The John Moore House , a Virginia Historic Landmark, is a brick Federal style farmhouse constructed in c,1831. Situated on a private knoll, the home overlooks a spring fed pond and a stone spring house c.1830 on 10 acres of a mix of woods and pasture. The Moore House hosts three bedrooms, 2.5.baths, heart pine floors and original woodwork throughout. Fantastic kitchen and living areas .Broad porches on both levels take in the serene view of pond and springhouse with House Mountain serving as a backdrop. The views are amazing! Side porch and outdoor entertainments areas, charming outbuildings and long private drive. 15 minutes to historic Lexington. Showings start Monday afternoon July 22nd A comprehensive report on the architectural details of the John Moore House is available to under the documents tab to this listing.
Sold for $735,000
$735,000
183 Big Hill Rd, Lexington, VA 24450
3beds
3,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1831
10.18 Acres Lot
$761,600 Zestimate®
$236/sqft
$2,844 Estimated rent
Home value
$761,600
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,844/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 22, 2025 at 07:16am
Listed by:
Rodger Rinehart,
J.F. Brown Real Estate Services,
Susan Rinehart,
J.F. Brown Real Estate Services
Bought with:
Sarah Hugg Centorino
J.F. Brown Real Estate Services
Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS®,MLS#: 138646
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Liquid Propane, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: As Is, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Cellar,Crawl Space,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Floored,Permanent Stairs,Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: 3 or More, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,690
- Total interior livable area: 3,120 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Covered Porch, Porch, Patio-Rear, Patio-Slide, Rear Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
- Has view: Yes
- Waterfront features: Pond, Spring
Lot
- Size: 10.18 Acres
- Features: Horses Permitted, Views, Subdivision
- Topography: Mixed
Details
- Additional structures: Spring House, Storage Shed, Equipment Shed
- Parcel number: 453D
- Zoning description: Agricultural
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial/Federal,Historical
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Solid Brick, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1831
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Existing Septic
- Water: Developed Spring
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, DSL Internet Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lexington
- Subdivision: Denmark Estates
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/6/2024 | Sold | $735,000+1.4%$236/sqft |
Source:  Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS® #138646 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2024 | Pending sale | $725,000$232/sqft |
Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS® #138646 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $725,000$232/sqft |
Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS® #138646 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,098 | $671,800 |
| 2023 | -- | $671,800 |
| 2022 | -- | $671,800 +17.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 24450
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 8.5 mi
- 5/10Maury River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.5 mi
- 5/10Rockbridge County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Central
- Middle: Maury River
- High: Rockbridge Co
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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