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1031 Macdonald Rd, Scottsburg, VA, 24589

2beds
2baths
1,556sqft
$175,000
$112price/sqft
$1,230/moest. monthly cost
$49,200/yrincome needed

About This Home

Opportunity awaits! This classic 2-story home offers 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and approximately 1,556 square feet of living space on a beautiful 1-acre lot in the Town of Scottsburg. Built in 1945, this home is full of character and ready for someone with vision to restore it to its full potential. The first floor features a spacious living room with exposed beams, a beautiful brick fireplace with wood mantel, an additional wood-burning stove, and an open staircase that adds to the home's charm. Also on the main level are the dining room, kitchen with abundant cabinet space, breakfast bar, and all appliances conveying, plus a convenient half bath and a laundry/bonus room offering additional flexibility. Upstairs you'll find two spacious bedrooms, a full bath, and pull-down attic access for additional storage. The home is served by a heat pump, private well, and septic system. Outside you'll appreciate the welcoming covered front porch, detached two-car garage, mature shade trees, and a spacious 1-acre yard with plenty of room for gardening, recreation, or entertaining. Whether you're looking for your next renovation project, an investment opportunity, or a home to personalize, this property offers endless possibilities. Property is being sold AS-IS. Home is in need of repairs and updates and is not expected to qualify for FHA, VA, USDA, or other government-backed financing. Cash, renovation financing, or conventional financing will most likely be required. If you've been looking for an affordable property with character, space, and the opportunity to build equity, don't miss this one.

Getting Around

3
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
15
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
5/10
3/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1945

Materials

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Metal Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater,Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Laundry features: 1st Floor Laundry

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 193.487

Bedroom3

  • Level: First

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Cooling

  • Cooling features: Heat Pump

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 164.3712

Family Room

  • Level: First

Features

  • Flooring: Laminate,Vinyl,Carpet
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: 1,Living Room,Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Attic: Pull Down Stairs
  • Finished area above ground: 1,556

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,556
  • Total interior livable area: 1,556 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Area: 101.3376

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 351.9594

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 140.6416

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 24827
  • Zoning: AG-1

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Patio & porch: Porch
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Country
  • Waterfront features: N/A - Not Waterfront
  • Living area range: 1401-1600 SqFt

Lot

  • Lot size: 1 Acres
  • Features: 1-2 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage-Double Detached,Gravel
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Strong Wind
Drought
Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Virginia Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $884$10,608
Home Insurance *$71$852
Property Taxes $73$876
Electricity $202$2,433
Total$1,230$14,760
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$42,171/yr
40% on housing$36,900/yr
45% on housing$32,800/yr

Virginia FAIR Plan Programs

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Covered
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Current Policies
Residential: 22,622Commercial: 503
Total Premiums$20.86M
Total Exposure$4.29B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.1%
11.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.8%
7.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -4.1%
-4.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$112This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 24589$128
Halifax County$137

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 24589
Halifax County$130

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-03Listed for sale$175,000
2026-08-02Listing removed$189,000
2026-05-07Listed for sale$189,000
2026-04-23Listing removed$189,900
2026-03-13Price change$189,900
2025-09-25Price change$194,900
2025-07-23Listed for sale$199,900
2024-02-01Sold$54,250
2023-11-08Sold$42,827

For Sale by Agent

AgentKenneth Buckley
BrokeragePointe Realty Group South Boston

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