$3,561 Closing Credit¹
#358869, Becky Planiczka, Listing office: Blanks Properties, Inc.
$299,000 List price
1426 Nelson Dr Lynchburg, VA 24502
$3,551
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
2,282 sqft
1.2 acres
$131 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1426 Nelson Dr
This updated brick home sits in a peaceful, tree-lined neighborhood with no through streets, creating a safe, walkable area neighbors love. Only seven minutes from Liberty University. The living space features a new kitchen with a gas stove, granite countertops, and storage. Premium appliances, and a new wood-burning stove keeps winters cozy. The main floor offers a bathroom, laundry room, and versatile bonus room off the kitchen, perfect for a home office, gym, or small business. The basement, with its own entrance, includes a bedroom, bathroom, living area with a fireplace, kitchenette, and storage. A second laundry hookup makes it ideal for an apartment or guest suite. Enjoy forest views from the kitchen and back deck, with an acre of land where birds and deer roam, great for kids to explore. Trees provide shade and beauty. With a newer roof, 2025 heat pump, 2024 septic system, and new electric panel, this home is move-in ready to make memories.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingHeat Pump
Size2,282 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size1.16 Acres
Year built1959
MLS #359173
Fireplace2 Fireplaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Vinyl Plank, Wood
- Interior: Apartment, Main Level Bedroom, Laundry Room, Main Level
- Fireplace: 2 Fireplaces
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Exterior: Deck, Off-Street Parking, Paved Drive
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- List Price: $299,000
- Price/SqFt: $131
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,073
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Timberlake Road turn onto Richland, turn right onto Brookville Ln, Turn left onto Nelson
- Year Built: 1959
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 2,282 SqFt
- Lot Size: 1.16 Acres
- MLS Number: 359173
- MLS Name: Lynchburg
- Office Name: Lynchburgs Finest Team LLC
- Office Phone: (434) 439-4211
- Listing Agent: Gary McCullough
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2023 | Home Sold | $253,000 |
| May 24, 2023 | Home Sold | $155,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $233,000 | $2,073 |
| 2023 | $192,600 | $1,714 |
| 2022 | $144,500 | $1,603 |
| 2021 | $144,500 | $1,603 |
| 2020 | $139,500 | $1,548 |
| 2019 | $139,500 | $1,502 |
| 2018 | $135,400 | $1,503 |
| 2017 | $135,400 | $1,502 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Heritage Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•501 Leesville Rd
3
Sandusky Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•5828 Apache Ln
2
Sheffield Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•115 Kenwood Pl
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $60,671. Typical income of Lynchburg, VA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
25%
<35k
56%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
42%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
35%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
9%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
23%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Horse Races
College Basketball
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Stein Mart
Dillards
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
LongHorn Steakhouse
Logan's Roadhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Buick
Hyundai
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational- Talk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1426 Nelson Dr
The listing price of 1426 Nelson Dr property is $299,000.
The property 1426 Nelson Dr is a house located in Lynchburg, Virginia, 24502.
Active Listing: 1426 Nelson Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1426 Nelson Dr are: Heritage Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Sandusky Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Sheffield Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Sandusky Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Brookville Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Linkhorne Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Heritage High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Brookville High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), E. C. Glass High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,073 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on October 25, 2023 for $253,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1426 Nelson Dr has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1426 Nelson Dr is 2,282 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1426 Nelson Dr is 1959.
This home is located at 1426 Nelson Dr in Lynchburg, VA and zip code 24502 in the Richland Hills neighborhood. This 2,282 square foot home, which was built in 1959, sits on a 1.16 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $299,000.
In May 2025 more than 42 listings in Lynchburg, VA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 36 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 52 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Lynchburg, VA decreased by 5% between April and May 2025. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 27 days, the median list price was $285,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.