$510,000
SOLD AUG 6, 2018

1729 Colby Dr Forest, VA 24551

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,010 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$127 Per Sq Ft

17% Above List Price

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Tennis Courts
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Forest Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to The Flag Pole

About This Home

As of July 2020

EXACTLY what every DOWN-SIZER is looking for but no one else is building. Gorgeous new construction with finished walkout basement. Main-level living at it's finest. Huge master suite, Open floor plan, three main level bedrooms. Gorgeous Kitchen, Man Cave in basement :) Over-sized Garage, Screened Porch and much, much more. Beautiful screened porch, and much more. The interior pictures are from a finished house across the street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Sims

Legacy Realty and Development License #0225215227 Listed on: 01/31/2018

Co-Listed By

Cary Sims

Legacy Realty and Development License #0225202019

Last Buyer's Agent

Charla Bansley

Century 21 ALL-SERVICE-BED License #0225221425

Century 21 ALL-SERVICE-BED

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,400

Year Built

  • Home Under Construction

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,010 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Property is near a golf course

Community Details

  • Somerset Meadows Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,400

Year Built

Home Under Construction

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • FILLACRES: 1.0000
  • Directions: 811 to Somerset Meadows to Colby Drive
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Sq Ft: 43560.00
  • Days On Market: No
  • Property Subtype1: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: VA
  • Year Built: 9999
  • FullBathBelowGrade: 1
  • Heating System: Heat Pump, Two-Zone
  • Building Stories: One and One Half
  • Dwelling Styles: Contemporary
  • Estimated Completion: 2018-04-30
  • Laundryroom Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Living Room Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Masterbedroom Area: 240.000000
  • Master Bedroom Dim: 15.000 x 16.000
  • Masterbedroom Len: 15.000
  • Masterbedroom Wid: 16.000
  • Office Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 5 (4 1)
  • Lower Floor 1 Bedrooms: 4
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • High School2: Jefferson Forest-HS
  • Legal Description: SOMERSET MEADOWS SEC 8 LT 213
  • Middle School2: Forest Midl
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Second Bedroom: 11x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Second Bedroom Area: 132.000000
  • Third Bedroom: 11x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Third Bedroom Area: 132.000000
  • Fourth Bedroom: 12x13 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Fourth Bedroom Area: 156.000000
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2700.00
  • ApplianceConvey: Disposal, Range-Elec, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Has Attic: Walk In
  • Has Basement: Finished, Walkout
  • Breakfast Area: 10x10 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Year Built Exception: 0
  • Family Room: 16x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Formal Dining: 12x13 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Level 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Bath(s), Main Level Bedroom, Main Level Den, Master Bed w/ Bath, Separate Dining Room, Smoke Alarm, Whirlpool Tub
  • Dining Kitchen: 10x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Laundry: Main Level
  • Master Bedroom: 15x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • FamilyRoom Area: 256.000000
  • Livinggreat Room Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Kitchen Area: 160.000000
  • 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 Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Sunroom Dim: 0.000 x 0.000

Exterior Features

  • Lot Number: 213
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction: Under Construction
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Courts, Golf Nearby

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Dim: 0.000 x 0.000

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
  • Subdivision Complex: Somerset Meadows

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 4010.00

Tax Info

  • Estimated Taxes: 2400

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2018
Sold by
Somerset Farms Llc A Virginia Limited Li
Bought by
Colten Michael Seth
Current Estimated Value
$761,660
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
Warranty Deed $35,211 Covenant Real Estate Svcs
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $400,000 New Conventional
Closed $472,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $529,000 0.0% $112 / Sq Ft
06/15/2020 06/15/20 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2020 06/12/20 For Sale $529,000 +3.7% $112 / Sq Ft
08/06/2018 08/06/18 Sold $510,000 +17.3% $127 / Sq Ft
05/06/2018 05/06/18 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2018 01/31/18 For Sale $434,900 -- $108 / 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
2025 $2,756 $672,300 $70,000 $602,300
2024 $2,756 $672,300 $70,000 $602,300
2023 $2,756 $336,150 $0 $0
2022 $2,489 $248,850 $0 $0
2021 $2,489 $497,700 $60,000 $437,700
2020 $2,489 $497,700 $60,000 $437,700
2019 $2,489 $497,700 $60,000 $437,700
2018 $260 $50,000 $50,000 $0
2017 $260 $50,000 $50,000 $0
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: 309604

APN: 153-29-213