Welcome to your new turnkey rental home, private retreat, or primary home away from the hustle and bustle of Northern Virginia! (This is property is actually two lots totaling . 93 acres!) Whether entertaining in style, roasting smores around the firepit, listening to the rain on your covered back porch, just relaxing with coffee on your front deck that overlooks a tranquil spring-fed lake, or soaking in your hot tub, there are simply no bad views from this gem! This home has it all! The renovated gorgeous kitchen dazzles with marble countertops, newer appliances, luxury vinyl plank floors, and updated lighting. Additionally, the primary bedroom suite features a beautifully renovated bathroom. Boasting three comfortable bedrooms with hardwood floors throughout, this cabin is just waiting to be perfect getaway where you can warm yourself on cool evenings by the rustic wood burning stove and stone hearth centrally located in the spacious family room or enjoy some quiet time in the cozy loft accessed by the charming ladder adjacent to the dining table. Mere minutes from the Shenandoah River, hiking trails, wineries, parks, and Upperville, this treasure is a must-see for outdoor enthusiasts. The home offers ample storage in the walkout basement and comes complete with washer and dryer as well as most of the furniture located throughout the home (please see list of non-conveyances). Roof replaced 2021, new insulation & siding 2025. The Warren County Short Term Rental Permit conveys. Please see the list of exclusions and updates in the document section. This property contains two lots, the current property and the land parcel that is located next to the driveway where wood shed and swing are located. (Tax Map #15E-4-4-143, Lot 143 Shenandoah Farms, Mountain Lake, Part IV. ) The combined lot total is: . 37 acre +. 56 acre = . 93 acres total. Please call agent with all questions.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.93 acresLot Size
$313Price/Sq.Ft.
$29/moHOA Dues
Listed by Gio Hudson• Crossroads, Realtors
•703-530-1830 (broker)
•crossroadsrealtorsfd@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Cheryl Adkins• Skyline Team Real Estate
Est. $1,935 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 194 Venus Branch Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #VAWR2013768
May 21, 2026
Sold
$420,000
$313/sq ft
Apr 23, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 16, 2026
Price Changed
$455,500
$339/sq ft
Mar 25, 2026
Listed
$475,500
$354/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #VAWR2006244
Oct 12, 2023
Sold
$386,000
$287/sq ft
Sep 27, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 22, 2023
Price Changed
$407,000
$303/sq ft
Aug 30, 2023
Listed
$417,000
$310/sq ft
+28
Welcome to your new turnkey rental home, private retreat, or primary home away from the hustle and bustle of Northern Virginia! (This is property is actually two lots totaling . 93 acres!) Whether entertaining in style, roasting smores around the firepit, listening to the rain on your covered back porch or just relaxing with coffee on your front deck that overlooks a tranquil spring-fed lake, there are simply no bad views from this gem! This home has it all! The newly renovated gorgeous kitchen dazzles with marble countertops, new appliances, luxury vinyl plank floors, and updated lighting. Additionally, the primary bedroom suite features a beautifully renovated bathroom. Boasting three comfortable bedrooms with hardwood floors throughout, this cabin is just waiting to be perfect getaway where you can warm yourself on cool evenings by the rustic wood burning stove and stone hearth centrally located in the spacious family room or enjoy some quiet time in the cozy loft accessed by the charming ladder adjacent to the dining table. Mere minutes from the Shenandoah River, hiking trails, wineries, parks, and Upperville, this treasure is a must-see for outdoor enthusiasts. The home offers ample storage in the walkout basement and comes complete with washer and dryer as well as most of the furniture located throughout the home (please see list of non-conveyances). Roof replaced 2021. The Warren County Short Term Rental Permit conveys. This property contains two lots, the current property and the land parcel that is located next to the driveway where wood shed and swing are located. (Tax Map #15E-4-4-143, Lot 143 Shenandoah Farms, Mountain Lake, Part IV. ) The combined lot total is: . 37 acre +. 56 acre = . 93 acres total. Please call agent will all questions.
BRIGHT MLS #VAWR2000524
Sep 17, 2021
Sold
$210,000
$156/sq ft
Aug 29, 2021
Contingent
—
Aug 26, 2021
Listed
$210,000
$156/sq ft
+48
Three bedroom, two bath rancher in desirable Shenandoah Farms Mt. Lake community. Enjoy views overlooking Spring Lake from expansive rear deck. Lot backs to mature trees offering privacy as well as an abundance of wildlife. Wood stove with large stone chimney. Wood floors and beams inside, as well as unfinished partial basement and crawlspace. Log storage shed on property. Community offers several lakes and playgrounds for recreation, as well as private river access. Great commuter location being only minutes from routes 50 and 66. Xfinity internet available!
School District Name: WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Howellsville Rd. , turn onto Manor Rd. ,Right onto Old Oak Rd. Continue straight onto Venus Branch Rd. for 1.5 miles, house on the left, across from Spring Lake.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Warren County
APN: 15E 4 4 144
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Vacation Rental
Around this home
Schools
Leslie Fox Keyser Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.8mi
3/10
New Warren County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.5mi
5/10
Warren County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Front Royal, VA • 22630
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
4.6 hrs
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Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$423,000 – $511,000
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