281 Light Rd Winchester, VA 22603
Estimated payment $3,431/month
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
(571) 458-0609 jenniferwatthomes@gmail.com Century 21 Redwood Realty Listed on: 05/14/2025

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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
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
MLS Number: VAFV2034036

APN: 201-11
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