901 Riverside Ave, Grottoes, VA, 24441
About This Home
Active Airbnb - Riverfront living with mountain views—impeccably designed and decorated! This Grottoes retreat features gently sloped South River frontage and reflects the surrounding natural beauty. Fully renovated in 2024, you’ll find thoughtful touches like river rock tile, custom window treatments, stone fireplace, beamed ceilings, and a basalt boulder centerpiece excavated from the land. The open kitchen includes granite countertops, one large island and oversized bar, stainless appliances, built-in wine racks, and a cozy beverage bar. Upstairs offers two bedrooms (one with en-suite), an office, and spa-like bathrooms. The walk-out basement includes more sleeping quarters, another en-suite with full bath, and large flexible living spaces. Outdoors, explore your 1.5-acre lot! Enjoy Class A trout fishing steps from your door—stocked 8 times a year. Kayak from your backyard to John Painter Park or Port Republic. See Blue Ridge Mountain sunrises from the front, river and farmland sunsets from the back patio. No HOA. Not in floodplain. A rare fully approved turn key short term rental in the town of grottoes. Ideal for high-income buyers seeking a peaceful riverside retreat with potential bonus depreciation benefits (consult CPA)
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 2003
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick,Stick Built
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Built-In Oven,Convection Oven,Dishwasher,Electric Cooktop,Microwave,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer
- Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished,Heated,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Family Room
- Level: First
Features
- Primary Downstairs,Multiple Primary Suites,Remodeled,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Utility Room,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 1,224
- Finished area above ground: 2,112
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Electric,Oil
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,440
- Total interior livable area: 3,336 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bathroom
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
Recreation
- Level: Basement
Utility Room
- Level: Basement
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 159/ 4/ / 3/
- Zoning description: Town
- Exclusions: Wall hanging above primary bed.
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck,Front Porch,Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s),Residential
- On waterfront: Yes
Lot
- Lot size: 1.50 Acres
- Features: Level,Waterfront
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
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Drought
- Heat Wave
- 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 | $3,791 | $45,492 |
| Home Insurance * | $194 | $2,328 |
| Property Taxes | $534 | $6,408 |
| Electricity | $321 | $3,855 |
| Total | $4,840 | $58,080 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Virginia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Price change | $749,900 |
| 2026-02-26 | Price change | $799,900 |
| 2025-04-06 | Listed for sale | $799,000 |
| 2022-02-04 | Sold | $0 |
| 2021-11-23 | Pending sale | $399,900 |
| 2021-11-04 | Price change | $399,900 |
| 2021-10-12 | Listed for sale | $410,000 |
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