$575,000
SOLD JUL 9, 2025
4 Beds
4 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
24.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$274 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3,960 Feet of Waterfront
  • Pasture Views
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 24.3 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Stream or River on Lot

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to Shady Creek, with a circa 1831 log home situated on over 24 lush acres fronting on the Opequon Creek. The property features a mix of wooded acreage and cleared meadowland, providing a sanctuary for deer, turkey, eagles, and other wildlife—and with nearly .75 miles of stream frontage stocked with trout, it’s an outdoor/nature lover’s dream. The rustic, chink-and-log home sits on a stone foundation
with a covered porch where you can rock to nature’s vista. The interior is a blend of wood, brick, and beams, and with four bedrooms and 2.5 baths, there’s plenty of space to configure to your liking and add your personal touches. A massive wood-burning fireplace adds warmth to the living room and leads to dining and kitchen areas. A half bath is also on this level. Upstairs are additional bedrooms and baths, with a final bedroom and half-bath in the top level under the gable roof. A deck spans the back portion of the house, overlooking the natural beauty of this land, and the house includes a walk-out basement. You’d think with all this, you’d be miles from civilization, but with a Clearbrook address, you’re minutes from major commuter routes and a short drive to Northern Virginia and Washington DC. Come explore all this property has to offer. Make it your weekend getaway or enjoy the property all four seasons!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Whitacre

Colony Realty License #WVA230040227 Listed on: 04/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Spriggs Gray

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty License #0225230162

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,022

Year Built

  • Built in 1831 | Remodeled in 1975

Lot Details

  • 24.3 Acre Lot
  • 3,960 Feet of Waterfront
  • Creek or Stream
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Board Fence
  • Property is zoned RA

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Pasture
  • Creek or Stream

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Stone Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • James Wood High School

Utilities

  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Gravity Septic Field

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Clearbrook Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 35 A 2

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,022

Year Built

Built in 1831 | Remodeled in 1975

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Log Home
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1831
  • Year Renovated: 1975
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to Shady Creek, with a circa 1831 log home situated on over 24 lush acres fronting on the Opequon Creek. The property features a mix of wooded acreage and cleared meadowland, providing a sanctuary for deer, turkey, eagles, and other wildlife—and with nearly .75 miles of stream frontage stocked with trout, it’s an outdoor/nature lover’s dream. The rustic, chink-and-log home sits on a stone foundation with a covered porch where you can rock to nature’s vista. The interior is a blend of wood, brick, and beams, and with four bedrooms and 2.5 baths, there’s plenty of space to configure to your liking and add your personal touches. A massive wood-burning fireplace adds warmth to the living room and leads to dining and kitchen areas. A half bath is also on this level. Upstairs are additional bedrooms and baths, with a final bedroom and half-bath in the top level under the gable roof. A deck spans the back portion of the house, overlooking the natural beauty of this land, and the house includes a walk-out basement. You’d think with all this, you’d be miles from civilization, but with a Clearbrook address, you’re minutes from major commuter routes and a short drive to Northern Virginia and Washington DC. Come explore all this property has to offer. Make it your weekend getaway or enjoy the property all four seasons!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Kitchen/Dining
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Laundry, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Outside Entrance
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 50.00
  • Laundry Type: Hookup
  • Total Sq Ft: 2625
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2100
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 285.24
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2100
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 525
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 525
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 841

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level 2 Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Creek/Stream, Pasture, Water
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Opequon Creek
  • Water Body Type: Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 3960

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Crushed Stone
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Wood
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Gravity Sept Fld
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • High School: JAMES WOOD
  • School District Key: 121140907577
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: JAMES WOOD

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Board
  • Lot Features: Stream/Creek
  • Lot Size Acres: 24.30
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1058508.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RA
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2022.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 35 A 2
  • Tax Year: 1504
  • Close Date: 07/09/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2020
Sold by
Arkfeld Eric R and Arkfeld Adam C
Bought by
Arkfeld Eric R and Arkfeld Adam C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 1999
Sold by
Fiddler Mattie
Bought by
Arkfeld Annette
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $155,000 Attorney
Deed $2,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Sold $575,000 -4.0% $274 / Sq Ft
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $599,000 0.0% $285 / Sq Ft
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $599,000 -- $285 / 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 $596 $283,728 $95,900 $187,828
2024 $596 $333,400 $177,400 $156,000
2023 $1,161 $284,400 $128,400 $156,000
2022 $1,175 $246,500 $119,300 $127,200
2021 $1,175 $246,500 $119,300 $127,200
2020 $1,080 $230,900 $119,300 $111,600
2019 $1,080 $230,900 $119,300 $111,600
2018 $970 $213,400 $119,900 $93,500
2017 $954 $213,400 $119,900 $93,500
2016 $977 $216,400 $107,100 $109,300
2015 $451 $216,400 $107,100 $109,300
2014 $451 $207,600 $107,100 $100,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAFV2033612

Bright MLS

APN: 35A-2