$710,000
SOLD AUG 16, 2021

8 Hope Valley Ln Stafford, VA 22554

7 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,256 Sq Ft
5.47 Acres

Recently Sold

$135 Per Sq Ft

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Log Cabin
  • 5.47 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Fireplace

About This Home

As of August 2021

A little slice of mountain life greets you every day in this beautiful private luxury log home. Peaceful mornings and beautiful sunsets can all be enjoyed from a front porch rocker or a spacious back deck where there is always a breeze. Add in herds of deer, abundant wildlife, woods, meadows and fruit trees on almost 6 acres of private preserve perfect for the Hobby Farm enthusiast. Aquia Creek and the Potomac River are just a mile down the road with several marinas, boat ramps and beaches close at hand. The 24x40 foot barn with attic trusses for another possible 600-700 feet of workspace offer endless possibilities in this rural/agricultural/residential zone. Potential In-law Suite A few-minute drive takes you back to I95 or to the VRE. Conveniently located minutes away from shopping and elementary-through-high schools. It’s the getaway that you don’t have to go away to get to. It’s a custom design chalet built with sturdy Southland kiln-dried timber which makes it nearly impervious to rot or insects. The dense 6x9 profile logs are almost soundproof and create a well-insulated space that is efficient to heat and cool (a much smaller 4x4 piece of lumber is equivalent to R39). Total Square feet 5256.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Watts

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty License #0225247449 Listed on: 06/01/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kirk Chatman

Fairfax Realty Premier

Fairfax Realty Premier

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,062

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 5.47 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned A2

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Log Walls
  • Composition Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Humidifier
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Conditioner is Owned
  • Septic Less Than The Number Of Bedrooms
  • Septic Equal To The Number Of Bedrooms

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Stafford Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7B
  • Assessor Parcel Number 30-C-2- -7A

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,062

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Log Home
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: A little slice of mountain life greets you every day in this beautiful private luxury log home. Peaceful mornings and beautiful sunsets can all be enjoyed from a front porch rocker or a spacious back deck where there is always a breeze. Add in herds of deer, abundant wildlife, woods, meadows and fruit trees on almost 6 acres of private preserve perfect for the Hobby Farm enthusiast. Aquia Creek and the Potomac River are just a mile down the road with several marinas, boat ramps and beaches close at hand. The 24x40 foot barn with attic trusses for another possible 600-700 feet of workspace offer endless possibilities in this rural/agricultural/residential zone. Potential In-law Suite A few-minute drive takes you back to I95 or to the VRE. Conveniently located minutes away from shopping and elementary-through-high schools. It’s the getaway that you don’t have to go away to get to. It’s a custom design chalet built with sturdy Southland kiln-dried timber which makes it nearly impervious to rot or insects. The dense 6x9 profile logs are almost soundproof and create a well-insulated space that is efficient to heat and cool (a much smaller 4x4 piece of lumber is equivalent to R39). Total Square feet 5256.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Log Walls, Dry Wall
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 6
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 5300
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5256
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 228.56
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3102
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2154
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 44
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 2198
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 8

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Roof: Composite
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

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: Septic = # Of Br, Septic < # Of Br
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: STAFFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121139497596
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: Yes
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 406900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 115000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.47
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 238204.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: A2
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16931539
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5062.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 30-C-2- -7A
  • Tax Lot: 7B
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 4872
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 08/16/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: STAFFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2021
Closed on
Aug 10, 2021
Sold by
Chitty John M and Chitty Donna A
Bought by
Miller Rayford
Seller's Agent
Laura Watts
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kirk Chatman
Fairfax Realty Premier
List Price
$709,000
Sold Price
$710,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.59%
Original Mortgage
$710,000
Outstanding Balance
$651,156
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$293,936
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 $710,000 Potomac Title Group Services
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $710,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $140,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Price Changed $1,075,000 -6.5% $203 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Sale $1,150,000 +62.0% $217 / Sq Ft
08/16/2021 08/16/21 Sold $710,000 +0.1% $135 / Sq Ft
06/01/2021 06/01/21 For Sale $709,000 -- $135 / 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
2024 $272 $695,200 $160,000 $535,200
2023 $284 $627,300 $130,000 $497,300
2022 $255 $627,300 $130,000 $497,300
2021 $5,062 $521,900 $115,000 $406,900
2020 $5,062 $521,900 $115,000 $406,900
2019 $5,363 $531,000 $115,000 $416,000
2018 $5,257 $531,000 $115,000 $416,000
2017 $5,158 $521,000 $105,000 $416,000
2016 $5,158 $521,000 $105,000 $416,000
2015 -- $511,000 $105,000 $406,000
2014 -- $507,900 $105,000 $402,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAST233116

Bright MLS

APN: 30C-2-7A