$267,900
SOLD APR 20, 2018

1527 Helmsdale Dr Forest, VA 24551

Forest Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,262 Sq Ft
$95/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$118 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Property is near a clubhouse
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Forest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Game Room
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of May 2025

Maintenance free living at the Crossings at Farmington! Featuring a lavish exterior with rock, board and batten, siding, & extra trim touches. Inside you will find an open concept floor plan with durable vinyl flooring throughout living areas. Great room includes an elegant rock firplace, dining area and fully equipped custom kitchen; Featuring a stainless steel appliance package, upscale floor to ceiling cabinetry, granite counters, decorative tile backsplash, pantry & a large prep island. 8x15 screened porch, with maintenance free Trek-like Decking and vinyl posts. Perfect for outdoor entertainment right off the kitchen! Finished basement with 2 additional bedrooms, family room, and storage. RV, Camper, & Boat Parking is at the Pool Clubhouse in Farmington. New Construction, Specs are subject to change. Contact Agent for Floor Plans & Visual Tours! Similar to Photos.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tina Friar

Keller Williams License #0225171434 Listed on: 02/26/2018

Keller Williams

Last Buyer's Agent

CHERYL R WALTON

NextHome TwoFourFive License #0225215514

NextHome TwoFourFive

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,350

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $95 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,262 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Game Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storage Room
  • Attic Access Panel

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Shower
  • Accessible Doors

Location

  • Property is near a clubhouse
  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 90509752

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include club house, grounds maintenance, neighborhood lights, parking, road maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • Farmington At Forest Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,350

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$95 per month

Listing Details

  • AssocFeeOptional: Required
  • Directions: Rt. 221 to Perrowville, Right into first Farmington entrance, right on Helmsdale Dr., Home on Right. Look for signs in ground and in windows.
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Days On Market: No
  • Property Subtype1: Townhouse
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: VA
  • TaxMapParcelID: 90509752
  • Year Built: 2018
  • FullBathBelowGrade: 1
  • Heating System: Heat Pump
  • Building Stories: One
  • Foyer Area: 56.000000
  • Laundryroom Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Living Room Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Masterbedroom Area: 195.000000
  • Master Bedroom Dim: 13.000 x 15.000
  • Masterbedroom Len: 13.000
  • Masterbedroom Wid: 15.000
  • Office Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Other Room1 Area: 130.000000
  • Other Room1 Len: 13.000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 3 (2 1)
  • Lower Floor 1 Bedrooms: 3
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Disability Features: Door(s), Shower
  • High School2: Jefferson Forest-HS
  • Legal Description: FARMINGTON AT FOREST SEC 16 LOT 31
  • Middle School2: Forest Midl
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Second Bedroom: 13x18 Level: Below Grade
  • Second Bedroom Area: 234.000000
  • Third Bedroom: 11x14 Level: Below Grade
  • Third Bedroom Area: 154.000000
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1270.00
  • ApplianceConvey: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range-Elec, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Has Attic: Access
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entrance, Finished, Full, Game Room, Heated, Interior Entrance, Walkout
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Year Built Exception: 0
  • Family Room: 16x27 Level: Below Grade
  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace, Great Room
  • Formal Dining: 12x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Foyer: 4x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Level 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Great Room: 16x17 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • First Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Connections, Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Bath(s), Drywall, Great Room, High Speed Data Aval, Main Level Bedroom, Master Bed w/ Bath, Pantry, Separate Dining Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Dining Kitchen: 13x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Laundry: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room, Main Level, Washer Connections
  • Master Bedroom: 13x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Other Room 1: 13x10 Level: Below Grade
  • Additional Room 1 Description: Storage Room
  • Screened Porch: 8x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • FamilyRoom Area: 432.000000
  • GreatRoom Area: 272.000000
  • Livinggreat Room Dim: 16.000 x 17.000
  • Kitchen Area: 208.000000
  • Est Other Room1 Dim: 13.000 x 10.000
  • Est Other Room2 Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Est Other Room3 Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Rec Room Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Sunroom Dim: 0.000 x 0.000

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction: Completed
  • Exterior Features: Pool Nearby, Concrete Drive, Landscaped, Screened Porch, Insulated Glass, Undergrnd Utilities, Club House Nearby, Golf Nearby
  • Patio: 8x16 Level: Below Grade

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: 1 Car
  • Garage Spaces: Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Area: 260.000000
  • Garage Dim: 13.000 x 20.000
  • GarageLen: 13.000
  • GarageWid: 20.000

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Heat Pump
  • Sewer: County
  • Hot Water: County
  • Water Heater: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Includes: Club House, Grounds Maintenance, Neighborhood Lights, Parking, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash
  • HOA: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
  • Association Fee: 95.00
  • Subdivision Complex: Farmington at Forest

Schools

  • School District: Bedford
  • Elementary School #2: Forest Elem
  • School District: Bedford

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 2262.00
  • Zoning: R-2

Tax Info

  • Estimated Taxes: 1350

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
0
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: 309838

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 $267,900, approximately $118 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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