496 Frenchman Pond Road
Closed 4/16/21Virtual Tour
Closed 4/16/21Virtual Tour
Single FamilyProperty Type
25.16 acresLot Size
1896Year Built
$252/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces
Description
Step back in time on this 25 acre country getaway in scenic Fort Valley with a classic 4 bedroom, 2 bath Farmhouse. This circa 1896 homestead is loaded with the character and charm of yesteryear including the original stone springhouse and year round stream. Inside you will find many quality upgrades including refinished hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with quartz countertops and tin ceiling, formal dining room, living room, full bath, and an office/library with built-in book shelves.. There...Step back in time on this 25 acre country getaway in scenic Fort Valley with a classic 4 bedroom, 2 bath Farmhouse. This circa 1896 homestead is loaded with the character and charm of yesteryear including the original stone springhouse and year round stream. Inside you will find many quality upgrades including refinished hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with quartz countertops and tin ceiling, formal dining room, living room, full bath, and an office/library with built-in book shelves.. There is also a bright & sunny family room with ceramic tile floor, skylights and a cozy wood-stove from Woodstock Soapstone Co. Upstairs you will find 4 spacious bedrooms with original wood floors, a 2nd full bath and a screened sleeping porch. Enjoy the sunrise and mountain views from the large screened porch off the kitchen or listen to the babbling stream from the upper and lower front porches. This is the perfect hobby farm with a fenced pasture, barn, paddock, machine shed, garden space and a large pond. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of property in this beautiful valley! Close to Skyline Drive, Shenandoah River, George Washington National Forest and only 2 hours from DC. Call today for your private tour!
- Listed by: Abby L Walters 540.227.4416 abby@teamabbywalters.com • Preslee Real Estate
Listing closed: 04/16/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: VASH120228
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1Property Information for 496 Frenchman Pond Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $1,754 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Shenandoah County
- Tax ID Number: 048 A 037F
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Waterfront: No
- Views: Creek/Stream, Mountain, Pasture
- Garage: No
- Expected On Market Date: 11-27-2020
- Subdivision: FORT VALLEY
- Subdivision: FORT VALLEY (SHENANDOAH VA)
- Total Parking Spaces: 4
- Central Air: No
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,982.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
- New Construction: No
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1896
- Lot Size: 25.16 AC / 1,096,144 SF
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- School District Name: SHENANDOAH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140308152
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- Elementary School: SANDY HOOK (SHENANDOAH VA)
- ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
- Middle Or Junior School: SIGNAL KNOB (SHENANDOAH VA)
- MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- High School: STRASBURG (SHENANDOAH VA)
- HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- County: SHENANDOAH
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Features: Fishing Allowed
- Water Oriented: Yes
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Water Body Type: Pond
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2020
- Tax Assessed Value: $274,200
- Year Assessed: 2020
- County Tax: $1,754
- Improvement Assessed Value: $91,200
- Land Assessed Value: $183,000
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 002
- Zoning: A-1
- Zoning Dscrp: Agricultural
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Bedroom 1, Full Bath, Screened Porch
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Island
Room 3
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-Ins
Room 4
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 19.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Tile, Skylight(s), Wood Stove, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
Room 5
- Room Type: Library
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-Ins
Room 6
- Room Type: Full Bath
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Tile, Tub Shower
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 10
- Room Type: Full Bath
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Tile, Tub Shower
Room 11
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 12
- Room Type: Screened Porch
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,982.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,982.00
- Total SQFT: 1,982.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Rock, Frame
- Roof: Metal
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Dirt Floor
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- Other Structure: Barn/Stable, Spring House, Machine Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Private, Pond, SideYard(s), Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded, Partly Wooded, Road Frontage, Sloping, Unrestricted
- Road Surface Type: Gravel
- Road Responsibility: State
- Fencing: Partially, Wood
- Parcel ID: 19716305
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Driveway
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Built-Ins, Dining Area, Kitchen - Island, Wood Floors, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Tub Shower, Stove - Wood, Family Room Off Kitchen, Water Treat System
- Fireplace: No
- Fireplaces Count: 0
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Hookup
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.corelistingmachine.com/home2/DVEK8X
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Stone Retaining Walls
- Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Screened
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: Yes
- Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed, Paddock
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless/Mini-Split
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Wood Burn Stove
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Wood
- Hot Water: Propane
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Massanutten Board of REALTORS
Property History for 496 Frenchman Pond Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2021 | Closed BRIGHT #VASH120228 | $500,000 | — |
| Apr 15, 2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1457889427 | $50,000 | -16.4% / yr |
| Feb 25, 2021 | Pending BRIGHT #VASH120228 | — | |
| Nov 25, 2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VASH120228 | $500,000 | — |
| Oct 2, 2012 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1112693866 | $230,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2021 | Closed BRIGHT #VASH120228 | $500,000 |
| 04/15/2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1457889427 | $50,000 -16.4% / yr |
| 02/25/2021 | Pending BRIGHT #VASH120228 | — |
| 11/25/2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VASH120228 | $500,000 |
| 10/02/2012 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1112693866 | $230,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 496 Frenchman Pond Road
Taxable ValueLand$233,370Additions$323,460Total$556,830
Tax Record2026$2,673 ($223 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,982 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,982 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,096,144 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1896Year Renovated1990CountySHENANDOAHAPN048 A 037F
Schools near 496 Frenchman Pond Road
This home is within Shenandoah County Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sandy Hook Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Signal Knob Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Strasburg 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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 496 Frenchman Pond Road, Fort Valley, VA 22652 | $500,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,982 | 1,096,144 |
– | 3 | 2 | 2,415 | 435,600 | |
– | 3 | 2.5 | 1,204 | 333,931 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,808 | 290,458 | |
$420,000 | – | – | – | 2,575,702 | |
$275,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,821 | 196,020 | |
$650,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,496 | 615,502 | |
$145,000 | – | – | – | 470,448 | |
– | 4 | 4.5 | 1,800 | 196,020 | |
– | 2 | 1.5 | 1,500 | 349,046 | |
– | 4 | 3.5 | 3,450 | 871,461 | |
$40,000 | – | – | – | 273,600 | |
– | – | – | – | 130,680 | |
$349,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,380 | 42,253 | |
– | – | – | – | 435,600 | |
$210,000 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,172 | 522,720 |
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