$649,900
SOLD JAN 23, 2026

1453 Willow Oak Dr Forest, VA 24551

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,977 Sq Ft
20,473 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$163 Per Sq Ft

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Pond
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

As of January 2026

WATERFRONT! This beautiful, well cared for Craftsman home is move-in ready with 4 bedrooms plus office, 3.5 bathrooms. Huge main floor Master bedroom en-suite. Open concept family room with stone gas log fireplace, eat in kitchen (walk in pantry, new appliances, commercial grade gas stove, & reverse osmosis water system), dining room, laundry room, mud room with cabinets & bench, sunroom with custom tile floors. Hardwood throughout, ceramic tile in bathrooms and basement and carpet in upstairs bedrooms. Fully finished basement has a 2nd stone gas log fireplace, great room, movie room with projector, extra room, and plumbed for a bathroom. Covered back porch and Trex deck, fully stocked pond (canoe included), Professionally landscaped patio with exotic plants, flowers, shade garden & fruit trees. Fenced garden area with Amish built shed/coup. Home is in family friendly subdivision in Forest near 460 with easy access to Liberty University and BWXT. Bedford Co schools and low taxes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janine DeBerry

Virginia Homes & Land Realty License #0225239306 Listed on: 10/25/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Meredith Ford

OUT OF AREA BROKER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,943

Year Built

  • Built in 2017

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $19 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,977 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Workshop
  • Water Views
  • Attic Access Panel
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Workshop
  • Rough-In Basement Bathroom

Parking

  • Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Pond

Schools

  • New London Academy Elementary School
  • Forest Midl Middle School
  • Jefferson Forest-Hs High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 135-39-23

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include lake/pond

Building Details

  • Net Lease

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,943

Year Built

Built in 2017

Lot Details

0.47 Acres

HOA Fees

$19 per month

Listing Details

  • AssocFeeOptional: Required
  • Directions: From 221 turn onto 811, after 4 miles turn right onto Great Oak Rd, in .7 miles make a right onto Willow Oak Dr. Home is on the right.
  • Internet Providers: Shentel
  • Days On Market: No
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2520.00
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Laundryroom Dim: 8.000 x 6.000
  • Office Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Laundryroom Len: 8.000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 4 (3 1)
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Has Attic: Access, Walk In
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entrance, Finished, Fireplace, Full, Heated, Interior Entrance, Roughed in Bath, Walkout, Workshop
  • Breakfast Area: 11x11 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Deck: 32x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Level 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Great Room: 34x32 Level: Below Grade
  • First Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Ceiling Fan(s), Great Room, Main Level Bedroom, Primary Bed w/Bath, Pantry, Smoke Alarm, Tile Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop
  • Dining Kitchen: 12x11 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Laundry: Main Level, Separate Laundry Rm.
  • Laundry Room: 8x6 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Living Room: 18x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Master Bedroom: 20x13 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Other Room 1: 18x9 Level: Below Grade
  • Other Room 2: 10x10 Level: Below Grade
  • Other Room 3: 11x11 Level: Below Grade
  • Porch: 20x7 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Sun Room: 11x11 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range-Gas, Refrigerator
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: 2 Fireplaces, Gas Log, Great Room, Living Room, Stone
  • Stories: Two
  • Third Bedroom: 11x10 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Fourth Bedroom: 13x13 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Second Bedroom: 15x10 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 110.000000
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 260.000000
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 169.000000
  • GreatRoom Area: 1088.000000
  • Room Kitchen Area: 132.000000
  • Room Living Room Area: 252.000000
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 150.000000
  • MasterBedroomDimensions Dim: 20.000 x 13.000
  • Kitchen Dim: 12.000 x 11.000
  • Sunroom Dim: 11.000 x 11.000
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 13.000

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction: Completed
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Off-Street Parking, Patio, Porch, Concrete Drive, Garden Space, Landscaped, Undergrnd Utilities

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Area: 529.000000
  • Garage Dim: 23.000 x 23.000
  • GarageLen: 23.000
  • GarageWid: 23.000
  • General Property Description:_pound_ Attached Garage Spaces: 2 Car

Utilities

  • Utility Electric: Southside Elec CoOp
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Water Source: County

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 225.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Yearly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Lake/Pond

Schools

  • Elementary School: New London Academy
  • High School: Jefferson Forest-HS
  • Middle School: Forest Midl
  • Junior High Dist: Bedford

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.4700
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20473.00
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 135-39-23

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Estimated Taxes: 1943

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • Primary School: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 25, 2025
Closed on
Jan 8, 2026
Sold by
Keesee Brian T and Keesee Shannon L
Bought by
Lando Robert Gordon and Lando Charlee B
Seller's Agent
Janine DeBerry
Virginia Homes & Land Realty
Buyer's Agent
Meredith Ford
OUT OF AREA BROKER
List Price
$649,900
Sold Price
$649,900
Views
86

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.32%
Original Mortgage
$449,900
Outstanding Balance
$449,470
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$201,714

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2022
Closed on
Nov 18, 2022
Sold by
Smulik Jeremy D and Smulik Carrie L
Bought by
Keesee Brian T and Keesee Shannon L
Seller's Agent
Ladonna Merkey
Realty ONE Group Leading Edge
Buyer's Agent
Janine DeBerry
Virginia Homes & Land Realty
List Price
$549,900
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
2.75%
Views
3

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.50%
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2017
Closed on
Nov 6, 2017
Sold by
Phoenix Property Group Llc A Virginia Li
Bought by
Smulik Jeremy D and Mattox Carrie L
Seller's Agent
Jenny Entsminger
NextHome TwoFourFive
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Talley
Mark A. Dalton & Co., Inc.
List Price
$397,700
Sold Price
$384,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,800
-3.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.91%
Original Mortgage
$364,900
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2016
Sold by
Great Oaks Partners Llc A Virginia Limit
Bought by
Phoenix Property Group Llc A Virginia Li

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,555
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $649,900 Old Republic National Title In
Bargain Sale Deed $565,000 Old Republic National Title
Warranty Deed $384,900 Attorney
Warranty Deed $66,900 Advantage Title & Closing
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $449,900 VA
Previous Owner $260,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $364,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $63,555 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/23/2026 01/23/26 Sold $649,900 0.0% $163 / Sq Ft
12/18/2025 12/18/25 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2025 10/25/25 For Sale $649,900 +15.0% $163 / Sq Ft
11/21/2022 11/21/22 Sold $565,000 +2.7% $142 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/23/2022 09/23/22 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2022 09/19/22 For Sale $549,900 +42.9% $138 / Sq Ft
11/09/2017 11/09/17 Sold $384,900 -3.2% $153 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/13/2017 10/13/17 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2017 06/21/17 For Sale $397,700 -- $158 / 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 $2,080 $507,200 $75,000 $432,200
2024 $2,080 $507,200 $75,000 $432,200
2023 $2,080 $253,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,943 $194,250 $0 $0
2021 $1,854 $370,800 $70,000 $300,800
2020 $1,854 $370,800 $70,000 $300,800
2019 $1,738 $370,800 $70,000 $300,800
2018 $1,540 $296,100 $45,000 $251,100
2017 $208 $40,000 $40,000 $0
2016 $208 $40,000 $40,000 $0
2015 $208 $40,000 $40,000 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Janine DeBerry

    Virginia Homes & Land Realty

    (434) 229-7598

    25 Total Sales

    Janine DeBerry
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  • Meredith Ford

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Meredith Ford

    OUT OF AREA BROKER

    (434) 942-8205

    2,825 Total Sales

    Meredith Ford
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  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Ladonna Merkey

    Realty ONE Group Leading Edge

    (434) 238-0135

    21 Total Sales

    Ladonna Merkey
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jenny Entsminger

    NextHome TwoFourFive

    (434) 941-4951

    72 Total Sales

    Jenny Entsminger
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Michelle Talley

    Mark A. Dalton & Co., Inc.

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Map

Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 362740

APN: 135-39-23

Virginia Bedford County Forest 24551

1453 Willow Oak Dr, Forest, VA

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