SOLD BY REDFIN OCT 19, 2020

Off market oct 2020 for $695K

$1,002,082

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,575/mo

•

4,967

sq ft

8278 Shimmering Rock Rd, Gainesville, VA 20155

About this home

Stunning, three level SFH located in New Dominion Hunt Estate community in Gainesville. Just under 5,000 sq ft of finished space in immaculate condition. Over $50k in renovations in 2020! Large, eat-in kitchen with granite counter-tops and center island. Freshly painted throughout whole house! New hardwood flooring throughout main level and top floor. Four spacious bedrooms on the top floor including master bedroom with view of backyard featuring en suite and two walk-in closets. Fully finished, walk up basement with updated wet bar, theater room, bonus room with walk-in closet, additional living room space, and full bath. Beautiful stone patio with evening lighting off the kitchen opens up to fully fenced in yard and backing to open field. Incredible location only 1 mile from Linton Hall Rd, 2 miles to Lee Highway, and 3 miles to I-66 access. Only minutes away from Virginia Gateway featuring ample restaurants, shopping, grocery stores, movie theater, and so much more!

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ruth Cotter • Redfin Corporation

•703-665-6665 (broker)

Bought with Angela Kaiser • Redfin Corporation

•703-665-6665 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #VAPW503512

Redfin Estimate

$1,002,082

$307K since sold in October 2020$8,000 since September

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Market trends in 20155, VA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$750K

$300 MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

5 days MoM

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Sale history for 8278 Shimmering Rock Rd

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,764 (+17.1%)

$273,600 + $620,200

$893,800

2024

$7,484 (−2.5%)

$229,800 + $522,700

$752,500

2023

$7,679 (−0.9%)

$223,000 + $515,000

$738,000

2022

$7,745 (+2.5%)

$207,800 + $481,200

$689,000

2021

$7,555 (−4.5%)

$184,100 + $437,700

$621,800

2020

$7,913 (−3.2%)

$159,300 + $351,200

$510,500

2019

$8,173 (+7.3%)

$159,300 + $368,000

$527,300

2018

$7,620 (+29.5%)

$147,600 + $344,000

$491,600

2017

$5,883 (+3.8%)

$143,600 + $334,900

$478,500

2016

$5,670 (+12.2%)

$139,800 + $325,600

$465,400

2014

$5,052 (+6.6%)

$120,600 + $284,300

$404,900

2013

$4,737 (−4.7%)

$116,000 + $261,100

$377,100

2012

$4,969 (+1.6%)

$116,000 + $262,200

$378,200

2010

$4,889 (+4.1%)

$116,000 + $254,900

$370,900

2009

$4,697 (−0.6%)

$116,000 + $248,400

$364,400

2008

$4,724

$145,100 + $313,500

$458,600

Tax history for 8278 Shimmering Rock Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,764 (+17.1%)

$273,600 + $620,200

$893,800

2024

$7,484 (−2.5%)

$229,800 + $522,700

$752,500

2023

$7,679 (−0.9%)

$223,000 + $515,000

$738,000

2022

$7,745 (+2.5%)

$207,800 + $481,200

$689,000

2021

$7,555 (−4.5%)

$184,100 + $437,700

$621,800

2020

$7,913 (−3.2%)

$159,300 + $351,200

$510,500

2019

$8,173 (+7.3%)

$159,300 + $368,000

$527,300

2018

$7,620 (+29.5%)

$147,600 + $344,000

$491,600

2017

$5,883 (+3.8%)

$143,600 + $334,900

$478,500

2016

$5,670 (+12.2%)

$139,800 + $325,600

$465,400

2014

$5,052 (+6.6%)

$120,600 + $284,300

$404,900

2013

$4,737 (−4.7%)

$116,000 + $261,100

$377,100

2012

$4,969 (+1.6%)

$116,000 + $262,200

$378,200

2010

$4,889 (+4.1%)

$116,000 + $254,900

$370,900

2009

$4,697 (−0.6%)

$116,000 + $248,400

$364,400

2008

$4,724

$145,100 + $313,500

$458,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

2005

Sq. Ft.

4,967

Year built

2005

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Prince William County

APN

7396-75-4969

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.

R-4

Suburban Residential District

The R-4 district is intended to implement the suburban residential-low, suburban residential-moderate, and community employment center land use classifications of the Comprehensive Plan. This district is designed to provide for and encourage development of quality one-family dwellings at a low to moderate suburban density of approximately four dwelling units per acre or less.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Office

Oct 28, 2024 • Final

Limited residential alteration & repair

Replace an existing water heater with a new unit of the same type.

Plumbing

Water heater

Apr 4, 2024 • Final

Limited residential alteration & repair

Replace the furnace and air conditioning system.

HVAC

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Attached Garage, Driveway

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Air Cleaner, Humidifier, Refrigerator, Stove, Oven - Wall
Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Kitchen - Island, Master Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, CeilngFan(s), Window Treatments
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Connecting Stairway, Full, Fully Finished, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1700
Improvement Assessed Value: $351,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $159,300

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,392
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 125
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,575
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $5,743
Tax Assessed Value: $510,500
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $6,273

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

Homeowners Association Information
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Snow Removal
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Jog/Walk Path, Common Grounds
HOA Fee: $87
HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly

School Information
Elementary School: PINEY BRANCH
Middle Or Junior School: GAINESVILLE
High School: PATRIOT
School District Name: PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From I-66 W, take exit 43A. Keep right and follow signs for VA-619 E/Linton Hall Rd & merge onto VA-55 E. Continue straight onto Linton Hall Rd. Turn right onto Glenkirk Rd. Turn left onto Crackling Fire Dr. Turn left onto Dancing Twig Dr. Turn right onto Shimmering Rock Rd. Continue to home on the right.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,967
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Prince William County
APN: 7396-75-4969

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026

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Schools

Piney Branch Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Gainesville Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Gainesville High

Public 9-11 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

8% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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$952,000 – $1.15M

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Home values near 8278 Shimmering Rock Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8259 Shimmering Rock Rd, Gainesville, VA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2832 Sq. Ft.	$773,161
8286 Shimmering Rock Rd, Gainesville, VA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5370 Sq. Ft.	$1,017,537

Address	Redfin Estimate
8282 Shimmering Rock Rd, Gainesville, VA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4384 Sq. Ft.	$934,222
8271 Shimmering Rock Rd, Gainesville, VA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5539 Sq. Ft.	$887,388

Address	Redfin Estimate
8274 Shimmering Rock Rd, Gainesville, VA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3390 Sq. Ft.	$950,646
8279 Shimmering Rock Rd, Gainesville, VA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5882 Sq. Ft.	$1,040,098

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