




1031 Macdonald Rd, Scottsburg, VA, 24589
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
Schools
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
- Strong Wind
- Drought
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Virginia Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $884 | $10,608 |
| Home Insurance * | $71 | $852 |
| Property Taxes | $73 | $876 |
| Electricity | $202 | $2,433 |
| Total | $1,230 | $14,760 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Virginia FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Listed for sale | $175,000 |
| 2026-08-02 | Listing removed | $189,000 |
| 2026-05-07 | Listed for sale | $189,000 |
| 2026-04-23 | Listing removed | $189,900 |
| 2026-03-13 | Price change | $189,900 |
| 2025-09-25 | Price change | $194,900 |
| 2025-07-23 | Listed for sale | $199,900 |
| 2024-02-01 | Sold | $54,250 |
| 2023-11-08 | Sold | $42,827 |
