10258 Malabar Cir, Mechanicsville, VA, 23116
About This Home
WATERFRONT property in Mechanicsville! Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac ON THE LAKE (Colonial Forest Lake) sits this well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom brick rancher ready for its next chapter. The home has tons of natural light, gorgeous views of the lake, a separate dinning room, and an eat in kitchen. Off the kitchen is a beautiful sun room with french doors that leads to the back deck overlooking the lake. Downstairs into the partially finished basement, you will find a LARGE living room area with a wood stove, 1/2 bathroom and tons of conditioned storage space. From the basement you can access your oversized 1 car garage, or walk out of the french doors onto a covered patio in the back yard. Don't miss your chance to enjoy a large back yard, lake front access, tons of fishing, and Water views from your kitchen!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1962
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick,Drywall,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Garage Access,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Bedroom2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.6 x 12.2
Bedroom3
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 8.11 x 13.6
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.7
Features
- Bookcases,Built-in Features,Bedroom on Main Level,Bay Window,Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s),Laminate Counters,Bath in Primary Bedroom
- Door features: French Doors,Sliding Doors
- Flooring: Laminate,Linoleum,Tile,Wood
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Finished area below ground: 897
- Finished area above ground: 1,631
Half Bath
- Level: Basement
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric,Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 2,528 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 21.11 x 9.3
Living Room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20.0 x 12.6
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 16.1
Other
- Level: First
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Full Bath,Grab Bars,Accessible Kitchen
Details
- Parcel number: 8717556143
- Zoning description: R1
- Exclusions: Brown Shed
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch,Glass Enclosed,Deck,Porch
- Exterior features: Deck,Out Building(s),Porch,Paved Driveway
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake,Lake Front,Water Access,Walk to Water,Waterfront
- Waterbody name: Colonial Forest Lake
- Topography of land: Sloping
Lot
- Lot size: 0.86 Acres
- Features: Sloped,Waterfront,Cul-De-Sac
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Attached,Basement,Circular Driveway,Driveway,Garage,Off Street,Oversized,Paved,Garage Faces Rear,Two Spaces,Garage Faces Side,Unfinished Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1.5
- Covered spaces: 1.5
- 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
- Drought
- Lightning
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 | $2,856 | $34,272 |
| Home Insurance * | $149 | $1,788 |
| Property Taxes | $432 | $5,184 |
| Electricity | $243 | $2,921 |
| Total | $3,680 | $44,160 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Virginia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Price change | $549,999 |
| 2026-07-22 | Price change | $565,000 |
| 2026-07-14 | Listed for sale | $575,000 |
| 2003-12-03 | Sold | $193,000 |
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