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Property 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 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 78 Cardinal Forest Dr
General
- Sold For: $620,000
- Taxes: $4,257 (2022)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAST2029834
- Added to Site: 644 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Family Room, Laundry, Utility Room
- 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
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas/Propane, Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Microwave, Water Heater, Washer, Freezer
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Laminated
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Family Room, Unspecified
- Laundry: Main Floor, Unspecified
- Utility Room: Utility Room, Unspecified
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Community Center, Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
- Shared Pool: Yes
- Pool: Yes
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Sport Court
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Stafford
- Development Name: Cardinal Forest
- Subdivision: Cardinal Forest
- Driving Directions: RT 95 TO RT 17 TOWARD WARRENTON. GO 2 MILES TURN RIGHT INTO CARDINAL FOREST.
School Information
- School District: Stafford County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Rocky Run
- Middle School: T. Benton Gayle
- High School: Colonial Forge
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Pool(s), Trash
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional, Colonial
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Builder: JIMMY GHADBAN
- Model: SHERMAN
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Full, Unfinished, Walkout Level
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Asphalt
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, High
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 4,474
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 4,474 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1998
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.48
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 20,956
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Street/Road Desc.: Black Top
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Landscaping, Vegetation Planting
- Zoning: R1
- Lot Description: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Landscaping, Vegetation Planting
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $215.16
- Assessment Year: 2022
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $4,257
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $500,800
- Tax Amount: $4,257
- Tax Year: 2022
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2974
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Section: 5B
- Lot Number: 228
Listed by Coldwell Banker Elite, Kevin M Breen
Sold by Samson Properties, Krikor Kolandjian
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Schools
Schools serving 78 Cardinal Forest Dr
School District:Stafford County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Rocky Run Elementary School 95 Reservoir Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 | K-5 | 1.4 mi |
T. Benton Gayle Middle School 100 Panther Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Colonial Forge High School 550 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA 22554 | 9-12 | 5.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 78 Cardinal Forest Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/13/2024
Sold
$620,000
-3.11%
MLS
5/24/2024
Listed
$639,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
78 Cardinal Forest Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (MLS# VAST2029834) is a Single Family property that was sold at $620,000 on June 13, 2024. Want to learn more about 78 Cardinal Forest Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Fredericksburg? You can browse all Fredericksburg real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

