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

Overview

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.

Listing Details MLS# 928096

Location, Tax & Legal

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
Major Area
04 - Franklin County
Phase
0
Subdivision Map
N/A
Lot
No
Block
No
Tax ID
057 00-172 00
Annual Taxes
1397
Section
No
Zoning Code
NZ
POA Y/N
No

General Property Description

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Residential Type
Detached
Construction Status
Completed
Year Built
1990
Total Bdrm
3
Total Bths
3
Total F Baths
3
Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT
1808
Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT
232
Total Fnshd SqFt
2040
Total Above Grd Fin SQFT
2040
Grand Total Attached SQFT
2040
Basement Y/N
No
Prim. Covered Prking
N/A
Add'l Covered Prkng
Not Applicable
Uncovered Parking
Off Street Parking
Uncovered # Spaces
8
Total Acreage
20.27
Water Class
N/A
Other Above Grd Fin SQFT
0
Total Unfin SQFT
0
Total Cov'd Prk Spc
0

Internet Access

Cur'nt Internet Prov
Shentel
Fiber
Yes

Primary Bedrooms

Primary BR Entry Lvl
Yes

Bedrooms

BR Entry Level
3

More Information

Full Baths

Full Baths Entry Lvl
3

Laundry

Laundry Entry Level
Yes

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
Yes

Limited Service

Not Limited Service
Yes

Lot Description

Cleared
Yes
Down Slope
Yes

Construction

Fiber Cement
Yes
Hard Board
Yes

Basement

Slab
Yes

Views

Mountain(s)
Yes
Sunrise
Yes

Heating

Heat Pump Electric
Yes
Radiant Floor
Yes
Wood Furnace
Yes

Misc Features

Horses Permitted
Yes
Manufac Home Allowed
Yes
Private Road
Yes
Stream
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Fireplace

Gas Log
Yes
Other - See Remarks
Yes

Water Description

Private Well
Yes

Sewer Description

Private Septic
Yes

Water Heater Type

Tank
Yes

Interior Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Yes
Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Indirect Lighting
Yes
Storage
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Energy Features

Passive Solar Heat
Yes

Exterior Features

Barn(s)
Yes
Deck
Yes
Fenced Yard
Yes
Garden Space
Yes
Shed(s)
Yes

Porch

Front Porch
Yes

Appliances

Clothes Dryer
Yes
Clothes Washer
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Range Gas
Yes

Floors

Concrete
Yes
Tile - i.e. ceramic
Yes
Wood
Yes

Windows

Other - See Remarks
Yes
Screen
Yes

Exterior Doors

Wood
Yes

Water Htr Energy

Electric
Yes

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

Room Name Level
Primary Bedroom Entry
Bedroom 2 Entry
Bedroom 3 Entry
Dining Area Entry
Eat-in Kitchen Entry
Laundry Entry
Living Room Entry
Listing Office: MOUNTAIN VIEW REAL ESTATE LLC
Last Updated: August - 21 - 2026
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