OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2022 for $473K

$498,611

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $178/mo

•

2,016

sq ft

261 Forest Rd, Luray, VA 22835

About this home

Welcome to Deer Forest Lodge! This gorgeous white cedar cabin was built in 2013 and has been run as a successful vacation rental for many years! This is the PERFECT investment opportunity to purchase a fully furnished, TURN-KEY short term rental that is only a 1/4 of a mile from the Shenandoah River. This property was BUILT TO LAST with a lifetime metal roof, reinforced concrete foundation and wraparound porch, extra insulation and commercial grade laminate flooring throughout. The 4 bed, 2.5 bath home has a primary suite on the first floor and a large finished basement with tons of additional living space and full utility room with washer/dryer. The large kitchen features new appliances, large cabinets filled with everything your renters need, and is open to both the dining and living room and the gorgeous tongue and groove Pine walls. The wraparound deck hosts gorgeous views of the mountains, but there's also a concrete patio below with easy access from the basement to the hot tub area, picnic tables, firepit and 2nd driveway as well. The Deer Forest Lodge has everything you need to start making money immediately or to have the ultimate secondary residence ready to meet all of your needs! No HOA. Private well & septic. 2 hours from DC and NOVA.

Single-familyProperty Type

2013Year Built

0.72 acresLot Size

$247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

10 spacesParking

Listed by Sable Ponn • Funkhouser Real Estate Group

•540-743-4545 (broker)

•info@funkhousergroup.com (broker)

Bought with Non Member NON MEMBER • Non Subscribing Office

•844-552-7444 (broker)

•datacorrect@brightmls.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #VAPA2000904

Redfin Estimate

$498,611

$26K since sold in June 2022$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 0.9% lower than the average sale price ($503K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$562,500
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
459 Springfield Estates Dr, Rileyville, VA 22650
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$395,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,815 sq ft
2678 Boliver Rd, Fort Valley, VA 22652
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$386,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,719 sq ft
340 Nazareth Dr, Fort Valley, VA 22652
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$350,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,120 sq ft
673 Fort Valley Rd, Fort Valley, VA 22652
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$600,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,988 sq ft
338 Springfield Estates Dr, Rileyville, VA 22650
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$725,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,024 sq ft
1131 Page Valley Rd, Luray, VA 22835

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Market trends in 22835, VA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$343K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

38d

1 days MoM

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9 MoM

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Sale history for 261 Forest Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #VAPA2000904

Jun 14, 2022

Listing Removed

—

Jun 9, 2022

Sold

$473,000

$235/sq ft

Mar 17, 2022

Pending

—

Mar 17, 2022

Contingent

—

Mar 16, 2022

Listed

$479,000

$238/sq ft

HRAR #627681

Mar 16, 2022

Listed

$479,000

$238/sq ft

+48

Welcome to Deer Forest Lodge! This gorgeous white cedar cabin was built in 2013 and has been run as a successful vacation rental for many years! This is the PERFECT investment opportunity to purchase a fully furnished, TURN-KEY short term rental that is only a 1/4 of a mile from the Shenandoah River. This property was BUILT TO LAST with a lifetime metal roof, reinforced concrete foundation and wraparound porch, extra insulation and commercial grade laminate flooring throughout. The 4 bed, 2.5 bath home has a primary suite on the first floor and a huge finished basement with tons of additional living space and full utility room with washer/dryer. The large kitchen features new appliances, large cabinets filled with everything your renters need, and is open to both the dining and living room and the gorgeous tongue and groove Pine walls. The wraparound deck hosts gorgeous views of the mountains, but there's also a concrete patio below with easy access from the basement to the hot tub area, picnic tables, firepit and 2nd driveway as well. The Deer Forest Lodge as everything you need to start making money immediately or to have the ultimate secondary residence ready to meet all of your needs! No HOA. 2 hours from DC and NOVA.

Public Records

Jun 26, 2007

Sold

$28,000

$14/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,079 (+32.6%)

$32,300 + $367,600

$399,900

2025

$1,569

$30,000 + $184,900

$214,900

2024

$1,569

$30,000 + $184,900

$214,900

2023

$1,569

$30,000 + $184,900

$214,900

2022

$1,569

$30,000 + $184,900

$214,900

2021

$1,569 (+16.6%)

$30,000 + $184,900

$214,900

2020

$1,345 (+1.1%)

$30,000 + $154,300

$184,300

2019

$1,331 (+4.3%)

$30,000 + $152,300

$182,300

2018

$1,276 (+6.1%)

$30,000 + $152,300

$182,300

2017

$1,203

$30,000 + $152,300

$182,300

2016

$1,203

$30,000 + $152,300

$182,300

Tax history for 261 Forest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,079 (+32.6%)

$32,300 + $367,600

$399,900

2025

$1,569

$30,000 + $184,900

$214,900

2024

$1,569

$30,000 + $184,900

$214,900

2023

$1,569

$30,000 + $184,900

$214,900

2022

$1,569

$30,000 + $184,900

$214,900

2021

$1,569 (+16.6%)

$30,000 + $184,900

$214,900

2020

$1,345 (+1.1%)

$30,000 + $154,300

$184,300

2019

$1,331 (+4.3%)

$30,000 + $152,300

$182,300

2018

$1,276 (+6.1%)

$30,000 + $152,300

$182,300

2017

$1,203

$30,000 + $152,300

$182,300

2016

$1,203

$30,000 + $152,300

$182,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.36 Acres

Year renovated

2017

Sq. Ft.

1,248

Year built

2013

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Page County

APN

14A1 1 1

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 10
Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
Gravel Driveway
Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Furnished
Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Living, Floor Plan - Open
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, Wood Walls

Room Information
Laundry Type: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 768
Improvement Assessed Value: $184,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Log
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Wrap Around, Roof
Roof: Metal
Structure Type: Detached

Exterior Information
BBQ Grill, Outbuilding(s), Play Area

Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Landscaping
Navigable Water
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Additional Parcels
Additional Parcels Description: 2 Tax Maps included in the sale: 14A1-1-1 & 14A1-1-2
Land Assessed Value: $30,000

Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,248
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 768
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $1,590
Tax Assessed Value: $214,900
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $1,590

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Electric Previous 12 Months: $1,356
Electric Average / Month: $113
Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
School District Name: PAGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Mechanic Street continue until turns into Bixler's Ferry Road, then continue for 2.6 miles to Bixler's Ferry Bridge, turn right onto South Page Valley Road, continue 6.3 miles to Forest Road, turn left onto Forest Road, follow straight until house on your left. Look for sign.

Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Public Access, Swimming Allowed
Water Access
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: River
Water Body Name: Shenandoah River

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2013
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Page County
APN: 14A1 1 1

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026

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Schools

Springfield Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi

7/10

Luray Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.9mi

7/10

Luray High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi

6/10

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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

5/10 Fire Factor

3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% 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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Estimated sale price

$474,000 – $574,000

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Home values near 261 Forest Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
222 Forest Road, Luray, VA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1090 Sq. Ft.	$298,013
288 Forest Road, Luray, VA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1144 Sq. Ft.	$225,031

Address	Redfin Estimate
266 Forest Road, Luray, VA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 845 Sq. Ft.	$202,628
310 Forest Road, Luray, VA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 816 Sq. Ft.	$219,723

Address	Redfin Estimate
244 Forest Road, Luray, VA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2612 Sq. Ft.	$265,122
336 Forest Road, Luray, VA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 693 Sq. Ft.	$198,152

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