Secluded log cottage in majestic forest with nearby access to the Shenandoah River.....community boat ramp and picnic area, community water system, road maintenence and snow removal. Located just outside Front Royal and nearby I-66. Brick fireplace with a cozy wood stove insert, whole house generator, hard wood floors, 12/2019 roof and gutters replaced, (removed old shingles), 08/30/2022 septic tank was pumped. 09/16/2022 the distribution box was replaced as was the sewer line from house to tank and tank to d-box. Basement is a mostly stand up with dirt floor. From the community website: "All of the property owners in the community are part of the Shenandoah Shores Sanitary District, which was originally established in 1971. The Sanitary District is currently operated through the Shenandoah Shores Property Owners Association, Inc. (SSPOA), which is responsible for maintaining the streets, street signs, and water supply systems within the community. (Sanitary Dist taxes included in the real estate taxes.) While membership in SSPOA is voluntary, a portion of real estate taxes paid to Warren County are allocated to the SSPOA to provide these necessary services to the residents of Shenandoah Shores."
Under contract
$279,000
198 Spruce Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630
2beds
1,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
0.4 Acres Lot
$278,400 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Whole house generatorMajestic forestSecluded log cottageHard wood floors
- 24 days |
- 1,968 |
- 126 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Roger Lamborne 540-323-2500,
MarketPlace REALTY
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAWR2014188
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Electric, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Log Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Dirt Floor,Exterior Entry,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Insert, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,120
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Waterfront features: Fishing Allowed, Canoe/Kayak, Private Access, Swimming Allowed, River
- Body of water: Shenandoah River
- Frontage type: Road Frontage
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Fishing Available, Secluded, Sloped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 13C33554
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Community
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Phone Connected, Phone Available, Water Available, Cable, Fiber Optic
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Shenandoah Shores
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Boat Ramp, Common Grounds, Water/Lake Privileges
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal
Location
- Region: Front Royal
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $249/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $270,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,518
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Range, Refrigerator, Wood Stove Insert. Washer / Dryer, Dishwasher Nonoperable
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$278,400
$264,000 - $292,000
$1,871/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2026 | Contingent | $279,000$249/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAWR2014188 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,000$249/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAWR2014188 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,294 +9.9% | $270,100 +21.6% |
| 2024 | $1,177 +8.2% | $222,100 |
| 2023 | $1,088 +6.6% | $222,100 +42.5% |
| 2022 | $1,021 | $155,900 |
| 2021 | $1,021 | $155,900 |
| 2020 | $1,021 -24.5% | $155,900 |
| 2019 | $1,353 +11.6% | $155,900 +13.4% |
| 2018 | $1,213 +7.8% | $137,500 |
| 2017 | $1,125 | $137,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $137,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $137,500 -0.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $138,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $138,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $138,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $138,200 -17% |
| 2010 | -- | $166,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $166,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $166,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $166,500 +106.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $80,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $80,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $80,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $80,700 +17% |
| 2001 | -- | $69,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Shenandoah Shores
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.4 mi
- 4/10New Warren County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 6/10Warren County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Warren County Public Schools
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