Tucked away in a quiet, wooded, and hidden neighborhood, this charming one-level home offers the perfect blend of privacy, space, and convenience. Just minutes from major highways, shopping, dining, and downtown Fredericksburg, it's an ideal location with a peaceful, retreat-like feel. The heart of this home is the huge family room featuring a vaulted ceilings and skylights, as well as walls of windows and a gas fireplace that create a bright, open space filled with an abundance of natural light. The open layout creates a seamless flow between living spaces and offers versatile areas that adapt to your lifestyle. The spacious eat-in kitchen boasts elegant Silestone countertops, a high-end Jenn Air cooktop with a convenient grill feature, an oversized pantry for ample storage, and a breakfast bar perfect for casual dining or entertaining. Flowing effortlessly from both the kitchen and living room, the screened-in porch invites you to savor your morning coffee while being serenaded by the gentle whispers of nature all around. At the opposite end of the home, four spacious bedrooms offer a peaceful sanctuary for rest and relaxation. Each bedroom features generous closet space and ample windows that fill the rooms with natural light, creating bright and inviting personal retreats. With a two-car garage, a functional layout, and a sought-after single-level design, in a neighborhood with no HOA, this home is a rare find.
Sold for $485,000
$485,000
17 Seneca Ter, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
4beds
2,707sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
0.42 Acres Lot
$494,400 Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$3,009 Estimated rent
Home value
$494,400
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Gas fireplaceElegant silestone countertopsHuge family roomTwo-car garageFunctional layoutSought-after single-level designFour spacious bedrooms
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Listed by:
Anna Ghen 703-507-8387,
KW Metro Center
Bought with:
Daniel Hughes, 0225238939
Samson Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAFB2009146
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Down Draft, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Bar, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,707
- Total interior livable area: 2,707 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,707
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Side, Concrete, Attached, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Picket,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Features: Wooded, No Thru Street, Cul-De-Sac, Corner Lot, Corner Lot/Unit
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 7769906777
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Fredericksburg
- Subdivision: Altoona
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,VHDA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2026 | Sold | $485,000-11%$179/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAFB2009146 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2025 | Contingent | $545,000$201/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $545,000-6.8%$201/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Listing removed | $585,000$216/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAFB2008848 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $585,000+75.7%$216/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAFB2008848 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2019 | Sold | $332,900-0.6%$123/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2019 | Pending sale | $334,900$124/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #1003518558 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2018 | Price change | $334,900-1.5%$124/sqft |
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| 10/12/2018 | Price change | $339,900-2.9%$126/sqft |
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| 9/12/2018 | Listed for sale | $349,900-2.8%$129/sqft |
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| 8/10/2018 | Listing removed | $359,900$133/sqft |
Source: Avery-Hess, REALTORS #1001836670 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2018 | Price change | $359,900-2.7%$133/sqft |
Source: Avery-Hess, REALTORS #1001836670 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2017 | Price change | $369,900-1.4%$137/sqft |
Source: Avery-Hess, REALTORS #FB10015866 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2017 | Listed for sale | $375,000+17.2%$139/sqft |
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| 8/30/2013 | Sold | $320,000$118/sqft |
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| 7/16/2013 | Pending sale | $320,000$118/sqft |
Source: 1st Choice Better Homes & Land, LC #FB8103467 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2013 | Price change | $320,000-5.9%$118/sqft |
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| 6/8/2013 | Listed for sale | $340,000+95.2%$126/sqft |
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| 9/30/1994 | Sold | $174,200$64/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,549 +5.2% | $438,200 |
| 2024 | $3,374 +11.9% | $438,200 +29.3% |
| 2023 | $3,015 +3.5% | $338,800 |
| 2022 | $2,914 +3.6% | $338,800 |
| 2021 | $2,812 +1.5% | $338,800 +4% |
| 2020 | $2,770 | $325,900 |
| 2019 | $2,770 +6.3% | $325,900 |
| 2018 | $2,607 +3.9% | $325,900 |
| 2017 | $2,509 | $325,900 +9% |
| 2012 | -- | $299,000 -10.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $335,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $335,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $335,700 -25.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $452,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $452,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $452,800 +80.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $250,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $250,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $250,900 +40.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $178,300 |
| 2001 | $2,015 | $178,300 |
| 2000 | $2,015 | $178,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Altoona
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Hugh Mercer Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Walker-Grant Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10James Monroe High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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