Entered for comp purposes! This is a traditional 1937 home with later modifications and additions in a fantastic location at the northwest end of Preston Avenue in the sought-after Miller Addition just off South Main Street. The 2.5-story house has four bedrooms, including a bedroom and bath in the finished attic. There are 2,256 ft2 of living space, including a large family room (with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, opening to the patio with wood deck), as well as a living room, dining room, kitchen with island, breakfast nook, and 1.5 additional baths. There is also a full, unfinished basement (with primitive bath plumbed in). Hardwood floors throughout. Mini-split AC in family room; remainder of home has heating only. Water heater is gas on-demand. Blown in wall insulation. One-car detached garage. Within easy walking distance of downtown Blacksburg and the Virginia Tech campus
Sold for $549,000 on 06/10/25
$549,000
505 Preston Ave, Blacksburg, VA 24060
5beds
2,266sqft
Detached
Built in 1937
0.37 Acres Lot
$552,800 Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$3,254 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 24, 2025 at 09:04am
Listed by:
Mike Eggleston 540-230-2727,
Coldwell Banker Townside Bburg
Bought with:
Pamela Wolsey
Coldwell Banker Townside Bburg
Source: New River Valley AOR,MLS#: 424500

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 728
Heating
- Baseboard-Electric, Natural Gas, Hot Water
Cooling
- Other - See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Dryer/Electric, Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Concrete,Full,Bath/Stubbed
- Attic: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,984
- Total interior livable area: 2,266 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,266
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two or More
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Sidewalks
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 009901
- Zoning description: Residential 4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Detached
Materials
- Wood Siding, Plaster
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water Avail
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Blacksburg
- Subdivision: Miller Addition
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Services availability

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