Tucked away in a peaceful hollow surrounded by rolling hills, towering trees, and the soothing sounds of a beautiful creek, this property is the definition of country charm and serenity. Imagine starting your mornings with coffee on the covered front porch and ending your evenings unwinding as nature surrounds you in every direction.
This inviting 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on three tracts totaling approximately 8± acres, offering endless possibilities for those dreaming of a quieter lifestyle, hobby farm, or private retreat in beautiful Southwest Virginia. Inside, you'll find a warm and welcoming layout featuring a cozy living room, a spacious kitchen with abundant cabinetry and dining space, and a large den highlighted by a charming gas fireplace and atrium doors leading to the back patio- perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful setting.
The unrestricted property provides the freedom to truly make it your own. With plenty of space for RVs, tractors, ATVs, gardening, and outdoor recreation, this mini farm is ready for your vision. One of the tracts offers an ideal area for horses or additional pastureland, while the old dairy building- once used for canning- adds a touch of rustic history and character. The home is connected to public water and also includes a well, along with two septic systems, offering additional flexibility for future use.
Conveniently located near the historic Carter Family Fold, the Holston River, the Bristol Motor Speedway, and the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, this property offers the perfect blend of peaceful country living with easy access to entertainment, shopping, hospitals, and the Tri-Cities area.
If you've been searching for privacy, beauty, and room to live the lifestyle you've always wanted, this special property is ready to welcome you home. Schedule your private tour today!The information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed, buyer or buyer's agent to verify. Taxes mentioned are for all 3 parcels combined.
For sale
Price cut: $12K (5/30)
$248,000
865 Shelleys Rd, Bristol, VA 24202
2beds
1,139sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1898
8 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Covered front porch
- 30 days |
- 2,317 |
- 192 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Lusk 423-767-5320,
The Addington Agency Bristol
Source: TVRMLS,MLS#: 9995731
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Fireplace(s), Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Kitchen/Dining Combo, See Remarks
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Den, Living Room, See Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,139
- Total interior livable area: 1,139 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking, Attached, Carport, Gravel
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Back, Covered, Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, See Remarks
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 8 Acres
- Dimensions: See Acres- 3 parcels
- Features: Pasture
- Topography: Level, Part Wooded, Pasture, See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Storage
- Parcel number: 153 A 49
- Zoning: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Above Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank, See Remarks
- Water: Public, Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Landscaping
Location
- Region: Bristol
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $218/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $42,300
- Annual tax amount: $326
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,520/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2026 | Price change | $248,000-4.6%$218/sqft |
Source: TVRMLS #9995731 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $260,000+22.6%$228/sqft |
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| 12/23/2024 | Sold | $212,000-5.8%$186/sqft |
Source: TVRMLS #9972794 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2024 | Pending sale | $225,000$198/sqft |
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| 10/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $225,000$198/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $326 | $42,300 |
| 2023 | $326 | $42,300 |
| 2022 | $326 +44.9% | $42,300 +50.5% |
| 2021 | $225 | $28,100 |
| 2020 | -- | $28,100 |
| 2018 | $33 | $28,100 |
| 2017 | -- | $28,100 |
| 2016 | -- | $28,100 -2.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $28,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $28,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $28,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $28,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $28,900 -3.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $29,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $29,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $29,900 +43.8% |
| 2003 | $152 | $20,800 |
| 2002 | $152 | $20,800 |
| 2001 | $152 | $20,800 |
| 2000 | $152 | $20,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 24202
Getting around
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Hilton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 6.9 mi
- 8/10Gate City Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 12.5 mi
- 6/10Gate City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 12.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hilton
- Middle: Gate City
- High: Gate City
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- Virginia
- Scott County
- Bristol
- 24202
- 865 Shelleys Rd



