Virginia Historic Fixer Upper on 1 Acre Under $55K ~ SOLD

This old fixer upper is located in the small town of Scottsburg, Virginia (pop. 145). The home was the girls dormitory for the Scottsburg Normal School. What an appealing exterior! The porches are beautiful. Although the interior needs work, original features such as mantels, bullesye molding, beadboard, clawfoot tub, hardwood floors, French doors and front and rear staircases are waiting for a new owner.

The Scottsburg Normal School was founded in the 1890s by Rev. S.H. Thompson, an inspiring teacher, brilliant preacher and vocalist with a love for sacred music. Apparently the normal school had a wonderful music program, with several early instructors, including Miss Emma Averett, Miss Kempe Carlton, and Miss Carrie Lee Stewart, deserving credit for that program. Per the website for Scottsburg Baptist Church, of which the normal school was affiliated, “the business manager of the college, Mr. W.E. Thurston lent his talent also. By 1955 a Hammon organ had been installed, choir robes were bought, and the choir was led by Mr. George Walden as director and Mrs. C.A. McKinney as organist.”

• 3bed
• 2bath
• 2,089sqft
• 1acre lot
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• Realtor: Long & Foster South Boston

This fixer upper property is listed for $17, 843 under the tax assessed value of $72, 743.00 It has an interesting story behind it and is a part of the local history for the town of Scottsburg. It was the girls dorm for Scottsburg Normal College. Although this property is in need of some repairs it still has many features that may spark your interest. Plenty of room for entertaining guests, this home has hardwood floors throughout and sits on a lot that is just shy of one acre. This property also has off street parking, two exterior storage buildings, 200 Amp electric and the roof was replaced in 2016.

Centrally located in the town of Scottsburg and close to local entertainment, schools, hospital and shopping. Also only minutes away from Buggs Island Lake, Staunton River State Park and many other local amenities. The age of this property is unknown and 1950 is an estimate based on similar properties in the area.