281 Light Road
Closed 2/6/26
Closed 2/6/26
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.
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.
LISTING CLOSED: 02/06/2026 12:00 AM
- Listed by Jennifer Paige Watt • Century 21 Redwood RealtyP: (571)-458-0609 jenniferwatt@c21redwood.com
Property Details for 281 Light Road
Status
MLS #
VAFV2034036
Days on Market
241
Taxes
$2,377 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1979
Lot Size
8.46 AC / 368,518 SF
County
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
Furnished
No
Waterfront
No
Views
Trees/Woods, Garden/Lawn
Garage
Yes
Expected On Market Date
05-17-2025
Subdivision
WINCHESTER
Subdivision
WINCHESTER (FREDERICK VA)
Total Parking Spaces
15
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Room Count
0
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,968.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
650.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
650.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT
1,300.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Estimated
New Construction
No
Building Winterized Y/N
No
Property Condition
Excellent
Location
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Building Information for 281 Light Road
Stories1Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size8.46 AC / 368,518 SF
Payment Calculator
$3,197 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$2,999
Property Taxes
$198
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property 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: 3
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Rooms
- Stories: 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
- 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-Main Level-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
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1929186030 | $590,000 | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Closed BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | $590,000 | — |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Pending BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | — | |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | — | |
| Nov 16, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | — | |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Expired BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | — | |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | — | |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Expired BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | — | |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | $609,900 | — |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | $619,900 | — |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | $629,900 | — |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | $639,900 | — |
| May 8, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | $649,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1929186030 | $590,000 |
| 02/06/2026 | Closed BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | $590,000 |
| 01/08/2026 | Pending BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | — |
| 01/08/2026 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | — |
| 11/16/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | — |
| 11/15/2025 | Expired BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | — |
| 10/01/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | — |
| 09/30/2025 | Expired BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | — |
| 09/08/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #VAFV2034036 | $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, we 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 Record2025$2,392 ($199 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,936 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,968 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,968 SqFtStories1Lot Size368,518 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979Year Renovated2008ZoningRACountyFREDERICKAPN201-11
Schools near 281 Light Road
This home is within Frederick County Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| 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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 281 Light Road, Winchester, VA 22603 | $590,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,618 | 368,518 |
$80,000 | – | – | – | 471,319 | |
$258,500 | 3 | 2 | 1,784 | 435,600 | |
– | – | – | – | 103,673 | |
– | – | 2 | 1,070 | 217,800 | |
– | 3 | 2.5 | 2,388 | 435,600 | |
– | 2 | 1 | 691 | 740,520 | |
$130,000 | – | – | – | 1,220,987 | |
– | 3 | 2.5 | 5,132 | 2,305,195 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 2,240 | 219,107 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,862 | 298,386 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,056 | 587,624 | |
– | – | 1 | 4,632 | 195,149 | |
$50,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,748 | 217,800 | |
$67,000 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,720 | 219,107 | |
– | – | – | – | 2,625,797 |
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