Welcome to this quintessential country cottage in an absolutely perfect location that feels like your going back to a simpler time. While you are just a few minutes to Churchville you'll enjoy the drive on the winding country road to this quaint home, surrounded by farmland, cattle and a babbling creek. Completely updated within the past few years while still maintaining character with the original hardwoods throughout much of the home. Inside you'll find several living spaces and an easy flow from the living to dining room and kitchen. The sun room off the back of the home offers an excellent spot for a den, home office or plants. Two bedrooms and a renovated full bath finish off the interior. Roofing, electrical, and the water heater were all replaced in 2024 and plumbing was updated in 2025. The well pump has also been replaced within the past 2 years. Simplify your life and relax in this 2BR/1BA charmer. Whether you are looking to downsize, vacation, or buy your first home you couldn't ask for a better place to relax and call home. Location is 20 minutes to Staunton and approx. 30 to Bridgewater/Harrisonburg.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$270Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by JASON HARRIS REAL ESTATE TEAM• KW COMMONWEALTH
Tastefully updated ranch-style home on the bank of Whiskey Creek in beautiful Augusta County, Virginia. Picture your summer evenings on this porch sipping your ice tea (or other beverage) and listening to the creek burbling away just a few feet across the driveway. Inside, you'll be greeted by gleaming, original hardwood floors recently liberated from under old carpets and carefully sanded and refinished. Bathroom and kitchen have both been completely updated with trending colors and hardware choices. Aside from the obvious cosmetic updates, this home also has a new roof, new well pump, and new 200 amp electric service to give you peace of mind about the coming decades in your new home. This is an unusual opportunity to enjoy a creek without needing flood insurance. .. call your favorite agent for a showing!
GAAR #653998
Jul 19, 2024
Sold
$143,000
$135/sq ft
Jun 13, 2024
Listed
$129,900
$123/sq ft
GAAR #198631
Feb 5, 2015
Listed
$104,900
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$790
$55,000 + $97,000
$152,000
2025
$790
$55,000 + $97,000
$152,000
2024
$790 (+33.2%)
$55,000 + $97,000
$152,000
2023
$593 (+46.7%)
$30,000 + $64,200
$94,200
2022
$404
$30,000 + $64,200
$94,200
2021
$404
$30,000 + $64,200
$94,200
2020
$404 (−31.8%)
$30,000 + $64,200
$94,200
2019
$593 (+11,675.0%)
$30,000 + $64,200
$94,200
2018
$5 (−99.0%)
$30,000 + $58,200
$88,200
2017
$512 (+0.1%)
$30,000 + $58,200
$88,200
2016
$511 (+3.7%)
$30,000 + $58,200
$88,200
2014
$493
$30,000 + $58,200
$88,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,090
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,090
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Augusta County
APN
034 18A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
GA
General Agriculture District
The General Agriculture District is intended to allow an area to be devoted to agricultural use; to conserve, protect, and encourage the development, improvement and preservation of agricultural land for the production of food and other agricultural products; to retain major areas of natural ground cover for conservation purposes; and to retain forests; The principal purposes of this district may be accomplished by maintaining the existing agricultural lands and preventing the encroachment of incompatible land uses, while allowing development to occur at a reasonable density; Non-farm residents should recognize that in this district they are located in an agricultural environment where the right to farm and the right to practice forestry have been established as public policies; This district is also intended to minimize the demand for unanticipated public improvements and services, such as public sewer and water, by reducing development densities and discouraging large-scale development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Churchville, VA • 24421
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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28
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68
44
58
38
46
28
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
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Oct
Nov
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 29% for direct sun exposure in Churchville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 197 Whiskey Creek Rd
$283,708
$1,292 under list price of $285K
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