Charming one‑level home in Placid Bay Estates, set on two separate lots totaling nearly a half‑acre and offering flexibility for future use — Lot 26 may be buildable or separated. Inside, a spacious family room with cathedral ceilings and a propane fireplace serves as the central gathering space, complemented by a formal dining room and a bright sunroom that expands the living area. The property also includes two detached garages with three total bays, a workshop room, generous RV/boat parking, a fenced backyard, a storage shed, and two greenhouses. The roof was replaced in recent years, offering added peace of mind, and high‑speed internet is available for work or streaming. Outdoor living shines with a large deck and a gazebo/tiki‑bar area ideal for relaxing or hosting. Optional civic association membership provides access to the community boat ramp on Mattox Creek, leading to the Potomac River, along with lake access for swimming, fishing, and electric‑motor boating. Placid Bay Estates is a golf‑cart‑friendly, water‑access community just minutes from Colonial Beach, Dahlgren, wineries, and parks. This home blends practicality, personality, and water‑privilege living with investment upside. Sale is subject to court approval.
For sale
$328,000
797 Forest Grove Rd, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
2beds
1,630sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
0.46 Acres Lot
$321,300 Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Workshop roomPropane fireplaceFenced backyardStorage shedTwo greenhousesFormal dining roomLarge deck
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Listed by:
JOHN HORTON 540-300-7623,
Samson Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAWE2011140
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,630
- Total interior livable area: 1,630 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,630
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 11
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Other, Gravel, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Other
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Body of water: Mattox Creek
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 130
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 155 x 130
- Features: Additional Lot(s), Interior Lot, Wooded, Subdivision Possible, Other
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Outbuilding
- Additional parcels included: Sale is Lot 25 & Lot 26
- Parcel number: 10C 10 2 25
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Third Party Approval
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Propane, Broadband, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Placid Bay Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Boat Ramp
Location
- Region: Colonial Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $201/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $266,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,814
- Date on market: 4/25/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Countertop Microwave, Gazebo / Tiki-bar With Metal Stools, Some Garage Tables & Cabinets, Garage Display Case, Metal Canopy Frames, 2 Greenhouses, Carport Tent Canopy, Raised Garden Beds, Garage Shelter Canopy
- Exclusions: Exterior Cameras To Be Removed
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$321,300
$305,000 - $337,000
$1,549/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $328,000+35.5%$201/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAWE2011140 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2020 | Sold | $242,000+3%$148/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2020 | Pending sale | $234,900$144/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Battlefield Real Estate, Inc. #VAWE116596 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2020 | Price change | $234,900-2.1%$144/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Battlefield Real Estate, Inc. #VAWE116596 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2020 | Price change | $239,900-5.9%$147/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Battlefield Real Estate, Inc. #VAWE116596 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2020 | Price change | $254,900-1.9%$156/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Battlefield Real Estate, Inc. #VAWE116596 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2020 | Listed for sale | $259,900+32.4%$159/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Battlefield Real Estate, Inc. #VAWE116596 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2016 | Sold | $196,300-15.4%$120/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2008 | Sold | $232,000$142/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,814 | $266,800 |
| 2024 | $1,814 +9.7% | $266,800 |
| 2023 | $1,654 | $266,800 |
| 2022 | $1,654 +10.7% | $266,800 +35.7% |
| 2021 | $1,494 | $196,600 |
| 2020 | $1,494 +16.9% | $196,600 |
| 2019 | $1,278 +3.2% | $196,600 |
| 2018 | $1,239 | $196,600 |
| 2017 | -- | $196,600 |
| 2016 | -- | $196,600 +2.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $192,500 |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,765/mo
Principal & interest
$1596
Property taxes
$169
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 22443
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Washington District Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Montross Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 14.6 mi
- 3/10Washington & Lee High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Westmoreland County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Virginia
- Westmoreland County
- Colonial Beach
- 22443
- 797 Forest Grove Rd
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