Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/26/2025
Listed
$489,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome home to a warm and inviting space that captures the true heart of home. Just beyond the charming storybook walkway, this beautifully updated residence features a brand new gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand new roof, a new HVAC system, fresh paint, and new flooring throughout. Set on over half an acre, the home offers multiple comfortable living spaces, including a family room with a wet bar and a cozy fireplace that could easily be used as an in-law suite, separate living space, or extra room for family fun. Conveniently located within southeastern Rockingham County, northeastern Augusta County, and near Charlottesville, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and convenience.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12 Essex Rd
General
- Price: $489,000
- Taxes: $922 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAAG2002720
- Updated: 12/27/2025
- Added to Site: 21 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: None
Location
- County: AUGUSTA
- Subdivision: HARRISTON
- Driving Directions: From Route 340, turn East onto Harriston Rd. (Rt. 778), take right onto Essex Rd. Home is on the left.
School Information
- School District: Augusta County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Hugh K. Cassell
- Middle School: S. Gordon Stewart
- High School: Fort Defiance
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Split Level
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
- Foundation: Block
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 1,850
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,850 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 925 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 925 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1971
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.57
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 24,829
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: SF15
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $528.65
- Assessment Year: 2023
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $922
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $146,400
- Tax Amount: $922
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1850
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Section: 1
- Lot Number: 11
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Schools
Schools serving 12 Essex Rd
School District:Augusta County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cassell Elementary School 1301 Rockfish Road, Waynesboro, VA 22980 | PK-5 | 6.3 mi |
S Gordon Stewart Middle School 118 Fort Defiance Road, Fort Defiance, VA 24437 | 6-8 | 8.5 mi |
Ft Defiance High School 195 Fort Defiance Road, Fort Defiance, VA 24437 | 9-12 | 8.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 12 Essex Rd
Tax History
Tax History for 12 Essex Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,261
—
$242,500
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2024
$1,261
37%
$242,500
66%
2023
$922
—
$146,400
—
2022
$922
—
$146,400
—
2021
$922
—
$146,400
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2019
$922
-33%
$146,400
6%
2018
$1,379
72%
$137,884
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2017
$800
13%
$137,884
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2012
$710
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$137,884
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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12 Essex Road, Grottoes, VA 24441 (MLS# VAAG2002720) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 12 Essex Road is currently listed for $489,000 and was received on December 26, 2025. Want to learn more about 12 Essex Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Grottoes? You can browse all Grottoes real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.