1700 Wards Ferry Rd is a 1,580 square foot house on a 0.46 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Lynchburg data, we estimate the home's value is $262,692.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$262,692
$3,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 3.4% lower than the average sale price ($272K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,734
$30,000 + $160,100
$190,100
2023
$1,734 (+25.2%)
$30,000 + $126,200
$156,200
2022
$1,385
$30,000 + $126,200
$156,200
2021
$1,385 (+5.6%)
$30,000 + $94,800
$124,800
2020
$1,312
$30,000 + $94,800
$124,800
2019
$1,312 (−3.0%)
$30,000 + $88,200
$118,200
2018
$1,352
$27,000 + $94,800
$121,800
2017
$1,352
$27,000 + $94,800
$121,800
2016
$1,351
$27,000 + $94,800
$121,800
Tax history for 1700 Wards Ferry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,734
$30,000 + $160,100
$190,100
2023
$1,734 (+25.2%)
$30,000 + $126,200
$156,200
2022
$1,385
$30,000 + $126,200
$156,200
2021
$1,385 (+5.6%)
$30,000 + $94,800
$124,800
2020
$1,312
$30,000 + $94,800
$124,800
2019
$1,312 (−3.0%)
$30,000 + $88,200
$118,200
2018
$1,352
$27,000 + $94,800
$121,800
2017
$1,352
$27,000 + $94,800
$121,800
2016
$1,351
$27,000 + $94,800
$121,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R3
Medium-Density Residential District
The R-3 district is intended to provide for residential development and other compatible uses at medium densities in areas with adequate infrastructure and access to public and commercial services. In addition to small-lot single-household development, duplexes and other compatible housing types may be allowed, as are public and institutional uses that are in scale with neighborhood uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Museum / gallery
Post office
Dec 29, 2022 • Final
Electrical residential ezpermit
Perform emergency replacement of a meter base to restore electrical power.
Electrical
Electric meter
Oct 4, 2018 • Final
Plumbing
Replace the existing waterline.
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,580
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Unknown With Basement
Construction Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Brick/Wood/Stone Veneer
Roof Covering Type: Composition Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Improvement Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,580
Building Sq. Ft: 3,160
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: NEAR WARDS ROAD
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 336
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 19,994
Acres: 0.459
Depth Footage: 200
Front Footage: 100
Zoning Code: R3
County Use Description: SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,580
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Lynchburg
APN: 24608013
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sheffield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Sandusky Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
1/10
Heritage High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$250,000 – $303,000
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