513 Forest Dr, South Boston, VA, 24592
About This Home
Welcome home to this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath two-story home located in the desirable Beechmont subdivision in South Boston! Situated on a spacious one-acre lot, this property offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and convenience. Enjoy relaxing or entertaining outdoors on the brand-new composite Trex decking, designed for low-maintenance living and lasting enjoyment. Inside the home, you'll find a functional layout with plenty of room for family and guests, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. The living room features cozy gas logs, creating the perfect space to gather and unwind. Conveniently located just minutes from town, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, this home offers peaceful neighborhood living while keeping you close to everything you need. This property also features a detached garage that has been thoughtfully converted to offer additional versatility, including storage space in the front and a man cave/recreation room in the back — perfect for entertaining, hobbies, game nights, or simply relaxing with family and friends. Don't miss the opportunity to make this Beechmont beauty your next home! Information deemed accurate, but not guaranteed; interested parties should verify any and all information to their satisfaction.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: 16-25,Composition
- Construction materials: Wood Composite Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Electric Range,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: 1st Floor Laundry,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
- Area: 187.8333
Bedroom3
- Level: Second
- Area: 168.75
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 135.7708
Family Room
- Level: First
- Area: 194.5417
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),High Speed Internet,Walk-In Closet(s),Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Hardwood,Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1,Gas Log,Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Floored,Pull Down Stairs
- Finished area above ground: 2,146
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Heat Pump,Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,146
- Total interior livable area: 2,146 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
- Area: 229.5
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 238.5
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 5378
- Zoning: RES
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Back,Covered,Deck,Front,Porch,Screened,Side,Stoop
- Exterior features: Garden,Playground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: N/A - Not Waterfront
- Living area range: 2001-2200 SqFt
Lot
- Lot size: 1.10 Acres
- Features: 1-2 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached,No Carport,Concrete
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Hail
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Virginia Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,668 | $20,016 |
| Home Insurance * | $142 | $1,704 |
| Property Taxes | $138 | $1,656 |
| Electricity | $206 | $2,480 |
| Total | $2,154 | $25,848 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Virginia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | Price change | $329,900 |
| 2026-05-21 | Listed for sale | $334,000 |
| 2023-06-21 | Sold | $270,000 |
| 2023-05-15 | Contingent | $274,500 |
| 2023-05-01 | Listed for sale | $274,500 |
| 2022-10-27 | Sold | $262,500 |
| 2022-09-30 | Pending sale | $264,900 |
| 2022-08-29 | Listed for sale | $264,900 |
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