$890,000
SOLD MAY 19, 2022

1695 Colby Dr Forest, VA 24551

7 Beds
6 Baths
7,026 Sq Ft
1.24 Acres

Recently Sold

$127 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Attic
  • Forest Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to The Flag Pole

About This Home

As of May 2022

Fabulous home in Somerset, originally built as builder's personal home. Prepare to fall in LOVE with this sophisticated home, open floor plan, three finished floors, new paint throughout. Step inside to a 2-story entry foyer, sitting area, and a fabulous floor plan with en-suite master on main level, plus second bedroom and full bath on main level. Gorgeous gourmet kitchen with expansive seating bar, breakfast area, large dining area, walk-in pantry, granite counters, ss apps. Take the party outside to large covered porch, screened-in porch with fireplace, or enjoy the patio below and firepit, back yard ideal for future pool. Second level boasts large family room, plus multiple bedroom suites, walk-in attic. Sensational terrace level with kitchenette, game room area, rec room area, movie theatre, home gym (could be bedroom), private bedroom, full bath, plus unfinished storage. This incredible home has it all, plus quick walk to tennis courts, ideal neighborhood for long walks. WOW!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nadine Blakely

Re/Max 1st Olympic License #0225103715 Listed on: 03/17/2022

Re/Max 1st Olympic

Last Buyer's Agent

Nadine Blakely

Re/Max 1st Olympic License #0225103715 Listed on: 03/17/2022

Re/Max 1st Olympic

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,000

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 1.24 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 7,026 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Attic Access Panel

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

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

Basement

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

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 90508039

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include neighborhood lights, playground, tennis
  • Somerset Meadows Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,000

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Listing Details

  • FILLACRES: 1.2400
  • AssocFeeOptional: Required
  • Directions: From Timberlake Rd take 460W, to L on New London Rd (at Sheetz), to R on Somerset Dr, to R on Colby Dr, to property on R.
  • Internet Providers: Shentel
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Sq Ft: 54014.00
  • Days On Market: No
  • Property Subtype1: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: VA
  • TaxMapParcelID: 90508039
  • Year Built: 2016
  • FullBathBelowGrade: 1
  • Heating System: Heat Pump, Two-Zone
  • Building Stories: One and One Half
  • Dwelling Styles: CRFT
  • Officeden Len: 22.000
  • Officeden Wid: 20.000
  • Foyer Area: 140.000000
  • Laundryroom Dim: 10.000 x 8.000
  • Laundryroom Len: 10.000
  • Living Room Dim: 9.000 x 12.000
  • Livingroom Len: 9.000
  • Livingroom Wid: 12.000
  • Masterbedroom Area: 396.000000
  • Master Bedroom Dim: 22.000 x 18.000
  • Masterbedroom Len: 22.000
  • Masterbedroom Wid: 18.000
  • Office Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 6 (6 0)
  • Lower Floor 1 Bedrooms: 7
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • High School2: Jefferson Forest-HS
  • Legal Description: Somerset Meadows Sec 8 Lot 214
  • Middle School2: Forest Midl
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Second Bedroom: 12x10 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Second Bedroom Area: 120.000000
  • Third Bedroom: 14x12 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Third Bedroom Area: 168.000000
  • Fourth Bedroom: 18x14 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Fourth Bedroom Area: 252.000000
  • Fifth Bedroom: 14x12 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Fifth Bedroom Area: 168.000000
  • Sixth Bedroom: 18x12 Level: Below Grade
  • Sixth Bedroom Area: 216.000000
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4466.00
  • ApplianceConvey: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range-Elec, Refrigerator
  • Has Attic: Access, Walk In
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entrance, Full, Interior Entrance, Roughed in Bath, Walkout
  • Breakfast Area: 12x8 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood, Other
  • Year Built Exception: 0
  • Deck: 50x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Den: 22x20 Level: Below Grade
  • Family Room: 20x18 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Fireplace: 3+ Fireplaces, Gas Log, Master Bedroom, Other
  • Formal Dining: 18x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Foyer: 14x10 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Level 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Great Room: 20x17 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Cable Connections, Ceiling Fan(s), Drywall, Great Room, High Speed Data Aval, Main Level Den, Master Bed w/ Bath, Separate Dining Room, Tile Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Dining Kitchen: 15x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Laundry: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room, Main Level, Separate Laundry Rm., Washer Connections
  • Laundry Room: 10x8 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Living Room: 9x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Master Bedroom: 22x18 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Porch: 18x6 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Rec Room: 30x18 Level: Below Grade
  • Screened Porch: 16x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Den Area: 440.000000
  • FamilyRoom Area: 360.000000
  • GreatRoom Area: 340.000000
  • Livinggreat Room Dim: 20.000 x 17.000
  • Kitchen Area: 180.000000
  • Laundry Room Area: 80.000000
  • LivingRoom Area: 108.000000
  • Est Other Room1 Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Est Other Room2 Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Est Other Room3 Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Rec Room Area: 540.000000
  • Rec Room Dim: 30.000 x 18.000
  • Sunroom Dim: 0.000 x 0.000

Exterior Features

  • Lot Number: 214
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction: Completed
  • Exterior Features: Concrete Drive, Tennis Courts Nearby, Golf Nearby
  • Patio: 50x14 Level: Below Grade

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: 3 Car
  • Garage Spaces: Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Area: 1054.000000
  • Garage Dim: 34.000 x 31.000
  • GarageLen: 34.000
  • GarageWid: 31.000

Utilities

  • Utility Electric: AEP/Appalachian Powr
  • Air Conditioner: Heat Pump, Two-Zone
  • Sewer: County
  • Hot Water: County
  • Water Heater: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • HOA Includes: Neighborhood Lights, Playground, Tennis
  • HOA: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
  • Association Fee: 200.00
  • Subdivision Complex: Somerset Meadows

Schools

  • School District: Bedford
  • Elementary School #2: New London Academy
  • School District: Bedford

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 7026.00
  • Zoning: R1

Tax Info

  • Estimated Taxes: 4000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2022
Closed on
May 18, 2022
Sold by
Robbins Sandra K and Robbins Bobby R
Bought by
Gunn Christopher Shannon
Seller's Agent
Nadine Blakely
Re/Max 1st Olympic
Buyer's Agent
Nadine Blakely
Re/Max 1st Olympic
List Price
$890,000
Sold Price
$890,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.22%
Original Mortgage
$800,911
Outstanding Balance
$767,601
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$215,253

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2019
Closed on
Apr 25, 2019
Sold by
Bloomfield Jonathan Scott
Bought by
Robbins Sandra K and Robbins Bobby R
Seller's Agent
Nadine Blakely
Re/Max 1st Olympic
Buyer's Agent
Nadine Blakely
Re/Max 1st Olympic
List Price
$540,900
Sold Price
$540,350
Premium/Discount to List
-$550
-0.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.65%
Original Mortgage
$360,350
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2015
Sold by
Somerset Farms Llc A Virginia Limited Li
Bought by
Bloomfield Jonathan Scott
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $890,000 Shoemaker Jason G
Warranty Deed $540,350 Attorney
Warranty Deed $59,900 Integrity Title & Stlmnt Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $800,911 New Conventional
Previous Owner $360,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Price Changed $950,000 -2.1% $135 / Sq Ft
06/14/2025 06/14/25 Price Changed $970,000 -0.5% $138 / Sq Ft
05/31/2025 05/31/25 For Sale $975,000 0.0% $139 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2025 05/17/25 Price Changed $975,000 -2.0% $139 / Sq Ft
05/10/2025 05/10/25 Price Changed $994,900 -0.5% $142 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Price Changed $999,900 -7.4% $142 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $1,080,000 +21.3% $154 / Sq Ft
05/19/2022 05/19/22 Sold $890,000 0.0% $127 / Sq Ft
03/17/2022 03/17/22 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2022 03/17/22 For Sale $890,000 +64.7% $127 / Sq Ft
04/26/2019 04/26/19 Sold $540,350 -0.1% $84 / Sq Ft
04/26/2019 04/26/19 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2019 04/26/19 For Sale $540,900 -- $84 / 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 $3,625 $884,200 $70,000 $814,200
2023 $3,625 $442,100 $0 $0
2022 $2,845 $284,450 $0 $0
2021 $2,845 $568,900 $60,000 $508,900
2020 $2,845 $568,900 $60,000 $508,900
2019 $2,845 $568,900 $60,000 $508,900
2018 $2,705 $520,200 $50,000 $470,200
2017 $2,461 $473,200 $50,000 $423,200
2016 $260 $50,000 $50,000 $0
2015 $260 $50,000 $50,000 $0
2014 $260 $50,000 $50,000 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 336988

APN: 153-29-214