222 Main St Dayton, VA 22821
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About 222 Main St
Historic Downtown Dayton , VA. THE THOMAS HOUSE RESTAURANT & INN. This is your opportunity to become the steward of a piece of Shenandoah Valley History! Original Dwelling built in 1815, with 1854 addition. The Thomas House Restaurant addition was added by Lottie Thomas in 1960, and has been open continuously since the 1960s. The home, operating as the Thomas House Inn, has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 1 bed/1 bath apartment, and unfinished basement, with private entrance and bath (rough-in), that was formally a 2nd apartment. The Thomas House restaurant has ample seating, plus utilizes private rooms in the home for serving groups and parties. Excellent Live/Work potential! History: Built by Alexander Herrington, in 1818, Harrington’s grandfather, Lord Benjamin Herring, was an English nobleman who settled in the Shenandoah Valley in 1737. Their daughter, Bathsheba, married Capt. Abraham Lincoln, grandparents of President Abraham Lincoln. In 1942, Lottie Thomas opened the Thomas House bakery, which became the Thomas House restaurant, and operated the house as a boarding house. You can find "Lottie's rules" for boarders in the photos.Real Estate & Business for sale. TURNKEY All inventory, furnishings and fixtures included.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Master Downstairs
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Attached Garage: No
- Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $885,000
- Price/SqFt: $129
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,921
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: 222 Main St Dayton, VA 22821
- Year Built: 1815
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 6,858 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.46 Acres
- MLS Number: 663438
- MLS Name: CharlottesvilleVA
- Office Name: Cottonwood Commercial LLC
- Office Phone: (540) 434-9922
- Office Email: rebecca.funkhouser@klinemay.com
- Listing Agent: Ashley Swartz
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 09, 2019 | Home Sold | $400,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $429,700 | $2,921 |
| 2023 | $429,700 | $2,921 |
| 2022 | $429,700 | $2,921 |
| 2021 | $308,800 | $2,285 |
| 2020 | $308,800 | $- |
| 2019 | $308,800 | $2,285 |
| 2018 | $308,800 | $2,285 |
| 2017 | $310,800 | $2,175 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
John Wayland Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.7 mi
•801 N Main St
4
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.0 mi
•215 Pleasant Valley Rd
4
Bluestone Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.8 mi
•750 Garbers Church Rd
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 $42,239. Most Dayton, VA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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Soccer
Hunting
College Football
Where do the neighbors shop?
Old Navy
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Express/Express For Men
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Jimmy Johns
Sonic
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
GMC
Chevrolet
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
New Country
News/Talk/Information
Adult Hits
Frequently asked questions
About 222 Main St
The listing price of 222 Main St property is $885,000.
The property 222 Main St is a townhouse located in Dayton, Virginia, 22821.
Active Listing: 222 Main St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 222 Main St are: John Wayland Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Pleasant Valley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Bluestone Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Wilbur S. Pence Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Thomas Harrison Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Skyline Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Turner Ashby High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Harrisonburg High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Spotswood High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,921 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 9, 2019 for $400,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 222 Main St has 6 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 222 Main St is 6,858 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 222 Main St is 1815.
This home is located at 222 Main St in Dayton, VA and zip code 22821. This 6,858 square foot home, which was built in 1815, sits on a 0.46 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $885,000.