$729,999

229 Applegate Dr Sterling, VA 20164

Estimated payment $4,262/month

Total Views 58,249
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,238 Sq Ft
$326 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Attic
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

Well-maintained split-foyer home with large, fenced yard provides privacy and mature trees. The two-car garage with workbench, storage shelves, and a secured storage space under the sunroom. Upon entering and reaching the main level you will find beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Straight ahead is the kitchen with luxury vinyl plank flooring, modern appliances, ample counter space, storage pantries, and a pass-through window into the sunroom. Back to the top of the stairs you will walk into the open living room and dining room areas, with direct access to the kitchen from either room, making for easy entertainment. Just off the dining area is the bright and airy sunroom, which offers more living space with lots of windows and natural light. Going down the hall towards the bedroom is the coat closet, a full hall bath, the 1st bedroom, and a large linen closet. Last but not least is the Primary bedroom with sitting area, a closet plus a walk-in closet including a washer-dryer, and the primary ensuite. Heading to the lower level, you will find a family room with pellet stove for chilly nights, currently a kitchenette with the potential to be a full kitchen, lots of cabinets, space for table and chairs, a second washer-dryer, garage access, the second and third bedrooms with oversized closets, and a third full bath on this level. The lower level could be used as an in-law suite, room for overnight guests, or rent as an apartment for additional monthly income. This lovely home is located in the sought-after Forest Ridge community of Sterling, VA, it offers flexibile options for modern living. Parks, shopping, dining, and commuter routes are conveniently nearby. This home mixes comfort, charm, and convenience, all at an attractive price!

Listing Agent

Katie Groomes

(703) 606-7169 katiesellsva@outlook.com Wolford And Associates Realty LLC License #0225243653 Listed on: 08/22/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,168

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Board Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R2

HOA Fees

  • $14 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Split Foyer
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Front Loading Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Garage Access
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Accessible Home Design

  • Lowered Light Switches
  • Doors swing in
  • Doors with lever handles
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Schools

  • Forest Grove Elementary School
  • Sterling Middle School
  • Park View High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • 60 Gallon+ Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Forest Ridge Homeowners Association Frhoa HOA
  • Forest Ridge Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 178
  • Assessor Parcel Number 023284740000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,168

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$14 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Split Foyer
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Accessible Switches/Outlets, Doors - Lever Handle(s), Doors - Swing In
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Hanging stained glass in SR; White cabinet in UL kitchen; White Freezer in SR is NEGOTIABLE; Corner cabinet in UL bath; Green hanging cabinet in PB; 2 Pine cabinets in LLFR
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Burgundy Pantry Cabinets in UL kitchen; Stained glass light above UL kitchen sink; Mounted cabinets, crates, and Ironing board in Primary Closet; All Blinds; Rooster cabinet in LL kitchen; Shelves, Cabinets, and Worktable in garage; Basketball Hoop
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 8/22/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Building Winterized: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Stove - Pellet, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter, Permanent
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Connecting Stairway, Full, Fully Finished, Garage Access, Heated, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Walkout Stairs, Windows
  • Basement Finished Percent: 95.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2276
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2238
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 641.48
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1138
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1100
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 38
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1138
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Block, Brick, Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Secure Storage, Sidewalks
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s), Programmable Thermostat, Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric, 60+ Gallon Tank
  • Security: Smoke Detector, Main Entrance Lock
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 165.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Name: FOREST RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION-FRHOA
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: FOREST GROVE
  • High School: PARK VIEW
  • Middle Or Junior School: STERLING

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Fencing: Board, Wood
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12632.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: R2
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5168.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 023284740000
  • Tax Lot: 178
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,982 $618,910 $236,200 $382,710
2024 $5,169 $597,540 $226,200 $371,340
2023 $4,906 $560,660 $226,200 $334,460
2022 $4,682 $526,080 $191,200 $334,880
2021 $4,588 $468,190 $181,200 $286,990
2020 $4,461 $430,990 $156,200 $274,790
2019 $4,370 $418,220 $156,200 $262,020
2018 $4,291 $395,490 $141,200 $254,290
2017 $4,383 $389,570 $141,200 $248,370
2016 $4,266 $372,580 $0 $0
2015 $3,935 $205,480 $0 $205,480
2014 $3,923 $198,490 $0 $198,490
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/25/2025 11/25/25 Price Changed $729,999 -1.4% $326 / Sq Ft
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Price Changed $739,999 -1.3% $331 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Sale $749,999 -- $335 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $415,000 Champion Title & Stlmnts Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $401,149 FHA
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VALO2104906

Bright MLS

APN: 023-28-4740