NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1898 Colby Dr Forest, VA 24551

Estimated Value: $598,240 - $725,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
$256/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 19, 2021

Last sale price $481,900 $185 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,666/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tennis Courts
  • Ranch Style House
  • Attic
  • 5-minute walk to The Flag Pole

About This Home

As of February 2021

Quality craftsmanship & upgrades throughout! Better than new with all the bells & whistles, this one level home offers high ceilings, wood floors, gourmet kitchen with gas cooktop, granite countertops, plenty of prep and counter space plus an abundance of cabinets. Living room with gas log fireplace with built-in bookshelves, breakfast nook plus formal dining room with coffered ceilings & arched entry, main level master with exquisite ensuite which includes free standing soaker tub, tile shower, double vanity & enormous master closet. Second level (bonus room over garage) offers bedroom and full bathroom, perfect for a guest suite or Teenager's ultimate space. Unfinished walk-in attic can be left as storage or finished into additional living space. Full unfinished walk-out basement with 11 Ft ceilings and rough-in, also ready for expansion. Rear covered patio is the perfect spot to relax. 2-car garage plus main level laundry. Professional landscaping. Concrete partially stamped drive.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Daffner

Realty ONE Group Leading Edge License #0225222270 Listed on: 01/13/2021

Realty ONE Group Leading Edge

Last Buyer's Agent

Sheena Frost

eXp Realty LLC-Stafford License #0225233082

eXp Realty LLC-Stafford

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,660

Year Built

  • Built in 2019

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Attic Access Panel

Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 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
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 15217231

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include playground, tennis
  • Somerset Meadows Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,660

Year Built

Built in 2019

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Listing Details

  • FILLACRES: 0.4600
  • AssocFeeOptional: Required
  • Directions: Route 460 to Route 811 towards London Downs Golf Course, Right into Somerset Meadows to Left onto Colby Drive to house on Right
  • Internet Providers: Shentel, Other
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Sq Ft: 20038.00
  • Days On Market: No
  • Property Subtype1: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • OFFICELIST_STATE: VA
  • TaxMapParcelID: 15217231
  • Year Built: 2019
  • Heating System: Heat Pump, Two-Zone
  • Building Stories: One
  • Dwelling Styles: Ranch
  • Foyer Area: 56.000000
  • Laundryroom Dim: 7.000 x 9.000
  • Laundryroom Len: 7.000
  • Living Room Dim: 16.000 x 20.000
  • Livingroom Len: 16.000
  • Livingroom Wid: 20.000
  • Masterbedroom Area: 225.000000
  • Master Bedroom Dim: 15.000 x 15.000
  • Masterbedroom Len: 15.000
  • Masterbedroom Wid: 15.000
  • Office Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Other Room1 Area: 270.000000
  • Other Room1 Len: 18.000
  • Other Room2 Area: 120.000000
  • Other Room2 Len: 8.000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 3 (3 0)
  • Lower Floor 1 Bedrooms: 4
  • Broker Approved: Yes
  • High School2: Jefferson Forest-HS
  • Legal Description: SOMERSET MEADOWS SEC 8 LT 231 PB 48/79
  • Middle School2: Forest Midl
  • Reciprocal Listing: No
  • Second Bedroom: 12x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Second Bedroom Area: 144.000000
  • Third Bedroom: 12x12 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Third Bedroom Area: 144.000000
  • Fourth Bedroom: 18x15 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • Fourth Bedroom Area: 270.000000
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2600.00
  • ApplianceConvey: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range-Gas, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Has Attic: Access, Floored, Walk In
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entrance, Full, Interior Entrance, Roughed in Bath, Walkout
  • Breakfast Area: 10x10 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Year Built Exception: 0
  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Formal Dining: 12x11 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Foyer: 7x8 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Level 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Cable Connections, Ceiling Fan(s), Drywall, Free-Standing Tub, High Speed Data Aval, Main Level Bedroom, Master Bed w/ Bath, Pantry, Separate Dining Room, Smoke Alarm, Tile Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Dining Kitchen: 11x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Laundry: Dryer Connection, Laundry Room, Main Level, Separate Laundry Rm., Washer Connections
  • Laundry Room: 7x9 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Living Room: 16x20 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Master Bedroom: 15x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Other Room 1: 18x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Other Room 2: 8x15 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Porch: 4x8 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Additional Room 1 Description: Master Bathroom
  • Additional Room 2 Description: Master Closet
  • Livinggreat Room Dim: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Kitchen Area: 154.000000
  • Laundry Room Area: 63.000000
  • LivingRoom Area: 320.000000
  • Est Other Room1 Dim: 18.000 x 15.000
  • Est Other Room2 Dim: 8.000 x 15.000
  • 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: 231
  • Roof: Shingle
  • New Construction: Completed
  • Exterior Features: Concrete Drive, Fenced Yard, Landscaped, Insulated Glass, Tennis Courts Nearby, Undergrnd Utilities, Golf Nearby
  • Patio: 10x16 Level: Level 1 Above Grade

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: 2 Car
  • Garage Spaces: Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Area: 528.000000
  • Garage Dim: 22.000 x 24.000
  • GarageLen: 22.000
  • GarageWid: 24.000

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: Playground, Tennis
  • HOA: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
  • Association Fee: 200.00
  • Subdivision Complex: Somerset Meadows

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Sq Ft: 2600.00

Tax Info

  • Estimated Taxes: 1660

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2025
Sold by
Banit Walter Daniel
Bought by
Aleman Carlos E and Valdez-Aleman Francia N
Current Estimated Value
$664,310

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$335,000
Outstanding Balance
$335,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$329,310

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2020
Sold by
J C Laughlin Builders Inc
Bought by
Banit Walter Daniel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2019
Sold by
Wrenn Larry E and Wrenn Ileen G
Bought by
J C Laughlin Builder Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2011
Sold by
Nuckles Edward D and Nuckles Brenda S
Bought by
Wrenn Larry E and Wrenn Ileen G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$31,500
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2010
Sold by
Sale Gary P and Sale Regina A
Bought by
Nuckles Edward D and Nuckles Brenda S
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Aleman Carlos E $615,000 Old Republic National Title In
Banit Walter Daniel $438,500 Universal Title
J C Laughlin Builder Inc $52,000 Settlement Services
Wrenn Larry E $42,000 Southern Title
Nuckles Edward D $70,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Aleman Carlos E $335,000
Previous Owner Banit Walter Daniel $70,000
Previous Owner Wrenn Larry E $31,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/19/2021 02/19/21 Sold $481,900 +0.4% $185 / Sq Ft
01/14/2021 01/14/21 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2021 01/13/21 For Sale $479,900 -- $185 / 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 $2,010 $490,300 $70,000 $420,300
2024 $2,010 $490,300 $70,000 $420,300
2023 $2,010 $245,150 $0 $0
2022 $1,770 $176,950 $0 $0
2021 $1,770 $353,900 $60,000 $293,900
2020 $275 $55,000 $55,000 $0
2019 $275 $55,000 $55,000 $0
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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cheryl Daffner

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Cheryl Daffner

    Realty ONE Group Leading Edge

    (434) 665-7211

    130 Total Sales

    Cheryl Daffner
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Sheena Frost

    eXp Realty LLC-Stafford

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Map

Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 329149

APN: 152-17-230

Virginia Bedford County Forest 24551

1898 Colby Dr, Forest, VA

Not Listed for Sale

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