820 Watkins St, South Hill, VA, 23970
About This Home
Stunning 5-bedroom Contemporary Brick Home with so much Architectural Character and Charm! The elaborate entrance leads to a grand foyer with a striking black iron staircase! The original hardwood floors glow with warmth, complimenting the floor to ceiling fireplaces & UNIQUE windows that fill the rooms with natural light through-out the home. The kitchen was designed for entertaining in mind... complete with plenty of white cottage cabinets & granite countertops, glass doors lead to the backyard retreat and swimming pool! PLUS, a formal dining room. This one-of-a-kind home has a balcony overlooking the lower level, a cozy sitting room, a home office with a built-in desk & cabinets. So many rooms to enjoy! A bunk room over the 2-car garage that would make a great home theater, currently used as a bedroom. Large laundry room & a "on-demand" hot water heater. 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors and 2 full bathrooms upstairs. The Owner's suite is on the main floor has a spacious bathroom with ceramic tile, a jacuzzi tub, water closet, walk-in shower, wood ceilings & 2 large closets ...& looks out to the swimming pool and the private backyard, enjoy evenings in the hot tub relaxing... Beautiful, low maintenance landscaped yard, circular concrete drive. The swimming pool was converted to a Saltwater pool in 2024 with all new equipment. Walnut Hill is a charming neighborhood in the town of South Hill & close to the hospital and convenient to shopping, and restaurants. In Lake Country, only 20 minutes to Kerr Lake and 20 minutes to Lake Gaston!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1991
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Brick,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subType: Residential/Vacation
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Range/Oven-Gas
- Laundry features: Washer &/or Dryer Hookup
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Open Foyer,Media or Special Wiring,Granite Counters
- Door features: Storm-Part
- Window features: Storm-Part,Window Treatments
- Flooring: Wood,Tile
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Family Room,Gas Log
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 3,809
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump,Fireplace(s),Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,809
- Total interior livable area: 3,809 sqft
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 078A1203008
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Patio & porch: Front Porch,Rear Porch,Patio,Concrete
- Exterior features: Garden,Playground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath,Heated
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic,Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: Other-See Remarks
- Waterbody name: None
Lot
- Lot size: 0.40 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Double Attached Garage,Concrete,Garage Door Opener
- 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
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
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 | $3,107 | $37,284 |
| Home Insurance * | $184 | $2,208 |
| Property Taxes | $177 | $2,124 |
| Electricity | $366 | $4,402 |
| Total | $3,834 | $46,008 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Price change | $649,000 |
| 2026-05-04 | Price change | $679,000 |
| 2026-02-15 | Price change | $699,000 |
| 2026-01-12 | Price change | $728,000 |
| 2025-11-29 | Price change | $739,000 |
| 2025-11-01 | Price change | $780,000 |
| 2025-09-09 | Price change | $790,000 |
| 2025-08-11 | Listed for sale | $799,000 |
| 2018-06-08 | Sold | $355,000 |
| 2018-02-20 | Pending sale | $360,000 |
| 2018-02-20 | Listed for sale | $360,000 |
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