Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Kitchen Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Tray Ceiling(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    5

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    2683.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned, Electric

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Electric, Propane, Zoned, Heat Pump

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Asphalt, Batts Insulation, Blown-In Insulation, Frame, Vinyl Siding

  • Other Exterior Features

    Lighting

  • Parking

    Garage Door Opener, Concrete, Garage, Driveway, Attached

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Deck, Porch

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Community

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Private, Cleared, Back Yard

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    0

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Traditional

Price

  • Sales Price

    $749,999

  • Financing Options

    VA

  • Sq. Footage

    2,683

  • Price/SqFt

    $279

HOA

  • Association

    YES

  • Association Fee

    $105

  • Association Fee Frequency

    Monthly

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

School District

  • Elementary School

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  • Middle School

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  • High School

    CALL SCHOOL BOARD

Property Features

  • New Construction

    YES

  • Association Amenities

    Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Trail(s), Jogging Path, Playground

  • Foundation Details

    Concrete Perimeter

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    106

  • Water Source

    Public

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