Last Sold Price
4 beds3,602 sqft$179/sqft
40 Bay Front Rd, Penhook, VA 24137

Description

For the first time in 30 years, this inviting lake-view home is available in the highly desirable Water's Edge neighborhood. Located on a beautifully landscaped lot with mature trees, outdoor gardens, and stunning views of the lake, this property offers both privacy and natural beauty in a truly special setting. The home exudes a charm and authenticity that's increasingly rare. The open floor plan features a soaring great room with cathedral ceilings and a fireplace with stone hearth, flowing effortlessly...For the first time in 30 years, this inviting lake-view home is available in the highly desirable Water's Edge neighborhood. Located on a beautifully landscaped lot with mature trees, outdoor gardens, and stunning views of the lake, this property offers both privacy and natural beauty in a truly special setting. The home exudes a charm and authenticity that's increasingly rare. The open floor plan features a soaring great room with cathedral ceilings and a fireplace with stone hearth, flowing effortlessly into a spacious kitchen designed for both everyday living and entertaining. A separate dining room allows for large family gathering, while the main-level primary suite includes lake views, a walk-in closet, and a calming sense of retreat. Two additional bedrooms complete the
LISTING CLOSED: 12/23/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by DAVID SIMON • WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®- LAKE

Property Details for 40 Bay Front Road

Status
MLS #
919478
Days on Market
93
Taxes
$2,588 / year
HOA Fees
$200 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1990
Lot Size
0.81 AC / 35,283 SF
View
Lake
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Zoning
RPD
Subdivision Name
The Waters Edge
Water Front
Yes
Open Parking Spaces
2.0
Covered Spaces
2.0
Water Body Name
Smith Mtn Lake

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$997,000

Avg days on market

79

Sale-to-list ratio

92.3%

Penhook, VA

9 comparable properties found

a front view of a house with garden
1/77
1

$990,000

Sold 05/15/26

4
Bedrooms
3,518
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
a aerial view of a house next to a yard with big trees
1/97
2

$1,600,000

Sold 08/15/25

4
Bedrooms
3,848
Square Feet
2.28
Acres
$700,000 | 214 Anthony Ford Road, Penhook, VA 24137
1/48
3

$700,000

Sold 12/05/25

4
Bedrooms
2,838
Square Feet
0.51
Acres
a view of multiple house with a yard
1/67
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Sold 02/24/25

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Bedrooms
3,518
Square Feet
0.3
Acres
a view of a house with big yard
1/55
5

$1,200,000

Sold 07/14/26

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Bedrooms
3,504
Square Feet
1.45
Acres
$997,000 | 65 Milestone Lane, Penhook, VA 24137
1/68
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4
Bedrooms
4,334
Square Feet
0.41
Acres
a backyard of a house with table and chairs
1/63
7

$1,410,000

Sold 06/30/25

4
Bedrooms
3,224
Square Feet
0.58
Acres
a view of a house with a big yard and large trees
1/4
8

$759,000

Sold 01/23/26

4
Bedrooms
3,422
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$750,000 | 228 Cove Road, Penhook, VA 24137
1/58
9

$750,000

Sold 05/15/26

4
Bedrooms
2,718
Square Feet
0.51
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®- LAKE, DAVID SIMON

Sold By RE/MAX LAKEFRONT REALTY INC, AMY CAMPBELL

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Building Information for 40 Bay Front Road

Stories-Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size0.81 AC / 35,283 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,511 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,278

Property Taxes

$216

HOA Dues

$17

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Property Information for 40 Bay Front Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Westlake, take 122S, L-Scruggs RD, R-Brooks Mill, L-RT 40, L-SR645, L-Smith MTN RD, L-Water's Edge DR, L-Cross Harbor DR, L-Bay Front RD to 40 Bay Front.
  • MLS Area Major: 0490 - SML Franklin County
  • City: Penhook
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Postal Code: 24137
  • County Or Parish: Franklin County
  • MLS Area Minor: 0490 - SML Franklin County
  • General Property Description - Water Class: Water Access Only
  • Water Acc Only A - Access - OnOff Site: On Site
  • Water Acc Only B - Community Boat Ramp: Yes
  • Water Acc Only B - Community Dock: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Association Fee: $200
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Parcel Number: 0510706100
  • Tax Block: 0
  • Tax Lot: 156
  • Tax Tract Or Section: 2
  • Tax Amount: $2,588
  • Location Legal Taxes - Phase: $0
  • Location Legal Taxes - Annual Taxes: $2,588
  • Location Legal Taxes - Section: 2
  • Location Legal Taxes - POA YN: Yes
  • Location Legal Taxes - POA Condo Dues: $200
  • Location Legal Taxes - POA Condo Terms AM: Annual
School Information
  • Elementary School: Glade Hill
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ben Franklin Middle
  • High School: Franklin County
Parking
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3602.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.81
  • Lot Size Area: 0.81
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 215 x 115
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 35283.6
  • General Property Description - Total Acreage: 0.81
  • General Property Description - Entry Above Grd Fin SQFT: 2058.0
  • General Property Description - Upper Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • General Property Description - Lower Below Grd Fin SQFT: 1544.0
  • General Property Description - Other Above Grd Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • General Property Description - Total Above Grd Fin SQFT: 2058.0
  • General Property Description - Grand Total Attached SQFT: 3602.0
  • General Property Description - Total Unfin SQFT: 0.0
  • Lot Description - Gentle Slope: Yes
  • Misc Features - Paved Road: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Total Bathrooms Source: MLS
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Description - Property Sub - Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • General Property Description - Construction Status: Completed
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Misc Features - Underground Util: Yes
  • Water Description - Public Water: Yes
  • Internet Access - Cable: Yes
  • Water Htr Energy - Electric: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Common Pool, Private Golf
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened Porch, Covered Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Exterior Features - Covered Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features - Deck: Yes
  • Exterior Features - Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features - Paved Driveway: Yes
  • Exterior Features - Screened Porch: Yes
Interior Features
  • Water Heater Type - Tank: Yes
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Cooling: Heat Pump Electric
  • Door Features: Wood, Sliding
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Heat Pump Electric
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Window Features: Drapes, Insulated, Screen, Skylight
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Baths Total: 3.1
  • Baths Full: 3
  • Rooms Total: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Description - Basement: Yes
  • Misc Features - Cable TV: Yes
  • Fireplace - Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace - Great Room: Yes
  • Interior Features - All Drapes: Yes
  • Interior Features - Cathedral Ceiling: Yes
  • Interior Features - Ceiling Fan: Yes
  • Interior Features - Gas Log Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features - Skylight: Yes
  • Interior Features - Walk - in - Closet: Yes
  • Laundry - Laundry Lower Level: 1
  • Laundry - Laundry Upper Level: 0
  • Laundry - Laundry Other Level: 0

Property History for 40 Bay Front Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 23, 2025

Sold

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #919478

$645,000
Nov 20, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1924640695

$645,000
Nov 9, 2025

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #919478

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/23/2025

Sold

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #919478

$645,000
11/20/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1924640695

$645,000
11/09/2025

Pending

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS #919478

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

Public Records for 40 Bay Front Road

Taxable ValueLand$55,000Additions$547,000Total$602,000
Tax Record2025$2,589 ($216 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,602 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,058 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,544 SqFtStories1Lot Size35,284 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990Year Renovated2001ZoningRPDCountyFRANKLINAPN051 07-061 00

Schools near 40 Bay Front Road

This home is within Franklin County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Glade Hill Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Franklin County High School
Public9 to 12

Burnt Chimney Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 40 Bay Front Road, Penhook, VA 24137
$645,000
4
3,602
35,283
$7,000
16,552
$1,400,000
5
4,691
50,965
$48,000
16,552
$60,000
0
$365,000
3
3,336
21,780

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Listing Courtesy of WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®- LAKE, DAVID SIMON

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