Truly gorgeous water front home with spectacular lake and mountain views is located on very desirable area of the lake. Huge beach, double boat dock with cabana & additional lakeside storage building. Lakeside wall of windows to enjoy the beautiful views from almost every room. Open floor plan, great room with ceiling height stone fireplace, chef's kitchen with prep sink in island, granite counters, custom cabinets, built in desk, induction cook top & huge pantry. Beautiful 4 season sunroom. Entry level Master Suite with lakeside balcony, oversized shower, jacuzzi tub and granite counter. 2nd bedroom and additional full bath on entry. Upper has loft bedroom with full bath and walk in closet, Lower level boasts additional 2 bedrooms with full bath, huge family room & game room, huge laundry / mud room. The wood floors are a very high end "Brazilian Koa" that has a 50 year warranty. The home was built with Northern Canadian Lumber built to withstand extreme cold and extreme winds. The windows have thermal insulation built to also withstand extremes for much colder and windier areas. There are 2 tankless hot water heaters. This home is located on very desirable Blackwater section of Smith Mountain Lake. There are not many beaches like this one to be found here at the lake. The dock is built to the right of the property to not block any of the beautiful water and mountain views. This property is very easy to maintain so you can spend your time "playing" at the lake. This really is the perfect lake house with plenty of room for families and guests. Truly a must see if you are looking for the perfect "Lake house" at Smith Mountain Lake Virginia. Convenient to all area amenities by land and water, as well as convenient to Rocky Mount VA. , Gretna VA. , Lynchburgh VA. , Roanoke VA. & Greensboro NC. Most furnishings negotiable as well.
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
1.08 acresLot Size
$395Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by EDNA WOOD• WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®- LAKE
Listed by PAUL MOORE• WAINWRIGHT & CO., REALTORS®- LAKE
Bought with JIM SINGLETON• BUYERS AGENCY OF SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE LLC
Gently sloped partial point lot with great water views! There is 262Ft of rip-rapped shoreline and a natural sandy beach, home site is cleared also 3 bedroom septic is installed, drive is excavated
MLSRV #701543
Jun 30, 2006
Listing Removed
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Apr 17, 2006
Listed
$479,000
$116/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,382
$322,000 + $929,600
$1,251,600
2024
$5,382 (+19.3%)
$322,000 + $929,600
$1,251,600
2023
$4,512
$305,000 + $434,700
$739,700
2022
$4,512
$305,000 + $434,700
$739,700
2021
$4,512
$305,000 + $434,700
$739,700
2020
$4,512 (+1.7%)
$305,000 + $434,700
$739,700
2019
$4,437
$305,000 + $422,400
$727,400
2018
$4,437 (+10.9%)
$305,000 + $422,400
$727,400
2017
$4,001
$305,000 + $422,400
$727,400
2016
$4,000 (+3.1%)
$305,000 + $422,400
$727,400
2014
$3,881
$275,000 + $430,700
$705,700
Tax history for 888 Somerset Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,382
$322,000 + $929,600
$1,251,600
2024
$5,382 (+19.3%)
$322,000 + $929,600
$1,251,600
2023
$4,512
$305,000 + $434,700
$739,700
2022
$4,512
$305,000 + $434,700
$739,700
2021
$4,512
$305,000 + $434,700
$739,700
2020
$4,512 (+1.7%)
$305,000 + $434,700
$739,700
2019
$4,437
$305,000 + $422,400
$727,400
2018
$4,437 (+10.9%)
$305,000 + $422,400
$727,400
2017
$4,001
$305,000 + $422,400
$727,400
2016
$4,000 (+3.1%)
$305,000 + $422,400
$727,400
2014
$3,881
$275,000 + $430,700
$705,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.25
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.08 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
3,935
Year built
2009
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
052/03/073/00////
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Total): 5
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Door Features: Full View
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Masonry Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,118
Year Built: 2009
Property Information
PropertyType: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.08
Lot Size Acres: 1.08
Lot Size Square Feet: 47,044.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Smith Mtn Lake
Waterfront Features: Beach, Cove, Main Channel, Riprap Shoreline
Zoning: 1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,340.65
Parcel Number: 0520307300
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Glade Hill
Middle Or Junior School: Ben Franklin Middle
High School: Franklin County
Location Information
Directions: From HFB, Rte.122S,L Scruggs,R BrooksMill,L 40E, L Kemp Ford, R Dillards Hill, L Piney Point, L Somerset home on Right.
Community Information
Community Features: Private Golf, Restaurant
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,935
Stories: 1.25
Lot Size: 1.08 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Franklin County
APN: 052/03/073/00////
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
ListingId: 823432
ListPrice: $850,000
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Glade Hill Elementary School
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Benjamin Franklin Middle School
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Franklin County High School
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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
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7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
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