Immaculate brick home located in the sought-after neighborhood of Lake Vista! Designed for comfortable living and entertaining, this home features a dramatic two-story great room with a loft overlooking the main living space. Enjoy outdoor living on the spacious screened porch overlooking a low-maintenance flat backyard with dedicated garden space & large pave stone patio for entertaining. Updated all white kitchen with built-in pantry, quartz countertops & gas range. Upstairs you'll find a large primary suite with a tastefully updated luxury bath, along with two additional bedrooms and an office that could easily serve as a fourth bedroom. The second full bath has also been beautifully renovated. The fully unfinished basement provides excellent potential for future expansion & storage. Brand new casement windows. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy space, comfort, and a desirable location in Lake Vista!
Sold for $520,000
$520,000
1256 Whistling Swan Dr, Forest, VA 24551
4beds
2,817sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
0.53 Acres Lot
$520,400 Zestimate®
$185/sqft
$2,594 Estimated rent
Home value
$520,400
$494,000 - $546,000
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Immaculate brick homeTastefully updated luxury bathLow-maintenance flat backyardDedicated garden spaceBrand new casement windowsTwo additional bedroomsSpacious screened porch
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Listed by:
Lauren Bell 434-221-9375 laurenbellrealestate@gmail.com,
Lauren Bell Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Brian Liang, 0225276756
LPT Realty, Inc
Source: LMLS,MLS#: 364934
Originating MLS: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
Originating MLS: Lynchburg Board of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 304
- Dimensions: 19 x 16
Bedroom
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 5
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Great room
- Level: First
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 17 x 16
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Living room
- Level: Second
- Area: 104
- Dimensions: 13 x 8
Office
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Heat Pump, Two-Zone
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Separate Laundry Rm., Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Drywall, Great Room, Primary Bed w/Bath, Separate Dining Room, Tile Bath(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Workshop
- Attic: Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: 2 Fireplaces, Gas Log, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,817
- Total interior livable area: 2,817 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,817
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved Drive
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Tennis Courts Nearby
- Pool features: Pool Nearby
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Close to Clubhouse
Details
- Parcel number: 10003872
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: AEP/Appalachian Powr
- Sewer: County
- Water: County
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lake Vista
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Pool, Tennis Court(s)
- Services included: Lake/Pond, Neighborhood Lights, Trash
- HOA fee: $70 monthly
Location
- Region: Forest
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $185/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $430,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,763
- Date on market: 3/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | Sold | $520,000+0%$185/sqft |
Source:  LMLS #364934 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Pending sale | $519,900$185/sqft |
Source: LMLS #364934 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $519,900$185/sqft |
Source: LMLS #364934 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $430,100 |
| 2024 | $1,763 | $430,100 |
| 2023 | -- | $430,100 +29% |
| 2022 | $1,667 | $333,300 |
| 2021 | $1,667 | $333,300 |
| 2020 | $1,667 -3.8% | $333,300 |
| 2019 | $1,733 +4.5% | $333,300 +4.5% |
| 2018 | $1,658 | $318,800 |
| 2017 | $1,658 | $318,800 |
| 2016 | $1,658 | $318,800 |
| 2015 | $1,658 +2% | $318,800 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,624 +4% | $312,400 |
| 2013 | $1,562 | $312,400 |
| 2012 | $1,562 | $312,400 |
| 2011 | $1,562 +1.1% | $312,400 +1.1% |
| 2010 | $1,545 | $308,900 |
| 2009 | $1,545 | $308,900 |
| 2008 | $1,545 | $308,900 |
| 2007 | $1,545 -8.6% | $308,900 +18.9% |
| 2006 | $1,689 | $259,900 |
| 2005 | $1,689 | $259,900 |
| 2004 | $1,689 -1.5% | $259,900 |
| 2003 | $1,715 -11.9% | $259,900 -2.6% |
| 2002 | $1,948 | $266,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $266,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 24551
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- 9/10Forest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.6 mi
- 9/10Forest Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 7/10Jefferson Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
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