$223,300
SOLD FEB 14, 2025

68 Blue Sky Rd Linden, VA 22642

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,351 Sq Ft
0.83 Acres

Recently Sold

$165 Per Sq Ft

19% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • No HOA
  • Breakfast Room
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Screened Porch
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of February 2025

NEW ROOF IN 2022! APPROXIMATE VALUE OF IMPROVEMENTS IN PAST 5 YEARS - 50K+! PRICED TO SELL! MOUNTAIN VIEWS! Book your tour today to see this lovely home in Skyland Estates! Be sure to see the full list of improvements! Enjoy beautiful views, peace and quiet of mountain living, and cozy comfort of this 3 bedroom, 2 full bath bungalow in the woods. INTERIOR: New kitchen appliances in 2022 including gas stove, microwave, stainless steel refrigerator, and kitchen sink. New hot water heater in 2020. Light fixtures, fans, and switches replaced in 2021. Automatic lights installed in bathrooms and 2023. EXTERIOR: Front deck painted in 2024, exterior security lights installed in 2024, exterior doors replaced in 2020. New roof on main house in 2022. New well pump and water pressure tank in 2022.
Whole house generator installed in 2020 with hook up to 500 gallon propane tank (owned.) A generator is a great bonus while living on the mountain - bringing convenience and safety to your home and loved ones. Detached garage offers great space for a workshop or man cave escape! LOCATION: Enjoy hiking and outdoor adventures in your own backyard! Close to the town of Front Royal offering, shopping, dining, entertainment and more. Small town charm is found on Downtown Front Royal Main Street including restaurants, movies, antique shopping, nightlife, festivals, parades, outside concerts, and farmers markets just to name a few of the favorite attractions.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Avery

Crum Realty, Inc. Listed on: 12/19/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Carol Strasfeld

Unrepresented Buyer Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,731

Year Built

  • Built in 1958 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

  • 0.83 Acre Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,351 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Mountain Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Partially Carpeted
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Playground

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Skyland Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 27
  • Assessor Parcel Number 23A 318 27

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,731

Year Built

Built in 1958 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Year Renovated: 2020
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: NEW ROOF IN 2022! APPROXIMATE VALUE OF IMPROVEMENTS IN PAST 5 YEARS - 50K+! PRICED TO SELL! MOUNTAIN VIEWS! Book your tour today to see this lovely home in Skyland Estates! Be sure to see the full list of improvements! Enjoy beautiful views, peace and quiet of mountain living, and cozy comfort of this 3 bedroom, 2 full bath bungalow in the woods. INTERIOR: New kitchen appliances in 2022 including gas stove, microwave, stainless steel refrigerator, and kitchen sink. New hot water heater in 2020. Light fixtures, fans, and switches replaced in 2021. Automatic lights installed in bathrooms and 2023. EXTERIOR: Front deck painted in 2024, exterior security lights installed in 2024, exterior doors replaced in 2020. New roof on main house in 2022. New well pump and water pressure tank in 2022. Whole house generator installed in 2020 with hook up to 500 gallon propane tank (owned.) A generator is a great bonus while living on the mountain - bringing convenience and safety to your home and loved ones. Detached garage offers great space for a workshop or man cave escape! LOCATION: Enjoy hiking and outdoor adventures in your own backyard! Close to the town of Front Royal offering, shopping, dining, entertainment and more. Small town charm is found on Downtown Front Royal Main Street including restaurants, movies, antique shopping, nightlife, festivals, parades, outside concerts, and farmers markets just to name a few of the favorite attractions.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Stove, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Partially Carpeted, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Screened Porch
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1351
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1351
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 203.55
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1351
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 68

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Play Area
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • View: Mountain
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • 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: Central
  • 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: WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: HILDA J BARBOUR
  • Middle School: WARREN COUNTY
  • High School: WARREN COUNTY
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121138896388
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: HILDA J BARBOUR
  • High School: WARREN COUNTY
  • Middle Or Junior School: WARREN COUNTY

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 2
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard, Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.83
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 35998.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Enclosed, Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: R
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1731.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23A 318 27
  • Tax Lot: 27
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1351
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 02/14/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 19, 2024
Closed on
Feb 7, 2025
Sold by
North Jeremy Michael and North Ashleigh Nicole
Bought by
Abesanti Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Avery
Crum Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Carol Strasfeld
Unrepresented Buyer Office
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$223,300
Premium/Discount to List
-$51,700
-18.8%
Views
83
Current Estimated Value
$254,902

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$31,602
Avg. Annual Appreciation
33.34%
Original Mortgage
$178,640
Outstanding Balance
$178,341
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$76,561

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 18, 2019
Closed on
Mar 1, 2019
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
North Jeremy Michael and North Ashleih Nicole
Seller's Agent
Chuck Cornwell
CHC Inc
Buyer's Agent
Emiley Boggs
Samson Properties
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-6.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.81%
Original Mortgage
$132,554
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2018
Sold by
Ward Tabitha Dawn
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2014
Closed on
May 20, 2015
Sold by
Chraska Joseph A
Bought by
Ward Tabitha Dawn
Seller's Agent
Monica Maxey
Horizon Real Estate INC
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Gouge
Samson Properties
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$149,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-3.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.40%
Original Mortgage
$141,550
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 15, 2011
Closed on
Mar 7, 2012
Sold by
Secretary Of Hud
Bought by
Chraska Joseph A
Seller's Agent
Christopher Williams
Morris & Co. Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Carmen Gill
Samson Properties
List Price
$75,000
Sold Price
$75,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.01%
Original Mortgage
$70,500
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2006
Sold by
Valentie Eric W
Bought by
Robetson Anthony W and Robetson Sharon S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2005
Sold by
Valentine Eric W and Valentine Christy A
Bought by
Valentine Eric W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,450
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $223,300 Westcor Land Title
Special Warranty Deed $135,000 Old Republic National Title
Foreclosure Deed $143,638 None Available
Deed $149,000 None Available
Deed $75,000 None Available
Deed $230,000 --
Gift Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $178,640 New Conventional
Previous Owner $132,554 FHA
Previous Owner $141,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $70,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $214,286 FHA
Previous Owner $211,120 FHA
Previous Owner $184,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $168,450 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/14/2025 02/14/25 Sold $223,300 -18.8% $165 / Sq Ft
01/04/2025 01/04/25 Pending -- -- --
12/19/2024 12/19/24 For Sale $275,000 +103.7% $204 / Sq Ft
03/01/2019 03/01/19 Sold $135,000 -6.9% $100 / Sq Ft
01/25/2019 01/25/19 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2019 01/18/19 For Sale $145,000 -2.7% $107 / Sq Ft
05/21/2015 05/21/15 Sold $149,000 0.0% $127 / Sq Ft
01/23/2015 01/23/15 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2014 09/22/14 Price Changed $149,000 -3.9% $127 / Sq Ft
09/10/2014 09/10/14 For Sale $155,000 0.0% $132 / Sq Ft
09/02/2014 09/02/14 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2014 08/20/14 For Sale $155,000 +106.7% $132 / Sq Ft
03/12/2012 03/12/12 Sold $75,000 0.0% $64 / Sq Ft
01/10/2012 01/10/12 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2011 12/15/11 For Sale $75,000 -- $64 / 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 $1,306 $246,400 $46,000 $200,400
2024 $1,306 $246,400 $46,000 $200,400
2023 $1,207 $246,400 $46,000 $200,400
2022 $1,106 $168,900 $40,000 $128,900
2021 $1,676 $168,900 $40,000 $128,900
2020 $1,106 $168,900 $40,000 $128,900
2019 $1,106 $168,900 $40,000 $128,900
2018 $960 $145,400 $30,000 $115,400
2017 $945 $145,400 $30,000 $115,400
2016 $1,410 $145,400 $30,000 $115,400
2015 -- $145,400 $30,000 $115,400
2014 -- $132,000 $25,000 $107,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAWR2010024

Bright MLS

APN: 23A-318-27