Property Description
308 Pearl Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA | A Historic Multi-Structure Estate
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Discover unparalleled versatility and historic grandeur in the heart of downtown Big Stone Gap. Anchored by a majestic, century-old legacy poplar tree, this exceptional multi-structure estate features three distinct buildings across a beautifully manicured property. Fully modernized while preserving its turn-of-the-century character, this property offers five total garage bays, a private guest apartment, and an expansive workshop--making it an absolute dream for collectors, hobbyists, or multi-generational families. The property is adjacent to the and only a 2-1/2 minute casual walk to restaurants and historic downtown Big Stone Gap.
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1. The Stately Main House
Built prior to 1908 and completely renovated from the studs up, the main residence seamlessly blends historic architectural character with sophisticated modern luxuries.
* Living Space: Over 2,700 sq. ft. of gracious primary living area, featuring 4 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 updated baths.
* Total Conditioned Envelope: Approximately 4,500 sq. ft., which includes a 1,300 sq. ft. fully conditioned walk-up attic and a 500 sq. ft. conditioned basement.
* Accessibility: Thoughtfully designed for aging-in-place or universal access, featuring an elevator serving both the interior and exterior, along with a wheelchair-friendly layout.
* Premium Finishes: Custom cabinetry, extensive rebuilt historic woodwork, a central vacuum system, a heated primary bathroom floor, and freshly updated fixtures throughout.
* Infrastructure & Efficiency: Insulated exterior walls, durable lifetime metal roofing, Pella windows, entirely replaced electrical and plumbing systems, and a whole-house network and coax cabling backbone.
* Utilities: The house has a 200 amp breaker panel and all control wiring to a central point in the basement. Downstairs has a Trane heat pump, upstairs has a new heat pump equipped with a premium Trane CleanEffects™ electronic air filtration system. Gas is provided by a 125 gallon propane tank. The entire property was repainted in 2023.
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2. The Carriage House: Apartment, Shop & Primary Garage
A separate, hyper-versatile secondary building offers incredible potential for rental income, a private guest house, or a premium home business.
* Guest Apartment (900 sq. ft.): Beautifully renovated upper-level flat featuring rich hardwood floors, 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, an open-concept living/dining area, and a functional kitchenette.
* The Workshop (900 sq. ft.): A tradesman or hobbyist's haven equipped with custom wood shelving, a utility sink, a dedicated internal garage bay, shared heating, and an integrated central vacuum loop.
* Main 2-Car Garage: Connected directly to the shop, fully conditioned via the shared heat pump, and outfitted with extensive storage shelving. This is also served by the central vacuum system and a separate propane heater, should additional heat be desired.
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3. The Lower 2-Car Garage & Storage Building
Completing the estate's substantial vehicle accommodations is a third detached structure. It features a full two-car lower garage, an adjacent storage room, and a massive full-height attic overhead--perfect for long-term storage or future studio expansion.
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Live seamlessly at the intersection of comfort, history, and flexibility. Contact us today to schedule your private tour of this one-of-a-kind downtown estate.
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Note: This offering represents a newly configured, smaller parcel footprint of the historic estate. Lots will be freshly resurveyed, platted, and recorded prior to closing. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; buyers and buyers' agents to verify all details.
Property Facts
Property TypeResidential
Sub TypeSingle Family Residence
MLS Number9986615
Above Grade Sq Ft3,800
Lot Dimensions0.6 acres
City Taxes$1,959.76
County Taxes$3,073.26
Basement Sq Ft1,400
Garage Sq Ft1,200
Elementary SchoolPowell Valley
Middle SchoolPowell Valley
High SchoolUnion
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Directions
From downtown Big Stone Gap, take right on Wyandotte, left on 3rd- you will see home on the corner.
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Additional Information
Contract Info
Garage
General Property Description
HOANo
Home WarrantyNo
Total Rooms13
Total Finished SqFt4,700
Unfinished SqFt500
ZoningR
SqFt Details
Basement Unfinished SqFt500
Finished SqFt Level 11,350
Finished SqFt Level 21,350
Finished SqFt Level 3/Other1,100
Garage Detached SqFt1,200
Other SqFt Living1,200
Structure Type
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