RENTED SEP 19, 2025

259 Lazy Livin Ln Front Royal, VA 22630

Estimated Value: $448,000 - $487,352

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,441 Sq Ft
$195/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 15, 2021

Last sale price $350,000 $143 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,084/month

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Clubhouse
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2025

Charming log home in gated High Knob community, just minutes to I‐66! This 4BR, 3.5BA custom-built home sits on a full acre (two lots). Recent updates include: new HVAC (2022), converted to propane furnace & gas stove, expanded driveway with turnaround, 12x20 shed, custom dog-friendly fence, retaining wall, new kitchen countertops & sink, and upgraded wood stove fans. Interior features hardwood floors, a stone wood-burning fireplace, and a finished walk-out basement with rec room and full bath. Relax on the front porch or entertain on the large rear deck with wooded views. High Knob offers a clubhouse, pool, tennis, playground & private Appalachian Trail access. Enjoy mountain living with commuter convenience—high-speed internet available! New HVAC system (2022) with a conversion to a propane furnace and gas stove for greater efficiency and comfort. Expanded driveway and turnaround area for easier parking and guest access. Added a 12x20 ft shed—ideal for storage, workshop, or hobby space. Installed a retaining wall for improved landscaping and erosion control. Built a custom fence, perfect for pets or secure outdoor use. New kitchen countertops and sink, giving the heart of the home a fresh, updated look. Wood stove upgraded with new fans for better heat circulation! Home is also for sale. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY and CREDIT CHECK REQUIRED. Community does not allow short term rentals.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Amanda Slate

(540) 974-1827 amanda@rocksolid-realestate.com Keller Williams Realty License #0225233417 Listed on: 08/02/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Co-Listed By

Patrick Slate

patrickslate@kw.com Keller Williams Realty License #0225269514

Last Renter's Agent

Carol Strasfeld

(301) 806-8871 carolstrasfeld@gmail.com Unrepresented Buyer Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,179

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is in very good condition

HOA Fees

  • $400 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Log Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Surveillance System
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

  • Hilda J. Barbour Elementary School
  • Warren County Middle School
  • Warren County High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Community Sewer or Septic
  • Phone Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $3,000
  • Tenant pays for all utilities
  • Rent includes hoa/condo fee
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 12-Month Lease Term
  • Available 9/1/25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 31B 2 I 18

Community Details

Overview

  • High Knob Subdivision
  • Mountainous Community

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Indoor Pool

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,179

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$400 per month

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2025-09-01
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Rent Includes: Hoa/Condo Fee
  • Security Deposit: 3000.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Tenant Pays: Utilities - All
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 12
  • Min Lease in Months: 12
  • Rent Spree Online Application: Yes

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Log Home
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Exposed Beams, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Insulated
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Outside Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 2441
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2441
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1.83
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1582
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 859
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 859
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 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
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • View: Mountain, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Surveillance Sys
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic, Community Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Phone Available, Water Available, Propane
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 400.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Pool - Outdoor, Club House, Gated Community, Tennis Courts
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Pool Features: Indoor

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: HILDA J. BARBOUR
  • High School: WARREN COUNTY
  • Middle Or Junior School: WARREN COUNTY

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Partially
  • Lot Features: Mountainous, Backs To Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.50
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 21780.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: RES
  • In City Limits: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 31B 2 I 18

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2021
Closed on
Apr 15, 2021
Sold by
Clapper Robert
Bought by
Hale James Frederick and Hale Dana Buckman
Seller's Agent
Lori Oaks
MarketPlace REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Jon Fidero
Vesta Realty, LLC
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
3.24%
Current Estimated Value
$475,338

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$125,338
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.82%
Original Mortgage
$332,500
Outstanding Balance
$300,207
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$175,131

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2019
Closed on
Jul 12, 2019
Sold by
Fitzmorris Timothy W
Bought by
Clapper Robert
Seller's Agent
Ken Evans
RE/MAX Real Estate Connections
Buyer's Agent
Kegan Steffer
Skyline Team Real Estate
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.89%
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2016
Closed on
Aug 29, 2016
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Fitzmorris Timothy W
Seller's Agent
Jeannette Campbell
Century 21 Campbell Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Brown
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$200,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.98%
Original Mortgage
$196,377
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hale James Frederick $350,000 Clear Ttl Escrow & Setmnts L
Clapper Robert $270,000 North American Title Ins Co
Fitzmorris Timothy W $200,000 Acer Title & Escrow Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hale James Frederick $332,500
Previous Owner Clapper Robert $270,000
Previous Owner Fitzmorris Timothy W $196,377
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
08/09/2025 08/09/25 Price Changed $2,900 -3.3% $1 / Sq Ft
08/02/2025 08/02/25 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
04/15/2021 04/15/21 Sold $350,000 +3.2% $150 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/04/2021 03/04/21 For Sale $339,000 +25.6% $145 / Sq Ft
07/12/2019 07/12/19 Sold $270,000 0.0% $116 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/08/2019 06/08/19 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2019 06/08/19 Price Changed $270,000 +8.0% $116 / Sq Ft
06/04/2019 06/04/19 For Sale $250,000 +25.0% $107 / Sq Ft
08/26/2016 08/26/16 Sold $200,000 0.0% $86 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/21/2016 07/21/16 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2016 07/02/16 For Sale $200,000 -- $86 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $2,179 $454,900 $52,000 $402,900
2024 $2,083 $393,100 $63,300 $329,800
2023 $1,926 $393,100 $63,300 $329,800
2022 $1,767 $269,700 $55,000 $214,700
2021 $2,378 $261,200 $55,000 $206,200
2020 $1,711 $261,200 $55,000 $206,200
2019 $1,711 $261,200 $55,000 $206,200
2018 $1,655 $250,700 $55,000 $195,700
2017 $1,630 $250,700 $55,000 $195,700
2016 $2,174 $250,700 $55,000 $195,700
2015 -- $250,700 $55,000 $195,700
2014 -- $269,900 $55,000 $214,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAWR2011898

Bright MLS

APN: 31B-2-I-18