553 Big River Rd Goshen, VA 24439
Property details
About 553 Big River Rd
A carefully planned retreat of 60 acres, Goshen Outpost is an organically managed farm on an 1837 homestead in rural VA. Accessible w/paved state road frontage yet private & sheltered by long boundary w/Jefferson Nat'l Forest, this sanctuary of self-sufficiency coveys lock, stock, & barrel - fully outfitted w/equipment & supplies to survive and thrive. Deep rich soils, level to gently rolling topography, southern exposure, abundant water supply, & a bountiful hardwood forest all made Goshen Outpost a desirable homestead when established in 1837. Generations of the original family were stewards of the property until the current owners acquired it after an exhaustive search for the ideal independent prepper retreat & enhanced it w/thoughtful sustainable infrastructure.
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Carport Detached, Designated Spaces
- View: Other
- Exterior: Barn, Garden Space, Greenhouse, Other - See Remarks, Storage Shed
- Architectural Style: 1.5 Story
- Heating: Other
- Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $686,000
- Price/SqFt: $495
- Annual Tax Amount: $923
- Tax Year: 2022
- Lot: Secluded, Wooded
- Directions: Take 81N to 64W, use exit 43 for VA-780 to Goshen. From there, take left on VA-39 to right on Big River Rd for just over a mile to property on left.
- Year Built: 1839
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,384 SqFt
- Lot Size: 60.09 Acres
- MLS Number: 915783
- Office Name: WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS(r)- LAKE
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $237,000 | $- |
2022 | $239,000 | $923 |
2021 | $239,000 | $923 |
2020 | $239,000 | $923 |
2019 | $239,000 | $- |
2018 | $239,000 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Craigsville Elementary School
Public District PK-5
8.5 mi
•100 E 1st St
6
Fairfield Elementary School
Public District PK-5
15.2 mi
•20 Fairfield School Rd
8
Harrington Waddell Elementary School
Public District PK-5
16.4 mi
•100 Pendleton 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 $45,788. The majority of Goshen, VA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
Frequently asked questions
About 553 Big River Rd
The listing price of 553 Big River Rd property is $686,000.
The property 553 Big River Rd is a house located in Goshen, Virginia, 24439.
Active Listing: 553 Big River Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 553 Big River Rd are: Craigsville Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Fairfield Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Harrington Waddell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Millboro Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lylburn Downing Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Maury River Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Rockbridge County High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Bath County High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Buffalo Gap High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $923 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 553 Big River Rd has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 553 Big River Rd is 1,384 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 553 Big River Rd is 1839.
This home is located at 553 Big River Rd in Goshen, VA and zip code 24439. This 1,384 square foot home, which was built in 1839, sits on a 60.09 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $686,000.