Mid-Century Modern gem was built in 1959 & designed by famed Greensboro, NC architect Edward Lowenstein. The 2 bedroom home boasts a large living room w/ a working wood fireplace & 180-degree floor-to-ceiling windows cantilevered over a natural landscape. The appliances & finishes have been modernized for today, but much of the original details remain intact. Aside from its architectural significance,this remarkable property has a rich local history, originally built as the family home of Dan River Mills chemist Joanne Spangler. Just a five-minute drive from the new Caesars Virginia casino, offering endless entertainment and future dining options. 444 Downing presents a rare opportunity to own one of the region's last remaining Mid-Century Modern homes. Schedule a viewing today.
Sold for $445,000 on 08/21/23
$445,000
444 Downing Dr, Danville, VA 24541
2beds
1,519sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.77 Acres Lot
$270,200 Zestimate®
$293/sqft
$1,750 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 20, 2025 at 08:23pm
Listed by:
Elizabeth Ware 434-489-4944,
ELIZABETH WARE REALTORS
Bought with:
Lori Smith, 0225245749
RAMSEY YEATTS & ASSOCIATES, REALTORS
Source: Dan River Region AOR,MLS#: 66348
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Furnace, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, 1st Floor Laundry
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Crawl Space
- Attic: Access Only
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: One, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,519
- Total interior livable area: 1,519 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,519
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, No Carport
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front
- Waterfront features: Stream/Creek
Lot
- Size: 0.77 Acres
- Features: Less than 1 acre
Details
- Parcel number: 56240
- Zoning: SR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Stone
- Roof: 1 to 5 Years Old,System
Condition
- 41 to 75 Years Old
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Danville
- Subdivision: Windsor Hgts
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved