$1,200,000
SOLD MAR 31, 2025

79 Rutherford Cir Sterling, VA 20165

6 Beds
6 Baths
5,861 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$205 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Algonkian Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to 79 Rutherford Circle, a charming storybook Tudor that has been spectacularly renovated with quality details and stunning finishes throughout. With more than 5,000 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, this impressive home has an exceptional and smart floor plan designed for enjoying the good life. Enter the grand foyer with sweeping staircase, elegant chandelier, hardwood floors and beautiful natural light, to the right is the formal living room with beveled glass doors to the library complete with custom built-ins and bay window. To the left is a spacious dining room with extensive molding and a convenient butler's pantry, perfect for serving holiday meals or entertaining. The magnificent great room features floor to ceiling windows to highlight the beautiful views, a vaulted, beamed ceiling, recessed lighting, a custom fireplace, and sliding glass doors to the deck that overlooks the treed backyard. Equally as spectacular is the chef's kitchen with massive quartz island, on trend backsplash and open shelving, dual pantry closets, pendant and recessed lighting, and a cozy breakfast area highlighted by a bay window. Conveniently located off the kitchen is the laundry room with herringbone brick flooring, a butcher block folding table, bench seating and bead board trim. Ascend to the upper level with the sought after 4 bedroom, 3 full bath configuration complete with a primary suite fit for royalty with soaring ceilings, and an elegant spa bath with claw foot tub, oversized walk-in shower with frameless enclosure, dual vanities and a massive walk-in closet. The three additional upper level bedrooms are all spacious with two of the bedrooms sharing a buddy bath, and the other with an ensuite. The walk-out lower level features luxury vinyl flooring throughout, a rec room with wet bar, an in-law suite with full bath, a seating area, and walk-in closet, in addition to the 6th bedroom and a powder room. The exterior of the home is lovely with an inviting front porch, and a nice sized yard that backs to trees and a walking path. The top to bottom renovation of this home was completed in 2025 to include the gourmet kitchen, 4 full and 2 half baths, all new lighting, paint, carpet, appliances, roof, gutters, windows, and deck. Countryside amenities include 3 pools, 5 tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball and soccer fields, tot lots and miles of walking paths. Algonkian Regional Park borders the neighborhood and includes a golf course, water park and picnic areas. Fantastic location - minutes from major commuter routes - Route 7, Fairfax County Parkway and 28, easy access to Dulles Airport. Enjoy nearby shopping and restaurants at Dulles Town Center and One Loudoun.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joan Reimann

Corcoran McEnearney License #0225205308 Listed on: 03/13/2025

Corcoran McEnearney

Last Buyer's Agent

Mindy Venuto

Compass

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,733

Year Built

  • Built in 1989 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned PDH3

HOA Fees

  • $95 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Solid Hardwood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Algonkian Elementary School
  • River Bend Middle School
  • Potomac Falls High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 162
  • Assessor Parcel Number 018466028000

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, management, pool(s), snow removal, trash
  • Countryside Proprietary HOA
  • Countryside Subdivision, Barrington Floorplan

Amenities

  • Common Area

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,733

Year Built

Built in 1989 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$95 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Year Renovated: 2025
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 79 Rutherford Circle, a charming storybook Tudor that has been spectacularly renovated with quality details and stunning finishes throughout. With more than 5,000 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, this impressive home has an exceptional and smart floor plan designed for enjoying the good life. Enter the grand foyer with sweeping staircase, elegant chandelier, hardwood floors and beautiful natural light, to the right is the formal living room with beveled glass doors to the library complete with custom built-ins and bay window. To the left is a spacious dining room with extensive molding and a convenient butler's pantry, perfect for serving holiday meals or entertaining. The magnificent great room features floor to ceiling windows to highlight the beautiful views, a vaulted, beamed ceiling, recessed lighting, a custom fireplace, and sliding glass doors to the deck that overlooks the treed backyard. Equally as spectacular is the chef's kitchen with massive quartz island, on trend backsplash and open shelving, dual pantry closets, pendant and recessed lighting, and a cozy breakfast area highlighted by a bay window. Conveniently located off the kitchen is the laundry room with herringbone brick flooring, a butcher block folding table, bench seating and bead board trim. Ascend to the upper level with the sought after 4 bedroom, 3 full bath configuration complete with a primary suite fit for royalty with soaring ceilings, and an elegant spa bath with claw foot tub, oversized walk-in shower with frameless enclosure, dual vanities and a massive walk-in closet. The three additional upper level bedrooms are all spacious with two of the bedrooms sharing a buddy bath, and the other with an ensuite. The walk-out lower level features luxury vinyl flooring throughout, a rec room with wet bar, an in-law suite with full bath, a seating area, and walk-in closet, in addition to the 6th bedroom and a powder room. The exterior of the home is lovely with an inviting front porch, and a nice sized yard that backs to trees and a walking path. The top to bottom renovation of this home was completed in 2025 to include the gourmet kitchen, 4 full and 2 half baths, all new lighting, paint, carpet, appliances, roof, gutters, windows, and deck. Countryside amenities include 3 pools, 5 tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball and soccer fields, tot lots and miles of walking paths. Algonkian Regional Park borders the neighborhood and includes a golf course, water park and picnic areas. Fantastic location - minutes from major commuter routes - Route 7, Fairfax County Parkway and 28, easy access to Dulles Airport. Enjoy nearby shopping and restaurants at Dulles Town Center and One Loudoun.
  • Special Features: 4098
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood, Solid Hardwood, Partially Carpeted, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Bar, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Wood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Upgraded Countertops, Recessed Lighting, Primary Bath(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Walkout Level, Windows
  • Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 5861
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5861
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 317.83
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3461
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2400
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 2400
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 79

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry, Combination, Brick
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete 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
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 95.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Common Grounds, Jog/Walk Path, Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pool(s), Snow Removal, Trash
  • HOA Name: COUNTRYSIDE PROPRIETARY
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: ALGONKIAN
  • Middle School: RIVER BEND
  • High School: POTOMAC FALLS
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 121139189813
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: ALGONKIAN
  • High School: POTOMAC FALLS
  • Middle Or Junior School: RIVER BEND

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9583.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: PDH3
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7733.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 018466028000
  • Tax Lot: 162
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 5861
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 03/31/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2024
Closed on
Aug 19, 2024
Sold by
Embuscado Victoria D
Bought by
Bryce Enterprise Llc
Seller's Agent
Jacklyn Esguerra
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joan Reimann
Corcoran McEnearney
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$734,000
Premium/Discount to List
$34,100
4.87%
Views
208
Current Estimated Value
$1,160,879

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$426,879
Avg. Annual Appreciation
62.49%
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
Warranty Deed $734,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $576,650 VA
Previous Owner $578,300 VA
Previous Owner $580,255 VA
Previous Owner $89,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Sold $1,200,000 +9.1% $205 / Sq Ft
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Sale $1,100,000 +49.9% $188 / Sq Ft
08/19/2024 08/19/24 Sold $734,000 +4.9% $157 / Sq Ft
08/06/2024 08/06/24 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2024 08/02/24 For Sale $699,900 -- $150 / 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
2024 $7,733 $894,000 $259,100 $634,900
2023 $7,634 $872,400 $259,100 $613,300
2022 $7,342 $824,980 $234,100 $590,880
2021 $6,929 $707,070 $189,100 $517,970
2020 $6,911 $667,770 $179,100 $488,670
2019 $6,783 $649,070 $179,100 $469,970
2018 $6,732 $620,460 $179,100 $441,360
2017 $6,763 $601,120 $179,100 $422,020
2016 $6,846 $597,910 $0 $0
2015 $6,575 $400,170 $0 $400,170
2014 $6,369 $372,310 $0 $372,310
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VALO2090734

Bright MLS

APN: 018-46-6028