196 Old Browntown Road

































































Description
Escape to your own peaceful sanctuary at 196 Browntown Rd—where quiet charm meets stunning mountain views and easy access to all that the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah National Park have to offer. Set on 2.09 acres with direct access to park trails, this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect mix of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience—just minutes from downtown Front Royal. Highlights:
Breathtaking Setting: Nestled along the edge...Serene Mountain Retreat with Modern Comforts
Escape to your own peaceful sanctuary at 196 Browntown Rd—where quiet charm meets stunning mountain views and easy access to all that the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah National Park have to offer. Set on 2.09 acres with direct access to park trails, this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect mix of privacy, natural beauty, and convenience—just minutes from downtown Front Royal. Highlights:
Breathtaking Setting: Nestled along the edge of Shenandoah National Park with panoramic views and a quiet, rural atmosphere—ideal for nature lovers and stargazers. Spacious, Stylish Living: Refinished hardwood floors, fully updated bathrooms, and a light-filled, open-concept main level create a warm and inviting interior. Gourmet Kitchen: Thoughtfully remodeled with a large island, new opening to the dining room, and upgraded finishes—perfect for cooking and entertaining. Outdoor Spaces: Enjoy a screened porch, stone patio, fenced garden, fire pit area, and deck overlooking the mountains. Lower-Level Bonus Space: Basement with egress windows and walk-out access, offering space for a rec room, office, or guest suite—plus ample storage. Modern Systems: New water line and softener, upgraded electrical and plumbing, whole-house generator, added insulation, and more for year-round comfort and peace of mind. Convenient Access: Paved driveway, structural updates including new chimney cap/crown, and proximity to shops, dining, and recreation in Front Royal. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a weekend getaway, this home delivers the serenity of rural living with all the modern upgrades you expect. Don’t miss this rare opportunity—schedule your visit today. The plat and a list of all upgrades are in agent documents.
- Listed by: Kimberly Herrewig 703.501.0072 ksherrewig@gmail.com • CENTURY 21 New Millennium
- Listed by: Whitney C Petrilli 540.878.1730 whitney.petrilli@c21nm.com • CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$375,000
Avg days on market
23
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Front Royal, VA
9 comparable properties found
Location
Sold By TTR Sotheby's International Realty
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$3,014 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
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Property Information for 196 Old Browntown Road
- Taxes: $2,518 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Warren County
- Tax ID Number: 29A 1 7
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: Yes
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Ranch/Rambler
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Waterfront: No
- Views: Mountain, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
- Garage: No
- Subdivision: BELMONT
- Subdivision: BELMONT (WARREN VA)
- Legal Subdivision: BELMONT
- Total Parking Spaces: 4
- Central Air: No
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,919.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 1,919.00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,919.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
- New Construction: No
- Building Winterized Y/N: No
- Property Condition: Very Good
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1953
- Lot Size: 2.09 AC / 91,040 SF
- In City Limits: No
- School District Name: WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121138896388
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: WARREN
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- HOA Name: BELMONT PROPERTY OWNERS INCORPORATED
- HOA Phone: 540-636-2377
- HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Other
- HOA Condo Coop Amenities: None
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Assessed Value: $384,400
- Year Assessed: 2022
- County Tax: $2,518
- Improvement Assessed Value: $284,400
- Land Assessed Value: $100,000
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: No
- Land Use Code: 2
- Loss Mitigation Fee: No
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: R
- Tax Lot: 7
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Screened Porch
- Stories: Lower 1, Main
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 10.0
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Room Description: Bedroom 2
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 17.0 x 14.0
- Room Features: Island, Kitchen - Eat-in
- Room Description: Living Room
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
- Room Description: Utility Room
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Length: 9.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 9.0 x 9.0
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Room Description: Foyer
- Room Type: Screened Porch
- Room Length: 20.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Description: Family Room
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 10.0
- Room Description: Bedroom 3
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
- Room Description: Bedroom 4
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 14.0 x 11.0
- Room Description: Primary Bedroom
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 13.0 x 12.0
- Room Description: Kitchen
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 7.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 20.0 x 12.0
- Room Description: Screened Porch
- Room Type: Utility Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 13.0 x 7.0
- Room Description: Breakfast Room
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Dimensions: 15.0 x 14.0
- Room Description: Dining Room
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2022
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,919.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,919.00
- Total SQFT: 3,838.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Heated, Interior Access, Unfinished, Windows, Outside Entrance
- Foundation Details: Other
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bedrooms-Main Level-4, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- Other Structure: Shed
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Location Type: Adjoins National Park
- Parcel ID: 19738812
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
- Type Of Parking: Driveway
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Water Treat System, Wood Floors, Upgraded Countertops
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Wood
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Humidifier, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater, Range Hood
- Accessibility Features: None
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Flood Lights
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Screened
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s), Dehumidifier
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Radiant
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic, Septic < # of BR
- List Agent AOR: Greater Piedmont REALTORS
Property History for 196 Old Browntown Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1558891341 | $550,000 | +11.2% / yr |
| May 30, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | $550,000 | — |
| May 30, 2025 | Closed Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service #BMTVAWR2010428 | $550,000 | — |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | — | |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | — | |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | — | |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | — | |
| Apr 18, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | $565,000 | — |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | $575,000 | — |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | — | |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | — | |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | $589,000 | — |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Listed (Active) Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service #BMTVAWR2010428 | $589,000 | — |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Closed BRIGHT #VAWR140306 | $350,000 | — |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1452440248 | $350,000 | — |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Pending BRIGHT #VAWR140306 | — | |
| Dec 1, 2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAWR140306 | — | |
| Nov 30, 2020 | Expired BRIGHT #VAWR140306 | — | |
| May 29, 2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAWR140306 | $375,000 | — |
| Apr 30, 2020 | Expired BRIGHT #VAWR139092 | $375,000 | — |
| Mar 27, 2020 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #VAWR139092 | $375,000 | — |
| Jan 31, 2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAWR139092 | $375,000 | — |
| Nov 30, 2019 | Expired BRIGHT #VAWR136826 | $375,000 | — |
| Nov 30, 2019 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #VAWR136826 | $375,000 | — |
| May 24, 2019 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAWR136826 | $375,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1558891341 | $550,000 +11.2% / yr |
| 05/30/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | $550,000 |
| 05/30/2025 | Closed Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service #BMTVAWR2010428 | $550,000 |
| 04/22/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | — |
| 04/22/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | — |
| 04/21/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | — |
| 04/21/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | — |
| 04/18/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | $565,000 |
| 03/27/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | $575,000 |
| 03/15/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | — |
| 03/10/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | — |
| 03/06/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAWR2010428 | $589,000 |
| 02/20/2025 | Listed (Active) Williamsburg Multiple Listing Service #BMTVAWR2010428 | $589,000 |
| 02/26/2021 | Closed BRIGHT #VAWR140306 | $350,000 |
| 02/23/2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1452440248 | $350,000 |
| 01/07/2021 | Pending BRIGHT #VAWR140306 | — |
| 12/01/2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAWR140306 | — |
| 11/30/2020 | Expired BRIGHT #VAWR140306 | — |
| 05/29/2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAWR140306 | $375,000 |
| 04/30/2020 | Expired BRIGHT #VAWR139092 | $375,000 |
| 03/27/2020 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #VAWR139092 | $375,000 |
| 01/31/2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAWR139092 | $375,000 |
| 11/30/2019 | Expired BRIGHT #VAWR136826 | $375,000 |
| 11/30/2019 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #VAWR136826 | $375,000 |
| 05/24/2019 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAWR136826 | $375,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 196 Old Browntown Road
Schools near 196 Old Browntown Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ressie Jeffries Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
New Warren County Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Warren County High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Skyline Middle School Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 196 Old Browntown Road, Front Royal, VA 22630 | $550,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,919 | 91,040 |
$86,000 | – | – | – | 28,270 | |
$370,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,890 | – | |
– | 3 | 3.5 | 2,740 | 26,572 | |
$693,420 | 3 | 2 | – | 25,526 | |
– | 3 | 2.5 | 3,860 | 30,928 | |
$375,000 | – | – | – | 26,572 | |
$112,500 | – | – | – | 53,143 | |
$385,000 | 3 | 4 | 3,996 | 18,905 | |
$565,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,062 | 49,658 | |
$230,000 | 3 | 4 | 2,520 | 43,560 | |
– | 4 | 2 | 1,984 | 24,829 | |
$605,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,600 | 27,007 | |
$335,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,440 | 25,700 | |
$112,500 | – | – | – | 53,578 | |
$205,300 | 4 | 3 | 2,133 | 26,572 |
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