285 Sontag RD, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

New Listing

$310,000

Outdoor shed - not in main living property

Personal photo of running creek / spring at the back of the property (walkable with appropriate attire)

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1.1 Square Footage: 3,060 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,073,754 Status: Active

Current Price: $310,000 List Date: 10/08/2026 Last Modified: 10/08/2026

Overview

Description

Rare opportunity to own an impressive 24.65-acre private country compound in Rocky Mount, offering a rare combination of total seclusion, exceptional workshop infrastructure, and natural beauty. Nestled back in the trees with a natural spring flowing through the property, this property is an absolute dream for mechanics, woodworkers, hobbyists, or anyone needing serious storage. The main residence features 1,530 sq. ft. of finished living area, wrapped by custom site-built additions, a long covered front porch, and an inviting sunroom. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, a warm wood-stove hearth, and main-level laundry. ''County record states two bedrooms but is decorated as a three bedroom. Continuous upgrades, unmatched care, built expanded and refined over 40 years by the same owner, his home was thoughtfully reimagined with quality craftmanship, enhanced energy efficiency and maximized living space throughout. Outdoors, the property shines with extensive outbuildin ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 932175

Location, Tax & Legal

Area: 0400 - Franklin County
Street Number: 285
Street Name: Sontag
Street Suffix: RD
State/Province: VA
Zip Code: 24151
Subdivision: N/A
Municipality: Franklin County
Elementary School: Sontag
Middle School: Ben Franklin Middle
High School: Franklin County
Major Area: 04 - Franklin County
Phase: 0
Subdivision Map: N/A
Lot: No
Block: No
Tax ID: 072 00-228 00
Annual Taxes: 459
Section: No
Zoning Code: NZ
POA Y/N: No

General Property Description

Property Sub-Type: Manufactured Home
Residential Type: Attached
Construction Status: Completed
Year Built: 1970
Total Bdrm: 2
Total Bths: 1.1
Total F Baths: Yes
Total H Baths: Yes
Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1530
Total Fnshd SqFt: 1530
Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1530
Grand Total Attached SQFT: 3060
Total Unfin SQFT: 1530
Basement Y/N: No
Prim. Covered Prking: Other - See Remarks
# Prim Cov Spaces: 12
Add'l Covered Prkng: Other
Uncovered Parking: Other
Total Cov'd Prk Spc: 12
Total Acreage: 24.65
Water Class: N/A
Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0
Lower Below Grd Fin SQFT: 0
Entry Below Grd Fin SQFT: 0
Other Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0

Unfinished Attached SQFT

Entry Above Grd Unfin SQFT: 1530

Primary Bedrooms

Primary BR Entry Lvl: Yes

Bedrooms

BR Entry Level: 2

More Information

Full Baths

Full Baths Entry Lvl: Yes

Half Baths

Half Baths Entry Lvl: Yes

Laundry

Laundry Entry Level: Yes

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Rare opportunity to own an impressive 24.65-acre private country compound in Rocky Mount, offering a rare combination of total seclusion, exceptional workshop infrastructure, and natural beauty. Nestled back in the trees with a natural spring flowing through the property, this property is an absolute dream for mechanics, woodworkers, hobbyists, or anyone needing serious storage. The main residence features 1,530 sq. ft. of finished living area, wrapped by custom site-built additions, a long covered front porch, and an inviting sunroom. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, a warm wood-stove hearth, and main-level laundry. ''County record states two bedrooms but is decorated as a three bedroom. Continuous upgrades, unmatched care, built expanded and refined over 40 years by the same owner, his home was thoughtfully reimagined with quality craftmanship, enhanced energy efficiency and maximized living space throughout. Outdoors, the property shines with extensive outbuildings, including multiple 3-bay detached garages, multiple workshops equipped with power and heat, a tall covered camper/RV port, and asphalt driveways. Enrolled in Franklin County's Land Use program for substantial tax savings! Conveniently located just off Route 220 with easy access to Rocky Mount, Boones Mill, and Roanoke.
Directions: Take US-220 N / Virgil H Goode Hwy heading north toward Boones Mill. Turn right onto Sontag Rd / VA-619. Continue on Sontag Rd for approximately 0.2 miles; property driveway will be on your left at 28

Style of House

1 Story: Yes
Ranch: Yes

Limited Service

Not Limited Service: Yes

Lot Description

Cleared: Yes
Stream: Yes

Construction

Cement: Yes
Manufactured House: Yes
Vinyl: Yes

Basement

Crawl Space: Yes

Views

Mountain(s): Yes

Heating

Gas – Propane: Yes
Heat Pump Electric: Yes
Wood Furnace: Yes

Misc Features

Paved Road: Yes
Stream: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Fireplace

Wood Burning Stove: Yes
Family Room: Yes

Water Description

Private Well: Yes

Sewer Description

Private Septic: Yes

Manufactured ?

Single Wide: Yes

Water Heater Type

Tank: Yes

Interior Features

Bookcases: Yes
Breakfast Area: Yes
Flue Available: Yes
Skylight: Yes
Storage: Yes
Other - See Remarks: Yes

Energy Features

Wood Stove: Yes

Internet Access

Undetermined: Yes

Exterior Features

Garden Space: Yes
Paved Driveway: Yes
Shed(s): Yes
Sunroom: Yes

Porch

Covered Porch: Yes
Front Porch: Yes

Appliances

Clothes Dryer: Yes
Clothes Washer: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Range Gas: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Luxury Vinyl Plank: Yes
Wood: Yes

Windows

Insulated: Yes
Screen: Yes
Storm: Yes

Exterior Doors

Screen: Yes
Sliding: Yes

Water Htr Energy

Electric: Yes

Property Features

Style of House: 1 Story; Ranch Limited Service: Not Limited Service Lot Description: Cleared; Stream Construction: Cement; Manufactured House; Vinyl Basement: Crawl Space Heating: Gas – Propane; Heat Pump Electric; Wood Furnace Cooling: Central Air Fireplace: Wood Burning Stove; Family Room Energy Features: Wood Stove Interior Features: Bookcases; Breakfast Area; Flue Available; Skylight; Storage; Other - See Remarks Exterior Features: Garden Space; Paved Driveway; Shed(s); Sunroom Views: Mountain(s) Appliances: Dishwasher; Clothes Dryer; Garage Door Opener; Refrigerator; Range Gas; Clothes Washer Misc Features: Paved Road; Stream Floors: Luxury Vinyl Plank; Carpet; Wood Windows: Insulated; Screen; Storm Exterior Doors: Screen; Sliding Porch: Covered Porch; Front Porch Water Description: Private Well Sewer Description: Private Septic Water Heater Type: Tank Water Htr Energy: Electric Internet Access: Undetermined

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	Entry
Bedroom 1	Entry
Office	Entry
Family Room	Entry
Dining Area	Entry
Kitchen	Entry
Dining Area	Entry
Sun Room	Entry
Laundry	Entry
Den	Entry

Listing Office: EPIQUE REALTY

Last Updated: October - 08 - 2026

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