Last Sold Price
4 beds3,864 sqft$172/sqft
1549 Laurel Springs Rd, Spring Grove, VA 23881

Description

Montpelier, circa 1750, is a lovely PRIVATE country estate with 111 acres and a 3800sf Colonial home with extraordinary fireplaces. This property was owned by Benjamin Harrison II whose descendants include two U. S. presidents and signers of the Declaration of Independence. There are several dependencies including a four stall horse stable with office and full bath, run in tractor sheds and a workshop. The home overlooks a pond and Montpelier Creek runs through the property. The house is sited on...Montpelier, circa 1750, is a lovely PRIVATE country estate with 111 acres and a 3800sf Colonial home with extraordinary fireplaces. This property was owned by Benjamin Harrison II whose descendants include two U. S. presidents and signers of the Declaration of Independence. There are several dependencies including a four stall horse stable with office and full bath, run in tractor sheds and a workshop. The home overlooks a pond and Montpelier Creek runs through the property. The house is sited on a knoll with a long crape myrtle lined driveway and gardens surrounding it. Prequalification letter required to view property. Located just over the Surry County line just off Route 10, it is 30 minutes to the Richmond airport and less than 45 minutes to downtown Richmond. Williamsburg is located just east across the James River. There is easy access via I95 and I295 to Rt. 10 east.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/20/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Cindy S Barnett • Brokerage DRE #226004673 • Long & Foster REALTORS
    P: (804) 512-3858 C: (804) 512-3858 cindy.barnett@longandfoster.com

Property Details for 1549 Laurel Springs Road

Status
MLS #
1613748
Days on Market
763
Taxes
$4,800 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Detached
Year Built
1750
Lot Size
111.64 AC / 4,863,038 SF
Architectural Style
Colonial
Subdivision Name
None
Waterfront Features
Creek, Pond, Waterfront
Waterfront
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$525,000

Avg days on market

65

Sale-to-list ratio

95.9%

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Location

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Sold By NON MLS OFFICE, NON MLS USER MLS

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Building Information for 1549 Laurel Springs Road

Stories3Year Built1750Building Size-Lot Size111.64 AC / 4,863,038 SF

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$3,780 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,380

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Property Information for 1549 Laurel Springs Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Region: Montpelier
  • County Or Parish: Surry
  • Directions: From Richmond take either I95, I295 or VA156 Bridge SOUTH to Rt 10, take Route 10 to right on Lebonon Rd, left on Ellis/Montpelier Rd. to left on Laurel Springs Rd. DO NOT GO ON PROPERTY WITHOUT AGENT PERMISSION.
  • Latitude: 37.172425
  • Longitude: -77.051952
  • Postal City: Spring Grove
  • Postal Code: 23881
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Unparsed Address: 1549 Laurel Springs Rd
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 000611
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,800.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $717,200.00
  • Tax Legal Description: D.B. 0152-0559 PT Montpelier
  • Tax Year: 2015
School Information
  • Elementary School: Surry
  • High School: Surry
  • Middle Or Junior School: Smithfield
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Off Street
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Off Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Living Area: 3,864.00
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Dead End, Fruit Trees, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 111.64
  • Lot Size Area: 111.64
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Vegetation: Crops, Mixed
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Type of Property: Single Family
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Walk Score: 0
  • Year Built: 1750
  • Year Built Details: Historic
  • CLIP: 3,126,870,938
  • Development Name: Montpelier
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Out Buildings
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed, Stables
  • Horse: Yes
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • BathsTotal: 1.2
  • Room and Floor: Half Bath-First, Half Bath-Basement, Full Bath-Second
  • Room List: Half Bath, Full Bath
  • Cooling: Electric, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Electric, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bedroomon Main Level
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Front Porch
  • Rooms Total: 10
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Half Bath
  • Room Level 1: First
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Half Bath
  • Room Level 2: Basement
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Full Bath
  • Room Description 3: Tub & Shower
  • Room Level 3: Second
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot

Property History for 1549 Laurel Springs Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 20, 2018

Sold

CVRMLS #1613748

$665,000
Sep 11, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1556545360

$665,000
Jul 6, 2018

Pending

CVRMLS #1613748

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/20/2018

Sold

CVRMLS #1613748

$665,000
09/11/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1556545360

$665,000
07/06/2018

Pending

CVRMLS #1613748

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Public Records for 1549 Laurel Springs Road

Taxable ValueLand$300,200Additions$481,800Total$782,000
Tax Record2025$5,552 ($463 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,000 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,000 SqFtLot Size4,862,951 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous AgriculturalYear Built1700CountySURRYAPN9-16

Schools near 1549 Laurel Springs Road

This home is within Surry County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Surry Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Luther P. Jackson Middle School
Public5 to 8

Surry County High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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