Historic House Listings

Large finished basement! Pretty area! C. 1945 in Virginia. $298,000

October 12, 2025

Nice house! Real pretty area of Virginia. This isn’t far from Hungry Mother State Park! How did the park get that name. Legend has it that a pioneer woman named Molly Marley and here child were captured by a Native American tribe. They escaped and wandered  the woods surviving on berries and whatever they could find. Eventually Molly collapsed. Her child found help and when rescuers asked what was wrong he could only say, Hungry Mother. The house was built in 1945. It is located on .42 acre in Marion, Virginia. The house features an arched entryway, wood floors, crown moulding, fireplace with gas logs, wide baseboard, spacious kitchen, built-in bookshelves, updated bathrooms and a large finished basement. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 2,098 square feet. $298,000

Contact Mary Ratihn with BHHS Mountain Sky Properties: 276-780-0986

From the Zillow listing:

 

Beautifully maintained 1940’s era home! This one is a charmer! All furnishings still in the home will remain. It is move in ready and immaculate. Built in shelving in several rooms. Beautiful hardwood floors and ceramic tile. Basement Family Room perfect for entertaining with its’ own bar already in place. Sellers believe the roof is about 14 years old….it was replaced prior to their ownership. Home is sold as-is. Inspections are welcome but owners will not make repairs.

 

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