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$285,000
286 Ralston Ln, Mc Dowell, VA 24458
3beds
1,984sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
1.29 Acres Lot
$290,300 Zestimate®
$144/sqft
$2,364 Estimated rent
Home value
$290,300
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 03, 2026 at 07:39pm
Listed by:
KELLEY SLAGLE 434-234-4456,
LPT REALTY LLC
Bought with:
Isaac Hull, 0225219794
Valley Realty Associates
Source: CAAR,MLS#: 661261
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Bonus room
- Level: First
Den
- Level: First
Foyer
- Level: First
Great room
- Level: First
Half bath
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Double Vanity, Remodeled, Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,784
- Total interior livable area: 1,984 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,392
- Finished area below ground: 592
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Rural, Valley
Lot
- Size: 1.29 Acres
- Features: Dead End, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Open Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 46 A 21C
- Zoning description: A-2 Agricultural General
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Stick
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Architectural
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Mc Dowell
- Subdivision: NONE
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2025 | Sold | $285,000-5%$144/sqft |
Source:  CAAR #661261 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2025 | Pending sale | $300,000$151/sqft |
Source: CAAR #661261 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $300,000$151/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAHL2000048 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2025 | Pending sale | $300,000$151/sqft |
Source: CAAR #661261 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2025 | Price change | $300,000-7.7%$151/sqft |
Source: CAAR #661261 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,169 +15.9% | $229,300 |
| 2024 | $1,009 +61.9% | $229,300 +76.7% |
| 2023 | $623 | $129,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 24458
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Highland Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.6 mi
- 6/10Highland High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 6.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Highland
- High: Highland
Source: CAAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Virginia
- Highland County
- McDowell
- 24458
- 286 Ralston Ln