NOT LISTED FOR SALE

278 Akern Ln Cross Junction, VA 22625

Cross Junction Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $517,000 - $611,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,479 Sq Ft
$230/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 25, 2021

Last sale price $456,000 $184 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,294/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 5.5 Acre Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2021

Beautiful custom built home, featuring three bedrooms and two baths on the main level. Spacious eat in kitchen that flows into a large living area. Basement is finished with living area, fireplace, bar, extra bedroom with half bath and plenty of storage. The real show stopper is the 5.5 acres, mostly wooded. Peaceful gardens in the front of the home with a beautiful Trex deck. Backyard holds another Trex deck, outdoor kitchen, and pond. Updates include: Kitchen and baths updated in 2016, new sliding in 2016, new HVAC in 2017, new hard wood floors through out home in 2020, and a new water heater in 2020. You do not want to miss this one of a kind home set in one of the most peaceful settings in Frederick County.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leigh Phillips

MarketPlace REALTY Listed on: 07/14/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Darcy Amburn

Colony Realty License #0225002823

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,925

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 5.5 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned RA

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Grandview Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18 2 4

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,925

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Outdoor grill
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2021-07-15
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Beautiful custom built home, featuring three bedrooms and two baths on the main level. Spacious eat in kitchen that flows into a large living area. Basement is finished with living area, fireplace, bar, extra bedroom with half bath and plenty of storage. The real show stopper is the 5.5 acres, mostly wooded. Peaceful gardens in the front of the home with a beautiful Trex deck. Backyard holds another Trex deck, outdoor kitchen, and pond. Updates include: Kitchen and baths updated in 2016, new sliding in 2016, new HVAC in 2017, new hard wood floors through out home in 2020, and a new water heater in 2020. You do not want to miss this one of a kind home set in one of the most peaceful settings in Frederick County.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2479
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2479
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 264.94
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1657
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 822
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 822
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 278

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Mixed
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121140907577
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 229700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 86000.00
  • Land Use Code: 015
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.50
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 239580.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RA
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18774443
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1925.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18 2 4
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2479
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 08/25/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2021
Closed on
Aug 25, 2021
Sold by
Karlson Melvin L and Karlson Teresa A
Bought by
Carestio Julie C
Seller's Agent
Leigh Phillips
MarketPlace REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Darcy Amburn
Colony Realty
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$456,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
3.87%
Current Estimated Value
$569,487

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$113,487
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.65%
Original Mortgage
$364,800
Outstanding Balance
$358,846
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$208,949
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Carestio Julie C $456,000 Old Towne Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Carestio Julie C $364,800
Closed Carestio Julie C $364,800
Previous Owner Karlson Melvin L $253,400
Previous Owner Karlson Melvin L $338,800
Previous Owner Karlson Melvin $282,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2021 08/25/21 Sold $456,000 +3.9% $184 / Sq Ft
07/14/2021 07/14/21 For Sale $439,000 -- $177 / 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 $2,293 $477,800 $112,800 $365,000
2024 $1,027 $402,700 $94,300 $308,400
2023 $2,054 $402,700 $94,300 $308,400
2022 $1,926 $315,700 $86,000 $229,700
2021 $1,926 $315,700 $86,000 $229,700
2020 $1,731 $283,700 $86,000 $197,700
2019 $1,731 $283,700 $86,000 $197,700
2018 $1,656 $271,400 $85,100 $186,300
2017 $1,628 $271,400 $85,100 $186,300
2016 $1,502 $250,300 $72,200 $178,100
2015 $1,402 $250,300 $72,200 $178,100
2014 $684 $240,700 $72,200 $168,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Leigh Phillips

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Leigh Phillips

    MarketPlace REALTY

    (214) 497-0106

    6 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Leigh Phillips
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  • Darcy Amburn

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Darcy Amburn

    Colony Realty

    (540) 664-0200

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Darcy Amburn
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAFV2000420

Bright MLS

APN: 182-4

Virginia Frederick County Cross Junction 22625 Cross Junction

278 Akern Ln, Cross Junction, VA

This home is located at 278 Akern Ln, Cross Junction, VA 22625 since 14 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $569,487, approximately $229 per square foot. This property was built in 1996. 278 Akern Ln is a home located in Frederick County with nearby schools including Indian Hollow Elementary School, Frederick County Middle School, and James Wood High School.

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