243 Lower Forge Road

Closed 6/7/16
Closed 6/7/16
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Basement
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Last Sold Price
$472,000
1,125,329 Lot Size25.83 Acres
243 Lower Forge Rd, New Market, VA 22844
LandProperty Type
25.83 acresLot Size
1981Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Gated Entry 25+ acre home on Smith Creek with panoramic views to the mountains. A wonderful and rare opportunity with over 1100 feet of water frontage. Main level master suite, oversize detached garage. Ideal equestrian property with fenced pastoral fields, paddocks OR entertaining with amazing views, in-ground pool, privacy & serenity surrounding the property. Priced below assessed value.Gated Entry 25+ acre home on Smith Creek with panoramic views to the mountains. A wonderful and rare opportunity with over 1100 feet of water frontage. Main level master suite, oversize detached garage. Ideal equestrian property with fenced pastoral fields, paddocks OR entertaining with amazing views, in-ground pool, privacy & serenity surrounding the property. Priced below assessed value.
  • Listed by: Donna D Leeds-Shipe 540.335.9367 leedstorental@gmail.com • Coldwell Banker Premier
  • Listed by: Wendy S. Conner 540.975.0390 wendyconner@premiermove.com • Coldwell Banker Premier
Listing closed: 06/07/2016 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1002610158

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Property Information for 243 Lower Forge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,775 / year
  • MLS Type: Farm / Fee Simple
  • County: Shenandoah County
  • Tax ID Number: 0013985
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Views: Mountain, Pasture, Scenic Vista
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 05-15-2015
  • Subdivision: NONE
  • Subdivision: NONE (SHENANDOAH VA)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,032.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 1,462.00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,462.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Shows Well
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 25.83 AC
Location
Location
  • School District Name: SHENANDOAH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121140308152
  • County: SHENANDOAH
  • Topography: Rolling
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Water Body Name: SMITH CREEK
  • Water Body Type: Creek
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 1100.0
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
  • Docks Count: 0
  • Dock Type and Features: None
  • Dock/Slip Conveys Y/N: false
  • Slips Count: 0
  • Boats Power Count: 0
  • Boats Nonpower Count: 0
  • Mean Low Water Feet: .00
  • Distance To Body Of Water: .00
  • Distance To Body Of Water Units: Blocks
  • Remarks Distance To Body Of Water: Less than 1 Block
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Assessed Value: $486,800
  • Year Assessed: 2014
  • County Tax: $2,775
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $260,000
  • Land Assessed Value: $226,800
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Other, Storage Room
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 11
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 14
  • Room Features: Flooring - Other
Room 3
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 9
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 9
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 9
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Room 6
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 7 X 7
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 7
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 9
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 21 X 13
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 9
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 11
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 10
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Length: 53.0
  • Room Width: 27.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 53 X 27
  • Room Features: Flooring - Concrete
Room 11
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 7 X 7
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Room 12
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 15
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 13
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 31.0
  • Room Width: 28.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 31 X 28
  • Room Features: Flooring - Concrete
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 10
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,032.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,392.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Total SQFT: 4,494.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, Brick
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/4341/0133/300743410133_512_384_WM_zB8EI4u0EqWDT_rV.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Dock Slip Conveyance: None Available
  • Other Structure: Above Grade
Lot / Land Information
Farm Information
  • Pasture Acres: 24.00
  • Farm Operation: General
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Area: 1,125,329.00
  • Road Responsibility: State
  • Fencing: Other, Partially
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Location Type: Creek/Stream
  • Parcel ID: 19715645
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage, Detached, Gravel Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Stove - Wood, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Equipment, Flue for Stove, Mantel(s), Screen
  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://www.tourfactory.com/idxr1352219/r_MRIS
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Terrace
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground
  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Wood Burn Stove
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Septic < # of BR
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Blue Ridge Association of REALTORS

Property History for 243 Lower Forge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 7, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002610158

$472,000—
Jun 3, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1131961006

$47,200—
Jun 3, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1132079961

$47,200—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/07/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002610158

$472,000
06/03/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1131961006

$47,200
06/03/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1132079961

$47,200

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 243 Lower Forge Road

Taxable ValueLand$244,166Additions$495,787Total$739,953
Tax Record2026$3,552 ($296 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,094 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,094 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,125,329 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1981Year Renovated2010CountySHENANDOAHAPN099 A 069A

Schools near 243 Lower Forge Road

This home is within Shenandoah County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ashby-Lee Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
North Fork Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Stonewall Jackson High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ashby-Lee Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

North Fork Middle School
Public6 to 8

Stonewall Jackson 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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