Rural Retreat · Buying a Home

Buying a home in Rural Retreat

A home you understand before you buy it: the house, the land, and how you'll live there.

Buying in Rural Retreat

Buying in Rural Retreat, the first question is town or country. In town, you're likely on town water and sewer. Outside town, expect a well and septic system and more land. I always recommend a professional licensed home inspection, plus a well and septic check on rural property. Wytheville is the closest larger town for shopping. The full process is on how buying works.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a home in Rural Retreat on town water?

Homes in town often are; homes outside town usually have a well. We confirm it for each property.

Rural Retreat

What buying a home looks like in Rural Retreat

A small Wythe County town between Wytheville and Marion, near Rural Retreat Lake.

A small Wythe County town between Wytheville and Marion, near Rural Retreat Lake.

The homes
In-town homes near the railroad line, with farms and land around the town.
Getting around
Between Wytheville and Marion, off I-81 and Route 11.
Nearby
Rural Retreat Lake, a 90-acre lake with a campground, boat ramp, fishing pier and pool.