$315,000
SOLD JUL 24, 2024

1542 Swisher Dr Forest, VA 24551

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,688 Sq Ft
2.51 Acres

Recently Sold

$117 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Secluded Lot
  • Den
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Forest Middle School Rated A-
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Fireplace in Basement

About This Home

As of July 2024

Welcome to seclusion and privacy in Forest! Nicely updated, 3br/2ba on 2.5 acres. There's room to stretch out everywhere, including the large kitchen w/breakfast bar & SS appliances; spacious primary w/sitting area & walk-in closet; huge, covered back porch overlooking the private yard and full, finished basement w/second living area, bedroom, flex rooms for office & gym and full bath. There is also a 58 x 38 detached garage! Great location w/New London/Forest schools. Motivated seller!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Brooks

Elite Realty License #0225205412 Listed on: 06/05/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Shane Timberlake

Karl Miller Realty LLC License #0225247602

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 2.51 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,688 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Den
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 170A14A

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include road maintenance

Building Details

  • Net Lease

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Listing Details

  • AssocFeeOptional: Optional
  • BuildingOnProperty: Workshop
  • Directions: Rt 460 to Rt 811 to R on Swisher Dr., at fork keep right on Swisher.
  • Internet Providers: Other
  • Days On Market: No
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Detached Garage: 3 Car
  • FullBathBelowGrade: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Foyer Area: 24.000000
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344.00
  • Architectural Style: Manufactured-Double
  • Laundryroom Dim: 5.800 x 7.800
  • Office Dim: 10.000 x 12.900
  • Laundryroom Len: 5.800
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 3 (3 0)
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Has Attic: None
  • Has Basement: Finished, Fireplace, Full, Heated, Interior Entrance, Walkout
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Den: 20x21 Level: Below Grade
  • Formal Dining: 11.20x6.90 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Foyer: 6x4 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Level 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Connections, Ceiling Fan(s), Main Level Bedroom, Primary Bed w/Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Dining Kitchen: 23.70x11.20 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Laundry: Main Level
  • Laundry Room: 5.80x7.80 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Living Room: 17.90x11.70 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Master Bedroom: 23x10 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Office: 10x12.90 Level: Below Grade
  • Other Room 1: 16x10 Level: Below Grade
  • Porch: 27x11.70 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range-Elec, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace, Den
  • Stories: One
  • Third Bedroom: 10x10 Level: Below Grade
  • Second Bedroom: 11.90x8.40 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 100.000000
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 230.000000
  • Den Area: 420.000000
  • Room Kitchen Area: 265.440000
  • Room Living Room Area: 209.430000
  • Room Office Area: 129.000000
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 99.960000
  • MasterBedroomDimensions Dim: 23.000 x 10.000
  • Kitchen Dim: 23.700 x 11.200
  • Sunroom Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Width: 10.000

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction: Completed
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Rear Porch, Garden Space, Secluded Lot

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Area: 2244.380000
  • Garage Dim: 58.600 x 38.300
  • GarageLen: 58.600
  • GarageWid: 38.300
  • Garage Description: Workshop

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 200.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Yearly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Road Maintenance

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Acres: 2.5100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 109336.00
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 170A14A
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Estimated Taxes: 10640

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • Primary School: Bedford Primary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2024
Closed on
Jul 12, 2024
Sold by
Staton Emmett R
Bought by
Krause Jonathan David and Ostapenko Anna
Seller's Agent
Karen Brooks
Elite Realty
Buyer's Agent
Shane Timberlake
Karl Miller Realty LLC
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-7.08%
Total Days on Market
3
Views
19
Current Estimated Value
$332,851

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,851
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.72%
Original Mortgage
$309,294
Outstanding Balance
$306,936
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$25,977

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2021
Sold by
Trisomy 21 Properties Llc
Bought by
Staton Emmett R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$7,963
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2018
Sold by
Carroll H Arthur
Bought by
Trisomy 21 Properties Llc A Virginia Lim

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$148,000
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2008
Sold by
Wassamassaw Partners Inc
Bought by
Carroll Herbert Arthur and Carroll Jeremy David
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
Bargain Sale Deed $315,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $227,500 Attorney
Warranty Deed $185,000 Attorney
Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $309,294 FHA
Previous Owner $7,963 New Conventional
Previous Owner $7,963 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $223,378 FHA
Previous Owner $100,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $148,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $148,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $84,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2024 07/24/24 Sold $315,000 -7.1% $117 / Sq Ft
06/09/2024 06/09/24 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2024 06/05/24 For Sale $339,000 -- $126 / 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 $1,065 $259,700 $44,100 $215,600
2023 $1,065 $129,850 $0 $0
2022 $1,035 $103,500 $0 $0
2021 $1,359 $271,700 $53,000 $218,700
2020 $1,359 $271,700 $53,000 $218,700
2019 $1,130 $225,900 $53,000 $172,900
2018 $975 $187,500 $48,000 $139,500
2017 $975 $187,500 $48,000 $139,500
2016 $975 $187,500 $48,000 $139,500
2015 $975 $187,500 $48,000 $139,500
2014 $789 $151,800 $53,000 $98,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 352576

APN: 17001400