Retreat into a personal paradise of elegance and sophistication at this gated lakefront estate featuring breathtaking Tuscan-inspired interiors, numerous private out door entertainment alcoves & captivating lake views from every vantage point. This stately parcel totaling over 11 acres with 3.080 feet of shoreline offering an 10,430 square foot main estate, 1000 square foot guest home and a 3800 square foot staff lodge. Some of the outstanding features include custom boat dock, private golf hole w/ three tees, green, heated pool, wine cellar capacity 3,600 bottles of wine, conservatory, home theater, geothermal heating, whole house generator. Smith Mountain Lake is 40 miles long w/ 500 miles of shoreline.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
11.09 acresLot Size
$793Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by DEBORAH BERAN• RE/MAX LAKEFRONT REALTY INC
Bought with TIMOTHY BASHAM• RE/MAX LAKEFRONT REALTY INC
Source:MLSRV #865179
Redfin Estimate
$6,909,094
$1.0M since sold in December 2025$223K since August
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This home's estimate is 239.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.04M) of 6 comparable homes.
Retreat into a personal paradise of elegance and sophistication at this gated lakefront estate featuring breathtaking Tuscan-inspired interiors, numerous private out door entertainment alcoves & captivating lake views from every vantage point. This stately parcel totaling over 11 acres with 3.080 feet of shoreline offering an 10,430 square foot main estate, 1000 square foot guest home and a 3800 square foot staff lodge. Some of the outstanding features include custom boat dock, private golf hole w/ three tees, green, heated pool, wine cellar capacity 3,600 bottles of wine, conservatory, home theater, geothermal heating, whole house generator. Smith Mountain Lake is 40 miles long w/ 500 miles of shoreline.
MLSRV #848045
Jun 30, 2019
Listing Removed
—
May 4, 2018
Listed
$4,250,000
$488/sq ft
CAAR #548615
Dec 31, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jun 14, 2016
Listed
$5,995,000
$688/sq ft
CVRMLS #1620303
Dec 31, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jun 13, 2016
Listed
$5,995,000
$688/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 6, 1997
Sold
$651,000
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,826
$1,095,100 + $4,213,300
$5,308,400
2024
$22,826 (+4.6%)
$1,095,100 + $4,213,300
$5,308,400
2023
$21,825
$1,088,100 + $2,489,700
$3,577,800
2022
$21,825
$1,088,100 + $2,489,700
$3,577,800
2021
$21,825
$1,088,100 + $2,489,700
$3,577,800
2020
$21,825 (−19.0%)
$1,088,100 + $2,489,700
$3,577,800
2019
$26,947
$2,054,300 + $2,363,200
$4,417,500
2018
$26,947 (+10.9%)
$2,054,300 + $2,363,200
$4,417,500
2017
$24,296
$2,054,300 + $2,363,200
$4,417,500
2016
$24,296 (+58.8%)
$2,054,300 + $2,363,200
$4,417,500
2014
$15,301
$933,000 + $1,849,000
$2,782,000
Tax history for 1994 Merriman Way Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,826
$1,095,100 + $4,213,300
$5,308,400
2024
$22,826 (+4.6%)
$1,095,100 + $4,213,300
$5,308,400
2023
$21,825
$1,088,100 + $2,489,700
$3,577,800
2022
$21,825
$1,088,100 + $2,489,700
$3,577,800
2021
$21,825
$1,088,100 + $2,489,700
$3,577,800
2020
$21,825 (−19.0%)
$1,088,100 + $2,489,700
$3,577,800
2019
$26,947
$2,054,300 + $2,363,200
$4,417,500
2018
$26,947 (+10.9%)
$2,054,300 + $2,363,200
$4,417,500
2017
$24,296
$2,054,300 + $2,363,200
$4,417,500
2016
$24,296 (+58.8%)
$2,054,300 + $2,363,200
$4,417,500
2014
$15,301
$933,000 + $1,849,000
$2,782,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 350
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 5
# of 1/2 Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Room Information
# of Rooms: 22
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Residential
Pool Information
Pool Type: Inground
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: STAUNTON RIVER
Living Sq. Ft: 8,710
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 7,727
Building Sq. Ft: 8,710
# of Stories: 1.25
Legal Description: STAUNTON RIVER LOT 6 SEC 3
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Type: Stucco Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Stucco
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 482,863
Legal Lot Number: 6
Municipality Name: GILLS CREEK
Acres: 11.085
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY SUBURB - RES
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 8,710
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 11.09 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Franklin County
APN: 031/02/054/00////
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
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Dudley Elementary School
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Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 14.3mi
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Franklin County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 14.6mi
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Estimated sale price
$6.56M – $7.95M
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