Charming & Country Chic! Don't miss this beautiful 4 bedroom/3.5 bath Cape Cod on over 3.5 acres! You'll love the private feel of this neighborhood and the wooded seclusion this home offers. With more than 2,000 finished sq/ft, you'll appreciate all the care and detail that has gone into it. Cozy living room with gas fp and custom shiplap accent wall, upgraded lighting, gleaming hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen w/ granite and stainless appliances and first floor primary suite w/ oversized bath. The second story offers two large bedrooms and a full bath, while the walk-out lower level provides a 4th bedroom and full bath, potential office or craft room and a space with a gas fp that could easily be finished into a rec room. But don't miss the outside . .. full covered front porch, large deck overlooking the fenced rear yard, custom chicken coop and huge 32'x12' shed. High Speed Available! This Gem Won't Last Long!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
2004Year Built
3.61 acresLot Size
$268Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Philip L Thornton IV• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•540-825-1800 (broker)
•philip.thornton@lnf.com (broker)
Listed by Kelly Thornton• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•540-825-1800 (broker)
•philip.thornton@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Dave Wills• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Est. $3,600 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 17 Riding Trail Ln
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #VAMA2002704
May 21, 2026
Sold
$530,000
$268/sq ft
Apr 27, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 15, 2026
Listed
$524,900
$266/sq ft
CAAR #658157
Dec 9, 2024
Sold
$469,990
$238/sq ft
Oct 23, 2024
Listed
$469,900
$238/sq ft
+51
JUST LISTED! Welcome to your dream home nestled in the heart of Madison County! This stunning Cape Cod home offers over 3.6 acres of serene, wooded privacy, set beautifully off the road for ultimate seclusion. With more than 2,600 sqft under roof, this spacious home features 4 bedrooms & 3.5 bathrooms, perfect to spread out in. The main level showcases solid hardwood floors, gas fireplace, a lovely kitchen complete w/ granite counters & ss appliances. Plus a large main level primary bedroom w/ hardwood floors, walk-in closet, separate vanities, oversized soaking tub & shower. Oversized 2 car garage & a large mudroom keeps things organized & tidy. Spacious guest bedrooms w/ hardwood floors. Terrace level with so much potential, 4th bedroom, 2nd fireplace, storage & full bathroom. New tankless propane hot water heater & a heat pump helper system to use less electricity, more propane and more efficient heat. Bring your chickens & roosters, small shed with chicken barn & attached pens. Plus creek that borders the property line. NO HOA! Newer 12x32' shed perfect for your equipment. Retractable awning, new decking/boards & pergola at the garage. Xfinity avail. Convenient to Culpeper, Charlottesville & Harrisonburg. An absolute must see!
CAAR #642616
Jul 21, 2023
Sold
$415,000
$210/sq ft
Jun 12, 2023
Listed
$415,000
$210/sq ft
+31
Welcome to 17 Riding Trail Lane! This cute Cape Cod home is nestled back from the road and surrounded by woods! Experience living in the country on 3.61 acres with NO HOA! You have the enjoyment of a covered front porch and a rear back deck with a retractable awning. There is also a trail that leads to a creek that borders the property line. Conveniently located close to Rt29 and main highway!
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Corner, No Thru Street, Partly Wooded, Private
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $88,100
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,626
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 670
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 350
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $2,309
Tax Assessed Value: $452,800
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $2,309
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Bottled Gas
Sewer Septic: Septic < # of BR
Under Ground
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
School District Name: MADISON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Madison: Fishback Road to Left on Fox Hunters Lane to Right on Bridle Trail Lane to Left on Riding Trail Lane to First Driveway on Left
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,626
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Madison County
APN: 40C 1 16
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Waverly Yowell Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
William H. Wetsel Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
4/10
Madison County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 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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Historical weather
Madison, VA • 22727
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 15% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$533,000 – $645,000
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