,900 +51.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $103,500 |
| 2022 | -- | $103,500 |
| 2021 | -- | $103,500 |
| 2020 | -- | $103,500 +7.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $96,300 |
| 2017 | -- | $96,300 |
| 2016 | -- | $96,300 |
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Neighborhood: 24416
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10FW Kling Jr Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Parry McCluer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Parry McCluer High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kling/Enderly Hghts
- Middle: Parry McCluer
- High: Parry McCluer
Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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