Kate Elim, Lake Anna Real Estate Specialist: Kate Elim, Realtor® 540-226-1964 Selling Homes & Land at LAKE ANNA

Words of wisdom from a "newer" agent will hopefully help many others from making the same mistake.  Angela learned her lesson and is the wiser for it.  Like her, many others have found out the "easy" was is the costly way and not the productive way.  Rely on the many tools that really benefit you such as blogging on Active Rain.  It takes time and a bit of work but it will eventually pay off and that's what counts.

I'm waiting for this post to be featured.  It has been suggested and it is 

Something was calling me down to the dock.  I'm going to share a photo and perhaps you'll be able to quess what.

Come on Down!

It really didn't take much coaxing.  Today was another gorgeous day here at Lake Anna and what better way to enjoy it than simply relaxing down on the dock.  With a little encouragement from my granddaughter, Sean, I was more than ready to take it easy and enjoy the sunshine and beautiful breeze this afternoon.

Selling real estate at Lake Anna means that I share with others how wonderful life is here.  I sometimes have to remind myself that I have to take the time to experience it too.

Update to KIDS TO PARK DAY at LAKE ANNA STATE PARK on May 19, 2012.

It promises to be a fun day not only for the kids but for all of the "big kids" that get to accompany them.  Here is the timetable of events and you'll see that there is a nice variety.  There will be multiple things to do and sights to see.  Sounds like a great way to spend time learning about our environment and having some quality time with our younger set.

Be sure to check the schedule so that you do not miss a thing.  Please note that the Friends of Lake Anna State Park (FOLASP) will be having its annual meeting as well.  If you have not been involved as yet this may be a good time to learn more about this organization and its volunteers.  FOLASP has done a number of fundraiisers for the park and continues to provide many hours of labor and numerous gifts to make the experience even better for our visitors.

This should prove to be a learning experience for everyone mixed with a bunch of fun.  What more could you ask for on a May day here at Lake Anna.  Enjoy.

For additional information check out my prior post FRIENDS OF LAKE ANNA STATE PARK ANNUAL MEETING SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012.

LAKE ANNA MARKET REPORT - WATER ACCESS LOTS FIRST QTR. 2012

There are three counties bordering Lake Anna in Central Virginia.  They are Louisa, Spotsylvania, and Orange Counties.  Both Louisa and Spotsylvania encompass the majority of the countryside while Orange County covers a much smaller section in the northwest area of the lake.  This market report* lists the water access lots sold in all three counties between January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012.

Water access lots are lots located off water although they are all located within a waterfront community.  When we talk about water access lots we are actually including four categories:

1. Water Access with an assigned boat slip
   
   
2. Water Access without  an assigned boat slip
   
   
3. Water View with an assigned boat slip
   
   
4. 4.  Water view without an assigned boat slip

Prices generally range from around $25,000 to under $100,000.  Price is naturally based on a number of factors.  They are:

• View of Lake Anna and the type of view

• Size (they generally range from just under an acre up to 20 acres)
   
• With or without assigned boat slip
  
  
• Lot condition (has the driveway been put in, is there a well, septic?)
  
  
• Community amenities (including depth of water at common area/boat slips)

Things that do not determine market value:

• Whether it is on the main lake or on the private side
  
  
• Which county it is located in

*Information obtained from the Metropolitan Regional Information System (MRIS).  All information should be verified for accuracy.

LAKE ANNA MARKET REPORT - WATERFRONT LOTS SOLD FIRST QTR. 2012

There are three counties bordering Lake Anna in Central Virginia.  They are Louisa, Spotsylvania, and Orange Counties.  Both Louisa and Spotsylvania encompass the majority of the countryside while Orange County covers a much smaller section in the northwest area of the lake.  This market report* lists the waterfront LOTS sold in all three counties surounding the lake from January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012

Waterfront lots generally begin in the $100,000s and range as high as $750,000+.  Waterfront land at Lake Anna is currently used to describe land that either fronts on the lake or has unique access to the lake.  Categories include:

• Waterfront
• Shared Waterfront
• Park Waterfront
• Out Parcel

Waterfront lots pricing depends on a number of factors many of which are included below:

• Amount of water frontage
• Depth of water
• Type of lake views
• Topography of the land
• Shoreline amenities (if any)

If owning a waterfront lot with the thought of someday building at Lake Anna is something that YOU are considering please call or email me.  I will put every effort into helping you find the one that fits your needs and your budget.  If it's available you'll get to know about it.

There are three counties bordering Lake Anna in Central Virginia.  They are Louisa, Spotsylvania, and Orange Counties.  Both Louisa and Spotsylvania encompass the majority of the countryside while Orange County covers a much smaller section in the northwest area of the lake.  This market report* lists the waterfront homes sold in all three counties surounding the lake from January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012.

Detached waterfront homes generally begin in the $400,000s and range as high as $2,000,000+ while townhomes generally run between $300,000 to below $400,000.  

Waterfront homes pricing depends on a number of factors many of which are included below:

• Amount of water frontage
• Depth of water
• Type of lake views
• Topography of the land
• Shoreline amenities
• Size of home
• Style
• Upgrades both for the exterior and interior
• Curb appeal
• Condition

LAKE ANNA MARKET REPORT - WATER ACCESS HOMES SOLD FIRST QTR. 2012

There are three counties bordering Lake Anna in Central Virginia.  They are Louisa, Spotsylvania, and Orange Counties.  Both Louisa and Spotsylvania encompass the majority of the countryside while Orange County covers a much smaller section in the northwest area of the lake.  This market report* lists the water access homes sold everywhere around the lake from January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012.

Water access homes are homes located off water although they are all located within a waterfront community.  When we talk about water access homes we are actually including four categories:

1. Water Access with an assigned boat slip
   
   
2. Water Access without  an assigned boat slip
   
   
3. Water View with an assigned boat slip
   
   
4. 4.  Water view without an assigned boat slip

Prices generally range from around $100,000 to several hundred thousand dollars.  Price is naturally based on a number of factors.  They are:

• View of Lake Anna

• Age and condition
  
  
• Square footage
  
  
• Upgrades
  
  
• Room sizes
  
  
• With or without assigned boat slip
  
  
• Lot condition
  
  
• Community amenities (including depth of water at common area/boat slips

Things that do not determine market value:

• Whether it is on the main lake or on the private side
  
  
• Which county it is located in

*Information obtained from the Metropolitan Regional Information System (MRIS).  All information should be verified for accuracy.

Everything is beautiful at Lake Anna...even the spiderwebs.  Yes, we're out in the country and we love it but it does come with certain amenities that might take some getting use to.  One might be spiders that find all this fresh air and peaceful living give them plenty of time to create their masterpieces.

Now you can fight this and probably win or you can choose to take some pleasure in their creation.  We do a bit of both.  However, when I come across one like this I say live and let live.

 BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER

Fortunately this web was spun in a spot that is out of the way and so can be left alone.  That's right.  Mother Nature will take care of it one day.  Perhaps we'll have a heavy rain or some heavy winds and that might be the end of it.  Meanwhile it will decorate its little corner of the world.

Now that's not to say all cobwebs are left alone.  Most disappear with a flick of the wrist or the use of a stick or broom.  But if you see one that you admire snap a photo and consider letting it remain for a while.

Often when I give directions to our home I make reference to my neighbors garden next door.  They also live on the water and have chosen to garden up towards the road where the area is more open with less trees.  It apparently is the perfect spot for this purpose.  Ever since our neighbors moved down to Lake Anna to live here full time they have produced the most amazing display of flowers.  

For a good part of the year I can tell folks that we are the driveway right after the property with the wonderful garden.  It doesn't surprise me that many know exactly what place I'm referring to.

Although a good part of the garden is awash with masses of flowers, vegetables are not neglected.  Far from it.  They grow a variety of delicious vegetables and have been known to share them with others.

Fortunately for my husband and me, we get to see glimpses of these beautiful flowers every time we leave home or return.

If you are fond of gardening we can find you a spot for you to do that here at Lake Anna.  Just get in touch with me and we'll start the search.  I know we'll have success.

Living is good in The Waters at Lake Anna.  Located on the private side of Lake Anna, The Waters as it is commonly referred to, is the first subdivision at the lake to have a community pool and club house.  These amenities, along with the tennis courts, walking trails, and soccer field, make this a very popular spot for buyers.

The entrance to The Waters is on Kentucky Springs Road (Route 652) and is recognizable by its white rail fence and signage.   With land encompassing both sides of Kentucky Springs Road, The Waters is one of the largest subdivisions on Lake Anna.  It has lots ranging from just under an acre to 10 acre parcels.  All of these have been sold by the developer with re-sales being the way to ownership.  

Re-sale lots and re-sale homes are scattered throughout the community and range in price from a low of $26,000 for an off water lot to a high of $444,900 for one of the waterfront lots. 

At the moment there are four access (off water) re-sale homes for sale.  The lowest is priced at $275,000 and the highest is $435,000.  There are three active waterfront re-sale homes ranging from $519,000 to $1,997,500. New listings come up fairly frequently.

 HOME CURRENTLY FOR SALE IN THAT WATERS AT LAKE ANNA

Given the various sizes of the lots in The Waters, it provides opportunities for even those that prefer a larger setting for their future home.  This community, like the others around Lake Anna, has managed to retain a country feel to it making it a welcoming change from the hustle and bustle of city and suburban life.

The swimming pool is a welcome place to relax in the summer months and an ideal spot to meet others in the community.  The club house is available for meetings of the property owners association and is a great place to congregate for weddings, graduation parties, and other types of gatherings.

From The Waters, property owners have easy access to Lake Anna and are able to enjoy fishing, swimming, water skiing, jet skiing, tubing, kayaking, and all of the other water activities that have made Lake Anna such a desired location.

If you would like additional information about The Waters (formerly known at Lake Forest) please let me know and I will be happy to provide that for you.  Also, if you would like to look at any of the homes or lots here or elsewhere at Lake Anna I can do that too.