NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78 Karst Valley Rd Front Royal, VA 22630

Estimated Value: $876,577 - $1,181,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,116 Sq Ft
$243/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 23, 2013

Last sale price $575,000 $140 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,694/month

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • 1.01 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Rambler Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of January 2013

Golf course country living at its best with mountain views and walking distance to the local country club! All brick 4,116 sq ft finished, 3 BR (2 MBR), 3.5 BA, sun porch, patio w/fire pit, a 32x16 ft in-ground pool, 2 car garage, plus an additional 2,392 sq ft of basement for you to finish as you like. Just 15 minutes from shopping and medical and just over an hour to D.C. Small friendly dogs.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ken Thurman

(703) 378-8810 donnysamson@samsonproperties.net Samson Properties Listed on: 07/02/2012

Samson Properties

Co-Listed By

Bill Battaile

billbattaile@gmail.com Allison James Estates & Homes License #MRIS:3000454

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Butcher

(540) 338-4171 hamilton@penfedrealty.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty License #WV0027397

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,486

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 1.01 Acre Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Library
  • Game Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Attic Fan
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Room
  • Built-In Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Side Exterior Basement Entry
  • Rough-In Basement Bathroom

Pool

  • Private Pool

Utilities

  • Cooling System Utilizes Bottled Gas
  • Dehumidifier
  • Electric Air Filter
  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • 60 Gallon+ Bottled Gas Water Heater
  • Well
  • Water Conditioner is Owned
  • Water Conditioner
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bowling View Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 28
  • Assessor Parcel Number 26290

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,486

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

1.01 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Inclusions: ,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Humidifier, Icemaker, Intercom, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Entry Level Bedroom, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wet/Dry Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Screen
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Basement, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Bedroom 6
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Full, Heated, Partially Finished, Rough Bath Plumb, Walkout Stairs
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 6508
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4116
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 176.71
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3254
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 862
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 2392
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 3254
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Dehumidifier, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Bottled Gas/Propane, Central
  • Heating Type: Electric Air Filter, Forced Air, Humidifier
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank, Bottled Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Exists
  • Water Source: Conditioner, Filter, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 505900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 85000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.01
  • Lot Size Area: 43952
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 43952.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: A

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 19737141
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3486.31
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 26290
  • Tax Lot: 28
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2011

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2012
Closed on
Jan 22, 2013
Sold by
Brendel Roland W
Bought by
Chapin Barton E
Seller's Agent
Ken Thurman
Samson Properties
Buyer's Agent
Robert Butcher
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Current Estimated Value
$999,526

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$424,526
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.28%
Original Mortgage
$593,975
Outstanding Balance
$410,667
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$588,859

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2009
Sold by
Brendel Roland W and Brendel Sharon R
Bought by
Brendel Roland W
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
Chapin Barton E $575,000 Champion Title & Settlements
Brendel Roland W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chapin Barton E $593,975
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/23/2013 01/23/13 Sold $575,000 0.0% $140 / Sq Ft
08/02/2012 08/02/12 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2012 07/02/12 For Sale $575,000 -- $140 / 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 $4,668 $974,512 $110,100 $864,412
2024 $4,642 $875,800 $126,500 $749,300
2023 $4,291 $875,800 $126,500 $749,300
2022 $4,283 $653,900 $110,000 $543,900
2021 $4,283 $653,900 $110,000 $543,900
2020 $4,283 $653,900 $110,000 $543,900
2019 $4,283 $653,900 $110,000 $543,900
2018 $3,983 $603,500 $100,000 $503,500
2017 $3,923 $603,500 $100,000 $503,500
2016 $3,742 $603,500 $100,000 $503,500
2015 -- $603,500 $100,000 $503,500
2014 -- $590,900 $85,000 $505,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Ken Thurman

    Samson Properties

    (703) 963-4064

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Ken Thurman
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  • B

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Bill Battaile

    Allison James Estates & Homes

  • Robert Butcher

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Robert Butcher

    BHHS PenFed (actual)

    (540) 336-2450

    23 Total Sales

    Robert Butcher
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004058714

Bright MLS

APN: 14C-2-28

Virginia Warren County Front Royal 22630

78 Karst Valley Rd, Front Royal, VA

Not Listed for Sale

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