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  • Price cut: $80K (1/20)
    $595,000

    553 Big River Rd, Goshen, VA 24439

    3beds
    1,504sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1837
    60.09 Acres Lot
    $582,800 Zestimate®
    $396/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Guest cottagePotting shedCozy feel year-roundBerry plantingsVintage functioning appliancesFruit trees
    Take a step back in time to a quieter era before the hustle and bustle of daily life and social media cache became the norm. This once in a lifetime property allows for an entirely sustainable, off- the- grid lifestyle. Comprised of 60 largely wooded acres, this property features a circa 1830s log home, is fully outfitted with a 2200 watt solar array, 2 irrigated hoop houses that were part of an eco-organic commercial farm that sold to many local and renowned restaurants, over half an acre of 8 ft fenced gardens, fruit trees, berry plantings, beehives, greenhouse, potting shed, guest cottage, and a fantastic well that can run off the solar grid, electric, or in dire straights you can even use the original hand pump. All of this is tucked right on the side of George Washington National Forest (over 3,000 feet of adjacent boundary lines), making it not only a prime property for those with agricultural interests, but also those looking for a rustic hunting getaway. The hand-hewn log- cabin features new siding (made from trees felled and milled right on the property), while the interior maintains its rustic charm with gorgeous wide plank flooring and original architectural details throughout the structure. Heated with a pot belly stove, the cabin has a cozy feel year-round, but especially in the winter. The kitchen features an operational wood stove, but also has vintage functioning appliances- just like Grandma used to have! The property conveys with all of the implements needed for a fully operational farm including a 2 John Deere tractors (a 1949 model and a more current 2008 one), 2 pick- up trucks (1968 Ford F-100 and a 1987 Ford F-250), gas- powered sawmill, plow, hitch Rototiller, finishing mower, rotary disk bine, a Craftsman riding mower (2019), 2020 Craftsman push mower, 2021 hand operated Honda Rototiller, woodsplitter, hedge trimmer, and many other farming implements. Please note that this property will not work for most bank financing options and would best be suited for a cash purchase.
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    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: January 20, 2026 at 03:49am

    Listed by:

    Mary Beth Harris 540-460-0753,

    James River Realty - Lexington

    Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS®,MLS#: 139540MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Wood Stove, Fireplace(s)
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator, Wood Stove, Electric Water Heater
    Features
    • 1st Floor Master Bedroom
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Basement: None
    • Attic: Floored,Permanent Stairs
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: 1, Wood Burning Stove, Living Room, Wood Stove
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,504
    • Total interior livable area: 1,504 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: No Garage
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Porch, Porch-Front
    • Exterior features: Garden
    • Fencing: Partial,Fenced Yard
    • On waterfront: Yes
    • Waterfront features: Creek Frontage, Creek/Stream
    Lot
    • Size: 60.09 Acres
    • Features: Borders Nat'l Forest, Cropland, Hunting, Open, Secluded, Wooded
    • Topography: Mixed,Rolling
    Details
    • Additional structures: Greenhouse, Guest Quarters, Storage Shed, Garden Shed, Workshop, Shed, Storage Building
    • Parcel number: 6A7
    • Zoning description: Agricultural

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Log
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Log, Wood Siding
    • Roof: Metal
    Condition
    • Year built: 1837

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Existing Septic
    • Water: Well
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Fiber Optic

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Goshen

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $396/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $237,000
    • Annual tax amount: $849
    • Date on market: 9/11/2025
    Mary Beth Harris

    (540) 460-0753

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    Estimated market value

    $582,800

    $554,000 - $612,000

    $1,475/mo

    Price history

    Price history
    DateEventPrice
    1/20/2026Price change$595,000-11.9%$396/sqft
    Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS® #139540 Report a problem
    9/11/2025Listed for sale$675,000-1.6%$449/sqft
    Source: Rockbridge Highlands REALTORS® #139540 Report a problem
    9/3/2025Listing removed$686,000$456/sqft
    Source: RVAR #915783 Report a problem
    4/2/2025Listed for sale$686,000+24.1%$456/sqft
    Source: RVAR #915783 Report a problem
    4/1/2022Listing removed--
    Source: CAAR #626415 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Public tax history
    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$749 $237,000
    2023-- $237,000
    2022-- $237,000 -0.8%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    BuyAbility℠ payment

    Est. payment
    $3,329/mo
    Principal & interest
    $2823
    Property taxes
    $298
    Home insurance
    $208

      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: 24439

      Nearby schools

      GreatSchools rating
      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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