$505,000
SOLD SEP 5, 2025

1221 Helmsdale Dr Forest, VA 24551

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,132 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$122 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

132 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring
  • Great Room
  • Forest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of September 2025

So much room with this newly completed basement full of possibilities! Charming 4,200 sqft, 2-story with formal dining room or office. Spacious open kitchen with large island and specialty glass cabinets. Main level master with cathedral ceilings and large on suite bathroom. Upstairs has 3 amazingly large bedrooms that are big enough to have a pool table!!! Property has natural areas at the rear and neighborhood walking trails. Kids could walk to the pool.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tina Friar

Keller Williams License #0225171434 Listed on: 03/11/2025

Keller Williams

Last Buyer's Agent

Jane Blickenstaff

Blickenstaff & Company, Realto License #0225079026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,702

Year Built

  • Built in 2015

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $52 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,132 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Property is near clubhouse

Schools

  • Forest Elementary School
  • Forest Midl Middle School
  • Jefferson Forest-Hs High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 90509548

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include club house, neighborhood lights, snow removal
  • Farmington At Forest Sec 8 Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Building Details

  • Net Lease

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,702

Year Built

Built in 2015

Lot Details

8,276 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$52 per month

Listing Details

  • AssocFeeOptional: Required
  • Directions: Travel Rt. 221 towards Forest. Turn Right on Perrowville Rd, Right on Farmington Drive, Right on Helmsdale Drive, and Home is on the right.
  • Internet Providers: Shentel
  • Days On Market: No
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2015
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Foyer Area: 112.000000
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: Farmington At Forest Sec 8
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2683.00
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Laundryroom Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Office Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 3 (2 1)
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Has Attic: Access
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entrance, Finished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Deck: 12x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Formal Dining: 11x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Foyer: 8x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Level 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Great Room: 13x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • First Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Cable Connections, Ceiling Fan(s), Great Room, Main Level Bedroom, Primary Bed w/Bath, Multi Media Wired, Separate Dining Room, Smoke Alarm, Tile Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Dining Kitchen: 15x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Master Bedroom: 17x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Other Room 1: 7x5 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Porch: 11x6 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Additional Room 1 Description: Laundry Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range-Elec, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace, Gas Log, Great Room, Leased Propane Tank
  • Stories: Two
  • Third Bedroom: 11x12 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Fourth Bedroom: 17x20 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Second Bedroom: 11x12 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 132.000000
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 238.000000
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 340.000000
  • GreatRoom Area: 182.000000
  • Room Kitchen Area: 240.000000
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 132.000000
  • MasterBedroomDimensions Dim: 17.000 x 14.000
  • Kitchen Dim: 15.000 x 16.000
  • Sunroom Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 14.000

Exterior Features

  • Lot Number: 14
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction: Completed
  • Exterior Features: Off-Street Parking, Pool Nearby, Concrete Drive, Landscaped, Insulated Glass, Undergrnd Utilities, Club House Nearby

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Area: 400.000000
  • Garage Dim: 20.000 x 20.000
  • GarageLen: 20.000
  • GarageWid: 20.000
  • General Property Description:_pound_ Attached Garage Spaces: 2 Car
  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Utility Electric: AEP/Appalachian Powr
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Two-Zone
  • Sewer: County
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Two-Zone
  • Water Source: County

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 52.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Club House, Neighborhood Lights, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Forest Elem
  • High School: Jefferson Forest-HS
  • Middle School: Forest Midl
  • Junior High Dist: Bedford

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Acres: 0.1900
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.00
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 90509548

Rental Info

  • Sub Lease: No
  • Sub Lease Expiration Date: 1800-01-01T00:00:00.000-05:00

Tax Info

  • Estimated Taxes: 1702

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • Primary School: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2025
Closed on
Aug 5, 2025
Sold by
Jiang Qingjiang and Zhou Fengyun
Bought by
Kumar Arvind and Dahiya Meena
Seller's Agent
Tina Friar
Keller Williams
Buyer's Agent
Jane Blickenstaff
Blickenstaff & Company, Realto
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-8.18%
Views
140
Current Estimated Value
$509,109

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,109
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.63%
Original Mortgage
$429,250
Outstanding Balance
$428,880
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$90,983

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2015
Closed on
Nov 2, 2015
Sold by
Foster Construction Inc
Bought by
Jiang Quingjanj and Zhoun Fengyun
Seller's Agent
Tina Friar
Keller Williams
Buyer's Agent
Melinda Shannon
Re/Max 1st Olympic
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$318,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-6.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2014
Sold by
West Crossing Llc
Bought by
Foster Construction Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $505,000 Old Republic National Title In
Warranty Deed $318,000 None Available
Deed $49,000 Reliance Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $429,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $49,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Sold $505,000 -4.7% $122 / Sq Ft
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Price Changed $530,000 -3.6% $128 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 For Sale $550,000 +73.0% $133 / Sq Ft
11/06/2015 11/06/15 Sold $318,000 -6.4% $151 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/24/2015 10/24/15 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2015 07/07/15 For Sale $339,900 -- $161 / Sq Ft
Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,810 $441,400 $55,000 $386,400
2024 $1,702 $415,000 $55,000 $360,000
2023 $1,702 $207,500 $0 $0
2022 $1,605 $160,500 $0 $0
2021 $1,605 $321,000 $55,000 $266,000
2020 $1,605 $321,000 $55,000 $266,000
2019 $1,605 $321,000 $55,000 $266,000
2018 $1,529 $294,100 $55,000 $239,100
2017 $1,529 $294,100 $55,000 $239,100
2016 $1,529 $294,100 $55,000 $239,100
2015 $260 $50,000 $50,000 $0
2014 $208 $40,000 $40,000 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tina Friar

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Tina Friar

    Keller Williams

    (434) 660-6020

    62 in this area

    194 Total Sales

    Tina Friar
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  • Jane Blickenstaff

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jane Blickenstaff

    Blickenstaff & Company, Realto

    (434) 660-3773

    13 in this area

    163 Total Sales

    Jane Blickenstaff
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  • Teresa Grant

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Teresa Grant

    Keller Williams

    (434) 546-3202

    17 in this area

    275 Total Sales

    Teresa Grant
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Melinda Shannon

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 357696

APN: 99-17-14

Virginia Bedford County Forest 24551

1221 Helmsdale Dr, Forest, VA

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