Apple Ridge Farm is in a spectacular park-like setting. It offers beautiful open mountain views, a private pond complete with a windmill and dock, a well-crafted Sawmill River Post & Beam house, and a small historic log cabin overlooking a stream to inspire creative minds. There are fenced pastures, a 2-story barn with electricity and concrete floors, an oversized 2-car garage, and a 3-bay Morton tractor barn. The spacious timber-frame contemporary has super insulated weather-tight shell construction, large wood beams, high-ceilings, Anderson windows, hardwood floors, skylights, a two and a half-story fireplace, and an all-season sunroom. This first-time offered property is located within 2 miles of Flint Hill and close to the quaint Town of Washington. Near wonderful eateries, wineries/breweries, art galleries, beautiful Skyline Drive, and the Shenandoah National Park for your enjoyment. Whether you choose to farm, ride horses, garden, or just relax and enjoy the sweet Rappahannock County life, this glorious home and property will welcome you and your guests.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
32.82 acresLot Size
$678Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Denise Chandler• Country Places Realty, LLC
•540-675-1200 (broker)
Bought with Alan Zuschlag• Washington Fine Properties, LLC
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Market trends in 22640, VA
Last updated July 2026
Sale-to-List Price
94.1%
3.0% MoM
Median sale price
$1.6M
$362K MoM
Avg. days on market
182d
32 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
1 MoM
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Rental estimate
Est. $2,620 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 521 Dearing Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #VARP2002286
Apr 30, 2026
Sold
$1,275,000
$678/sq ft
Apr 15, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 9, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 19, 2026
Price Changed
$1,275,000
$678/sq ft
Jan 19, 2026
Relisted
—
Jan 8, 2026
Contingent
—
Nov 23, 2025
Price Changed
$1,350,000
$718/sq ft
Sep 20, 2025
Listed
$1,400,000
$744/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #VARP2002270
Apr 30, 2026
Sold
$1,275,000
$678/sq ft
Apr 15, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 9, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 19, 2026
Price Changed
$1,275,000
$678/sq ft
Jan 19, 2026
Relisted
—
Jan 8, 2026
Contingent
—
Nov 23, 2025
Price Changed
$1,350,000
$718/sq ft
Sep 13, 2025
Listed
$1,400,000
$744/sq ft
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Apple Ridge Farm is in a spectacular park-like setting. It offers beautiful open mountain views, a private pond complete with a windmill and dock, a well-crafted Sawmill River Post & Beam house, and a small historic log cabin overlooking a stream to inspire creative minds. There are fenced pastures, a 2-story barn with electricity and concrete floors, an oversized 2-car garage, and a 3-bay Morton tractor barn. The spacious timber-frame contemporary has super insulated weather-tight shell construction, large wood beams, high-ceilings, Anderson windows, hardwood floors, skylights, a two and a half-story fireplace, and an all-season sunroom. This first-time offered property is located within 2 miles of Flint Hill and close to the quaint Town of Washington. Near wonderful eateries, wineries/breweries, art galleries, beautiful Skyline Drive, and the Shenandoah National Park for your enjoyment. Whether you choose to farm, ride horses, garden, or just relax and enjoy the sweet Rappahannock County life, this glorious home and property will welcome you and your guests.
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Loft
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Brick, Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished, Connecting Stairway
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Barn, Wood/Metal Shed, Office/Studio
Lot Information
Lot Features: Pond, Stream/Creek
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 125
Land Information
Crops Included: No
Farm Information
Farm Features: Shed(s)
Land Area Units: Acres
Hay, Livestock
Remarks: Fenced pastures + 2-story barn w/ electricity & concrete floors. Tractors & farm equipment are housed in the barn. Barn also has 2 horse stalls, a tack room, hay storage. 3-bay Morton Barn too. Well 210" deep, 15 gal pm. Farm hydrants 50' from house, one near barn + a cow watering system in the paddocks. Cows are on the property now, but land & topography is excellent for horses or other animals.
Farm Land Preservation: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,881
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $889,800
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $3,129.84
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Washington, VA, Main Street becomes Fodderstack Road. Turn left on Dearing Road and continue to home on left. From Points North: Route 522(South) towards Flint Hill. Turn Right onto Hittles Mill Rd and slowly follow road as it sharply turns on to Dearing Rd. Farm on the right.
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access
Private Dock Site
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Pond
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,725
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 32.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Rappahannock County
APN: 13 1A
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 24, 2026
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Schools
Rappahannock County Elementary School
Public PreK-7 • Assigned • 8.0mi
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Rappahannock County High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 8.3mi
5/10
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Huntly, VA • 22640
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$1.44M – $1.75M
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