1738 Wards Ferry Rd is a 1,022 square foot house on a 1.54 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Lynchburg data, we estimate the home's value is $229,868.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
1.54 acresLot Size
$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$229,868
$3,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 7% higher than the average sale price ($215K) 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*
2026
$1,902
$58,000 + $168,400
$226,400
2025
$1,902 (+14.5%)
$58,000 + $168,400
$226,400
2024
$1,662
$58,000 + $168,400
$226,400
2023
$1,662 (+2.5%)
$33,000 + $153,700
$186,700
2022
$1,621 (−7.2%)
$33,000 + $153,700
$186,700
2021
$1,747 (+27.3%)
$33,000 + $124,400
$157,400
2020
$1,372
$33,000 + $124,400
$157,400
2019
$1,372 (+16.7%)
$33,000 + $90,600
$123,600
2018
$1,176
$27,000 + $78,900
$105,900
2017
$1,175
$27,000 + $78,900
$105,900
2016
$1,175
$27,000 + $78,900
$105,900
Tax history for 1738 Wards Ferry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,902
$58,000 + $168,400
$226,400
2025
$1,902 (+14.5%)
$58,000 + $168,400
$226,400
2024
$1,662
$58,000 + $168,400
$226,400
2023
$1,662 (+2.5%)
$33,000 + $153,700
$186,700
2022
$1,621 (−7.2%)
$33,000 + $153,700
$186,700
2021
$1,747 (+27.3%)
$33,000 + $124,400
$157,400
2020
$1,372
$33,000 + $124,400
$157,400
2019
$1,372 (+16.7%)
$33,000 + $90,600
$123,600
2018
$1,176
$27,000 + $78,900
$105,900
2017
$1,175
$27,000 + $78,900
$105,900
2016
$1,175
$27,000 + $78,900
$105,900
*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
Oct 15, 2021 • Final
Building
Add a carport to a residential building.
Addition
Feb 7, 2019 • Final
Building
Convert an existing carport into a room.
Remodel
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: 1,022
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
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: Gable
Building Improvement Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SHEFFIELD INC PROP
Living Sq. Ft: 1,022
Building Sq. Ft: 2,044
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: WARDS FERRY ROAD, LOT AS 250 FT
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 524
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 67,082
Acres: 1.54
Depth Footage: 265
Front Footage: 200
Zoning Code: R3
County Use Description: SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,022
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Lynchburg
APN: 24701002
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Sheffield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Sandusky Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
1/10
Heritage High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
3% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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