979 John Brown Farm Road
Closed 7/21/25Virtual Tour
Closed 7/21/25Virtual Tour
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.04 acresLot Size
1997Year Built
$168/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$35/yrHOA Fees
11 carsParking Spaces
Description
Welcome to your private retreat in the desirable John Brown Farm community, where nature meets comfort and convenience. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on over an acre of serene land with private access to the Shenandoah River and immediate trail access abutting the Appalachian Trail—perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure just beyond their doorstep. Step inside to a bright, open main level where lofted ceilings and abundant natural light accentuate the spacious...Welcome to your private retreat in the desirable John Brown Farm community, where nature meets comfort and convenience. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath home sits on over an acre of serene land with private access to the Shenandoah River and immediate trail access abutting the Appalachian Trail—perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure just beyond their doorstep. Step inside to a bright, open main level where lofted ceilings and abundant natural light accentuate the spacious kitchen and living area. To the right, the primary suite offers a peaceful escape with a garden soaking tub, while two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath with a shower/tub combo provide space and flexibility for family or guests. The fully finished lower level opens to ground level and offers exciting potential as a separate living area. It features a large rec room, a full bath, two bonus rooms with closets—ideal for office space, guest quarters, or hobbies—and a possible kitchenette area already in place. A detached garage adds convenience, while the natural privacy of the wooded surroundings brings daily visits from deer, birds, and the gentle calm of the outdoors. With only the faintest sense of nearby neighbors, this home offers a unique blend of community and seclusion, all within reach of Harpers Ferry’s historic charm and stunning natural beauty. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a weekend getaway, this rare property combines comfort, nature, and adventure in one unforgettable package.
- Listed by: Louise Gaylord McDonald 304.616.1543 louise@dandridgerealtygroup.com • Dandridge Realty Group, LLC
- Listed by: Elizabeth D. McDonald 304.885.7645 liz@dandridgerealtygroup.com • Dandridge Realty Group, LLC
Listing closed: 07/21/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: WVJF2017498
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$435,000
Avg days on market
28
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Harpers Ferry, WV
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Location
Listing Courtesy of Dandridge Realty Group, LLC
Sold By EXP Realty, LLC
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$2,312 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
Principal and Interest
$2,135
Property Taxes
$173
HOA Dues
$3
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1Property Information for 979 John Brown Farm Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $2,079 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Jefferson County
- Tax ID Number: 06 8E002800000000
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: Yes
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Raised Ranch/Rambler
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Furnished: No
- Waterfront: No
- Views: Garden/Lawn, Mountain, Trees/Woods
- Garage: Yes
- Subdivision: JOHN BROWN FARM
- Subdivision: JOHN BROWN FARM (JEFFERSON WV)
- Municipality: Kabletown
- Total Parking Spaces: 11
- Central Air: No
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,264.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: 1,116.00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,116.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
- New Construction: No
- Property Condition: Very Good
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1997
- Lot Size: 1.04 AC / 45,302 SF
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- School District Name: JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121141204981
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: JEFFERSON
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Swimming Allowed, Private Access
- Water Oriented: Yes
- Navigable Water: Yes
- Tidal Water: No
- Water Body Name: Shenandoah River
- Water Body Type: River
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $177,600
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $1,040
- Improvement Assessed Value: $128,300
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $49,300
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 004
- Section: #81
- Zoning: 101
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
All Lower Levels
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Recreation Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom
- Stories: Lower 1, Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Lighting - Recessed, Wood Stove, Wet Bar
Room 2
- Room Type: Bathroom 3
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tub Shower
Room 3
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Lighting - Recessed
Room 4
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 5
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
Room 6
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
Room 9
- Room Type: Bathroom 2
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 10
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 11
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Lighting - Recessed
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,380.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,380.00
- Total SQFT: 2,380.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
- Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Basement Type: Fully Finished, Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Walkout Level
- Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
- Foundation Details: Permanent
- 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 Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- Other Structure: Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Mountainous, Partly Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Parcel ID: 20313681
- Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Carpet, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Open, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stove - Wood, Wet/Dry Bar
- Fireplace: No
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Refrigerator
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Motion Detectors, Exterior Cameras
- Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Lower Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=qGCkEuGKnaW
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Wood Burn Stove
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic, Septic = # of BR
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Eastern Panhandle Board of REALTORS
Property History for 979 John Brown Farm Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2025 | Sold BRIGHT #WVJF2017498 | $400,000 | — |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1907891186 | $400,000 | +8.2% / yr |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Contract Signed BRIGHT #WVJF2017498 | — | |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Contract Out BRIGHT #WVJF2017498 | — | |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #WVJF2017498 | $400,000 | — |
| May 15, 2020 | Sold BRIGHT #WVJF138236 | $266,000 | — |
| May 13, 2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #668451276 | $266,000 | +5.6% / yr |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Contract Signed BRIGHT #WVJF138236 | — | |
| Mar 18, 2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #WVJF138236 | $259,900 | — |
| Nov 3, 2016 | Sold BRIGHT #1000220755 | $219,000 | — |
| Oct 27, 2016 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #604698435 | $219,000 | — |
| Aug 29, 2016 | Contract Signed BRIGHT #1000220755 | — | |
| Aug 25, 2016 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000220755 | $219,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2025 | Sold BRIGHT #WVJF2017498 | $400,000 |
| 07/18/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1907891186 | $400,000 +8.2% / yr |
| 06/11/2025 | Contract Signed BRIGHT #WVJF2017498 | — |
| 06/11/2025 | Contract Out BRIGHT #WVJF2017498 | — |
| 06/05/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #WVJF2017498 | $400,000 |
| 05/15/2020 | Sold BRIGHT #WVJF138236 | $266,000 |
| 05/13/2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #668451276 | $266,000 +5.6% / yr |
| 03/22/2020 | Contract Signed BRIGHT #WVJF138236 | — |
| 03/18/2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #WVJF138236 | $259,900 |
| 11/03/2016 | Sold BRIGHT #1000220755 | $219,000 |
| 10/27/2016 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #604698435 | $219,000 |
| 08/29/2016 | Contract Signed BRIGHT #1000220755 | — |
| 08/25/2016 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000220755 | $219,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 979 John Brown Farm Road
Taxable Value
Land
$52,600Additions
$137,000Total$189,600
Tax Record
2025
$2,203 ($184 / month)Home Facts
Beds
3Baths
3Total Finished SqFt
3,496 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
2,380 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt
1,116 SqFtStories
1Lot Size
45,302 SqFtStyle
Single Family ResidenceYear Built
1997County
JEFFERSONAPN
19-06- 8E-0028.0000Fireplace Type
Has FireplaceSchools near 979 John Brown Farm Road
This home is within Jefferson County Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Blue Ridge Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Harpers Ferry Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Washington 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: 979 John Brown Farm Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 | $400,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,380 | 45,302 |
$495,000 | 3 | 4 | 2,698 | 72,745 | |
– | 1 | 1 | 1,008 | 93,654 | |
$185,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,308 | 37,026 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,560 | 53,143 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,008 | 47,916 | |
$200,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,806 | 108,900 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,428 | 46,174 | |
$370,631 | 3 | 2 | 1,640 | 62,726 | |
$197,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,500 | 101,059 | |
$42,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,400 | 72,310 | |
$449,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,430 | 101,059 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,296 | 60,548 | |
$236,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,445 | 65,340 | |
– | 1 | 1 | 480 | 46,174 | |
$450,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,500 | 56,628 |
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Listing Courtesy of Dandridge Realty Group, LLC