WELCOME HOME TO A SPECIAL PLACE WHERE MEMORIES ARE MADE! RELAXING RETREAT ON 5 ACRES WITH A SPECTACULAR, ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOM HOME. A contemporary rancher with more than 2,500 square feet, 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Near Winchester and commuter convenient to Rt. 7 and I-81 - but so restful and inviting that you'll never want to leave! You can even bring the critters - horses, cows, sheep and chickens are allowed! All on one level. Unique, one-owner home that a builder lovingly crafted for his family. Spectacular stone front. Beautiful grounds with a landscaped front lawn and woods in the back. Sweeping circular driveway and a tarmac that could accommodate a 25x40 garage. The back yard offers a firepit area with benches; a colorful playhouse with a loft, electricity and insulation; and a playset with swings, sandbox and a slide. A meandering path through the woods leads to a camping spot with a seasonal stream. Spacious rooms throughout with hardwood, tile and luxury plan vinyl floors. Elegant entry foyer with tile floor, crown molding, chair rail and shadow box. Hallway with curved wall and framed areas for hanging photos. Great room with a 12-foot cathedral ceiling, dramatic stone fireplace with a hearth and mantle, and built-in cabinets with counter space for books and displaying artwork. A bay window with a space for plants. Beautiful family room with wood paneling, 10-foot ceiling, stone wall, Scandinavian wood stove, TV nook and built-in counters for computers could double as an office/library. There's a window seat and hooks for coats and jackets in the nearby hall. The roomy kitchen is bright and cheerful with skylights, pendant lights and a 5-foot garden window over the double sink. Cozy dining area. Stainless steel appliances. Shaker-style natural hickory cabinets, including some with glass fronts for displaying dishes and glassware. Sliding doors off the great room and kitchen lead to a 16x48 deck that overlooks the woods. The primary bedroom suite has two walk-in closets, a built-in queen-size bed and an elegant primary bath with tiled walls, oval window, double-sink vanity and walk-in shower with two shower heads. Separate laundry room with shelves. Attached storage room plus two large sheds with electricity. Raised garden beds. The house is served by a 2-zone heat pump and a 3-bedroom, gravity-flow conventional septic. The community offers access to Opequon Creek for swimming and kayaking.
Sold for $625,000
$625,000
438 Devils Backbone Overlook, Stephenson, VA 22656
3beds
2,560sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
5.21 Acres Lot
$649,300 Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$2,816 Estimated rent
Home value
$649,300
$578,000 - $727,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Teresa Strohmeyer 540-664-2000,
ERA Oakcrest Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Mr. Jason Secrest, BR200200548
Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAFV2033296
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Storage Room, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Features, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Chair Rail, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Features: Chair Rail, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Recessed Lighting, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 7
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Built-in Features, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 18
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Chair Rail
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 7
Great room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Built-in Features, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Rail, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 25
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Recessed Lighting, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Sink
- Level: Main
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 20
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 8
Storage room
- Level: Main
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 7
Heating
- Heat Pump, Zoned, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Attic/House Fan, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Cathedral Ceiling(s), 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Skylight(s)
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,560
- Total interior livable area: 2,560 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,560
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Other
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5.21 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 45 9 3 23
- Zoning: RA
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Permanent, Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic, Gravity Sept Fld, Septic = # of BR
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Opequon Ridge Iii
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Road Maintenance, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $550 annually
Location
- Region: Stephenson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $244/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $472,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,998
- Date on market: 4/27/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Bank Portfolio,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Tar and Chip
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2025 | Sold | $625,000$244/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAFV2033296 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2025 | Contingent | $625,000$244/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAFV2033296 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $625,000-7.4%$244/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAFV2033296 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $675,000$264/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,266 +13.4% | $472,100 +20.5% |
| 2024 | $1,998 | $391,800 |
| 2023 | $1,998 +111.7% | $391,800 +26.6% |
| 2022 | $944 | $309,500 |
| 2021 | $944 -45.9% | $309,500 +8.3% |
| 2020 | $1,744 -50% | $285,900 |
| 2019 | $3,488 +120.5% | $285,900 +10.3% |
| 2018 | $1,582 +1.7% | $259,300 |
| 2017 | $1,556 +6.8% | $259,300 +6.8% |
| 2016 | $1,457 +7.1% | $242,800 |
| 2015 | $1,360 +111.3% | $242,800 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $644 | $232,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $232,700 +5.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $220,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $220,000 -13% |
| 2010 | -- | $252,800 +0% |
| 2009 | -- | $252,700 +2.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $247,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $247,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $247,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $247,000 +24.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $198,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $198,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $198,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 22656
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Jordan Springs ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 2 mi
- 3/10James Wood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.6 mi
- 6/10James Wood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jordan Springs
- Middle: James Wood
- High: James Wood
- District: Frederick 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.
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