Pounding Mill takes its name from a 19th-century barytes mill that once processed ore on this stretch of Tazewell County, Southwest Virginia — a mining and milling town history that eventually gave way to the quiet, close-knit community of fewer than 400 people that exists there today. Tucked into the Appalachian foothills near the North Fork of the Clinch River, it’s the kind of place where a full basement, a chicken coop, and 5.65 acres of rolling land don’t feel like unusual amenities — they feel like the local standard. A four-bedroom, four-bathroom Cape Cod at 161 Grace St is now on the market there at $289,900.
A Cape Cod Built for Multi-Level Living
At 1,946 square feet above ground plus a 532-square-foot finished basement, this 1992-built home spreads its living space across three distinct levels. The primary bedroom sits on the first floor alongside the kitchen, living room, and two full bathrooms, while three additional bedrooms occupy the second floor. Downstairs, the finished basement adds a family room and its own bathroom — effectively a fourth living zone that works equally well as a guest suite, teen hangout, or in-law space.
The listing calls out a large bonus room and an additional storage closet, both practical additions that Cape Cod-style homes don’t always include, along with wood, tile, and carpet flooring, insulated windows, and ceiling fans throughout. A stone, gas-log fireplace anchors the main living space — a detail worth noting for winters at this elevation in the Appalachian foothills.
Room to Actually Use the Land
The 5.65-acre lot is described as gently rolling with mature trees, and the property allows horses — a meaningful detail for buyers who’ve been searching specifically for land zoned to accommodate them. A chicken coop conveys with the sale, giving a new owner a head start on backyard poultry without building from scratch. There’s no fencing currently in place, so buyers planning to keep horses or livestock full-time should budget for that separately, but the acreage itself, combined with an irregular, rolling lot shape, offers plenty of room to work with.
Parking is handled by an oversized drive-under garage plus additional driveway space, including RV access — a combination that’s harder to find on smaller in-town lots.
The Practical Details
The home runs on a heat pump with central air conditioning, sits on a block foundation, and is finished with vinyl siding under a shingle roof. Water comes from a private well, sewage runs through a septic tank, and the property is served by propane. High-speed internet is available, and the listing notes the home is in good exterior condition and very good interior condition — details that matter for a property already a few decades old.
The Numbers
| Price | $289,900 ($149/sq ft) |
| Location | 161 Grace St, Pounding Mill, VA 24637 |
| Home Size | 1,946 sq ft above ground + 532 sq ft finished basement |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 4 / 4 (3 full, 1 half) |
| Lot Size | 5.65 acres, rolling with mature trees |
| Year Built | 1992 |
| Water / Sewer | Private well / septic tank |
| Heating / Cooling | Heat pump / central air |
| Horses Allowed | Yes |
| Parking | Drive-under garage + RV access |
| HOA | None |
| Annual Taxes | $1,337 |
Why Pounding Mill
Pounding Mill sits in Tazewell County near the historic Maiden Spring farm complex, a National Register site dating back to the 1770s, and remains close to Route 460 for access to the wider region. It’s a place defined less by tourism and more by long-term residents — the median age here skews older, and the pace is slower by design. For a buyer looking for genuine acreage, horse-ready zoning, and small-town Appalachian living without a big-city price tag, that steadiness is often exactly the draw.
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