78 Cardinal Forest Dr

Fredericksburg, VA 22406

$620,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4,474 Sq. Ft.
$139 / Sq. Ft.
4,474
Sq. Ft.
$139
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 6/13/24
Closed 6/13/24

Description

Home should feel like home. A place that should give you a sense of relief as you walk in the door and allow you to breathe after a busy day. 78 Cardinal Forest Drive bridges the gap between tranquil retreat and convenient location. This modern, light filled home sits on an expansive lot loving cared for and updated throughout. The location is perfect for commuters. Everything you need is minutes away: minutes to I-95, a short commute to Quantico, a two minute drive to shopping, restaurants, coffee...Home should feel like home. A place that should give you a sense of relief as you walk in the door and allow you to breathe after a busy day. 78 Cardinal Forest Drive bridges the gap between tranquil retreat and convenient location. This modern, light filled home sits on an expansive lot loving cared for and updated throughout. The location is perfect for commuters. Everything you need is minutes away: minutes to I-95, a short commute to Quantico, a two minute drive to shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, the gym, and all the entertainment Downtown Fredericksburg has to offer just across the bridge. The property has been meticulously maintained and leaves nothing for the new owner to do but turn the key and move in. From the formal entry, with cathedral ceilings and curved grand stairway, you see a formal dining and sitting room to your left and a large bonus room perfect for a home office or extra entertaining space to your right. The eat-in kitchen has room for a kitchen table making it perfect for a family dinner or for entertaining guests. The kitchen combines with the family room living space creating an open, contemporary feel. The fireplace keeps the openness of the family room feeling homey even with high ceilings throughout the main level. The modern kitchen, with stainless steel appliances and upgraded granite counters, is centrally located and allows the cook in your home to create while still being part of the conversation, with plenty of storage and room for stool seating. The bedrooms are spacious and well placed to give those staying in the master privacy. The master has plenty of closet space and easily fits a king bed. The master bath has both a standing glass shower and separate vanities for easy organization. The basement, with full bath, an extra bedroom, and kitchenette, creates the perfect place for guests to stay and provides plenty of extra room for storage. The covered rear porch is screened and beautifully finished with a wood slatted ceiling, fan, and recessed lighting. Every room in this home is large and inviting. Curl up by the fire in your open family room. Read a book in the shade of your covered rear porch. Enjoy a few moments of quiet in your luxury master bath. Come relax into your new home.
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Property Details for 78 Cardinal Forest Drive

Tax ID Number
44L 5B 228
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional, Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 06/18/2024 05:13 PM

Property Details for 78 Cardinal Forest Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #VAST2029834
Days on Market2
Taxes$4,257 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1998
Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,956 SF
CountyStafford County

Location

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Building Information for 78 Cardinal Forest Drive

Stories2Year Built1998Building Size-Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,956 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,377 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,022

Property Taxes

$355

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 78 Cardinal Forest Drive

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles, Commuter Lots less than 5 miles
  • School District Name: STAFFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121139497596
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: ROCKY RUN (STAFFORD VA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: T. BENTON GAYLE (STAFFORD VA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: COLONIAL FORGE (STAFFORD VA)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • County: STAFFORD
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Pool(s), Trash
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Community Center, Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $500,800
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $4,257
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $375,800
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $125,000
  • Section: 5B
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 228
  • School Tax: $0
  • Tax Page Number: P111
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Family Room, Laundry, Utility Room
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Builder Name: JIMMY GHADBAN
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,474.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,974.00
  • Total SQFT: 4,474.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8030/9232/0986/803092320986_512_384_WM_2q9UfPhGxeqS1fEI.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, High
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Laminated
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Full, Unfinished, Walkout Level
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Landscaping, Vegetation Planting
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Parcel ID: 16916892
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Kitchenette, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Microwave, Water Heater, Washer, Freezer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=fPNyWcC1dy2&brand=0&mls=1&
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Sport Court
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Community Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic, Cable
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: WWW.OpenDoor-VA.COM

Property History for 78 Cardinal Forest Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 13, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #VAST2029834

$620,000—
Jun 11, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1535444390

$650,000—
May 25, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #VAST2029834

—
May 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAST2029834

$639,900—
Feb 15, 2000

Closed

BRIGHT #VAST155664

$228,000—
Nov 23, 1999

Pending

BRIGHT #VAST155664

—
Nov 10, 1998

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAST155664

$195,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/13/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #VAST2029834

$620,000
06/11/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1535444390

$650,000
05/25/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #VAST2029834

—
05/24/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAST2029834

$639,900
02/15/2000

Closed

BRIGHT #VAST155664

$228,000
11/23/1999

Pending

BRIGHT #VAST155664

—
11/10/1998

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAST155664

$195,900

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Public Records for 78 Cardinal Forest Drive

Taxable ValueLand$130,000Additions$428,000Total$558,000
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,434 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,974 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,460 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,957 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998ZoningR1- SUBURB RECountySTAFFORDAPN44L-5B-228Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 78 Cardinal Forest Drive

This home is within Stafford County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Rocky Run Elementary School
Public - K to 5
T. Benton Gayle Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Colonial Forge High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Rocky Run Elementary School
PublicK to 5

T. Benton Gayle Middle School
Public6 to 8

Colonial Forge High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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