$1,372,900
SOLD JUN 12, 2025

3497 Lake View Rd Mechanicsville, VA 23111

4 Beds
4 Baths
4,607 Sq Ft
9.1 Acres

Recently Sold

$298 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Battlefield Park Elementary School Rated A-
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of June 2025

Enjoy the splendor of this close in lakefront four-bedroom home located on over 9 truly picturesque acres in Hanover County (2.29 acres with the house plus an additional 6.84 acre buildable lot). With spectacular lake views on three sides there are very few homes in Central Virginia offering the combination of privacy and such spectacular vistas. The home features one level living with over 4600 square feet of total finished space. Spectacular views of the lake are offered from almost every room as the home is located on a private peninsula surrounded by water on three sides. The main level boasts an open floor plan with hardwood floors, a gourmet kitchen, dining room and a huge family room that runs across the back of the home facing the 80 +/- acre lake. The generous owner's suite features a fireplace, access to the rear deck, wonderfully renovated glamour bathroom and a walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms and a laundry room with cabinets and utility sink round out the first floor. The basement, which doesn’t really feel like a basement, features high ceilings, a huge great room with a fireplace and a half bath, and an 11 x 22 utility room, a 28 x 27 two car garage and a huge 47 x 25 unfinished area currently used as a home gym and storage area. The rear deck, slate patio with an outdoor shower and a 16 x 16 synthetic dock are amenities that will make you feel like you’re on vacation even though you’re at home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deane Cheatham

Hometown Realty License #0225037630 Listed on: 05/02/2025

Hometown Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-Member Non-Member

Non MLS Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,771

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 9.1 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Wooded Lot
  • Zoning described as A1

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Transitional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,607 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Water Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Battlefield Elementary School
  • Bell Creek Middle School
  • Mechanicsville High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8755-16-2735 + 8755-07-7216

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,771

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 9.1
  • Water Body Name: Lake Idylwild
  • Ownership: Individuals
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3665.0
  • Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern, Ranch, Transitional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1175.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 942.0
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 4607.0
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Waterfront
  • Pool Features: None
  • View: Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake, Lake Front, Walk to Water, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Dock
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Basement, Direct Access, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Propane, Zoned
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Bell Creek Middle

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 8755-16-2735 + 8755-07-7216
  • Zoning Description: A1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7771.0
  • Tax Lot: A

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Battlefield
  • High School: Mechanicsville

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
Jun 2, 2025
Sold by
Nelson Craig and Nelson Rebecca
Bought by
Velez Daniel and Velez Jacqueline
Seller's Agent
Deane Cheatham
Hometown Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member Non-Member
Non MLS Member
List Price
$1,390,000
Sold Price
$1,372,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,100
-1.23%
Views
31

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-43.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2022
Sold by
Ashley Bradford Lee and Ashley Deborah Johnson
Bought by
Nelson Craig and Nelson Rebecca

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$605,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2019
Sold by
Baugh Gerry L and Baugh Karen C
Bought by
Watchtower Homes & Construction Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1998
Sold by
Griffis Raymond
Bought by
Baugh Gerry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.86%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Bargain Sale Deed $1,372,900 Old Republic Title
Gift Deed -- Old Republic National Title
Warranty Deed $410,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $580,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $605,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $416,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $400,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Sold $1,372,900 -1.2% $298 / Sq Ft
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $1,390,000 +59.1% $302 / Sq Ft
04/13/2020 04/13/20 Sold $873,500 -2.9% $175 / Sq Ft
02/14/2020 02/14/20 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2020 01/16/20 For Sale $899,950 -- $181 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Virginia Regional 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 $7,771 $959,400 $273,100 $686,300
2024 $7,771 $959,400 $273,100 $686,300
2023 $6,675 $866,900 $243,100 $623,800
2022 $5,987 $739,100 $228,000 $511,100
2021 $5,489 $677,700 $214,900 $462,800
2020 $4,888 $646,600 $214,900 $431,700
2019 $4,888 $626,400 $214,900 $411,500
2018 $4,888 $603,500 $214,700 $388,800
2017 $4,888 $603,500 $214,700 $388,800
2016 $4,888 $603,500 $214,700 $388,800
2015 $5,122 $632,400 $214,700 $417,700
2014 $5,122 $632,400 $214,700 $417,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Virginia Regional MLS

MLS Number: 2511945

Central Virginia Regional MLS

APN: 8755-16-2735