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#359309, Tommy R DeWitt, Listing Office: Dewitt Real Estate & Auctions
$469,900 List price
5712 Cottontown Rd Forest, VA 24551
$5,580
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,331 sqft
1.1 acres
$202 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5712 Cottontown Rd
*MOTIVATED SELLERS* Beautiful two-story home in the heart of Forest! This home sits on a little over 1 acre and offers a great outdoor living space, with a large deck for entertaining out back, overlooking fields and seasonal mountain views. Large primary bedroom on the main level with an en-suite bathroom and main-level laundry around the corner. Huge unfinished basement to leave room for future expansion and sweat equity. Upstairs offers 3 generous sized bedrooms with large closets. This beautiful home wont last long so schedule your showing today!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHeat Pump
StatusActive
CoolingHeat Pump
Size2,331 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size1.07 Acres
Year built2009
MLS #358353
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood
- Interior: Cable Available, Ceiling Fan(s), Drywall, High Speed Data Aval, Main Level Bedroom, Main Level Den, Primary Bed w/Bath, Separate Dining Room, Smoke Alarm, Walk-In Closet(s), Dryer Connection, Main Level, Washer Connections
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Exterior: Deck, Off-Street Parking, Porch, Front Porch, Concrete Drive
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Heating: Heat Pump
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- List Price: $469,900
- Price/SqFt: $201
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,484
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: 221 to Cottontown Rd. Left onto Cottontown again, house on your left. GPS works great too!
- Year Built: 2009
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,331 SqFt
- Lot Size: 1.07 Acres
- MLS Number: 358353
- MLS Name: Lynchburg
- Office Name: Mark A. Dalton & Co., Inc.
- Office Phone: (434) 841-8405
- Listing Agent: Courtney Iazzi
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 03, 2016 | Home Sold | $256,000 |
| Jan 19, 2012 | Home Sold | $215,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $362,000 | $1,484 |
| 2023 | $181,000 | $1,484 |
| 2022 | $127,150 | $1,271 |
| 2021 | $254,300 | $1,271 |
| 2020 | $254,300 | $1,271 |
| 2019 | $254,300 | $1,271 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Forest Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.0 mi
•1 Scholar Ln
8
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Public District PK-5
3.3 mi
•1255 Patriot Pl
5
Boonsboro Elementary School
Public District KG-5
4.1 mi
•1234 Eagle Cir
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $92,024. The majority of Forest, VA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
14%
<35k
42%
35k-100k
38%
100k-200k
6%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
20%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
37%
Married, No Kids
36%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
19%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
College Football
Where do the neighbors shop?
BJs Wholesale Club
Stein Mart
Best Buy
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Panera
Bob Evans
Cracker Barrel
What do the neighbors drive?
Infiniti
Lincoln
Lexus
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
News/Talk/Information
Oldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5712 Cottontown Rd
The listing price of 5712 Cottontown Rd property is $469,900.
The property 5712 Cottontown Rd is a house located in Forest, Virginia, 24551.
Active Listing: 5712 Cottontown Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5712 Cottontown Rd are: Forest Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Boonsboro Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Forest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Brookville Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Sandusky Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Jefferson Forest High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Brookville High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Heritage High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,484 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on February 3, 2016 for $256,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 5712 Cottontown Rd has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 5712 Cottontown Rd is 2,331 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5712 Cottontown Rd is 2009.
This home is located at 5712 Cottontown Rd in Forest, VA and zip code 24551. This 2,331 square foot home, which was built in 2009, sits on a 1.07 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $469,900.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Forest, VA there were more than 5 sold above asking price, over 10 sold below and more than 8 were sold right at the asked price. In April 2025 in Forest, VA there were 33.6% more homes for sale than in March. In April 2025 median list price was $419,575 and the average listing age was 59 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.