$242,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2025

1331 Forest Lawn Dr Salem, VA 24153

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,455 Sq Ft
0.55 Acres

Recently Sold

$166 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard
  • G.W. Carver Elementary School Rated 9+
  • No HOA
  • Rear Porch

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome home to this spacious and well-maintained 3-bedroom Cape Cod in the heart of Salem! Nestled on a quiet street yet centrally located to everything, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Enjoy a brand-new HVAC system, new fencing around the large level yard. You'll love the over half an acre of outdoor space to spread out and enjoy. Inside, you'll find main-level laundry, all appliances conveying, and a full unfinished basement with endless potential. This one's got charm, space, and updates where it counts...don't miss it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jamie Criner

MAPLEHAUS REALTY License #0225244104 Listed on: 06/27/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Alysia Crenshaw

WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS(r) License #00225238090

WAINWRIGHT & CO.,  REALTORS(r)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,906

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,455 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Built-In Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • G. W. Carver Elementary School
  • Andrew Lewis Middle School
  • Salem High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,906

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Interior Features: Storage
  • Heating System: Heat Pump Electric
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Has Basement: Walkout - Full
  • Major Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Microwave Oven (Built In), Range Electric, Refrigerator
  • Cooling System: Heat Pump Electric
  • Outside Features: Deck, Fenced Yard, Garden Space, Paved Driveway, Storage Shed
  • AddlCoveredPrkng: Not Applicable
  • BedroomsBREntryLevel: 1
  • CondoAssocYN: No
  • EntryAboveGrdFin Sq Ft: 1045.00
  • ExteriorDoors: Fiberglass
  • LaundryLaundryEntryLevel: 1
  • Major Area: 03 - City of Salem
  • Hoa2 Or Poa: No
  • PrimCoveredPrking: N/A
  • Residential Type: Detached
  • Style Of House: 1.5 Story, Cape Cod
  • Total Above Grd Fin S Q F T: 1455
  • TotalBdrm: 3
  • TotalBths: 1.00
  • TotalFBaths: 1
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1455.00
  • TotalUnfin Sq Ft: 837.00
  • Unfinished Attached S Q F T Lower Below Grd Unfin S Q F T: 837.00
  • UpperAboveGrdFin Sq Ft: 410.00
  • Water Class: N/A
  • Water Htr Energy: Electric
  • YardSign: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement YN: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Porch: Rear Porch

Utilities

  • Sewer Description: Public Sewer
  • Water Description: Public Water
  • Water Heater Type: Tank

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Level Lot, Other - See Remarks
  • Property Group Id: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Total Acreage: 0.55

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1946

Tax Info

  • Taxes (6 mo): 1906.30

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: G. W. Carver
  • HighSchool: Salem High
  • Middle School: Andrew Lewis

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2025
Closed on
Aug 19, 2025
Sold by
Ullom Darlene K
Bought by
Harvey Brittany Nicole
Seller's Agent
Jamie Criner
MAPLEHAUS REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Alysia Crenshaw
WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS(r)
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$242,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,100
0.88%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$262,756

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,756
Avg. Annual Appreciation
26.50%
Original Mortgage
$237,616
Outstanding Balance
$237,408
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$25,348

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2020
Closed on
Jun 30, 2020
Sold by
Bliss Marie T and Bliss David A
Bought by
Ullom Darlene K
Seller's Agent
Irina Hallacher
WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS(r)- LAKE
Buyer's Agent
Jamie Criner
MAPLEHAUS REALTY
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$150,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.75%
Original Mortgage
$142,500
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2012
Sold by
Bliss Evelyn Marie
Bought by
Bliss Marie T and Bliss David A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,250
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2006
Sold by
Turner Thomas H
Bought by
Turner Thomas H
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $242,000 Old Republic National Title
Warranty Deed $150,000 First American Ttl & Setmnt
Deed $115,000 Fidelity National Title Insu
Gift Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $237,616 FHA
Closed $8,470 New Conventional
Previous Owner $142,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $86,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Sold $242,000 +0.9% $166 / Sq Ft
06/29/2025 06/29/25 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $239,900 +59.9% $165 / Sq Ft
07/01/2020 07/01/20 Sold $150,000 0.0% $103 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/13/2020 05/13/20 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2020 02/05/20 For Sale $150,000 -- $103 / Sq Ft
Source: Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $1,111 $188,300 $45,800 $142,500
2024 $1,040 $173,300 $43,700 $129,600
2023 $1,832 $152,700 $38,200 $114,500
2022 $1,718 $143,200 $35,500 $107,700
2021 $1,560 $130,000 $33,800 $96,200
2020 $1,512 $126,000 $33,800 $92,200
2019 $1,499 $124,900 $33,800 $91,100
2018 $1,440 $122,000 $32,200 $89,800
2017 $1,425 $120,800 $32,200 $88,600
2016 $1,425 $120,800 $32,200 $88,600
2015 $1,343 $113,800 $32,000 $81,800
2014 $1,343 $113,800 $32,000 $81,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 918666

Roanoke Valley Association of REALTORS®

APN: 75-3-8