$1,400,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2025

778 Johnston Ct Winchester, VA 22601

6 Beds
8 Baths
10,500 Sq Ft
1.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$133 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1.37 Acre Lot
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2025

This is the private estate you’ve been waiting for! Perfectly situated on 1.37 acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Winchester City, this luxurious property offers unmatched elegance, comfort, and functionality. The all-brick exterior features soft edges and a tumbled, artisanal style, giving the home timeless beauty and warmth that perfectly complements the lush, manicured landscaping. With approximately 10,500 finished square feet spread over three beautifully designed levels, features 5 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2 half baths, a rear-entry 3-car garage, and a circular driveway.

As you step into the grand two-story marble foyer, the stunning curved staircase and soaring vaulted ceilings set the tone for the exquisite details throughout. The main level features all hardwood floors, a formal living room with a gas fireplace, and access to the spacious private rear deck. The chef’s dream kitchen is outfitted with "Cristallo" quartzite countertops, high-end appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a butler’s pantry, and it opens to a breakfast area with floor-to-ceiling windows letting in an abundance of natural light. The adjacent two-story family room is nothing short of spectacular, with a grand fireplace and French doors leading to the deck.

Work from home in style in the stately library, complete with built-ins and a Juliette balcony. Host dinners in the elegant formal dining room, and enjoy the convenience of the main-level laundry/mudroom with ample storage and a private half bath. Retreat to the luxurious main-level owner’s suite, featuring walk-in closets, a dressing area, and a spa-like bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate shower.

Upstairs, you’ll find two spacious bedrooms with en-suite baths, a second laundry area, and a second primary suite with its own spa-inspired bath.

The lower level is designed for entertaining and relaxation, with a kitchenette, an expansive living area, a private fifth bedroom suite, a gym, a wine cellar, a game room, and an 8-seat theater room. Need extra storage? This level also includes over 1,500 square feet of space to keep everything organized.

Every inch of this home reflects exceptional craftsmanship, from the intricate crown molding and marble accents to the crystal chandeliers with motorized lifts. The oversized rooms and thoughtful layout make this home perfect for entertaining and everyday living. The 6-zone HVAC system ensures comfort year-round.

Nestled within the esteemed Meadow Branch community, this home is part of a distinguished enclave renowned for its timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship. The community's meticulous landscaping and serene ambiance offer a tranquil retreat, while its proximity to Winchester Medical Center, commuter routes, and city amenities ensures convenience. Living in this enclave provides a harmonious blend of sophistication and practicality, making it a sought-after destination for discerning homeowners.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carolyn Young

(703) 261-9190 carolyn@carolynyoungteam.com Samson Properties License #WV0022361 Listed on: 11/27/2024

Samson Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Mona Botwick

(703) 346-2644 monabotwick@remax.net Samson Properties License #0225222376

Samson Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,041

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 1.37 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned LR

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Brick Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Window Treatments
  • French Doors
  • Dining Area
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Oven
  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Wine Rack
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Schools

  • Daniel Morgan Middle School
  • John Handley High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Air Filtration System
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Meadow Branch Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number 210-07- - 4-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,041

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2024-12-06
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater, Water Heater - Tankless, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Cooktop, Central Vacuum, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Stove
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Air Filter System, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Wood Floors, Wine Storage, Window Treatments, Wet/Dry Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Upgraded Countertops, Spiral Staircase, Pantry, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Butlers Pantry
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: French
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 10500
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 10500
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 176.35
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 8500
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2000
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 8
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Brick Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric Backup, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: JOHN HANDLEY
  • Middle Or Junior School: DANIEL MORGAN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.37
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 59886.00
  • Zoning: LR
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12041.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 210-07- - 4-
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WINCHESTER CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 27, 2024
Closed on
Feb 27, 2025
Sold by
Ramlawi Basel
Bought by
Ednie Revocable Living Trust and Ednie
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Young
Samson Properties
Buyer's Agent
Mona Botwick
Samson Properties
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-6.6%
Views
198
Current Estimated Value
$1,542,669

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$142,669
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.52%
Original Mortgage
$1,275,750
Outstanding Balance
$1,267,278
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$275,391

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 5, 2018
Closed on
Apr 3, 2018
Sold by
Hester Jeffrey D and Hester Patricia M
Bought by
Ramlawi Basel
Seller's Agent
Jeff Webber
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Webber
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,090,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$305,000
-21.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2010
Sold by
Hester Jeffrey D and Hester Patricia M
Bought by
Hester Allen T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2007
Sold by
Ward Thomas R and Ward Emily B
Bought by
Hester Jeffrey D and Hester Patricia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,301,475
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,400,000 Cardinal Title Group
Deed $1,075,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $512,500 None Available
Deed $1,295,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,275,750 VA
Previous Owner $1,301,475 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Sold $1,400,000 -6.6% $133 / Sq Ft
12/31/2024 12/31/24 Pending -- -- --
11/27/2024 11/27/24 For Sale $1,499,000 +37.5% $143 / Sq Ft
04/03/2018 04/03/18 Sold $1,090,000 -21.9% $106 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/22/2018 02/22/18 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2018 01/05/18 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $136 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $13,089 $1,646,425 $225,000 $1,421,425
2024 $12,041 $1,450,725 $225,000 $1,225,725
2023 $12,041 $1,450,725 $225,000 $1,225,725
2022 $11,047 $1,187,800 $225,000 $962,800
2021 $11,047 $1,187,800 $225,000 $962,800
2020 $10,020 $1,077,400 $225,000 $852,400
2019 $6,020 $1,077,400 $225,000 $852,400
2018 $10,190 $1,119,800 $225,000 $894,800
2017 $9,682 $1,119,800 $225,000 $894,800
2016 $9,682 $1,064,000 $250,000 $814,000
2015 $9,682 $1,064,000 $250,000 $814,000
2014 $9,237 $972,300 $250,000 $722,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAWI2006834

Bright MLS

APN: 210-07-4