Private 34.4-Acre Retreat Bordering National Forest – Cottage, Creek, Tiny Guest House & More!! Escape to your own slice of wilderness with this unique 34.4-acre property offering privacy, natural beauty, and endless potential. Nestled at the edge of a national forest, this homestead features a charming cottage (currently a work in progress), ready for your finishing touches to make it your own. The land boasts a year-round creek, approximately 4 acres of open pasture—ideal for horses or livestock—and a well-established garden area. Multiple outbuildings provide space for storage, workshops, or agricultural use. A cozy, fully functional tiny guest house offers additional living or rental space. Whether you're looking to homestead, create a weekend getaway, or build your dream rural retreat, this property offers a rare blend of seclusion, functionality, and natural beauty.
Sold for $280,000
$280,000
30249 Government Rd, Damascus, VA 24236
1beds
448sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
34.4 Acres Lot
$283,900 Zestimate®
$625/sqft
$1,013 Estimated rent
Home value
$283,900
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,013/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 07, 2025 at 12:46pm
Listed by:
Jason Harris 276-451-6050,
The Mahaffey Agency
Bought with:
Kashia Bordwine, 0225226022
Holston Realty, Inc
Source: SWVAR,MLS#: 99767
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Paneling
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 784
- Total interior livable area: 448 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 784
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch Covered
- Exterior features: Horses Allowed, Garden, Mature Trees
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 34.40 Acres
- Dimensions: 173 x 649 x 1759 x 763 x 2248
- Features: Borders National Forest, Level, Steep Slope, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 171A32
- Zoning: A1
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Dry Wall
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Exterior Condition: Average,Interior Condition: Good
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Not Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Damascus
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Unimproved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2025 | Sold | $280,000+16.7%$625/sqft |
Source:  SWVAR #99767 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2025 | Contingent | $240,000$536/sqft |
Source: SWVAR #99767 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000$536/sqft |
Source: SWVAR #99767 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $374 | $182,400 |
| 2023 | $374 +0% | $182,400 |
| 2022 | $374 | $182,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 24236
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Rhea Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.3 mi
- 7/10Damascus Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 5/10Holston High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rhea Valley
- Middle: Damascus
- High: Holston
Source: SWVAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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