$385,000
SOLD MAY 16, 2025

1527 Helmsdale Dr Forest, VA 24551

Forest Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,262 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$170 Per Sq Ft

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Great Room
  • 1-Story Property
  • Forest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Comp Purposes only

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kem Cobb

Elite Realty License #0225050447 Listed on: 05/14/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kem Cobb

Elite Realty License #0225050447 Listed on: 05/14/2025

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,350

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,262 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Scuttle Attic Hole
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Net Lease

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,350

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: Farmington to Helmsdale
  • Days On Market: No
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2018
  • FullBathBelowGrade: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1270.00
  • Laundryroom Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Office Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 3 (2 1)
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Has Attic: Scuttle
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entrance, Finished, Full, Heated, Interior Entrance, Walkout
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Level 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Great Room, Main Level Bedroom, Primary Bed w/Bath, Separate Dining Room
  • Laundry: Main Level
  • Master Bedroom: 13x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range-Gas, Refrigerator
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Stories: One
  • Third Bedroom: 14x11 Level: Below Grade
  • Second Bedroom: 13x18 Level: Below Grade
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 154.000000
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 195.000000
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 234.000000
  • MasterBedroomDimensions Dim: 13.000 x 15.000
  • Kitchen Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Sunroom Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 15.000

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction: Completed
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Dim: 0.000 x 0.000

Utilities

  • Utility Electric: AEP/Appalachian Powr
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Mini-Split
  • Sewer: County
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Wall/Space Unit
  • Water Source: County

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.0700
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Estimated Taxes: 1350

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • Primary School: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2025
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Kresge Duane W and Kresge Marcia V
Bought by
Mason Donna
Seller's Agent
Kem Cobb
Elite Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kem Cobb
Elite Realty
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Total Days on Market
1
Views
5

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
29.38%
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Outstanding Balance
$285,000
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$103,987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2019
Sold by
Johnson Alvin M
Bought by
Kresge Duane W and Kresge Marcia V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,437
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2018
Closed on
Apr 10, 2018
Sold by
Edward J Friar Builder Inc A Virginia Co
Bought by
Johnson Alvin M and Johnson Patsy S
Seller's Agent
Tina Friar
Keller Williams
Buyer's Agent
CHERYL R WALTON
NextHome TwoFourFive
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$267,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2017
Sold by
West Crossing Llc A Virginia Limited Lia
Bought by
Edward J Friar Builder Inc A Virginia Co

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$196,400
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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 -- Old Republic National Title
Warranty Deed $275,000 Sage Title Group Llc
Warranty Deed $267,900 Reliance Title & Stlmnt Llc
Warranty Deed $35,000 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $285,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $197,437 VA
Previous Owner $196,400 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold $385,000 0.0% $170 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $385,000 +40.0% $170 / Sq Ft
12/20/2019 12/20/19 Sold $275,000 -1.8% $122 / Sq Ft
11/14/2019 11/14/19 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2019 10/29/19 For Sale $279,900 +4.5% $124 / Sq Ft
04/20/2018 04/20/18 Sold $267,900 -0.7% $118 / Sq Ft
02/26/2018 02/26/18 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2018 02/26/18 For Sale $269,900 -- $119 / Sq Ft
Source: Lynchburg 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
2024 $1,383 $337,300 $45,000 $292,300
2023 $1,383 $168,650 $0 $0
2022 $1,341 $134,100 $0 $0
2021 $1,341 $268,200 $40,000 $228,200
2020 $1,341 $268,200 $40,000 $228,200
2019 $1,341 $268,200 $40,000 $228,200
2018 $182 $35,000 $35,000 $0
2017 $182 $35,000 $35,000 $0
2016 $182 $35,000 $35,000 $0
2015 $182 $35,000 $35,000 $0
2014 $146 $28,000 $28,000 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kem Cobb

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kem Cobb

    Elite Realty

    (434) 610-5548

    24 in this area

    125 Total Sales

    Kem Cobb
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  • Tina Friar

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Tina Friar

    Keller Williams

    (434) 660-6020

    81 in this area

    215 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Chris Johnson

    Long & Foster-Forest

    (434) 316-6100

    14 in this area

    109 Total Sales

    Chris Johnson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    CHERYL R WALTON

    NextHome TwoFourFive

    (434) 382-1828

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Map

Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 359271

APN: 99-20-31

Virginia Bedford County Forest 24551 Forest

1527 Helmsdale Dr, Forest, VA

This home is located at 1527 Helmsdale Dr, Forest, VA 24551 and is currently priced at $385,000, approximately $170 per square foot. This property was built in 2018. 1527 Helmsdale Dr is a home located in Bedford County with nearby schools including Forest Elementary School, Forest Middle School, and Jefferson Forest High School.

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