$730,000

18 Smelters Trace Rd Stafford, VA 22554

Estimated payment $4,615/month

Total Views 12,681
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,527 Sq Ft
$207 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Rodney E. Thompson Middle School Rated A-
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

Welcome Home!!!! 18 Smelters Trace is a beautiful single-family home in the highly sought after Colonial Forge Community. The home features 5 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms with a new roof (2024), new siding (2024), new main level carpet in the family room (2024), newly painted (2024), deck just re-stained (March 2025) , original owners, meticulously cared for in a quiet cul-de-sac location with the most parking on the street, beautifully landscaped and backs to trees. Inside you will find a welcoming office, a formal dining room, a beautiful gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, double oven and gas cook top. A beautiful island to cook and have conversations at, a desk area and a breakfast area that looks to both the beautiful kitchen and warm family room with a gas fireplace. The main level also includes a spacious office with glass pane french doors and a 1/2 bathroom beautifully decorated. The 2 car garage is oversize/extended to allow for work space, extra storage, or to work on your dream car. The second floor includes a laundry room, 3 bedrooms (one is currently a yoga/dance/music room), A large primary suite with beautiful windows, a large walk-in closet and a primary bathroom with a separate soaking tub to relax in. The back deck was just stained and sealed, the gorgeous pergola conveys with the house to enjoy sunny days and lovely evenings on. The backyard is completely fenced in and has a beautiful flowering tree and small raised garden. The front driveway was just resealed and is one of the largest driveways on the street which can fit 4 cars parking for your visitors is not a problem. Colonial Forge is an amenity-rich community offering a pool, playground, picnic area, dog park, sidewalks and community center. Conveniently located close to I95 and just off Courthouse Rd you are close to almost everything, schools, shopping , dining , and major commuter routes (commuter lots and train station off Brooke Rd.) Located south of Washington DC and North of historic Fredericksburg and Richmond VA, there are activities and entertainment for everyone. Don't miss out on your chance to own this maticulously cared for home, this home truly has it all.

Listing Agent

Jennifer Hennessy

The Bacon Group Incorporated Listed on: 04/01/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,444

Year Built

  • Built in 2013 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

  • 6,912 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R3

HOA Fees

  • $94 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Winding Creek Elementary School
  • Rodney E Thompson Middle School
  • Colonial Forge High School

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 297
  • Assessor Parcel Number 29J 3 297

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, pool(s), trash, snow removal
  • Colonial Forge Community Association
  • Colonial Forge Subdivision

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Common Area
  • Community Center

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Dog Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,444

Year Built

Built in 2013 | Remodeled in 2024

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$94 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Basement refrigerator, wall mounted antique phone in kitchen
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer as Is, Wooden bar in basement, pergola on deck, ceiling mounted speakers in the basement, wall mirrors in bedroom/yoga/dance room, camera doorbell
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2013
  • Year Renovated: 2024
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome Home!!!! 18 Smelters Trace is a beautiful single-family home in the highly sought after Colonial Forge Community. The home features 5 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms with a new roof (2024), new siding (2024), new main level carpet in the family room (2024), newly painted (2024), deck just re-stained (March 2025) , original owners, meticulously cared for in a quiet cul-de-sac location with the most parking on the street, beautifully landscaped and backs to trees. Inside you will find a welcoming office, a formal dining room, a beautiful gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops, double oven and gas cook top. A beautiful island to cook and have conversations at, a desk area and a breakfast area that looks to both the beautiful kitchen and warm family room with a gas fireplace. The main level also includes a spacious office with glass pane french doors and a 1/2 bathroom beautifully decorated. The 2 car garage is oversize/extended to allow for work space, extra storage, or to work on your dream car. The second floor includes a laundry room, 3 bedrooms (one is currently a yoga/dance/music room), A large primary suite with beautiful windows, a large walk-in closet and a primary bathroom with a separate soaking tub to relax in. The back deck was just stained and sealed, the gorgeous pergola conveys with the house to enjoy sunny days and lovely evenings on. The backyard is completely fenced in and has a beautiful flowering tree and small raised garden. The front driveway was just resealed and is one of the largest driveways on the street which can fit 4 cars parking for your visitors is not a problem. Colonial Forge is an amenity-rich community offering a pool, playground, picnic area, dog park, sidewalks and community center. Conveniently located close to I95 and just off Courthouse Rd you are close to almost everything, schools, shopping , dining , and major commuter routes (commuter lots and train station off Brooke Rd.) Located south of Washington DC and North of historic Fredericksburg and Richmond VA, there are activities and entertainment for everyone. Don't miss out on your chance to own this maticulously cared for home, this home truly has it all.
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Engineered Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Carpet, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Chair Railings, Floor Plan - Open, Pantry, Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Windows, Walkout Level
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3919
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3527
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 275.68
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2648
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 879
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 392
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1271
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 18

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 94.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Common Grounds, Community Center, Dog Park, Picnic Area, Pool - Outdoor, Swimming Pool, Tot Lots/Playground, Jog/Walk Path
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Pool(s), Trash, Snow Removal
  • HOA Name: COLONIAL FORGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No
  • Community Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground

Schools

  • School District: STAFFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: WINDING CREEK
  • Middle School: RODNEY E THOMPSON
  • High School: COLONIAL FORGE
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121139497596
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: WINDING CREEK
  • High School: COLONIAL FORGE
  • Middle Or Junior School: RODNEY E THOMPSON

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Fencing: Fully, Rear
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6912.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: R3
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5444.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29J 3 297
  • Tax Lot: 297
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2648
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: STAFFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Source: Public Records

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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 $4,126 $600,400 $190,000 $410,400
2023 $4,677 $550,200 $165,000 $385,200
2022 $4,677 $550,200 $165,000 $385,200
2021 $4,126 $425,400 $150,000 $275,400
2020 $4,126 $425,400 $150,000 $275,400
2019 $4,327 $428,400 $150,000 $278,400
2018 $4,241 $428,400 $150,000 $278,400
2017 $4,093 $413,400 $135,000 $278,400
2016 $4,093 $413,400 $135,000 $278,400
2015 -- $400,100 $135,000 $265,100
2014 -- $396,900 $135,000 $261,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2025 05/31/25 Price Changed $730,000 -2.0% $207 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Price Changed $745,000 -1.1% $211 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Price Changed $753,000 -1.4% $213 / Sq Ft
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Sale $763,900 -- $217 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $462,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $470,982 VA
Closed $476,686 VA
Closed $471,943 VA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAST2037080

Bright MLS

APN: 29J-3-297