$139,700
655 Battlefield RdFort Defiance, VA 24437
Homes, condos and townhomes · MLS 11985350 · Listed 43 days ago (Sep 17, 2026)
16 mi straight line to Massanutten Resort (alpine resort) · Ski access details
Under contract: The seller has accepted an offer with conditions. Some sellers still accept backup offers.
About this property
This property is selling in an online auction. Listed price is the tax value and is not the selling/asking price. This property has a starting bid of only $10k and will sell to the highest bidder regardless of price! All bidding happens on the listing company's website. Great opportunity to purchase a cute house in Augusta County, VA. This property is being sold to settle the Howell estate. The opening bid is only $10,000 and the property will sell to the highest bidder regardless of price! The home is a 2 bed, 1 bath with a metal roof, hardwood floors and a spacious back yard. The property is mostly level and is located in the Fort Defiance school district. If you are an investor, flipper or a home owner with DIY attitude this is a great opportunity you will want to explore! Selling at online auction - bid your price!
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Ski access and nearby skiing
Why this listing is on Where2Ski: Measured distance to a ski area. It sits within 25 straight-line miles of an operating ski area's mapped entrance or base.
| Ski area | Type | Straight-line distance | Measured to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massanutten ResortVA · homes near it | Alpine resort | 16 mi | Massanutten Ski LodgeBase area (mapped point) |
| Wintergreen ResortVA · homes near it | Alpine resort | 20 mi | Wintergreen Resort Ticketing and Ski RentalBase area (mapped point) |
| Bryce ResortVA · homes near it | Alpine resort | 43 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 6:38 PM UTC. Winter drives can take longer.
Ski access claims
The listing doesn't describe ski-in, ski-out, a short walk or a shuttle. The agent can tell you how owners get to the slopes.
Ski access is as described by the listing brokerage. Confirm trail access, easements and any pass or membership with Kervin Yoder of Enlisted Auctions.
How listings qualify · Report a wrong distance or ski-access claim
Facts
- List price
- $139,700
- Status
- Under contract
- Property type
- House
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full baths
- 1
- Interior area
- 1,097 sq ft
- Lot size
- 0.38 acres
- Year built
- 1920
- Garage spaces
- 2
- County
- Augusta County
- MLS number
- 11985350
- Annual property tax (2026)
- $726
Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.
Features
Flooring
- Hardwood
Heating
- Other
- Oil
Construction
- Vinyl Siding
Roof
- Metal
Water
- Well
Sewer
- Septic Tank
Location
Pin placed from the listing's coordinates, which can be approximate. See more listings in Fort Defiance.
Price and status history
- Oct 29, 2026: Started qualifying as near skiing on Where2Ski
Changes seen in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. Sold prices are not published.
Estimate a monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment
$809 per month
An estimate for comparison only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, PMI and fees depend on your lender, credit, location and loan program.
Questions to ask before you buy
Good questions for any home near the slopes.
- How is the property reached in winter, and who plows the road and driveway?A short straight-line distance can still mean a long or seasonal drive. Private roads, gates and mountain passes all shape winter access.
- Is there documented ski access from the property (trail, easement, lift), and does it transfer to a buyer?Rights to cross neighboring land or use a lift come from recorded easements and agreements, so a ski-in or ski-out description is where the question starts.
- Are there association, resort or club fees, and what do they cover?Some ski-area communities charge fees that cover only certain amenities, so ask what lift tickets, passes and services are included.
- Are there rules on renting the home short-term or long-term?Local ordinances, association covenants and deed restrictions all set rental rules, and they differ from place to place.
- What do heating, snow removal, winterization and utilities cost over a season?Ownership costs in snow country often run higher than the mortgage estimate suggests.
- For land: is there legal year-round access, and what utilities, septic and building rules apply?Seasonal roads and steep lots can limit what can be built and when it can be reached.
Printable due-diligence checklist · Ski home ownership budget
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of Enlisted Auctions. Listing agent: Kervin Yoder. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing updated Oct 8, 2026, 11:43 AM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.