Luke Harris
Land Specialist
Ask Luke Harris
Here's a wooded four-acre tract inside the city limits of Martinsville, Virginia, offering a rare mix of mature hardwood timber, a creek, and long frontage on a state-maintained road.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
-Approximately 4 acres located at 1231 W Fayette St in Martinsville, VA (Henry County market area)
-Roughly 540 feet of frontage along Fayette St (State Route 57), a paved, state-maintained road
-An existing access road already leads onto the property from the public road, making it easy to drive in and explore
-Mature, merchantable hardwood timber throughout, including white oak, chestnut oak, poplar, red oak, and beech, with many trees measuring three to four feet in diameter
-A creek runs through the property, with the more level, likely building sites situated on the far side of the creek from the road
-Public water and sewer lines run along the fronting road, along with power - a rare convenience for a wooded tract this size
-Zoning we found for this parcel is R-N, Neighborhood Residential District, which allows for residential building; buyers should verify buildability, permitting, and setbacks with the City of Martinsville, as a site visit is recommended to confirm
-Located within a federally designated Opportunity Zone, which may offer tax advantages for qualifying investors (buyer to verify eligibility)
-Rolling, wooded terrain typical of the area, offering privacy and natural screening
-This property may be a candidate for future subdivision, subject to the buyer's own verification with the City of Martinsville
-Our research did not turn up an HOA or association dues on this property
-Convenient in-town Martinsville location, close to Albert Harris Elementary, Martinsville Middle School, and Martinsville High School, plus everyday shopping and services
This is an unusual find: a wooded, four-acre in-town tract with genuine timber value, its own creek, and practical road frontage and utility access. Whether you're drawn to the standing timber, interested in exploring residential development subject to your own due diligence, or simply want a private, tree-covered piece of land close to town, this Fayette Street property is worth a serious look.
Martinsville sits in the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge foothills, offering small-town character, an easygoing pace of life, and easy access to shopping, schools, and outdoor recreation nearby. A four-acre wooded tract with this much frontage, this much timber, and full utility access at the road rarely comes up for sale in town - reach out today to learn more about this Fayette Street property.
Link To Google Map Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/place/36%C2%B041'10.3%22N+79%C2%B053'45.2%22W/@36.6862043,-79.8984749,904m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d36.6862!4d-79.8959
Address: 1231 W Fayette St, Martinsville, VA, 24112
County: Henry
Acres: 4 (Raw Land)
Coordinates: 36.6862, -79.8959
Parcel #: 29 (22 )00 /01
Yearly Estimated Taxes: $163.46
Elevation: 1000 ft
Property Dimensions: 492.11 FT X 239.80 FT X 192.10 FT X 184.17 FT X 288.82 FT X 108.30 FT
Zoning: Neighborhood Residential District (R-N)
County Planning and zoning phone #: 276-403-5171 (Kris Bridges, City of Martinsville Zoning Administrator)
Link to zoning info on county website: https://www.martinsville-va.gov/382/Planning-Zoning
Does this property have an HOA?: No (Based on our research)
Does this property have a survey?:
Elementary school: Albert Harris Elementary School
Middle school: Martinsville Middle School
High school: Martinsville High School
Phone # for electric company: Martinsville Electric (276) 403-5000
Legal Description:
Internal Property ID: VA-Henry- 4-WD-2024
Directions:
From Martinsville, VA 24112
Head toward Walnut St — 0.2 mi
Turn left onto Market St/Moss St — 289 ft
Turn right onto W Church St — 0.6 mi
Slight left onto Fayette St — 0.7 mi
Destination will be on the left
Showing Instructions:
Please call or text the listing agent Luke Harris at 540-613-5405 before showing the property.
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