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 688 Blain Rd estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 688 Blain Rd in Buchanan, VA is $811,500 .

What is the price history for 688 Blain Rd?

688 Blain Rd in Buchanan, VA last sold for $625,000 in October 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 688 Blain Rd have air conditioning?

Yes, 688 Blain Rd in Buchanan, VA has air conditioning.

Does 688 Blain Rd have laundry facilities?

Yes, 688 Blain Rd in Buchanan, VA has in-unit laundry.

OFF MARKET

$811,500

Trulia Estimate

5 Beds
3 Baths
4,080 sqft (on 35 acres)

688 Blain Rd, Buchanan, VA 24066

Est. Refi. Payment $4,869/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 1, 2021 for $625,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$812K

Since last month

$11K (-1.3%)

Since last year

$5K (-0.6%)

Since last sale

$188K (+30%)

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 +98% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$813K
August 2026	$824K
July 2026	$835K
June 2026	$843K
May 2026	$839K
April 2026	$826K
March 2026	$834K
February 2026	$833K
January 2026	$826K
2025
December 2025	$833K
November 2025	$834K
October 2025	$818K
September 2025	$817K
August 2025	$815K
July 2025	$833K
June 2025	$822K
May 2025	$825K
April 2025	$829K
March 2025	$829K
February 2025	$826K
January 2025	$806K
2024
December 2024	$803K
November 2024	$787K
October 2024	$776K
September 2024	$770K
August 2024	$782K
July 2024	$775K
June 2024	$780K
May 2024	$770K
April 2024	$769K
March 2024	$752K
February 2024	$740K
January 2024	$733K
2023
December 2023	$731K
November 2023	$728K
October 2023	$721K
September 2023	$724K
August 2023	$727K
July 2023	$727K
June 2023	$721K
May 2023	$716K
April 2023	$708K
March 2023	$702K
February 2023	$710K
January 2023	$709K
2022
December 2022	$707K
November 2022	$704K
October 2022	$721K
September 2022	$715K
August 2022	$712K
July 2022	$666K
June 2022	$664K
May 2022	$650K
April 2022	$649K
March 2022	$645K
February 2022	$646K
January 2022	$638K
2021
December 2021	$641K
November 2021	$638K
October 2021	$633K
September 2021	$650K
August 2021	$646K
July 2021	$492K
June 2021	$484K
May 2021	$524K
April 2021	$517K
March 2021	$496K
February 2021	$493K
January 2021	$487K
2020
December 2020	$486K
November 2020	$485K
October 2020	$483K
September 2020	$477K
August 2020	$469K
July 2020	$465K
June 2020	$460K
May 2020	$456K
April 2020	$451K
March 2020	$450K
February 2020	$446K
January 2020	$444K
2019
December 2019	$448K
November 2019	$453K
October 2019	$451K
September 2019	$442K
August 2019	$447K
July 2019	$441K
June 2019	$442K
May 2019	$444K
April 2019	$439K
March 2019	$444K
February 2019	$443K
January 2019	$440K
2018
December 2018	$437K
November 2018	$433K
October 2018	$437K
September 2018	$446K
August 2018	$442K
July 2018	$438K
June 2018	$440K
May 2018	$447K
April 2018	$442K
March 2018	$439K
February 2018	$434K
January 2018	$433K
2017
December 2017	$431K
November 2017	$431K
October 2017	$426K
September 2017	$424K
August 2017	$430K
July 2017	$429K
June 2017	$429K
May 2017	$427K
April 2017	$430K
March 2017	$436K
February 2017	$432K
January 2017	$419K
2016
December 2016	$428K
November 2016	$425K
October 2016	$411K
September 2016	$411K

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
589 4th St, Buchanan, VA	2.05	Single-Family Home	$298,000	07/31/26	4	2	1,810
366 Bridge St N, Buchanan, VA	2.01	Single-Family Home	$258,000	08/04/26	3	2	1,512
214 1st St, Buchanan, VA	2.31	Single-Family Home	$279,950	07/30/26	4	2	1,690
343 17th St, Buchanan, VA	3.00	Single-Family Home	$381,000	10/03/25	4	3	2,638
218 Albemarle Ave, Buchanan, VA	2.74	Single-Family Home	$270,000	12/02/25	4	3	2,167
1049 Narrow Passage Rd, Buchanan, VA	2.20	Single-Family Home	$4,000	07/20/26	4	2	1,329
811 Arcadia Rd, Buchanan, VA	3.14	Single-Family Home	$355,000	07/10/26	4	1.5	2,608
1905 Mount Joy Rd, Buchanan, VA	3.05	Single-Family Home	$380,000	05/13/26	4	3	2,454
135 13th St, Buchanan, VA	2.63	Single-Family Home	$215,000	10/03/25	3	2	1,532
240 1st St, Buchanan, VA	2.30	Single-Family Home	$85,000	08/21/26	3	1	1,572

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
890 Blain Rd, Buchanan, VA 24066	0.16	$1,050,000	3	2.5	2,716	For Sale
480 Cartmills Gap Rd, Buchanan, VA 24066	1.06	$259,500	3	2	1,388	Off Market
97 Wince Hollow Rd, Buchanan, VA 24066	1.07	$316,400	3	2	1,456	Off Market
23 Meryls Rd, Buchanan, VA 24066	1.18	$241,500	3	2	1,400	Off Market
3549 Narrow Passage Rd, Buchanan, VA 24066	1.26	$299,950	3	2	1,500	For Sale
430 Braxton Dr, Buchanan, VA 24066	1.37	$400,800	3	2	2,016	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 2014

35 acre lot

4,080 sqft

$199/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Concrete floors

This single-family home is located at 688 Blain Rd, Buchanan, VA. 688 Blain Rd is in Buchanan, VA and in ZIP code 24066. This property has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 4,080 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 35.05 acres and was built in 2014.

688 Blain Rd, Buchanan, VA 24066 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 4,080 sqft single-family home built in 2014. It last sold for $625,000 on Oct 1, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $811,500, with a rent estimate of $3,169/month.

Home Details for 688 Blain Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Pantry, Recreation RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat Pump, Radiant, Stove, Electric, Wood PelletAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: MetalDeckExterior: WoodGardenLawn

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 2014
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information
Lot Area: 35.00 acres

Mobile R/V
RV Parking Rv Parking

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Oct 1, 2021 Source: RVAR #882652	Sold	$625,000
Aug 24, 2021 Source: RVAR #882652	Pending	$649,999
Aug 4, 2021 Source: RVAR #882652	Listed For Sale	$649,999

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$4,638	$662,600

Additional Cost

Market trends in Buchanan

Last updated August 2026

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Available listings

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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.
Resident
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 688 Blain Rd

What is 688 Blain Rd estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 688 Blain Rd in Buchanan, VA is $811,500.
What is the price history for 688 Blain Rd?
688 Blain Rd in Buchanan, VA last sold for $625,000 in October 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 688 Blain Rd have air conditioning?
Yes, 688 Blain Rd in Buchanan, VA has air conditioning.
Does 688 Blain Rd have laundry facilities?
Yes, 688 Blain Rd in Buchanan, VA has in-unit laundry.