$137,000 for 2.39 Acres With Stunning Mountain Views in Virginia — Buy the Land, Decide What to Do With the House
The listing agent on this property says it plainly: the house is rough, it’s seen better days, and it will need significant work. That kind of honesty is rare in real estate listings, and it’s worth paying attention to — because what it means is that the $137,000 price is almost entirely for the land. And the land, in this case, is genuinely exceptional.
Two and a third acres with stunning mountain views in Botetourt County, Virginia. An unusually generous yard for the area. A 1913 structure that can be restored, reimagined, or used as the foundation for a completely fresh start. Eight hundred and sixteen Zillow views and fifty saves in eighteen days says the market is paying close attention.
The Land — The Whole Point
Two point three nine acres on Alleghany Avenue in Clifton Forge is not a typical residential lot. The listing specifically notes that it’s an unusually generous yard for the area, which in the context of a small Virginia mountain city where lots tend to run small, is meaningful. The cleared, view-facing terrain opens directly toward the surrounding Alleghany Highlands — the kind of mountain scenery that defines this part of western Virginia and that most buyers in the region spend years trying to find a foothold in.
No HOA. Well water. Annual taxes of $584. A deck already attached to the structure gives you a platform for those mountain views right now, regardless of what else happens with the property.
The House
Built in 1913 — Honest Assessment Required
The 1913 single-level home offers 918 square feet with two bedrooms and one full bathroom. Flooring is a mix of wood and vinyl. Forced air oil heat handles warmth. The structure has no basement and sits as a single-story footprint on the acreage.
The listing does not dress this up: the home needs significant work and is being sold as-is. The Zestimate sits at $129,900 against a $137,000 ask, which suggests the premium is being paid for the land and the views rather than the structure itself. For a buyer who approaches this with clear eyes — restore the 1913 bones, rebuild entirely, or hold the land — the math is straightforward. What you are buying is a rare piece of mountain-view acreage in Botetourt County at a price that reflects the home’s condition rather than the location’s potential.
The Area
Clifton Forge sits in Botetourt County in the Alleghany Highlands of western Virginia, a small city with a historic downtown, a tight community, and some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the state. The surrounding terrain — the Alleghany Mountains, the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, and the James River corridor — provides serious outdoor access for hikers, hunters, and anglers. Covington, the larger city in the immediate region, is just a few miles away for daily services. The broader Shenandoah Valley and Roanoke are within an hour for full urban amenities. The James River High School serving the area rates 8 out of 10 on GreatSchools.
The Bottom Line
Two point three nine acres with stunning mountain views, a deck, and a 1913 home that needs significant work — at $137,000 in Botetourt County, Virginia. The house is the challenge. The land and the views are the opportunity. For a buyer who understands the difference and has a plan for the structure, this property in Clifton Forge offers a rare entry point into one of Virginia’s most scenic corners at a price that reflects reality rather than aspiration.
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