Are yards well-kept in Buchanan, VA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Is there wildlife in Buchanan, VA?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say there's wildlife

Is parking easy in Buchanan, VA?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say parking is easy

Is Buchanan, VA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say it's dog friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Buchanan, VA?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is a car needed in Buchanan, VA?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say car is needed

Are the streets well-lit in Buchanan, VA?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say streets are well-lit

Are neighbors friendly in Buchanan, VA?

As of early 2026, 65% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Buchanan, VA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of Buchanan, VA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 60% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Do kids play outside in Buchanan, VA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say kids play outside

Is Buchanan, VA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Buchanan, VA quiet?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say it's quiet

Does Buchanan, VA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say there are sidewalks

Are there community events in Buchanan, VA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say there are community events

Is Buchanan, VA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 18% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 490 2nd St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 490 2nd St in Buchanan, VA is $201,600 .

What is the price history for 490 2nd St?

490 2nd St in Buchanan, VA last sold for $154,875 in May 2021.

Is Buchanan a buyer's or seller's market?

Buchanan is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What do residents say about Buchanan?

Residents describe Buchanan, VA as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Buchanan, VA .

Does 490 2nd St have air conditioning?

Yes, 490 2nd St in Buchanan, VA has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 490 2nd St?

The lot at 490 2nd St in Buchanan, VA is about 0.14 acres (6,098 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$201,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 sqft

490 2nd St, Buchanan, VA 24066

Est. Refi. Payment $1,199/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 20, 2021 for $154,875

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$202K

Since last month

$3K (-1.5%)

Since last year

$6K (-3%)

Since last sale

$45K (+29.2%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +128% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$200K
July 2026	$203K
June 2026	$208K
May 2026	$204K
April 2026	$205K
March 2026	$203K
February 2026	$201K
January 2026	$196K
2025
December 2025	$198K
November 2025	$203K
October 2025	$202K
September 2025	$202K
August 2025	$206K
July 2025	$210K
June 2025	$208K
May 2025	$210K
April 2025	$212K
March 2025	$210K
February 2025	$206K
January 2025	$208K
2024
December 2024	$212K
November 2024	$213K
October 2024	$207K
September 2024	$205K
August 2024	$206K
July 2024	$205K
June 2024	$206K
May 2024	$205K
April 2024	$204K
March 2024	$202K
February 2024	$195K
January 2024	$194K
2023
December 2023	$192K
November 2023	$193K
October 2023	$198K
September 2023	$198K
August 2023	$198K
July 2023	$199K
June 2023	$195K
May 2023	$195K
April 2023	$191K
March 2023	$187K
February 2023	$181K
January 2023	$179K
2022
December 2022	$182K
November 2022	$183K
October 2022	$184K
September 2022	$187K
August 2022	$188K
July 2022	$192K
June 2022	$189K
May 2022	$186K
April 2022	$182K
March 2022	$177K
February 2022	$173K
January 2022	$171K
2021
December 2021	$167K
November 2021	$165K
October 2021	$165K
September 2021	$165K
August 2021	$168K
July 2021	$154K
June 2021	$146K
May 2021	$136K
April 2021	$134K
March 2021	$134K
February 2021	$133K
January 2021	$132K
2020
December 2020	$131K
November 2020	$131K
October 2020	$129K
September 2020	$128K
August 2020	$128K
July 2020	$128K
June 2020	$127K
May 2020	$127K
April 2020	$126K
March 2020	$126K
February 2020	$125K
January 2020	$125K
2019
September 2019	$97K
August 2019	$97K
July 2019	$100K
June 2019	$99K
May 2019	$96K
April 2019	$98K
March 2019	$94K
February 2019	$94K
January 2019	$93K
2018
December 2018	$94K
November 2018	$93K
October 2018	$91K
September 2018	$91K
August 2018	$90K
July 2018	$91K
June 2018	$93K
May 2018	$91K
April 2018	$90K
March 2018	$92K
February 2018	$93K
January 2018	$91K
2017
December 2017	$94K
November 2017	$91K
October 2017	$94K
September 2017	$93K
August 2017	$91K
July 2017	$89K
June 2017	$89K
May 2017	$90K
April 2017	$86K
March 2017	$83K
February 2017	$85K
January 2017	$86K
2016
December 2016	$89K
November 2016	$86K
October 2016	$85K
September 2016	$88K
August 2016	$88K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
240 1st St, Buchanan, VA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$85,000	08/21/26	3	1	1,572
167 Boyd St, Buchanan, VA	0.60	Single-Family Home	$130,200	05/29/26	3	1.5	1,200
214 1st St, Buchanan, VA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$279,950	07/30/26	4	2	1,690
493 Culpepper Ave, Buchanan, VA	0.57	Single-Family Home	$181,000	06/08/26	2	1	984
589 4th St, Buchanan, VA	0.09	Single-Family Home	$298,000	07/31/26	4	2	1,810
314 Culpepper Ave, Buchanan, VA	0.72	Single-Family Home	$182,300	08/14/26	2	2	1,073
366 Bridge St N, Buchanan, VA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$258,000	08/04/26	3	2	1,512
89 17th St, Buchanan, VA	0.85	Single-Family Home	$177,500	07/07/26	2	1	873
135 13th St, Buchanan, VA	0.61	Single-Family Home	$215,000	10/03/25	3	2	1,532
218 Albemarle Ave, Buchanan, VA	0.71	Single-Family Home	$270,000	12/02/25	4	3	2,167

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
495 3rd St, Buchanan, VA 24066	0.03	$149,800	1	1	888	Off Market
502 2nd St, Buchanan, VA 24066	0.01	$259,000	2	2	1,524	For Sale
589 4th St, Buchanan, VA 24066	0.09	$298,000	4	2	1,810	Recently Sold
322 2nd St, Buchanan, VA 24066	0.16	$278,000	2	2	1,786	Off Market
197 Bridge St N, Buchanan, VA 24066	0.16	$229,650	3	1	1,307	For Sale
Bridge St, Buchanan, VA 24066	0.18	-	-	-	-	Off Market
479 4th St, Buchanan, VA 24066	0.19	$230,200	3	2	1,782	Off Market
290 3rd St, Buchanan, VA 24066	0.21	$223,800	3	2	1,158	Off Market
414 4th St, Buchanan, VA 24066	0.23	$266,200	3	2	1,073	Off Market
240 1st St, Buchanan, VA 24066	0.25	$85,000	3	1	1,572	Recently Sold
226 1st St, Buchanan, VA 24066	0.26	$52,700	3	1	1,197	Off Market
214 1st St, Buchanan, VA 24066	0.28	$279,950	4	2	1,690	Recently Sold

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1973

Living Area

1,000 sqft

Price/Sqft

$202

Parking

Garage

About this House

Lots of potential in this 3BR, 1 bath brick ranch with a full unfinished basement. Great mountain views from the front and easy walk to the swinging bridge and river. Updates in 2019 include new kitchen cabinets, range, microwave, bathroom tub, vanity, tile, sink, toilet. HVAC, windows, gutters and exterior vinyl, luxury vinyl floors, carpet, interior and exterior doors, and hot water heater also new in 2019. Must see! For Sale by owner. Please call owners at 540-312-5160 , 540-798-6294 or your preferred realtor. Realtors are welcome!

490 2nd St, Buchanan, VA 24066 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,000 sqft single-family home built in 1973. It last sold for $154,875 on May 20, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $201,600, with a rent estimate of $1,289/month.

Home Details for 490 2nd St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Carpet, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyMicrowave

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood, BrickLawnPorch
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Off Street, Garage

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1973
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Lot Information
Lot Area: 6098 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 20, 2021 Source: RVAR #877974	Sold	$154,875
Mar 24, 2021 Source: RVAR #877974	Pending	$149,900
Mar 22, 2021 Source: RVAR #877974	Listed For Sale	$149,900
Dec 3, 2019 Source: N/A	Sold	$124,500
Nov 1, 2019 Source: N/A	Pending	$124,950
Oct 18, 2019 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$124,950 Price decreased by 2%
Sep 14, 2019 Source: N/A	Listed For Sale	$126,950
Nov 8, 2018 Source: RVAR #852135	Sold	$59,900
Oct 10, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$64,900 Price decreased by 7%
Sep 25, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$69,900 Price decreased by 7%
Sep 5, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$74,900
May 2, 2018 Source: N/A	Sold	$94,340

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$902	$128,900

Additional Cost

Market trends in Buchanan

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Around this home

Buchanan Elementary School
PK-5
Public
276 Students
Botetourt County Public Schools
7/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
My children are receiving a quality education with teachers that truly care about them as individuals.
Parent Review
6y ago
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What Locals Say about Buchanan

At least 9 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say yards are well-kept
91 % Say there's wildlife
91 % Say parking is easy
82 % Say it's dog friendly
77 % Say people would walk alone at night
73 % Say car is needed
67 % Say streets are well-lit
65 % Say neighbors are friendly
62 % Say there's holiday spirit
60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
58 % Say kids play outside
58 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
57 % Say it's quiet
55 % Say there are sidewalks
45 % Say there are community events
18 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Resident
2y ago
"Perfect 10 minutes convenient stores; 15-20 minutes from grocery stores., town; 25-30 minutes walmart "
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Saja M.
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7y ago
"lots of dogs & people walking dogs. very nice walk through town. and there's a lovely park by the James River that is another lovely walk."
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Saja M.
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7y ago
"very family & community oriented neighborhood! very safe. dog friendly. wonderful downtown. very walkable."
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lucas t.
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8y ago
"Having the river so close by during the summer and having the carnival every year for 4th of july. Not many bad people live here"
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rustedout
12y ago
"My sister lives there on a farm. peaceful and quiet area.. few amenities nearby. Have livestock? This might be ideal locale."
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Frequently asked questions about 490 2nd St

What is 490 2nd St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 490 2nd St in Buchanan, VA is $201,600.
What is the price history for 490 2nd St?
490 2nd St in Buchanan, VA last sold for $154,875 in May 2021.
Is Buchanan a buyer's or seller's market?
Buchanan is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What do residents say about Buchanan?
Residents describe Buchanan, VA as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Buchanan, VA.
Does 490 2nd St have air conditioning?
Yes, 490 2nd St in Buchanan, VA has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 490 2nd St?
The lot at 490 2nd St in Buchanan, VA is about 0.14 acres (6,098 sq ft).