A peaceful mountain retreat awaits you in this updated brick mountain cottage. This 3-bedroom 3-bath home offers an escape from the hustle and bustle but is just a short 15 minutes away from shopping and I-66 and only 30 minutes away from Dulles Airport. Gleaming hardwoods span throughout the main level are complimented by timeless checkerboard ceramic tile in the kitchen. The primary bedroom has a wooded view and is accompanied by an updated en suite complete with ceramic tile surround in the shower and granite vanity. The kitchen features subway tile backsplash, a farmhouse sink, pot filler, banquette seating and an exterior vent hood. Two additional bedrooms and an accompanying full bath await guests and other family members on the south wing of the home on the main level. Enjoy mountain views from either the front porch surrounded by mature, sequentially-blooming perennials or on the back deck overlooking the wooded back yard. The walk-out basement was recently updated with fresh paint and new carpet. A new ceramic hearth accents the catalytic wood stove which comes with plenty of seasoned wood to heat the home throughout the winter and help keep heating costs at a minimum in the cooler months. The family room on this level offers rec space perfect for movie and game night, an additional room that can be used as a home office space, laundry and a third, full bathroom. The back yard provides a peaceful retreat for relaxing among the trees in a park-like setting, a home for your chickens for a small homestead and is complete with two gardens stocked with veggies for the season. Pride of ownership has lovingly been poured into this home with updates including a new HVAC (2020), Energy Star appliances, new roof, skylights, and vinyl siding (2021), new paint throughout, two stainless steel insulated chimney liners in each chimney shaft, coupled with annual arboreal care the updates in this home make it turn-key ready for the next family looking for their mountain home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
1.13 acresLot Size
$211Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Kim Goldsmith• True North Realty LLC
•703-795-5986 (broker)
Listed by Christopher Goldsmith• True North Realty LLC
Love living in a peaceful community where neighbors look out for each other? Enjoy attending special events in the rustic clubhouse, living where nature abounds, walking through a Natural Area Preserve, seeing the mountain Observatory, reveling in the history while hiking or riding trails? Come visit this quiet, peaceful home located at the lower level of Bull Run Mountain in a private, mostly wooded parcel, where you will find your new life away from the traffic and crowds. SPECTACULAR 1 level Ranch with FINISHED BASEMENT on 1.13 acres! The Spacious living room with wood burning fireplace is wonderfully designed for entertaining or for the serene homebody. Glorious kitchen with STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES w/ BISTRO STYLE flooring. Skylights and French doors to the back deck allows in natural light. Hardwood floors on the entire 1st level. Ceramic tile in all bathrooms. Three bedrooms and two full baths on 1st level to accommodate MAIN LEVEL LIVING! Master suite, with walk-in closet, completely renovated bath with generously sized walk-in shower! HUGE RECREATION ROOM in the FINISHED BASEMENT is perfect for games, play, billiards, ping-pong, and sports TV. Completely renovated FULL BATH in the basement is perfect for guests or mother in-law suite. Warm and cozy WOOD STOVE in the basement heats up the entire house on cold winter nights! Fabulous WORKSHOP in BASEMENT. NEW PAINT inside & out. COVERED front porch, patio & back deck are perfect for chilling & grilling out. Enchanting path in the FENCED backyard leads to another secluded area for fire pits, horseshoes, and enjoyment. You ll have no idea you're only 8 miles from the hustle and bustle of I-66, shopping, and the restaurants in Dominion Valley and Haymarket. Commuting to DC, Reston, Herndon, Alexandria, and other government/work hotspots are quickly navigated from the mountain; hence making coming home that much more enjoyable! Added plus, no HOA but all roads are maintained by the Bull Run Mountain Civic Association - all seasons.
CAAR #604814
Jun 11, 2020
Listed
$459,900
$141/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #VAPW493876
Jun 11, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jun 4, 2020
Price Changed
$489,900
$150/sq ft
May 14, 2020
Price Changed
$499,000
$153/sq ft
May 7, 2020
Listed
$520,000
$160/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 2, 2005
Sold
$454,700
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 29, 2003
Sold
$270,000
$83/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 4, 2000
Sold
$164,500
$50/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 26, 1991
Sold
$154,500
$47/sq ft
Public Records
May 11, 1988
Sold
$135,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,940 (+3.8%)
$79,500 + $472,800
$552,300
2024
$5,720 (+6.0%)
$77,700 + $447,300
$525,000
2023
$5,394 (+1.4%)
$73,800 + $401,200
$475,000
2022
$5,321 (+1.6%)
$73,000 + $360,000
$433,000
2021
$5,237 (−9.8%)
$71,200 + $317,100
$388,300
2020
$5,808 (+3.7%)
$69,500 + $305,200
$374,700
2019
$5,599 (+4.6%)
$66,800 + $294,400
$361,200
2018
$5,352 (+16.5%)
$68,600 + $276,700
$345,300
2017
$4,595 (+0.9%)
$67,700 + $267,600
$335,300
2016
$4,552 (+8.6%)
$67,700 + $265,700
$333,400
2014
$4,191 (+12.9%)
$62,100 + $236,300
$298,400
2013
$3,713 (−18.0%)
$59,200 + $236,400
$295,600
2012
$4,527 (+28.5%)
$56,500 + $205,400
$261,900
2010
$3,522 (+1.2%)
$58,200 + $229,700
$287,900
2009
$3,481 (−6.6%)
$72,100 + $197,900
$270,000
2008
$3,727
$91,500 + $270,300
$361,800
Tax history for 1401 Mercer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,940 (+3.8%)
$79,500 + $472,800
$552,300
2024
$5,720 (+6.0%)
$77,700 + $447,300
$525,000
2023
$5,394 (+1.4%)
$73,800 + $401,200
$475,000
2022
$5,321 (+1.6%)
$73,000 + $360,000
$433,000
2021
$5,237 (−9.8%)
$71,200 + $317,100
$388,300
2020
$5,808 (+3.7%)
$69,500 + $305,200
$374,700
2019
$5,599 (+4.6%)
$66,800 + $294,400
$361,200
2018
$5,352 (+16.5%)
$68,600 + $276,700
$345,300
2017
$4,595 (+0.9%)
$67,700 + $267,600
$335,300
2016
$4,552 (+8.6%)
$67,700 + $265,700
$333,400
2014
$4,191 (+12.9%)
$62,100 + $236,300
$298,400
2013
$3,713 (−18.0%)
$59,200 + $236,400
$295,600
2012
$4,527 (+28.5%)
$56,500 + $205,400
$261,900
2010
$3,522 (+1.2%)
$58,200 + $229,700
$287,900
2009
$3,481 (−6.6%)
$72,100 + $197,900
$270,000
2008
$3,727
$91,500 + $270,300
$361,800
*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
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.13 Acres
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
2,948
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Prince William County
APN
7202-42-0849
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2026.
A-1
DOMESTIC FOWL OVERLAY DISTRICT
Agricultural District
The A-1, Agricultural Zoning District is intended to implement the agricultural or estate classification of the Comprehensive Plan. The district is designed to encourage conservation and proper use of large tracts of real property in order to assure available sources of agricultural products, to assure open spaces within reach of concentrations of population, to conserve natural resources, prevent erosion, and protect the environment; and to assure adequate water supplies. The intent is to encourage private land owners to protect these values and thereby create an environment favorable for the continuation farming and other agricultural pursuits; to preserve prime agricultural land, forest land and/or open space; and to reduce the demand for costly public facilities and services that are inconsistent with the character of the rural areas within Prince William County.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Lodging & hospitality
Office
Housing-Mobile home park
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Carport Spaces: 1
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Detached Carport, Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dishwasher, Icemaker, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater