$275,000
PENDING

505 N James St Ashland, VA 23005

Estimated payment $1,610/month

Total Views 11,131
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,998 Sq Ft
$138 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Dutch Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Liberty Middle School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

Charming Colonial Home with Great Potential in Ashland. Opportunity awaits in this spacious 3 bedroom, 1 bath home offering nearly 2,000 square feet of living space. Located in a prime central Ashland neighborhood near Randolph Macon College, buyers will enjoy quick access to popular dining spots, shopping centers and major interstate routes - making this an ideal location for commuter and city-lovers alike. This property is perfect for investors, DIY enthusiasts, or anyone looking to customize their dream home. With solid bones and generous square footage, the possibilities are endless. Bring your vision and creativity to breathe new life into this hidden gem!

Listing Agent

Amy Pryor

Long & Foster REALTORS- Brokerage Phone: (804) 937-6078 License #0225060008 Listed on: 05/08/2025

Long & Foster REALTORS-

Co-Listing Agent

Kyle Yeatman

Long & Foster REALTORS- Brokerage Phone: (804) 937-6078 License #0225213901

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,815

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 9,365 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R2

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Dutch Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,998 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Ashland Elementary School
  • Liberty Middle School
  • Patrick Henry High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7870-74-0620

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,815

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Attribution Contact: (804) 937-6078
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.215
  • Co List Office Mls Id: BNFO23
  • Co List Office Phone: (804) 639-4663
  • Ownership: Individuals
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1998.0
  • Architectural Style: Dutch Colonial
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Bedroom on Main Level
  • Living Area: 1998.0
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Drywall, Frame
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Liberty

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 7870-74-0620
  • Zoning Description: R2

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Lot: 7A

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Ashland
  • High School: Patrick Henry

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,815 $224,100 $70,300 $153,800
2024 $1,815 $224,100 $70,300 $153,800
2023 $1,658 $204,700 $65,300 $139,400
2022 $1,453 $179,400 $55,300 $124,100
2021 $341 $168,600 $55,300 $113,300
2020 $325 $160,700 $55,300 $105,400
2019 $279 $125,700 $36,000 $89,700
2018 $1,118 $138,000 $40,300 $97,700
2017 $1,018 $125,700 $36,000 $89,700
2016 $1,018 $125,700 $36,000 $89,700
2015 $255 $125,700 $36,000 $89,700
2014 $255 $125,700 $36,000 $89,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $275,000 -- $138 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Virginia Regional MLS

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $240,000 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Central Virginia Regional MLS

MLS Number: 2513104

Central Virginia Regional MLS

APN: 7870-74-0620