NOT LISTED FOR SALE

497 Rinker Gate Fort Valley, VA 22652

Fort Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $284,270 - $361,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,144 Sq Ft
$280/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 08, 2022

Last sale price $302,500 $264 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,739/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 10 Feet of Waterfront
  • Scenic Views
  • Open Floorplan
  • Barn or Stable
  • 9.27 Acre Lot
  • Stream or River on Lot

About This Home

As of April 2022

Fort Valley get away. Imagine establishing an AirBnB here with this Private Log Cabin on 9+ acres of hardwood trees and some cleared pasture. Perfectly sited in a park like setting with meandering creek, rustic old barn with horse stables, and outbuildings including shed and detached screened porch overlooking the property. Property consists of two (2) separate parcels--consider building your dream home here!
Interior finish has beamed ceilings, hardwood flooring, fireplace, knotty pine paneling all which add to the ambiance. Ready for your designer finishes. Shenandoah Valley area offers scenic mountain views, National Forests, Local Wineries, Shenandoah River activities, Luray Caverns, Skyline Drive and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Thomas

(571) 921-9755 kellysellshomes@comcast.net Samson Properties License #0225171661 Listed on: 01/27/2022

Samson Properties

Co-Listed By

Owen Thomas

(571) 921-9755 gowitho@comcast.net Samson Properties License #0225194651

Last Buyer's Agent

Anita Hartke

(703) 860-4600 paulhartke22@gmail.com National Realty, LLC

National Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,108

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 9.27 Acre Lot
  • 10 Feet of Waterfront
  • Creek or Stream
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Additional Land

Property Views

  • Scenic Vista
  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Log Walls
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,144 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Open Floorplan
  • Paneling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces
  • 6 Driveway Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Screened Patio
  • Gazebo
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Schools

  • W.W. Robinson Elementary School
  • Peter Muhlenberg Middle School
  • Central High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Approved Septic System
  • Septic Equal To The Number Of Bedrooms

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Barn or Stable

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Kings Acres Subdivision, Log Rancher Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2 & 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 073 05 003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,108

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

9.27 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Log Home
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2022-02-10
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Table Space, Combination Dining/Living, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Open
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Paneled Walls, Dry Wall, Log Walls
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Great Room, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1144
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1144
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 279.72
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1144
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Barn/Stable, Gazebo, Shed
  • Construction Materials: Log, Log Siding
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Mountain, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Type: Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Water View: No
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 10

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 6

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic = # Of Br, Approved System
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: W.W. ROBINSON
  • High School: CENTRAL
  • Middle Or Junior School: PETER MUHLENBERG

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Partially
  • Lot Features: Additional Lot(s), Backs To Trees, Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 9.27
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 403801.20
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Screened
  • Zoning: RES
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1108.14
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 073 05 003
  • Tax Lot: 2 & 3
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SHENANDOAH COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2022
Closed on
Apr 6, 2022
Sold by
Tricia L Moore Inter Vivos Revocable Tru
Bought by
Oconnor Claire Mary
Seller's Agent
Kelly Thomas
Samson Properties
Buyer's Agent
Anita Hartke
National Realty, LLC
List Price
$320,000
Sold Price
$302,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,500
-5.47%
Current Estimated Value
$320,757

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,257
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.51%
Original Mortgage
$235,450
Outstanding Balance
$218,719
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$102,038

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2010
Sold by
Moore Tricia L
Bought by
Moore Tricia L and The Tricia L Moore Inter Vivos Revocable

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2007
Sold by
Moore Tricia L
Bought by
Moore Tricia L and Tricia L Moore Revocable Inter Vivios Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2005
Sold by
Salvano Peter Alexander
Bought by
Racette Henry J and Moore Tricia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,400
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Oconnor Claire Mary $302,500 Old Republic National Title
Moore Tricia L -- None Available
Moore Tricia L -- None Available
Racette Henry J -- Blue Ridge Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Oconnor Claire Mary $235,450
Previous Owner Racette Henry J $174,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/08/2022 04/08/22 Sold $302,500 -5.5% $264 / Sq Ft
03/01/2022 03/01/22 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2022 01/27/22 For Sale $320,000 -- $280 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $1,072 $167,500 $58,100 $109,400
2024 $1,072 $167,500 $58,100 $109,400
2023 $1,005 $167,500 $58,100 $109,400
2022 $972 $167,500 $58,100 $109,400
2021 $876 $127,000 $54,100 $72,900
2020 $813 $127,000 $54,100 $72,900
2019 $813 $127,000 $54,100 $72,900
2018 $813 $127,000 $54,100 $72,900
2017 $762 $127,000 $54,100 $72,900
2016 $762 $127,000 $54,100 $72,900
2015 -- $136,900 $69,800 $67,100
2014 -- $136,900 $69,800 $67,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kelly Thomas

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Kelly Thomas

    Samson Properties

    (703) 405-2222

    1 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Kelly Thomas
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  • Owen Thomas

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Owen Thomas

    Samson Properties

    (703) 901-5892

    1 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Owen Thomas
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  • Anita Hartke

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Anita Hartke

    National Realty, LLC

    (540) 233-2046

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Anita Hartke
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VASH2002146

Bright MLS

APN: 073-05-003

Virginia Shenandoah County Fort Valley 22652 Fort Valley

497 Rinker Gate, Fort Valley, VA

Not Listed for Sale

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