108 plus or minus acres, mostly open land bordering Germantown Lake near Crocket Park. Numerous potential home-sites with lake views. Circa 1900 restorable farmhouse with wide entrance hall, steep pitched roof, possibly German built, lake views. Restore and use on weekends until you build your permanent residence. Boat, fish, family fun away from the city. Development rights allow for conservation easement and tax benefits. Everything sold "AS IS". Please do not enter property. Neighboring farmer has right to harvest current crops. Property is in land use tax program. Appointment only. Thank you.
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Market trends in 22728, VA
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-list price
100.8%
0.3% MoM
Median sale price
$650K
$58K MoM
Avg. days on market
37d
6 days MoM
Recently sold homes
13
1 MoM
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Sale history for 5494 Germantown Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #VAFQ164468
Jun 10, 2020
Listing Removed
—
May 8, 2020
Contingent
—
Mar 3, 2020
Listed
$850,000
$481/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #VAFQ164448
Jun 10, 2020
Listing Removed
—
May 8, 2020
Contingent
—
Mar 2, 2020
Listed
$850,000
$481/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #VAFQ163964
Jun 8, 2020
Sold
$800,000
$452/sq ft
May 8, 2020
Contingent
—
Mar 2, 2020
Listed
$850,000
$481/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #VAFQ164452
Mar 2, 2020
Listed
$850,000
$481/sq ft
Mar 2, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,078 (+38.0%)
$311,100 + $591,400
$902,500
2025
$5,855 (+10.2%)
$311,100 + $591,400
$902,500
2024
$5,312 (+4.4%)
$187,700 + $416,400
$604,100
2023
$5,088 (+359.1%)
$187,700 + $374,200
$561,900
2022
$1,108 (+188.3%)
$729,000 + $374,200
$1,103,200
2021
$384 (−82.6%)
$535,400
2020
$2,211
$535,400
2019
$2,211 (+1.2%)
$635,400 + $84,800
$720,200
2018
$2,185 (+13.6%)
$635,400 + $84,800
$720,200
2017
$1,923
$635,400 + $84,800
$720,200
Tax history for 5494 Germantown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,078 (+38.0%)
$311,100 + $591,400
$902,500
2025
$5,855 (+10.2%)
$311,100 + $591,400
$902,500
2024
$5,312 (+4.4%)
$187,700 + $416,400
$604,100
2023
$5,088 (+359.1%)
$187,700 + $374,200
$561,900
2022
$1,108 (+188.3%)
$729,000 + $374,200
$1,103,200
2021
$384 (−82.6%)
$535,400
2020
$2,211
$535,400
2019
$2,211 (+1.2%)
$635,400 + $84,800
$720,200
2018
$2,185 (+13.6%)
$635,400 + $84,800
$720,200
2017
$1,923
$635,400 + $84,800
$720,200
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,356,000
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
1,768
Year built
2022
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fauquier County
APN
7900280857000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views, Waterfront
Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 2023.
RA
Agriculture District
The Agriculture RA District generally contains those areas where agriculture and forestry are the predominant uses or where significant agricultural lands or large lot farmette type residential development exists. The regulations are designed to assist in the protection and preservation of the agricultural uses and to mitigate land use conflicts between agricultural uses and appropriately limited residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Dairy
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
Timberland
Dec 10, 2024 • Final
Residential accessory - swimming pool
Pool and hot tub
Nov 29, 2022 • Final
Residential building - alteration
Remodel
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
Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Wood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $84,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Asbestos
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Deck(s)
Roof: Asphalt
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Lot Information
Lot Features: Open, Partly Wooded, Rural
Has Water View
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $635,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,768
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $1,890
Tax Assessed Value: $221,100
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $2,197
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Electric Available, Water Available
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: FAUQUIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: I66 west to south on Rte 28 Catlett Road. approx. 10 miles to right on Germantown Road to property on right. From Warrenton: Meetze Road approx. 5 mile, right on Balls Mill Road approx. 2 miles, left on Germantown Road approx. 1 mile to property on left.
Location Type: Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Lake
Water Body Name: Germantown Lake
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,768
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 100 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2022
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Fauquier County
APN: 7900280857000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Waterfront
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 25, 2023
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
H.M. Pearson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi
4/10
W.C. Taylor Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.8mi
7/10
Liberty High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
7% 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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Estimated sale price
$1.47M – $1.78M
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