STAFFORD | FARMETTE ON 3+ ACRES WITH POND — Horses, chickens, gardens, workshops, a wood-fired Finnish sauna—and room to spread out. Set on more than three private acres backing to a pond, this updated, move-in ready farmette offers a rare country lifestyle with usable land, multiple outbuildings, and no HOA, all just minutes from everyday conveniences and I-95. Built in 1933, this 3 bed + den, 2.5 bath Cape Cod blends original character with thoughtful renovations and updates throughout. Original pine floors, oversized windows, and abundant natural light create a warm, welcoming feel. A covered front porch opens to a spacious entry with formal living and dining rooms. The renovated kitchen features marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, a center island, custom glass tile backsplash, and French doors leading to the expansive rear deck. The expansive rear deck is where the property truly reveals itself, overlooking the acreage and offering an ideal vantage point for enjoying the privacy and peaceful setting.Experience the property at it's fullest from this vantage point -- enjoy morning coffee, outdoor meals, entertaining, or simply settling in and enjoying the peaceful surroundings, the acreage, and the privacy. The main level also includes a spacious family room with an electric fireplace, an office with built-ins, and a full bath, offering plenty of flexibility for guests or working from home. The upper level offers three bedrooms, including a generous primary bedroom with a private dressing area and sink, and an updated full bath. The finished walk-out lower level provides even more usable space with a large recreation room, bonus room, half bath, laundry/utility room, and excellent storage. Outside, the property truly shines. Relax in the wood-fired Finnish sauna. Tend to horses in the barn. Gather fresh eggs from the chicken coop. Work on projects in the garage and workshop, or simply enjoy the open land and privacy. With Al zoning, the property offers endless possibilities for hobby farming, recreation, gardening, animals, or even income producing opportunities. With no HOA and room to spread out, this is more than a home — it's a lifestyle that's increasingly hard to find in Northern Stafford. Located in the sought-after Mountain View High School pyramid, the home offers the space and privacy of country living without giving up everyday convenience. Shopping, dining, Stafford, Fredericksburg, Mary Washington University, and Quantico Marine Corps Base are all within easy reach, along with commuter lots, Route 1, HOV lanes, and I-95. It’s a peaceful, tucked-away setting that still keeps daily life and commuting surprisingly convenient. For buyers looking for something beyond the ordinary, this property brings together character, history, usable land, and thoughtful updates in a way that’s increasingly hard to find. Whether the vision includes animals, gardens, projects, gatherings, or simply more room to live, this is a home with a story, a setting, and a personality all its own. Note: Property includes a Dominion Energy easement. Dominion is evaluating proposed improvements that may affect easement. See Dominion Energy’s North Anna–Bristers project website for additional info.
For sale
$599,900
390 Shelton Shop Rd, Stafford, VA 22554
3beds
2,940sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1933
3.29 Acres Lot
$593,200 Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Office with built-insOpen land and privacyChicken coopWood-fired finnish saunaCovered front porchCenter islandGarage and workshop
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa Dubois-Headley 703-350-9595,
RLAH @properties 7033909460,
Co-Listing Agent: Rashne Green 703-981-2554,
RLAH @properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAST2051826
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Office, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bonus Room, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 X 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 12
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Lower
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 12
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Fireplace - Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 22
Half bath
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 12
Office
- Features: Built-in Features, Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Lower
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27 X 12
Utility room
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Lower
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Ice Maker, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Country, Upgraded Countertops, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Double Hung, Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,English,Finished,Rear Entrance
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,192
- Total interior livable area: 2,940 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,040
- Finished area below ground: 900
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Circular Driveway, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Picket
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Trees/Woods, Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: Pond
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 75
Lot
- Size: 3.29 Acres
- Features: Private, Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 28 2L
- Zoning: A1
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Stable(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1933
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic = # of BR
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cathyton Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Stafford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $430,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,227
- Date on market: 9/8/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$593,200
$564,000 - $623,000
$3,171/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,900-4%$204/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Listing removed | $624,900$213/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Price change | $624,900-3.7%$213/sqft |
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| 6/11/2026 | Price change | $649,000-7.2%$221/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000+111.8%$238/sqft |
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| 5/16/2014 | Sold | $330,000-2.9%$112/sqft |
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| 4/4/2014 | Listed for sale | $339,900+1.5%$116/sqft |
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| 2/3/2013 | Listing removed | $335,000+8.1%$114/sqft |
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| 10/1/2012 | Sold | $310,000-7.5%$105/sqft |
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| 7/26/2012 | Listed for sale | $335,000+116.1%$114/sqft |
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| 4/12/2001 | Sold | $155,000$53/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,933 +3.4% | $425,800 |
| 2024 | $3,805 +0.4% | $425,800 +0.8% |
| 2023 | $3,791 +5.6% | $422,400 |
| 2022 | $3,590 +15.2% | $422,400 +31.4% |
| 2021 | $3,118 | $321,400 |
| 2020 | $3,118 | $321,400 +6.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $302,800 |
| 2018 | $2,998 | $302,800 +2.3% |
| 2017 | $2,998 +2.3% | $296,100 |
| 2016 | $2,931 | $296,100 +12.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $263,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $263,500 +24.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $211,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $211,700 +1.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $208,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $208,500 -37.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $335,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $335,500 +3.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $322,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $322,800 +49.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $216,300 +43.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $150,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $150,400 +16.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $129,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $129,000 |
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Neighborhood: 22554
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Garrisonville
- Middle: A.g. Wright
- High: Mountain View
- District: Stafford County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






