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5801 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA, 24502

$230,000

Home List Price

$2,731*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,571 SqFt
$146/SqFt
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5801 Fort Ave, Lynchburg$230,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,731*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1949
HeatingForced Air, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Electric
CoolingCentral Air, Heat Pump
BasementYes
MLS #355151
Lot Size0.29 Acres
StatusActive

About 5801 Fort Ave

High Visibility Property with Lots of Upside Rental Potential, Live Upstairs & Rent Downstairs or Rent Both. Three Bedroom, One Bathroom Main Level with Formal Dining Room & Enclosed Sun Room. Hardwood Floors, Stainless Steel Appliances, and Updated Front & Rear Storm Doors. Partially Finished Basement Downstairs with Separate Rear Door Entrance has Full Bathroom, Updated Kitchen and Utility Room with Washer and Dryer. Various Uses May Include In-Law Quarters, Apartment, Home Office or Guest Room (Presently Leased M/M to Long Term Tenant). Additional Unfinished Downstairs Basement Area with Separate Side Door Entrance with Various Potential Uses Such as Storage Area, Game Room, Home Office, etc. Exterior Property Features Include: Newer Shingle Roof (3+/-years), Newer Aluminum Gutters & Downspouts, Newer Front & Rear Storm Doors, Fenced Rear Yard Area, Detached Two Car Carport and Detached Wood Shed. Centrally Located Close to Schools and Shopping with Good Access to Local Highway.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,571 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Blue Ridge Realty Services LLC
  • Office Phone: (434) 338-9984
  • Listing Agent: Steve Apicella

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior: Cable Available, Cable Connections, Main Level Bedroom, Separate Dining Room, Smoke Alarm, Basement, Laundry Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Fenced Yard

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.29 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Heritage High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Sandusky Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Sandusky Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Fort Avenue to Property

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $230,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $146/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $282
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Lynchburg, VA

City

Med. Sold Price

$280K

Med. Price/SqFt

$158

Avg. Days On Market

30

# of Sold Homes

91

5801 Fort Ave vs Lynchburg

25 DAYS ON ROCKET

-5 Days

$230,000

-$50K Less

$146/SqFt

-$13 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $50K less than the Median Sold Price and $13/SqFt less than other homes in Lynchburg, VA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: Lynchburg
  • MLS Number: #355151

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Blue Ridge Realty Services LLC
  • Office Phone: (434) 338-9984
  • Listing Agent: Steve Apicella

Information is provided by the Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Listing(s) information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Copyright 2024 Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®. All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 11/5/2024, 6:20:58 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Mar 31, 2017Home Sold
$109,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$282$101,600
2019$282$101,600
2018$1,128$101,600
2017$1,128$101,600

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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3
/10

  • Sandusky Elementary School

  • 5828 Apache Ln

  • 0.82 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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3
/10

  • Sandusky Middle School

  • 805 Chinook Pl

  • 0.73 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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2
/10

  • Heritage High School

  • 3020 Wards Ferry Rd

  • 1.20 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $49,185. The majority of Lynchburg, VA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5801 Fort Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 5801 Fort Ave property is $230,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 5801 Fort Ave is a house located in Lynchburg, Virginia, 24502.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 5801 Fort Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 5801 Fort Ave are:
Sandusky Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Sandusky Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Heritage High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $282 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on March 31, 2017 for $109,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 5801 Fort Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 5801 Fort Ave is 1,571 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 5801 Fort Ave is 1949.

Rocket Homes›Virginia›Lynchburg›24502›5801 Fort Ave

This home is located at 5801 Fort Ave in Lynchburg, VA and zip code 24502 in the Sandusky neighborhood. This 1,571 square foot home, which was built in 1949, sits on a 0.29 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $230,000.

Over 24 listings were sold over their listed price in October 2024 in Lynchburg, VA. In the same period over 37 listings were sold below the listed price and 30 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Lynchburg, VA decreased by 4.7% between September 2024 and October 2024. The median list price of listings available in October 2024 was $280,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 30 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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