SARATOGA – This extraordinary home has a life of the 19th century but features 21st century amenities: heated bathroom floors, a restored summer kitchen whose use is limited only by your imagination, smart thermostats, and huge pergola featuring climbing roses, hydrangea, and wisteria to shade your outdoor entertaining. Large open expanses on property conducive to guesthouse, tennis court, and/or swimming pool. Surrounded by the natural beauty of its gardens and agriculture, Saratoga is an oasis of tranquility and privacy. This solid house reflects an earlier age of this historic region of Virginia while offering an elegance and charm that one cannot find in younger structures. It is a must see! This 2525 sf Gem of History includes 3 working fireplaces, & Master Suite with fireplace & all-new Master Bath. Add’l features - finished English Basement with fireplace, screen porch, deck, extensive brick patio, 2-Story Amish Barn and the Crown Jewel – a totally restored SUMMER KITCHEN that now includes HVAC resulting in a Formal Dining building with its own brick lined root cellar! Offered only in “AS IS CONDITION”, with Home Inspection for Buyer Information Purposes Only.
Single-familyProperty Type
1790Year Built
2.59 acresLot Size
$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John Mecke• IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate
Bought with David Dew• IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate
Bought with Kathleen Dew• IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate
SARATOGA – This extraordinary home has a life of the 19th century but features 21st century amenities: heated bathroom floors, a restored summer kitchen whose use is limited only by your imagination, smart thermostats, and huge pergola featuring climbing roses, hydrangea, and wisteria to shade your outdoor entertaining. Large open expanses on property conducive to guesthouse, tennis court, and/or swimming pool. Surrounded by the natural beauty of its gardens and agriculture, Saratoga is an oasis of tranquility and privacy. This solid house reflects an earlier age of this historic region of Virginia while offering an elegance and charm that one cannot find in younger structures. It is a must see! This 2525 sf Gem of History includes 3 working fireplaces, spacious first floor rooms and a 2nd floor that boasts 2 oversized guest bedrooms & bath and a Master Suite with fireplace & a modern all-new Master Bathroom. Add'l unique features include a large finished English Basement with fireplace & brick floor, a new screen porch, a back deck, extensive brick patio, 2-Story Amish Barn and the Crown Jewel – a totally restored SUMMER KITCHEN that now includes HVAC resulting in a Formal Dining building with its own brick lined root cellar! Landscaping offers notable attention to detail with 4 Magnolias, Plum, Pear & Fig trees, Pergola of Rose, Clematis & Honeysuckle plus 60 ft Asparagus Patch & several small gardens! SEE THE SEPARATE HISTORY OF SARATOGA document. DOES NOT CONVEY - MUDROOM CEILING FIXTURE; LIBRARY CHANDELIER/COR/TASSEL; LIBRARY & OFFICE DRAPERY HARDWARE; ETC.
CBRAR #1810553
Sep 19, 2019
Sold
$550,000
$198/sq ft
Mar 27, 2018
Listed
$567,000
$204/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 10, 2009
Sold
$250,000
$90/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 24, 2003
Sold
$232,500
$84/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,085
$32,100 + $347,000
$379,100
2024
$2,085 (+35.3%)
$32,100 + $347,000
$379,100
2023
$1,541
$32,100 + $212,500
$244,600
2022
$1,541
$32,100 + $212,500
$244,600
2021
$1,541
$32,100 + $212,500
$244,600
2020
$1,541
$32,100 + $212,500
$244,600
2019
$1,541 (+22.7%)
$32,100 + $212,500
$244,600
2018
$1,256
$24,600 + $188,200
$212,800
2017
$1,256 (+9.3%)
$24,600 + $188,200
$212,800
2016
$1,149
$24,600 + $188,200
$212,800
2014
$1,149 (+18.2%)
$24,600 + $188,200
$212,800
2012
$972
$24,600 + $184,600
$209,200
Tax history for 11545 NW Mary Ball Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,085
$32,100 + $347,000
$379,100
2024
$2,085 (+35.3%)
$32,100 + $347,000
$379,100
2023
$1,541
$32,100 + $212,500
$244,600
2022
$1,541
$32,100 + $212,500
$244,600
2021
$1,541
$32,100 + $212,500
$244,600
2020
$1,541
$32,100 + $212,500
$244,600
2019
$1,541 (+22.7%)
$32,100 + $212,500
$244,600
2018
$1,256
$24,600 + $188,200
$212,800
2017
$1,256 (+9.3%)
$24,600 + $188,200
$212,800
2016
$1,149
$24,600 + $188,200
$212,800
2014
$1,149 (+18.2%)
$24,600 + $188,200
$212,800
2012
$972
$24,600 + $184,600
$209,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: Kilmarnock–North on SR 3–Mary Ball Rd–3.8 miles from downtown Kilmarnock.Just past Devils Bottom Rd -On the Right across from the old Maternity Center. NO SIGN –APPOINTMENTS ONLY. SARATOGA SIGN AT STONE DRIVEWAY
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,777
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1790
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Lancaster County
APN: 17 47
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Around this home
Schools
Lancaster Elementary School
Public K-7 • Assigned • 3.4mi
3/10
Lancaster High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lancaster, VA • 22503
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.6 hours in
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