281 Light Rd

Winchester, VA 22603

$609,900
Price
3
Beds
2,618 Sq. Ft.
$233 / Sq. Ft.
2,618
Sq. Ft.
$233
per Sq. Ft.
Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour
a view of a patio with table and chairs under an umbrella with a roof deck
a living room filled with furniture
a backyard of a house with yard barbeque oven and outdoor seating
Heated pool w/diving board & entertainment space!
Pool entertainment area
front view of a house with a yard
an outdoor view of garden
a front view of a building with garden
Solar panels (fully owned)
view from rear yard
a front view of a house with garden and sitting area
a front view of a house with garden
View of original carport
a garden view with a seating space
a view of a dining room with furniture window and outside view
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
Main level
Lower Level
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink and a refrigerator
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances a stove a refrigerator and a dining table
View to Breezeway from Kitchen
Pass through to Family Room
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
Family Room w/vaulted ceiling
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture and a chandelier
a living room with fireplace furniture and a flat tv screen
a bedroom with a bed and a flat tv screen on dresser
a bedroom with a bed and a chandelier
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a view of a workspace with furniture and a window
a view of a workspace with furniture
a bed sitting in a spacious bedroom next to a window
a bedroom with a bed lamp and a potted plant
a bedroom with a bed and a dresser
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a living room with furniture
Pellet Stove
Finished Rec Room
a view of a room with toys and couch
a living room with furniture and a table
Lower Laundry
Fantastic Breezeway!
a view of a garage with parked cars
extra large garage
a view of a garden with a chair
a view of a backyard with sitting area
a view of a field with trees in the background
Lovely Ranch style home

Description

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...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.
  1. Listed by Jennifer Paige Watt • Century 21 Redwood Realty
    P: (571)-458-0609 jenniferwatt@c21redwood.com

Property Details for 281 Light Road

Tax ID Number
20 1 11
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Entry Floor Number
1
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler, Traditional
Levels/Stories
1
LISTING UPDATED: 11/21/2025 01:48 PM

Property Details for 281 Light Road

StatusActive
MLS #VAFV2034036
Days on Market229
Taxes$2,377 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1979
Lot Size8.46 AC / 368,518 SF
CountyFrederick County, VA

Location

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Building Information for 281 Light Road

Stories1Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size8.46 AC / 368,518 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,212 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,014

Property Taxes

$198

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 281 Light Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121140907577
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: GAINESBORO (FREDERICK VA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: FREDERICK COUNTY (FREDERICK VA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: JAMES WOOD (FREDERICK VA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: FREDERICK
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $389,700
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $2,377
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $281,500
  • Tax Opportunity Zone Y/N: No
  • Land Assessed Value: $108,200
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Land Use Code: 2
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RA
  • Zoning Dscrp: RA
  • Tax Lot: 11
  • School Tax: $0
  • Tax Page Number: 1676
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Smoking Allowed: No
  • Lease Renewal Option: No
  • Lease In Effect: No
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No
  • Rent Control: No
  • Buildout Allowance Y/N: false
  • Section 8 Approved: true
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Rent Control: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main
Financial Information
Expenses
  • Water Avg Month: $0
  • Water Prev 12 Months: $0
  • Electric Avg Month: $45
  • Electric Prev 12 Months: $540
Building Info
Green Info
  • Green Verification: No
  • Green Energy Efficient: Pool/Spa/Equipment
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,618.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,968.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,268.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Floors In Unit Count: 2
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Combination, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8038/5058/1730/803850581730_512_384_WM_ekf0XDADLgTM48D4.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl, Partially Carpeted
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Full, Heated, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Side Entrance, Workshop
  • Basement Finished Percent: 50.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Property Attached Y/N: false
  • Other Structure: 2nd Garage, Pole Barn, Shed, Pool Equipment Shed
Lot / Land Information
Farm Information
  • Crops Included: No
  • Habitable Residence: No
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Farm Land Preservation Y/N: No
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded, Sloping, SideYard(s)
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
  • Road Responsibility: State
  • Fencing Y/N: No
  • Fencing: Rear
  • Sign On Property: No
  • Location Type: Rural
  • Parcel ID: 18790396
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Land Lease: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
  • Total Garage Spaces: 5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: No
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Store/Office, Stove - Pellet, Upgraded Countertops, Water Treat System
  • View: No
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer - Electric, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Hookup, Main Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=WFGWhV2KboM
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Pool Private: No
  • Personal Pool Features: Concrete, Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Vinyl
  • Horse: Yes
  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Phone Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s), Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Solar On Grid
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Internet Services: Satellite, DSL
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Massanutten Board of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: jenniferwatt.c21redwood.com

Property History for 281 Light Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

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Nov 15, 2025

Expired

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Oct 1, 2025

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Sep 30, 2025

Expired

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Sep 8, 2025

Price Change

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$609,900—
Jul 31, 2025

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$619,900—
Jun 30, 2025

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$629,900—
Jun 6, 2025

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$639,900—
May 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

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$649,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/16/2025

Listed (Active)

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11/15/2025

Expired

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10/01/2025

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09/30/2025

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09/08/2025

Price Change

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$609,900
07/31/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #VAFV2034036

$619,900
06/30/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #VAFV2034036

$629,900
06/06/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #VAFV2034036

$639,900
05/08/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VAFV2034036

$649,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 281 Light Road

Taxable ValueLand$75,500Additions$422,732Total$498,232
Tax Record2024$1,080 ($90 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,968 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,968 SqFtStories1Lot Size368,518 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979Year Renovated2007ZoningRACountyFREDERICKAPN201-11Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 281 Light Road

This home is within Frederick County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Gainesboro Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Frederick County Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
James Wood High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gainesboro Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Frederick County Middle School
Public6 to 8

James Wood High School
Public9 to 12

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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More information about 281 Light Road, Winchester, VA 22603

281 Light Road is a single family home for sale in Winchester, VA 22603. This property was listed for sale on May 8, 2025 by Century 21 Redwood Realty, it's currently listed at $609,900. This listing's school district is Frederick County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Gainesboro Elementary School, Frederick County Middle School and James Wood High School. 281 Light Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,618 sqft single family home built in 1979.

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