c.1911 Fixer Upper in Raphine, VA $25K – Old General Store – Sold
March 5, 2021
6561 Lee Jackson Hwy, Raphine, VA 24472
6561 Lee Jackson Hwy, Raphine, VA 24472 $25,000 Sold on April 23, 2021 for $15,000
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This fixer upper has seen several lives. It served as a general store and as the Steeles Tavern post office, and is actually located in the village of Steeles Tavern, but with a Raphine zip code.
Town History
The community in which this fixer upper is situated was originally called Midway. Another town, however, of the same name existed in Virginia. To avoid confusion, mail then began to be addressed to the local tavern, “In care of Steeles Tavern.” When John Steele became the area’s first postmaster in 1825, the post office was officially named Steeles Tavern. The original log tavern, no longer standing, was run by David Steele, a veteran of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina.
Building History
Per The Steeles of Steeles Tavern, Virginia
- 2bed
- 1bath
- 1,700sqft
- 0.25acre lot
- Year Built 1911
- Google Map
- Property Listing
- Realtor: STUART BISHOP with BISHOP REALTY
REALTOR COMMENTS
Unique fixer upper property. Formally used as an Old General store and former Steeles Tavern post office. With owner living quarters. Property has been vacant for long time. Needs work. Property offered in ”AS IS WHERE IS” Condition.