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6742 Upper Craigs Creek Rd

Catawba, VA 24070

Sold for $226,000

on Dec 2, 2025

  • 2beds
  • 1bath
  • 1,364sq ft
  • 1.7acres
  • 1962built

Listed by Nest Realty Roanoke

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About this home.

Charming ''Gingerbread'' Creek Cottage on Upper Craigs Creek Welcome to your storybook escape! This adorable gingerbread-style home sits on a level property along beautiful Upper Craigs Creek, offering the perfect blend of rustic charm, modern efficiency, and peaceful country living — just 20 minutes from town. Step inside and you'll find a cozy, light-filled interior with wood accents, a wood-burning stove for toasty winter nights, and propane backup heat for convenience. Designed for simple, efficient living, this home is ideal for anyone craving privacy and a closer connection to nature. Outside, enjoy the sound of the babbling creek running alongside the property — the perfect backdrop for your morning coffee or evening unwind. Two barns/sheds/workshops provide multi-purpose space for hobbies, storage, or small livestock. Bring your chickens, goats, or garden dreams  this property is well-suited for a mini homestead lifestyle.

Whether you're looking for a peaceful weekend retreat, a year-round residence, or a semi off-grid haven, this creekside cottage offers timeless character, functionality, and the serenity of country life  all within easy reach of town. Highlights: 2 versatile barns/sheds/workshops Wood stove heat + propane backup Level, usable land with creek frontage Perfect for small animals or hobby farming Semi off-grid lifestyle, only 20 minutes from amenities Private, efficient, and full of storybook charm

Facts and features.

The home

Type
House (Single Family Residence)
Style
Ranch

Inside

Basement
Crawl Space
Fireplaces
1
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Interior features
Ceiling Fan(s), Bookcases, Storage

Outside and lot

Outdoor features
Garden Space
View
river
Lot setting
Wooded

Utilities

Heating
Wood Furnace
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water source
Private Well

Community

HOA dues
None
County
Craig County

The listing

Annual tax
$807 (from the listing)
Source
Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS® MLS #922583

Price and status history.

3

days on market

99%

of the original asking price

DateEventPrice
Dec 2, 2025Sold$226,000
Nov 8, 2025Listed for sale$229,000

Price per square foot

This home$166
Regional house median, 2025$175

Sale price per finished square foot, compared with the median of 776 houses sold in the region in 2025. 6% below the median.

Location.

6742 Upper Craigs Creek Rd, Catawba, VA 24070

Listing information

Listing courtesy of Nest Realty Roanoke.

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Information last updated .

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