Location, Location, Location! BACK ON MARKET DUE TO NO FAULT OF SELLER - BUYER'S FINANCING FELL THROUGH. This stately brick Colonial home is situated in one of Fredericksburg's most sought-after locations—just steps from the University of Mary Washington and within walking distance to Historic Downtown Fredericksburg, restaurants, shops, parks, places of worship, the bus station and is less than 1.5 miles from the train station for easy commuting. Filled with character and charm, this two-story home with a full basement offers endless potential for a buyer with excellent visions. Inside, you'll find original solid hardwood floors and classic French doors throughout. The main level features a formal living room with a brick gas fireplace and a built-in niche—perfect for displaying your favorite art. It also has multiple flexible spaces, including a room with crown molding and chair rail that could serve as a formal dining room, office, study, or even a main-level bedroom. This room is adjacent to an unfinished full bathroom, which is ready for your customization. The galley-style kitchen includes wood cabinetry, tile flooring, and a greenhouse window extension—ideal for plant lovers. Adjacent to the kitchen is a spacious gathering room, perfect for casual or formal dining with friends and family, or could even be used as a den. The windows and doors are wired for a future security system adding extra security and peace of mind. Off this room is a sunroom with tile flooring and abundant windows which offers a cozy space for reading, relaxing, or crafting. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms, a full bath, and a linen closet. Each bedroom boasts multiple windows for added natural light and built-in shelving with glass doors that are ready for your books or collectables. Access the large attic via pull-down stairs from the 2nd level. It's the perfect storage place with plywood flooring, an attic fan, rods for hanging items, electrical and even offers great potential for finishing into additional living space. The full unfinished basement includes a laundry room with utility sink, workbench, and two additional rooms perfect for a future home gym, hobby space, theater room, or play area—the possibilities are endless! Outside, enjoy the privacy of a fully fenced backyard with mature trees to include a peach tree, plus a generous sized deck which is ready to be resurfaced for outdoor entertaining. A charming shed with two entrances provides ample storage or could be transformed into a man cave, she-shed, or playhouse. This is your opportunity to own a home in the Charming City of Fredericksburg for a price that allows you to bring your personal vision to life. With some TLC, this as-is gem can shine once again—don't miss your chance to make it your own!
Sold for $510,000
$510,000
1209 Parcell St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
4beds
1,740sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
6,970 Square Feet Lot
$524,100 Zestimate®
$293/sqft
$2,839 Estimated rent
Home value
$524,100
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Stately brick colonial homeFully fenced backyardGreenhouse window extensionFour generously sized bedroomsBuilt-in nicheMature treesGalley-style kitchen
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Listed by:
Julie Boucher 540-848-5831,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
NON MEMBER, 0225194075
Non Subscribing Office
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAFB2008926
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Upper
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Lighting - Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Other
- Features: Attic - Floored, Attic - Pull-Down Stairs, Flooring - Other, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Upper
- Area: 754 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26 X 29
Basement
- Features: Basement - Unfinished, Flooring - Concrete, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Lower
- Area: 406 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 29
Breakfast room
- Features: Breakfast Room, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Ceiling, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Dining room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Ceiling, Window Treatments, Formal Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 12
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 9
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 8
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Wall sconces, Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Features: Double Sink, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Lighting - Ceiling, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 128 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 16
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Concrete, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Lower
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 12
Living room
- Features: Crown Molding, Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Ceiling, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Ceiling, Lighting - Wall sconces
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 20
Workshop
- Features: Basement - Unfinished, Built-in Features, Flooring - Concrete, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Lower
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 19
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Galley, Crown Molding, Chair Railings, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Full,Concrete,Space For Rooms,Sump Pump,Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,610
- Total interior livable area: 1,740 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,740
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Private, Unpaved, Driveway, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits, Doors - Swing In, Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Chimney Cap(s), Flood Lights, Rain Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,970 sqft
- Dimensions: 55' x 130' x 55' x 130'
- Features: Level, Rear Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 7779643783
- Zoning: R4
- Zoning description: Residential 4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Permanent, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Fredericksburg
- Subdivision: College Heights
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(k)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Sold | $510,000-2.8%$293/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAFB2008926 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2025 | Pending sale | $524,900$302/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAFB2008926 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $524,900$302/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAFB2008926 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Contingent | $524,900$302/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAFB2008926 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $524,900$302/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAFB2008926 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,576 +5.2% | $441,500 |
| 2024 | $3,400 +12.7% | $441,500 +30.3% |
| 2023 | $3,016 +3.5% | $338,900 |
| 2022 | $2,915 +3.6% | $338,900 |
| 2021 | $2,813 +3.5% | $338,900 +6% |
| 2020 | $2,718 | $319,800 |
| 2019 | $2,718 +6.3% | $319,800 |
| 2018 | $2,558 +3.9% | $319,800 |
| 2017 | $2,462 | $319,800 +14.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $280,400 -4.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $294,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $294,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $294,800 -25.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $394,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $394,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $394,000 +112.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $185,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $185,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $185,500 +42.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $129,900 |
| 2001 | $1,468 | $129,900 |
| 2000 | $1,468 | $129,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Upper College Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Hugh Mercer Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Walker-Grant Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 2/10James Monroe High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hugh Mercer
- Middle: Walker Grant
- High: James Monroe
- District: Fredericksburg City 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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