$408,000
SOLD APR 14, 2025

7 Sassafras Rd Palmyra, VA 22963

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$227 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Gated Community
  • Deck
  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Lake
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of April 2025

Charming & spacious home very close to Beach 2 at Lake Monticello! This cherished 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and convenience—just a short stones throw to Beach 2. Step inside to a huge great room with a vaulted ceiling and enjoy the natural light streaming in from multiple skylights thoughout the main level. Adjacent is a sunroom, the perfect retreat for morning coffee or relaxing afternoons and leads to a spacious deck overlooking mature trees for privacy. The kitchen with an eat-in area boasts hardwood floors, ample windows, and a warm, inviting ambiance. A full walk-out basement awaits your vision—ready to be finished to include an additional bathroom while still providing ample storage space. The oversized 2-car garage and U-shaped driveway make parking effortless. Enjoy all the amenities of Lake Monticello, from beaches and boating to golf, tennis, and more. This well-loved home is ready to create lasting memories—don’t miss this rare opportunity! Don't forget to check out the virtual tour and interactive floor plan links. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in gated Lake Monticello offers space, privacy, and convenience. A vaulted great room opens to a sunroom leadin

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Candice Cox

REAL BROKER, LLC License #0225079158 Listed on: 03/14/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,459

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned R-4 Residential

Home Design

  • Concrete Block With Brick
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Great Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Primary bathroom on main floor

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Playground
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Central Elementary School
  • Fluvanna Middle School
  • Fluvanna High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Fiber Optics Available
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 18A 3 275

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include area maint, beach, club house, master ins. policy, prof. mgmt., reserve fund, road maint, security force, snow removal, tennis, trash pickup
  • $855 HOA Transfer Fee
  • Lake Monticello Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Community Center

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Baseball Field
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Trails

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,459

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Type: Detached
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1800
  • Below Grade Total Sq Ft: 1620
  • Design: Ranch
  • L V T Date: 03/14/2025
  • Parcel Number: 18A 3 275
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 226.67
  • Total Sq Ft: 3821
  • Total Unfinished Sq Ft: 2021
  • Type of Construction: On Site Built
  • Zoning: R-4 Residential
  • Subdivision: LAKE MONTICELLO
  • Comments: Yes
  • Concatenated Rooms1: |Great Room1|Sun Room1|Half Bath1|Pri Bed1|Breakfast1|Kitchen1|Pri Bath1|Bedroom1|Bedroom1|
  • Structures Deck Porch: Deck, Porch - Front
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Unfinished Below Grade Sq Ft: 1620
  • Laundry: Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Washer, Washer Hookup
  • Basement Type: Crawl, Full, Outside Entrance, Rough Bath Plumb, Unfinished, Walk Out
  • Room 1: Great Room,17 x 23,On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Sun Room,21 x 9,On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Half Bath,5 x 10,On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Primary Bedroom,13 x 15,On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Breakfast Room,12 x 13,On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Kitchen,15 x 11,On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Primary Bath,9 x 15,On Level: 1
  • Room 8: Bedroom,13 x 10,On Level: 1
  • Room 9: Bedroom,13 x 12,On Level: 1
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1800
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1800
  • Basement: Yes
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Land Description: Landscaped
  • Level: 1 Story
  • Primary Bathroom Main Level: Yes
  • Master Bedon Main Level: Yes
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Number Beds: 3
  • Number Beds Main Level: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Great Room, Half Bath, Kitchen, Sun Room
  • Room Types Level1: Bedroom (L1), Breakfast Room (L1), Great Room (L1), Half Bath (L1), Kitchen (L1), Sun Room (L1)

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Number Of Acres: 0.39
  • Structure Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Structure Security: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Structure Window Ceiling: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceiling
  • View: Wooded View

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Unfinished Above Grade Garage: 401
  • Number of Car Spaces: 2
  • Total Above Grade Garage: 401
  • Driveway Parking: Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central AC, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central Heat, Heat Pump
  • Cable Available: Cable, Dish/Satellite, Fiber-Optic
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA/COA Amenities: Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Beach, Community Room, Golf, Lake, Picnic Area, Play Area, Pool, Tennis, Volleyball, Walk/Run Trails
  • Association Setup Transfer Fee Type: $
  • Association Setup Transfer Fees: 855
  • Association Fee: HOA
  • Association Includes: Area Maint, Beach, Club House, Master Ins. Policy, Prof. Mgmt., Reserve Fund, Road Maint, Security Force, Snow Removal, Tennis, Trash Pickup

Schools

  • Elementary School: Central (Fluvanna)
  • Middle School: Fluvanna
  • High School: Fluvanna

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1994

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Taxes: 2458.57

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Fluvanna
  • Middle School: Fluvanna
  • Elementary School: Central (Fluvanna)

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2025
Closed on
Apr 6, 2025
Sold by
Santa Maria Sandra J
Bought by
Bialy Jeff A and Bialy Nicola J
Seller's Agent
Candice Cox
REAL BROKER, LLC
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$408,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,000
-4.9%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$410,452

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,452
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2025
Sold by
Cox James P and Henkel Garrett Nicholas
Bought by
Santa Maria Sandra J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2024
Sold by
Santa Maria Sandra J and Mcclung Caleb S
Bought by
Santa Maria Sandra J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2021
Sold by
Maria Benedict J Santa and Maria Sandra J
Bought by
Santa Maria Benedict J and Santa Maria Sandra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2017
Sold by
Ben Santa Maria Trust
Bought by
Santa Maria Benedict J and Santa Maria Sandra J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2013
Sold by
Santa Maria Ben J
Bought by
Santa Maria Benedict J and Ben Santa Maria Living Trust
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
Deed $408,000 Stewart Title
Gift Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Gift Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Sold $408,000 -4.9% $227 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2025 03/14/25 For Sale $429,000 -- $238 / Sq Ft
Source: Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®

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 $2,674 $356,500 $30,000 $326,500
2024 $25 $291,300 $30,000 $261,300
2023 $2,459 $291,300 $30,000 $261,300
2022 $2,134 $245,300 $27,500 $217,800
2021 $2,134 $245,300 $27,500 $217,800
2020 $2,040 $220,500 $27,500 $193,000
2019 $2,040 $220,500 $27,500 $193,000
2018 $1,922 $211,900 $27,500 $184,400
2017 $1,922 $211,900 $27,500 $184,400
2016 $1,927 $210,100 $27,500 $182,600
2015 $1,822 $210,100 $27,500 $182,600
2014 $1,822 $207,000 $27,500 $179,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 661917

Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®

APN: 18A-3-275