NOT LISTED FOR SALE

678 Lake Serene Dr Winchester, VA 22603

Estimated Value: $674,000 - $790,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,186 Sq Ft
$340/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 28, 2023

Last sale price $715,000 $327 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,242/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 139 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake View
  • Deck
  • 1 Dock Slip
  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of November 2023

Exceptional Contemporary lakeside home, nestled among mature trees exudes resort aura with dramatic open floor plan and outdoor areas overlooking private dock and beautifully landscaped grounds. Only 90 minutes from Washington DC, and convenient to the amenities and services of Winchester, you can enjoy the peaceful seclusion of Lake Serene. The spacious interior is complemented by expansive views of the lake and surrounding natural setting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dallas Croft

(540) 974-6633 dallas@dallascroft.com Samson Properties License #0225158804 Listed on: 08/29/2023

Samson Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Sprague

(540) 660-4121 Mike@mikecansell.com Samson Properties License #WVS250303941

Samson Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,374

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • 139 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Premium Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned RA

HOA Fees

  • $92 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,186 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Sun Deck
  • 1 Dock Slip
  • Physical Dock Slip Conveys
  • Dock made with Treated Lumber
  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School
  • Frederick County Middle School
  • James Wood High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • Lake Serene Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 18
  • Assessor Parcel Number 31B 1 18

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,374

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$92 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 2186
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2186
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 331.61
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2186
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • View: Lake
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Lake Serene
  • Water Body Type: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 139

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

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
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1100.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: APPLE PIE RIDGE
  • High School: JAMES WOOD
  • Middle Or Junior School: FREDERICK COUNTY

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Level, Partly Wooded, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 43560.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RA
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2374.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 31B 1 18
  • Tax Lot: 18
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2023
Closed on
Nov 28, 2023
Sold by
Robert D Brown Living Trust
Bought by
Mayberry Theodore and Trinka Anaclita
Seller's Agent
Dallas Croft
Samson Properties
Buyer's Agent
Michael Sprague
Samson Properties
List Price
$859,900
Sold Price
$715,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$144,900
-16.85%
Views
141
Current Estimated Value
$743,761

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$28,761
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2003
Sold by
Redmon David
Bought by
Brown Robert
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
Mayberry Theodore $715,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Brown Robert $155,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/28/2023 11/28/23 Sold $715,000 -1.4% $327 / Sq Ft
10/16/2023 10/16/23 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2023 10/03/23 Price Changed $724,900 -9.3% $332 / Sq Ft
09/07/2023 09/07/23 Price Changed $799,000 -7.1% $366 / Sq Ft
08/29/2023 08/29/23 For Sale $859,900 -- $393 / 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 $2,808 $584,980 $158,000 $426,980
2024 $1,160 $454,800 $139,500 $315,300
2023 $2,319 $454,800 $139,500 $315,300
2022 $2,374 $389,100 $133,500 $255,600
2021 $2,374 $389,100 $133,500 $255,600
2020 $2,408 $394,700 $133,500 $261,200
2019 $2,408 $394,700 $133,500 $261,200
2018 $2,275 $373,000 $133,500 $239,500
2017 $2,238 $373,000 $133,500 $239,500
2016 $2,175 $362,500 $131,000 $231,500
2015 $2,030 $362,500 $131,000 $231,500
2014 $878 $349,700 $131,000 $218,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dallas Croft

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Dallas Croft

    Samson Properties

    (540) 974-6633

    73 in this area

    105 Total Sales

    Dallas Croft
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  • Michael Sprague

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Michael Sprague

    Samson Properties

    (540) 660-4121

    38 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    Michael Sprague
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAFV2014420

Bright MLS

APN: 31B1-18

Virginia Frederick County Winchester 22603

678 Lake Serene Dr, Winchester, VA

Not Listed for Sale

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