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153 Forest Ave, Pennington Gap, VA, 24277

2beds
2baths
1,650sqft
$209,000
$127price/sqft
$1,569/moest. monthly cost
$62,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 153 Forest Avenue in Pennington Gap, VA -- a well-kept brick home offering single-level living, generous storage, and a beautiful .66-acre setting. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home features approximately 1,650 finished square feet on the main level, plus a spacious unfinished basement of approximately 1,100 square feet, giving you excellent flexibility for storage, workshop space, hobby use, or future possibilities. Inside, the home offers a comfortable layout with updated flooring, a renovated kitchen, and warm wood trim details that add character throughout. The kitchen has been refreshed with attractive cabinetry, modern pulls, updated flooring, and a functional layout that opens toward the adjoining living spaces. The primary bedroom includes its own en suite bath, highlighted by a tiled shower with wheelchair-accessible features and laundry closet contained within the suite. A second bedroom and full bath complete the main-level. Outdoor space is a major highlight. Enjoy the covered front porch, side patio, and a wide lawn with room to garden, entertain, or simply enjoy the mountain-town setting. The property also includes a one-car garage, detached two-car carport, and multiple storage buildings, giving you plenty of room for vehicles, tools, lawn equipment, and recreational items. With brick construction, a metal roof, covered parking, and a large unfinished basement, this home offers a strong combination of charm, utility, and everyday convenience.

Getting Around

34
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
35
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
5/10
Pennington Middle SchoolGrades 5-71.1 mi
3/10
Lee High SchoolGrades 8-124.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Above Average
  • Year built: 1940

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cottage
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Microwave,Refrigerator

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access,Workshop

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Features

  • Master Downstairs,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window features: Double Pane Windows,Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Luxury Vinyl
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Heat Pump

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,750
  • Total interior livable area: 1,650 sqft

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Lower

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Handicap Modified

Details

  • Parcel number: 23e(38)Bk3,6,7
  • Zoning: Residential

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Patio,Porch
  • Topography of land: Sloped

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.65 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: See Acreage

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Garage,Carport
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 4
  • Carport: Yes
  • Carport spaces: 3

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
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Cold Wave
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Hail
Landslide
Lightning
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Virginia Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado
Tropical Storm
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 $1,056$12,672
Home Insurance *$188$2,256
Property Taxes $123$1,476
Electricity $202$2,433
Total$1,569$18,828
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$53,794/yr
40% on housing$47,070/yr
45% on housing$41,840/yr

Virginia FAIR Plan Programs

Virginia Property Insurance Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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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: 12.3%
12.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.8%
7.8%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.5%
-1.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$127This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 24277$81
Lee County$127

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 24277
Lee County$74

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
2026-04-25Listed for sale$209,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSeth Jervis
BrokerageeXp Realty, LLC

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