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797 Forest Grove Rd

Colonial Beach VA 22443

2
2
11
1630 sq. ft.
20150 sq. ft.
Single-Family
Last sold for $295,000
JOHN HORTONJOHN HORTON, last sold this property on 07 July 2026 after 72 days on market.

Overview

Price improved—rare two‑lot property with detached garages. Charming one‑level home in Placid Bay Estates, set on two separate lots and totaling nearly a half‑acre. This home and property offers the possibility of a buildable or separated lot. Inside, a spacious family room with cathedral ceilings and a propane fireplace serves as the central gathering space, complemented by a formal dining room and a bright sunroom that expands the living area. The property also includes two detached garages with three total bays, a workshop room, generous RV/boat parking, a fenced backyard, a storage shed, and two greenhouses. The roof was replaced in recent years, offering added peace of mind, and high‑speed internet is available for work or streaming. Outdoor living shines with a large deck and a gazebo/tiki‑bar area ideal for relaxing or hosting. Optional civic association membership provides access to the community boat ramp on Mattox Creek, leading to the Potomac River, along with lake access for swimming, fishing, and electric‑motor boating. Placid Bay Estates is a golf‑cart‑friendly, water‑access community just minutes from Colonial Beach, Dahlgren, wineries, and parks. This home blends practicality, personality, and water‑privilege living with investment upside. Sale is subject to court approval.

Features

2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
11 carspaces
3 garage spaces
1630 sq. ft. floor area
20150 sq. ft. lot size
Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom single-family properties sold in Colonial Beach over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 797 Forest Grove Rd is $300k.

Median value
$300k
Estimated value range
$125k - $575k
Median days on market
21
Estimated value trend
9%
increase over the last 12 months
Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Colonial Beach. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 797 Forest Grove Rd

2026
Sold
$295,000
07 Jul 2026 by JOHN HORTON, of Samson Properties
2020
Sold
$242,000
09 Nov 2020 by Cinthia Neumer, of Century 21 Evergreen
2016
Sold
$199,600
19 Sep 2016 by Ella Hubbard, of EXIT Realty Expertise

Happy sellers in Colonial Beach

94%
94% of sellers in Colonial Beach reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Colonial Beach stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 3 reviews in Colonial Beach over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 2 bedroom single-family properties in Colonial Beach

In the last 12 months, 26 two-bedroom single-family properties similar to 797 Forest Grove Rd, have been sold.

This represents a 11% increase in two-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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