Welcome to 1123 Columbus Drive, a beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home set on a generous lot in the sought-after gated community of Aquia Harbour in Stafford. Offering nearly 2,000 square feet of comfortable living space, this home combines timeless charm with thoughtful updates for modern living. Inside, you’ll find a welcoming foyer that opens to light-filled formal living and a dining room enhanced with crown molding, wainscoting, and gleaming hardwood floors. The updated kitchen offers quartz countertops, a stylish backsplash, new flooring, a bay window breakfast area, and a functional layout that makes everyday meals or entertaining a delight. The family room features vaulted ceilings with skylights, a cozy whitewashed brick fireplace, and French doors leading to the outdoor living space. Recent updates include fresh interior paint throughout the entire home, new drywall in the garage, a new vapor barrier in the crawl space, new gutters with gutter guards, a newly installed Lennox thermostat and circuit board, and a fully renovated pantry and primary bedroom closet—creating a move-in ready home with both comfort and peace of mind. Upstairs, the bedrooms are well-appointed, with the primary suite offering a private retreat complete with a walk-in closet and a full en-suite bath featuring a tub-shower combination and plenty of space for storage and organization. Step outside to a spacious deck and patio overlooking a tree-lined backyard, ideal for gatherings, gardening, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. As a resident of Aquia Harbour, you’ll enjoy a wide range of community amenities including a clubhouse, marina, golf course, swimming pool, riding stables, tennis and basketball courts, tot lots, dog parks, and walking trails—all behind a gated entrance with 24-hour security. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and highly rated Stafford County schools, the home also offers easy access to major commuting routes including I-95, Route 1, and the Virginia Railway Express, making travel to Washington, D.C., Fredericksburg, and surrounding areas simple and efficient.
Sold for $535,000
$535,000
1123 Columbus Dr, Stafford, VA 22554
4beds
1,980sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.36 Acres Lot
$532,500 Zestimate®
$270/sqft
$3,171 Estimated rent
Home value
$532,500
$495,000 - $575,000
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Whitewashed brick fireplaceTimeless charmFresh interior paintTree-lined backyardGenerous lotThoughtful updatesGleaming hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Carolyn Young 703-261-9190,
Samson Properties,
Listing Team: The Carolyn Young Team, Co-Listing Team: The Carolyn Young Team,Co-Listing Agent: Ruth Jacobsen 202-262-3631,
Samson Properties
Bought with:
Morgan Willemsen, 671387
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAST2042630
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s), Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 9
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Chair Rail
- Level: Upper
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 11
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 14
Dining room
- Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 12
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Skylight(s), Fireplace - Wood Burning, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 13
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 6
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminated, Kitchen - Country, Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 7
Living room
- Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- None, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Washer, Oven/Range - Electric, Self Cleaning Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Hookup, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Family Room Off Kitchen, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Country, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Six Panel, French Doors
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Skylight(s), Screens, Sliding, Double Pane Windows
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,980
- Total interior livable area: 1,980 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,980
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Community
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 21B 386
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Combination
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Broadband, Cable, DSL, Fiber Optic
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
- Security: Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Aquia Harbour
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Bike Trail, Boat Dock/Slip, Clubhouse, Common Grounds, Convenience Store, Dining Rooms, Storage, Golf Course, Marina/Marina Club, Picnic Area, Pool, Pier/Dock, Riding/Stables, Soccer Field, Tennis Court(s)
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Pier/Dock Maintenance, Pool(s), Recreation Facility, Security, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA fee: $147 monthly
- HOA name: AQUIA HARBOUR PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Location
- Region: Stafford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $270/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $415,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,891
- Date on market: 9/18/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Sold | $535,000$270/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAST2042630 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2026 | Pending sale | $535,000$270/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAST2042630 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2026 | Contingent | $535,000$270/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAST2042630 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2026 | Price change | $535,000-1.4%$270/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Price change | $542,500-1.4%$274/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAST2042630 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000+3.8%$278/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAST2042630 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2024 | Sold | $530,000+1.9%$268/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAST2027404 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2024 | Pending sale | $519,950$263/sqft |
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| 3/5/2024 | Contingent | $519,950$263/sqft |
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| 2/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $519,950+20.9%$263/sqft |
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| 4/21/2021 | Sold | $430,000+42.4%$217/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2014 | Sold | $302,000-1%$153/sqft |
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| 12/24/2013 | Pending sale | $305,000$154/sqft |
Source: Allison James Estates & Homes #ST8220845 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2013 | Listed for sale | $305,000+38.6%$154/sqft |
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| 3/30/2009 | Sold | $220,000+2.9%$111/sqft |
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| 8/25/2008 | Listing removed | $213,900$108/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #ST6824483 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2008 | Price change | $213,900-16.1%$108/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #ST6824483 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2008 | Price change | $254,900-3%$129/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker** #ST6707988 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2008 | Price change | $262,900-3%$133/sqft |
Source: NCI #ST6707988 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2008 | Price change | $270,900-5.9%$137/sqft |
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| 4/2/2008 | Listed for sale | $287,900-13.6%$145/sqft |
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| 2/11/2008 | Sold | $333,171-11.7%$168/sqft |
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| 4/5/2005 | Sold | $377,500+9.4%$191/sqft |
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| 8/17/2004 | Sold | $345,000$174/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,837 +3.4% | $415,400 |
| 2024 | $3,712 +8% | $415,400 +8.4% |
| 2023 | $3,438 +5.6% | $383,100 |
| 2022 | $3,256 +16.3% | $383,100 +32.7% |
| 2021 | $2,799 | $288,600 |
| 2020 | $2,799 -1.8% | $288,600 +2.2% |
| 2019 | $2,851 +2% | $282,300 |
| 2018 | $2,795 | $282,300 +6.6% |
| 2017 | $2,795 +6.6% | $264,700 |
| 2016 | $2,621 | $264,700 +7.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $247,200 +7% |
| 2014 | -- | $231,000 +6.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $217,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $217,600 +13.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $191,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $191,500 -28.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $266,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $266,800 -21.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $338,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $338,300 +63.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $206,700 +21.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $170,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $170,300 +15.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $146,900 |
| 2000 | -- | $146,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Aquia Harbour
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Hampton Oaks Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 3/10Shirley C. Heim Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 5/10Brooke Point High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Anne E. Moncure
- Middle: Shirley C. Heim
- High: Brooke Point
- District: Stafford 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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