$609,900

281 Light Rd Winchester, VA 22603

Estimated payment $3,431/month

Total Views 61,274
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,618 Sq Ft
$233 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Second Garage
  • 8.46 Acre Lot
  • Concrete Pool
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck

About This Home

NO HOA/NO RESTRICTIONS! Motivated Sellers! Bring your offers! Main Level Living! POOL! 5 GARAGE SPACES, POLE BARN & MORE! Appraised for $646,000!
Ranch-Style Retreat on almost 8.5 Acres in Frederick County, VA, 20 mins. from Winchester! Calling all Homesteaders - your Farmette awaits! This property offers endless possibilities, any type of hobby, gardening, farmette, horses, workshop, mechanic's shop, Artist or spa retreat, work remote, etc.
Hunters - wildlife abounds! The sky's the limit!
Welcome to your private oasis in the heart of Frederick County! Nestled on over 8 partially wooded acres along peaceful Light Road, this beautifully maintained home (with a heated in-ground swimming pool & several out-buildings) offers the perfect blend of rural charm and modern convenience. Minutes from both historic Winchester and the historic, spa town of Berkeley Springs, WV. Enjoy the best of both worlds—seclusion and accessibility. Dulles and Frederick, MD are 90 minutes, DC and Baltimore -2 hrs. Within 25 minutes of several golf courses and close to Cacapon State Park. Hiking, fishing, canoeing all within 30 minutes or less. Vineyards, antiquing, shopping, dining and entertainment all within 20-40 minutes. So many options for anything that you may want to do.
This large lot sees an abundance of deer, turkeys and other wild life. An ideal home for nature lovers, hunters, bird watchers or those seeking space to roam.

Inside the home, step into your Mud room entry, to tuck away all of your outerwear, shoes and wet umbrellas. Your country kitchen and large pantry are immediately off of the mud room and garage, so putting groceries away is a snap! The kitchen features plenty of counter area for food prep and the perfect space to share a meal or coffee with family and friends. Off of the kitchen, you'll find a large Dining Room where you may overlook the yard and trees. The perfect spot for your Thanksgiving meal or celebration! Off of the Dining Room and Hall is the gem of the home, a large Family Room featuring a vaulted ceiling with a second access point to the deck, inground pool and beautiful back yard. The fantastic features in this home continue with all bedrooms on the main level. The Owners suite features a spacious bedroom with gleaming hardwood floors, an expansive double closet and shower bath. Adjacent, you'll find a room that is the perfect office. Within that room is a recessed stackable laundry hook-up. That space allows for many options - office space and laundry, office, additional storage/closet space and bathroom expansion.
Down the hallway, along the front of the home, you'll find a Linen Closet and two generously sized Bedrooms with easy access to the beautifully updated hall bath .
Downstairs features a finished Rec Room and Pellet Stove, a huge work room and storage galore, the laundry area and half bath. *Washer and Dryer in lower Laundry Room are "as-is".
The property also includes an attached two-car garage, a detached three-car garage, a spacious pole barn and a 12' x 20' shed (all outside structures have electricity).
Outside, the covered deck, open deck and heated inground pool, beckons in Spring, Summer and Fall.
The asphalt driveway offers easy access and ample parking for 12+ vehicles, perfect for gatherings or multiple drivers.
A true bonus is the solar panel system (fully owned), offering extremely low electric bills and long-term energy savings.

Nearby Attractions:
Location, location, location! Just minutes away, explore local vineyards and farm markets, or take a short drive to Cacapon Resort State Park—a 6,000-acre gem in the West Virginia mountains offering hiking, mountain biking, a championship golf course, lake swimming, horseback riding, and year-round nature programs. It’s the perfect destination for outdoor recreation and family fun.

This is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle. Peace, privacy, and whatever you would like to make it your own.

Listing Agent

Jennifer Watt

(571) 458-0609 jenniferwatthomes@gmail.com Century 21 Redwood Realty Listed on: 05/14/2025

Century 21 Redwood Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,377

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 8.46 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back Yard Fenced, Front and Side Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned RA, RA

Parking

  • 5 Garage Spaces | 2 Direct Access and 3 Detached
  • 10 Driveway Spaces
  • Second Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mud Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Side Exterior Basement Entry
  • Workshop
  • Laundry in Basement

Pool

  • Concrete Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Vinyl Pool
  • Green energy used to heat the pool or spa
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Equipment Shed

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Pole Barn
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Gainesboro Elementary School
  • Frederick County Middle School
  • James Wood High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Water Treatment System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Additional Features

  • Cooling system powered by solar connected to the grid
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Winchester Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11
  • Assessor Parcel Number 20 1 11

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,377

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler, Traditional
  • Habitable Residence: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: 4 wheeler, mower and yard equipment, anything with a motor, stackable washer & dryer (washer & dryer in basement to remain)
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: all pool equipment, deck table and chairs, pool table, chairs and umbrella, 9'umbrella, picnic table, piano (if Buyer doesn't want this, Seller will remove), 20 bags of burn pellets, 2 tv wall mounts (can be removed if Buyer prefers), satellite dish, some
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 5/17/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Buildout Allowance: No
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer - Electric, Washer
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl, Partially Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Store/Office, Stove - Pellet, Upgraded Countertops, Water Treat System
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Full, Heated, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Side Entrance, Workshop
  • Basement Finished Percent: 50.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Hookup, Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3268
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2618
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 309.91
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1968
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 650
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 650
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1300
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: 2nd Garage, Pole Barn, Shed, Pool Equipment Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Combination, Wood Siding
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Pool Features: Concrete, Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Vinyl
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Trees/Woods, Garden/Lawn
  • View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No
  • Fencing: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 5.00
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 15
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 10

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s), Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Solar On Grid
  • Cooling: No
  • Electricity On Property: No
  • Previous Twelve Months Electric Expense: 540.00
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric Backup
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Phone Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Internet Services: Broadband, Satellite

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • 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: GAINESBORO
  • High School: JAMES WOOD
  • Middle Or Junior School: FREDERICK COUNTY

Lot Info

  • Horses: Yes
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Crops Included: No
  • Farm Credit Service Incl: No
  • Fencing: Rear
  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded, Sloping, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.46
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 368518.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Zoning: RA
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Farmland Preservation: No
  • In City Limits: No

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Pool/Spa/Equipment
  • Green Verification: No
  • Green Remarks: Solar panels -Owned

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Lease In Effect: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Rent Control: No
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2377.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 20 1 11
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Opportunity Zone: No

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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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 $2,392 $498,232 $75,500 $422,732
2024 $1,080 $484,300 $117,900 $366,400
2023 $2,159 $484,300 $117,900 $366,400
2022 $2,026 $389,700 $108,200 $281,500
2021 $2,026 $389,700 $108,200 $281,500
2020 $914 $357,100 $108,200 $248,900
2019 $1,828 $357,100 $108,200 $248,900
2018 $1,681 $322,900 $97,700 $225,200
2017 $1,653 $322,900 $97,700 $225,200
2016 $733 $291,300 $84,800 $206,500
2015 $665 $291,300 $84,800 $206,500
2014 $665 $274,900 $84,800 $190,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Price Changed $609,900 -1.6% $233 / Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Price Changed $619,900 -1.6% $237 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Price Changed $629,900 -1.6% $241 / Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Price Changed $639,900 -1.5% $244 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $649,900 -- $248 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAFV2034036

Bright MLS

APN: 201-11