Last Sold Price
4 beds2,028 sqft$68/sqft
8968 River Rd, Lancaster, VA 22503

Description

Lovely 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on large, almost 3 acre lot. This home has a large, eat in kitchen with a center island & a formal dining room. There is also a large family room with fire place, a living room & laundry room with half bath. The property contains 2 storage sheds and a large detached garage/work shop. The property is located 1.5 miles from the public pier and boat ramp on Greenvale Creek; providing access to the Rappahannock River. This home is set back from the street, enclosed with...Lovely 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on large, almost 3 acre lot. This home has a large, eat in kitchen with a center island & a formal dining room. There is also a large family room with fire place, a living room & laundry room with half bath. The property contains 2 storage sheds and a large detached garage/work shop. The property is located 1.5 miles from the public pier and boat ramp on Greenvale Creek; providing access to the Rappahannock River. This home is set back from the street, enclosed with woods on 2 sides & fields on the 3rd.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/14/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by James Richards Jr. • ERA Bay and River Real Estate
    P: (804) 384-8567 jim@bayandriver.com

Property Details for 8968 River Road

Status
MLS #
1635323
Days on Market
134
Taxes
$658 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1970
Lot Size
2.88 AC / 125,409 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
A2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$325,000

Avg days on market

52

Sale-to-list ratio

94.0%

Lancaster, VA

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Location

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Building Information for 8968 River Road

Stories1Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size2.88 AC / 125,409 SF

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$754 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$699

Property Taxes

$55

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 8968 River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Route 3 (Mary Ball) to Lively; Turn West on Route 201 (White Chapel) to River Road, Turn South & follow to 8968.
  • Latitude: 37.712144
  • Longitude: -76.528679
  • MLS Area Major: 110 - Lancaster
  • Walk Score: 1
  • Water Body Name: Greenvale Crk
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 20 83A
  • Tax Annual Amount: $658.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 121800
  • Tax Lot: 2.879ac
  • Tax Year: 2013
School Information
  • Elementary School: Lancaster
  • High School: Lancaster
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lancaster
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Off Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.879
  • Lot Size Area: 2.879
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2028.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Basement: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry, Wood Burning
  • Total Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Wood, Wood Stove
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Water Heater: Electric

Property History for 8968 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 14, 2017

Sold

CBRAR #1635323

$137,500
Mar 17, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1250834874

$137,500

+1.4% / yr

Mar 3, 2017

Pending

CBRAR #1635323

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/14/2017

Sold

CBRAR #1635323

$137,500
03/17/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1250834874

$137,500

+1.4% / yr

03/03/2017

Pending

CBRAR #1635323

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

Public Records for 8968 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$15,800Additions$194,200Total$210,000
Tax Record2025$12 ($1 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,028 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,028 SqFtStories1Lot Size125,409 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970Year Renovated1986ZoningA2CountyLANCASTERAPN20 83AFireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8968 River Road

This home is within Lancaster County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 7
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lancaster Elementary School
PublicK to 7

Lancaster High School
Public8 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8968 River Road, Lancaster, VA 22503
$137,500
4
2,028
125,409
$69,399
4,680
182,647
3
3
1,300
50,094
$61,500
3
2
1,344
45,302
$268,000
3
3
1,836
91,476
$100,000
3
2
1,352
94,090

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