517 Elmer LN, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
$569,950
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
2,040
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
882,961
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$569,950
List Date:
6/01/2026
Last Modified:
8/21/2026
Description
Dream homestead on 20+ private acres near Callaway. Unique earth sheltered home located at the end of a private lane offers one level living, with a loft overlooking the property that is enveloped by hundreds of acres of undeveloped land on 3 sides. Custom built addition in 2009, radiant floor heating with hot water provided by an outdoor wood burning furnace and a heat pump for not quite Winter weather, along with a passive solar design. Home offers an open floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Property offers multiple out buildings that have been used for all types of farm animals and is currently fenced and cross-fenced with electric that provides for rotational grazing of cattle. Multiple springs provide water for livestock and the home. An old trailer with an addition, currently
Supplements: used just for storage, represents a second address on the property with it's own power and septic system. Perfect for a future ADU or rental. Fiber internet is now available. This captivating slice of heaven is ready to welcome those seeking peace and ultimate privacy. Don't wait on this one.
More Information MLS# 928096
General Property Description
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Construction Status: Completed
Residential Type: Detached
Total Acreage: 20.27
Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 1808
Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT: 232
Other Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0
Total Fnshd SqFt: 2040
Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 2040
Grand Total Attached SQFT: 2040
Basement Y/N: No
Water Class: N/A
Total Unfin SQFT: 0
Prim. Covered Prking: N/A
Add'l Covered Prkng: Not Applicable
Uncovered Parking: Off Street Parking
Uncovered # Spaces: 8
Total Cov'd Prk Spc: 0
Year Built: 1990
Total Bdrm: 3
Total Bths: 3
Total F Baths: 3
Location, Tax & Legal
Major Area: 04 - Franklin County
Phase: 0
Subdivision Map: N/A
Lot: 0
Block: 0
Tax ID: 057 00-172 00
Annual Taxes: 1397
Section: 0
Zoning Code: NZ
POA Y/N: No
Area: 0400 - Franklin County
Street Number: 517
Street Name: Elmer
Street Suffix: LN
State/Province: VA
Zip Code: 24151
Subdivision: N/A
Municipality: Franklin County
Elementary School: Callaway
Middle School: Ben Franklin Middle
High School: Franklin County
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Dream homestead on 20+ private acres near Callaway. Unique earth sheltered home located at the end of a private lane offers one level living, with a loft overlooking the property that is enveloped by hundreds of acres of undeveloped land on 3 sides. Custom built addition in 2009, radiant floor heating with hot water provided by an outdoor wood burning furnace and a heat pump for not quite Winter weather, along with a passive solar design. Home offers an open floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Property offers multiple out buildings that have been used for all types of farm animals and is currently fenced and cross-fenced with electric that provides for rotational grazing of cattle. Multiple springs provide water for livestock and the home. An old trailer with an addition, currently
Directions: in Boones Mill, turn @ stop light onto Bethlehem Rd. Follow to end at Callaway Rd. Turn R onto Callaway Rd for 2.5 mi, L onto Deyerle Knob Rd for 2 mi - Elmer Ln on the L. -Elmer Ln to the end at gate
Style of House
Other - See Remarks: 1
Limited Service
Not Limited Service: 1
Lot Description
Cleared: 1
Down Slope: 1
Construction
Fiber Cement: 1
Hard Board: 1
Basement
Slab: 1
Views
Mountain(s): 1
Sunrise: 1
Heating
Heat Pump Electric: 1
Radiant Floor: 1
Wood Furnace: 1
Misc Features
Horses Permitted: 1
Manufac Home Allowed: 1
Private Road: 1
Stream: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Fireplace
Gas Log: 1
Other - See Remarks: 1
Water Description
Private Well: 1
Sewer Description
Private Septic: 1
Water Heater Type
Tank: 1
Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s): 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Indirect Lighting: 1
Storage: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Energy Features
Passive Solar Heat: 1
Internet Access
Fiber: 1
Cur'nt Internet Prov: Shentel
Exterior Features
Barn(s): 1
Deck: 1
Fenced Yard: 1
Garden Space: 1
Shed(s): 1
Porch
Front Porch: 1
Appliances
Clothes Dryer: 1
Clothes Washer: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Freezer: 1
Range Gas: 1
Floors
Concrete: 1
Tile - i.e. ceramic: 1
Wood: 1
Windows
Other - See Remarks: 1
Screen: 1
Exterior Doors
Wood: 1
Primary Bedrooms
Primary BR Entry Lvl: 1
Water Htr Energy
Electric: 1
Bedrooms
BR Entry Level: 3
Full Baths
Full Baths Entry Lvl: 3
Laundry
Laundry Entry Level: 1
Contract Information
Current Price: $569,950
List Price: $569,950
List Date: 2026-06-01
Status: Active
Property Features
Style of House: Other - See Remarks
Limited Service: Not Limited Service
Lot Description: Cleared; Down Slope
Construction: Fiber Cement; Hard Board
Basement: Slab
Heating: Heat Pump Electric; Radiant Floor; Wood Furnace
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplace: Gas Log; Other - See Remarks
Energy Features: Passive Solar Heat
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Indirect Lighting; Storage; Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior Features: Barn(s); Deck; Fenced Yard; Garden Space; Shed(s)
Views: Mountain(s); Sunrise
Appliances: Dishwasher; Clothes Dryer; Freezer; Range Gas; Clothes Washer
Misc Features: Horses Permitted; Manufac Home Allowed; Private Road; Stream
Floors: Concrete; Tile - i.e. ceramic; Wood
Windows: Other - See Remarks; Screen
Exterior Doors: Wood
Porch: Front Porch
Water Description: Private Well
Sewer Description: Private Septic
Water Heater Type: Tank
Water Htr Energy: Electric
Internet Access: Fiber
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
Level: Entry
Level: Entry
Bedroom 2
Level: Entry
Level: Entry
Bedroom 3
Level: Entry
Level: Entry
Dining Area
Level: Entry
Level: Entry
Eat-in Kitchen
Level: Entry
Level: Entry
Laundry
Level: Entry
Level: Entry
Living Room
Level: Entry
Level: Entry
Listing Office: MOUNTAIN VIEW REAL ESTATE LLC
Last Updated: August - 21 - 2026
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