401 Birchside Ave, Locust Grove, VA: Offered at $499,950
What’s better than buying a brand-new construction home? Owning a meticulously upgraded custom-built home in the sought-after Tara section of Lake of the Woods! Once considered the premier location in the community, this area is home to stunning waterfront and golf course properties. Nestled on a large corner lot, this residence is just two minutes from the Point Pleasant public beach and less than a quarter-mile from the golf course clubhouse—an unbeatable location for outdoor enthusiasts.
Step inside, and you’ll immediately notice the $20,000 in stunning white plank hardwood flooring throughout the home, elevating its elegance and warmth. The open-concept design flows effortlessly, enhanced by vaulted ceilings in the main living area, recessed lighting, and a cozy fireplace. The fully renovated kitchen shines with quartz countertops, upgraded cabinetry, and a modern aesthetic. Over $15,000 in premium appliances, light fixtures, and custom ceiling fans bring both style and functionality to every space.
The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a spacious layout, double sinks, a separate vanity area, and a beautifully updated ensuite bath. Two additional guest bedrooms and a full bath provide ample space for family and visitors. Conveniently located near the primary suite, the laundry area adds ease to everyday living.
Beyond the interiors, this home offers exceptional outdoor living spaces. A screened porch and an expansive deck create the perfect setting for relaxation or entertaining, while the four-season sunroom lets you enjoy the beauty of the backyard year-round. The landscaping is already complete, so you can move in and enjoy without the extra work that typically comes with a new build.
A paved driveway provides plenty of parking, and the two-car garage offers convenience and storage. The 7-ft high crawlspace is an added bonus, providing additional storage space rarely found in similar homes.
From its pristine curb appeal to its thoughtful upgrades and prime location, 401 Birch Side Circle is a home that truly stands out in Lake of the Woods. Schedule your tour today and experience this beautifully upgraded home for yourself!
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or property in Virginia, we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “What is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, one of our expert advisors will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contacting Pat Licata. To view available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site. To view available properties in Northern and Central Virginia, visit our website at licatagroup.com.
In January, 7 homes were SOLD in Lake of the Woods.
0 sold below $250,000.00 0 sold between $250,000-299,999; 1 sold between $300,000-349,999; 1 sold between $350,000-399,999; 3 sold between $400,000-499,999; 2 sold between $500,000-$999,999(+)
32 Active/Coming Soon Listings for Sale 20 Homes Under Contract 7 Homes Sold since January 1, 2025
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or property in Virginia, we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “What is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, one of our expert advisors will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contacting Pat Licata. To view available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site. To view available properties in Northern and Central Virginia, visit our website at licatagroup.com.
The continued inventory shortage experienced by most regions of the country was clearly evident in Lake of the Woods again in 2024. This inventory shortage, rising interest rates, and inflation concerns beginning in the second half of 2022 definitely continued to define the 2024 real estate market. Closed sales decreased approximately 10.5% from 220 to 197. As a matter of fact, the number of closed sales has steadily declined since 2022. New construction accounted for 19 of 197 sales, and the median sold price increased 4.1% year over year from $401,500 to $418,000 in 2024
Now let’s look at the past five years:
in 2020, we realized a 4% gain in home sales over 2019, with a total of 313 sales. 2021 showed a gain in sales at 358, and the median sold price increased almost 16% to $337,500, up from $291,250 in 2020. Then came the mixed bag 2022 market: closed sales fell by more than 24%, while the median sold price rose by 11.39%. 2023 also showed an almost 19% decline in closed sales at 220, yet the median sold price continued to rise, ending the year at $401,500, a 6.8% increase over 2022. In 2024, the decline in closed sales continued with a 10.45% drop from 220 in 2023 to 197, while the increase in median sold price continued, showing a gain of 4.11% from $401,500 to $418,000.
Average days on the market ( DOM ), the number of days it takes from the time a property is listed until it goes under contract had decreased from 37 in 2020 to 16 in 2021…yet in 2022, it rose to 23, showing more evidence of changing market. 2023 showed another rise to 32, where it remained in 2024.
It’s also telling to note that a significant number of lots have sold in the past five years. From January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2023, a total of 140 lots were sold, 49 in 2020, 24 in 2021, and only 13 in both 2022 and 2023, while 2024 showed 22 lots selling. There simply are very few lots left in LOW.
Of the MLS sales reported in 2020-2024, new construction numbers have varied. 2020 realized 41 sales, 2021 ended at 37, and 2022 saw new construction sales dip to only 13, rising to 37 in 2023, and ending 2024 dropping to 19. There aren’t many lots left in LOW, which of course will impact new construction sales in the future.
Another notable statistic is the rise in the average sold price to original list price ratio from 2020-2021. 2022 showed a slight decrease to 100.3%, followed by another decrease in 2023 to 98% and finally a 1.15% increase to 99.1% in 2024
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or property in Virginia, we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “What is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, one of our expert advisors will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contacting Pat Licata. To view available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site. To view available properties in Northern and Central Virginia, visit our website at licatagroup.com.
Walking into this charming all-brick rambler, you are greeted by a spacious living room, complete with a cozy fireplace, seamlessly connected to a beautifully updated eat-in kitchen. With over 1,500 sqft of living space, this home has been completely modernized within the last five years, featuring new flooring, fresh paint, and stunning kitchen and bathroom renovations.
Step through the kitchen to find a deck that overlooks an expansive backyard, perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The converted garage adds even more flexibility to the home, offering a versatile space that can serve as a home office, an additional bedroom, or a family room.
With a horseshoe driveway providing ample parking and a location designed for comfort and style, this home is a true gem. Schedule a tour today and envision making this updated beauty your own!
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or property in Virginia, we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “What is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, one of our expert advisors will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contacting Pat Licata. To view available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site. To view available properties in Northern and Central Virginia, visit our website at licatagroup.com.
In December, 12 homes were SOLD in Lake of the Woods.
0 sold below $250,000.00 1 sold between $250,000-299,999; 1 sold between $300,000-349,999; 4 sold between $350,000-399,999; 2 sold between $400,000-499,999; 4 sold between $500,000-$999,999(+)
33 Active/Coming Soon Listings for Sale 9 Homes Under Contract 197 Homes Sold since January 1, 2024
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or property in Virginia, we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “What is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, one of our expert advisors will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contacting Pat Licata. To view available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site. To view available properties in Northern and Central Virginia, visit our website at licatagroup.com.
Licata Group would like to extend a warm welcome to all the new homeowners! We often have really fun events hosted throughout the year, do frequent giveaways (think lotto scratchers, pies, FredNats tickets, just to name a few!), and also provide real estate market updates as well as local upcoming community events. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join our newsletter so you can never be without it! Sign up here. Or call our office at 540-388-2541.
January:
Edward & Judith Conway
Carol Twedt
December 2024
Robert L. Rodriguez and Michelle Malipsey-Rodriguez
Stephen R. Pyle and Tammy Lynn Pyle
James Watts and Kimberly Watts
Delaney Jewell and Ann Jewell
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or property in Virginia, we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “What is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, one of our expert advisors will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contacting Pat Licata. To view available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site. To view available properties in Northern and Central Virginia, visit our website at licatagroup.com.
Licata Group would like to extend a warm welcome to all the new homeowners! We often have really fun events hosted throughout the year, do frequent giveaways (think lotto scratchers, pies, FredNats tickets, just to name a few!), and also provide real estate market updates as well as local upcoming community events. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join our newsletter so you can never be without it! Sign up here. Or call our office at 540-388-2541.
Barbara Brown
Cassandra Knighton
Christian Rumery
Madison Donahue
Maryann Bailey
William & Fathemah Hovell
Justine Barr
Leah York
Linda & Don Archuleta
Pamela Gillespie
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or property in Virginia, we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “What is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, one of our expert advisors will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contacting Pat Licata. To view available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site. To view available properties in Northern and Central Virginia, visit our website at licatagroup.com.
In November, 19 homes were SOLD in Lake of the Woods.
0 sold below $250,000.00 0 sold between $250,000-299,999; 1 sold between $300,000-349,999; 3 sold between $350,000-399,999; 10 sold between $400,000-499,999; 5 sold between $500,000-$999,999(+)
36 Active/Coming Soon Listings for Sale 13 Homes Under Contract 185 Homes Sold since January 1, 2024
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or property in Virginia, we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “What is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, one of our expert advisors will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contacting Pat Licata. To view available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site. To view available properties in Northern and Central Virginia, visit our website at licatagroup.com.
In October, 10 homes were SOLD in Lake of the Woods.
0 sold below $250,000.00 1 sold between $250,000-299,999; 0 sold between $300,000-349,999; 0 sold between $350,000-399,999; 5 sold between $400,000-499,999; 4 sold between $500,000-$999,999(+)
36Active/Coming Soon Listings for Sale 23 Homes Under Contract 166 Homes Sold since January 1, 2024
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or property in Virginia, we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “What is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, one of our expert advisors will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contacting Pat Licata. To view available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site. To view available properties in Northern and Central Virginia, visit our website at licatagroup.com.
Licata Group would like to extend a warm welcome to all the new homeowners! We often have really fun events hosted throughout the year, do frequent giveaways (think lotto scratchers, pies, FredNats tickets, just to name a few!), and also provide real estate market updates as well as local upcoming community events. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join our newsletter so you can never be without it! Sign up here. Or call our office at 540-388-2541.
Amy & Charles Phifer
Pamela & Salvatore Poulton
Leslie Beavers
Kenneth & Nanette Mittereder
John & Karen Wiking
Michael & Jin Meyer
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Lake of the Woods VA or property in Virginia, we are your Real Estate Advisors for Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Locust Grove, Central Virginia, and Greater Virginia. Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “What is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, one of our expert advisors will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contacting Pat Licata. To view available Lake of the Woods properties, please visit our site. To view available properties in Northern and Central Virginia, visit our website at licatagroup.com.
