8681 Cobb Road

Closed 10/12/17
Closed 10/12/17
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Last Sold Price
$250,000
2 beds
8681 Cobb Rd, Manassas, VA 20112
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,853 sq ftLot Size
1936Year Built

Description

This is a rare offering of a former Lake Jackson Home/Studio of Marjorie Homes who was an columnist and best-selling author of 134 books. The waterfront cottage offers 270+ degrees of lake views with water access directly from property. There is a small deck accessible by SGD from MBR and lower level. The interior is an open concept with full window views from multiple sides. Offer accepted 08.31This is a rare offering of a former Lake Jackson Home/Studio of Marjorie Homes who was an columnist and best-selling author of 134 books. The waterfront cottage offers 270+ degrees of lake views with water access directly from property. There is a small deck accessible by SGD from MBR and lower level. The interior is an open concept with full window views from multiple sides. Offer accepted 08.31
  • Listed by: William H Spicer 571.259.0930 williamspicer@hotmail.com • Blue Diamond Realty
Listing closed: 10/12/2017 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1000173137

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$445,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 8681 Cobb Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,131 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Prince William County
  • Tax ID Number: 04917
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Cottage
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Boat/Launch Ramp, Private Dock Site
  • Views: Water, Trees/Woods
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: BELL TRACT
  • Subdivision: BELL TRACT (PRINCE WILLIAM VA)
  • Legal Subdivision: BELL
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Below Average
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 9,853 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121137431984
  • Elementary School: MARSHALL (PRINCE WILLIAM VA)
  • Middle Or Junior School: BENTON (PRINCE WILLIAM VA)
  • County: PRINCE WILLIAM
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Fishing Allowed, Canoe/Kayak, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Waterski/Wakeboard
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: Yes
  • Water Body Name: LAKE JACKSON
  • Water Body Type: Lake
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 250.0
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: Yes
  • Docks Count: 1
  • Dock Type and Features: Sun Deck
  • Dock/Slip Conveys Y/N: true
  • Dock/Slip Conveyance: Physical Dock/Slip Conveys
  • Slips Count: 0
  • Boats Power Count: 0
  • Boats Nonpower Count: 0
  • Mean Low Water Feet: 3.00
  • 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: 2015
  • Tax Assessed Value: $222,500
  • Year Assessed: 2015
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $109,200
  • Land Assessed Value: $113,300
  • Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
  • Refuse Fee: $70
  • Historic: Yes
  • Zoning: A1
  • Tax Lot: 35A1
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
  • Concessions Amount: $0
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Great Room, Utility Room
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main
Building Info
Green Info
  • Green Verification: No
Building Info
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 768.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3006/0580/8949/300605808949_512_384_WM_Vd_pnukxY8n58mXi.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Wood Ceilings
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Daylight, Full, Partially Finished, Walkout Level
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Dock Slip Conveyance: Physical Dock/Slip Conveys
  • Property Attached Y/N: false
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Secluded
  • Lot Size Area: 9,853.00
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Road Responsibility: Private
  • Fencing: Decorative
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Location Type: Lake
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Driveway
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen, Built-Ins, Floor Plan - Open
  • View: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Equipment
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass
  • Window Features: Insulated
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Balconies- Multiple, Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Pool Private: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Wood Burn Stove, Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent URL: www.BillSpicerRealtor.com

Property History for 8681 Cobb Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 12, 2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1000173137

$250,000—
Oct 10, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #608022054

$250,000—
Sep 5, 2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1000173137

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/12/2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1000173137

$250,000
10/10/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #608022054

$250,000
09/05/2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1000173137

—

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

Public Records for 8681 Cobb Road

Taxable ValueLand$173,200Additions$192,400Total$365,600
Tax Record2024$3,957 ($330 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,229 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt768 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt461 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,853 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1936ZoningAGRICULTURECountyPRINCE WILLIAMAPN7793-97-8587Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8681 Cobb Road

This home is within Prince William County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Louise A. Benton Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School
Public - 9 to 12
Pennington School
Public - 1 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Louise A. Benton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School
Public9 to 12

Pennington School
Public1 to 8

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: 8681 Cobb Road, Manassas, VA 20112
$250,000
2
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9,853
8692 Cobb Road, Manassas, VA 20112
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3,585
8675 Cobb Road, Manassas, VA 20112
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2,230
8694 Cobb Road, Manassas, VA 20112
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13,543
8670 Cobb Road, Manassas, VA 20112
$400,000
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7,100
8660 Cobb Road, Manassas, VA 20112
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