$679,000
Mendota, VA 24270
MLS# 9993855
Status: Active Under Contract
3 beds | 3 baths | 3802 sqft

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Property Description
A rare opportunity to own a private riverfront retreat designed for peace, independence, and a more sustainable way of living. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of riverfront living with views of the North Fork of the Holston River and the Clinch Mountain, where quiet mornings and abundant wildlife create a setting far removed from the conflicts and busyness of today's world. The main home features one level living with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, and inviting living spaces that include a living room, den, dedicated home office, and laundry room. Two gas fireplaces provide warmth and atmosphere, while heat pumps ensure efficient year-round comfort. Designed with independence and reliability in mind, the home includes a full-house standby Generac generator. An outdoor wood boiler is an alternative heat source supplying both space heat and hot water to the main house and guest house. The property also benefits from well water, offering an additional level of self-sufficiency. High-speed internet through Starlink allows you to stay connected while enjoying the peace of rural living. A separate guest house provides ideal accommodations for visitors, extended family, or potential rental income. To date, the guest house has hosted over 200 visitors. The property also includes garage space for up to 5 vehicles, perfect for recreational equipment, or workshop space. Gated driveway entrance with electronic keypad access. There is ample space for gardening, fishing, kayaking, and enjoying nature, this unique property offers a rare opportunity to create a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty. Crawlspace was encapsulated in 2023 by Master Services. Main house is 2925 total finished sq ft and the guest apartment above the garage is 877 total finished sq ft. Call today for your private showing.
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Location, Tax & Legal Info
City Taxes: 0
County Taxes: 1827.5
Contract Info
List Price/SqFt: 178.59
Foreclosure: No
Short Sale: No
Auction: No
Status: Active Under Contract
Listing Price: 679000
Current Price: $679,000
Listing Date: 2026-04-13
General Property Description
Lot Dimensions: 4.19acres
Acres: 4.19
Zoning: Conservation & Recreation
Deed Book #: 998
Deed Page #: 656
Elementary School: Valley Institute
Middle School: Wallace
Parcel ID: 096 2 7
High School: John S. Battle
Home Warranty: No
HOA Y/N: No
Baths - Full: 2
Baths - 1/2: 1
Total SqFt Finished: 3802
Total SqFt Unfinished: 0
Total Rooms: 9
Above Grade SqFt: 3802
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
# Bedrooms: 3
Total Baths: 3
Year Built: 1998
Total SqFt: 3802
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: A rare opportunity to own a private riverfront retreat designed for peace, independence, and a more sustainable way of living. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of riverfront living with views of the North Fork of the Holston River and the Clinch Mountain, where quiet mornings and abundant wildlife create a setting far removed from the conflicts and busyness of today's world. The main home features one level living with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, and inviting living spaces that include a living room, den, dedicated home office, and laundry room. Two gas fireplaces provide warmth and atmosphere, while heat pumps ensure efficient year-round comfort. Designed with independence and reliability in mind, the home includes a full-house standby Generac generator. An outdoor wood boiler is an alternative heat source supplying both space heat and hot water to the main house and guest house. The property also benefits from well water, offering an additional level of self-sufficiency. High-speed internet through Starlink allows you to stay connected while enjoying the peace of rural living. A separate guest house provides ideal accommodations for visitors, extended family, or potential rental income. To date, the guest house has hosted over 200 visitors. The property also includes garage space for up to 5 vehicles, perfect for recreational equipment, or workshop space. Gated driveway entrance with electronic keypad access. There is ample space for gardening, fishing, kayaking, and enjoying nature, this unique property offers a rare opportunity to create a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty. Crawlspace was encapsulated in 2023 by Master Services. Main house is 2925 total finished sq ft and the guest apartment above the garage is 877 total finished sq ft. Call today for your private showing.
Directions: I81S, turn right onto Commonwealth Ave Ext/Pittstown Rd, turn right onto Island Rd, turn on Benhams Rd, turn right on Nordyke Rd, turn left on Barnrock Rd, turn left Swinging Bridge Rd. Home is on right,
Property Condition
Above Average: 1
SqFt Details
Finished SqFt Level 1: 2505
Finished SqFt Level 2: 1297
Garage Attached SqFt: 1621
Garage Total SqFt: 1621
Other Structures
Garage(s): 1
Guest House: 1
Pergola: 1
Second Garage: 1
Second Residence: 1
Exterior Finish
Vinyl Siding: 1
Other Equipment
Generator: 1
Style
Farmhouse: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Levels
One and One Half: 1
Window Features
Insulated Windows: 1
Interior Features
Built-in Features: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Kitchen/Dining Combo: 1
Primary Downstairs: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
See Remarks: 1
Amenities
Landscaping: 1
Exterior Features
Garden: 1
See Remarks: 1
View
Creek/Stream: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Heating
Heat Pump: 1
Propane: 1
Wood Stove: 1
See Remarks: 1
AC
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Heat Pump: 1
Water
Well: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Appliances
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Electric Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Topography/Lot Description
Flood Zone: 1
Rolling Slope: 1
See Remarks: 1
Fireplace
Gas Log: 1
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Flooring
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
Easements
Flood Zone: 1
Basement
Crawl Space: 1
Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Security Features
Security Gate: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Parking Features
Asphalt: 1
Attached: 1
Detached: 1
Driveway: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Garage
Garage Spaces: 5
Other Rooms
Breakfast: 1
Garage Apartment: 1
Laundry: 1
Primary Bathroom: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Recreation Room: 1
See Remarks: 1
Porch/Patio/Deck
Covered: 1
Front Porch: 1
Rear Porch: 1
Walls
Drywall: 1
Foundation
Block: 1
Structure Type
House: 1
Rooms
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: First
Bathroom 1: 1
Bathroom 1 Level: First
Bathroom 2: 1
Bathroom 2 Level: First
Bathroom 3: 1
Bathroom 3 Level: First
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Family Room: 1
Family Room Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Location Tax Legal Info
Street #: 4457
Street Name: Swinging Bridge
St Suffix: Road
County: Washington
State/Province: VA
Zip Code: 24270
Area: 102 - Bristol VA (County)
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Status Change Info
Date Pending: 2026-04-16
Property Features
Property Condition: Above Average
Style: Farmhouse
Levels: One and One Half
Exterior Finish: Vinyl Siding
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Interior Features: Built-in Features; Eat-in Kitchen; Kitchen/Dining Combo; Primary Downstairs; Walk-In Closet(s); See Remarks
Amenities: Landscaping
Exterior Features: Garden; See Remarks
Other Structures: Garage(s); Guest House; Pergola; Second Garage; Second Residence
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven; Electric Range; Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup
Flooring: Hardwood; Tile
Roof: Shingle
Other Equipment: Generator
Security Features: Security Gate; Smoke Detector(s)
Parking Features: Asphalt; Attached; Detached; Driveway; Garage Door Opener
Other Rooms: Breakfast; Garage Apartment; Laundry; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Recreation Room; See Remarks
View: Creek/Stream; Mountain(s)
Heating: Heat Pump; Propane; Wood Stove; See Remarks
AC: Ceiling Fan(s); Heat Pump
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Fireplace: Gas Log
Walls: Drywall
Basement: Crawl Space
Foundation: Block
Easements: Flood Zone
Financing: Cash; Conventional
Structure Type: House
Rooms: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| Living Room | First |
| Dining Room | First |
| Family Room | First |
| Kitchen | First |
| Laundry | First |
| Office | Second |
| Primary Bedroom | First |
| Bedroom 2 | First |
| Bedroom 3 | First |
| Bathroom 1 | First |
| Bathroom 2 | First |
| Bathroom 3 | First |
Listing Office: Berkshire HHS, Jones Property Group
Last Updated: April - 16 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.