Perfect easy care home with full front porch where you can listen to the flowing Piney Run River that borders the almost 5 acre property. Mature landscaping with cherry trees, dogwoods, rhododendrons, azaleas, hydrangea, knock out roses and crepe myrtles. Mountain views and walk to 3 Shenandoah National Park trails - Thornton River, Piney River and Hull School. Drive to the Thornton Gap entrance in 15 minutes! The gently used home with pine floors is a sweet delight and well taken care of. In 2020, owners put in new plumbing pipes throughout, new mini-split heat & air conditioning unit, new well pump, new dishwasher. In 2021, they added a new refrigerator, fresh paint in most rooms and the porch, and new carpeting on the main level. 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, plus an office, upstairs bonus room, and partially finished walkout lower level with game room, workshop, and wood burning stove. Low traveled road close to town of Sperryville, Town of Washington, wineries, breweries, 9-hole golf course, art galleries, and organic farms!
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
4.89 acresLot Size
$324Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Denise Chandler• Country Places Realty, LLC
•540-675-1200 (broker)
Bought with Erin Platt• Country Places Realty, LLC
This beautifully maintained bungalow in Old Hollow near the Shenandoah National Pk will make your life in Rappahannock a pleasure. Exquisite pine flooring, gourmet kitchen, inviting front porch and lovely landscaping all around make this property especially appealing. This rare small property adjoins 5 additional acres with river frontage that may be for sale as well. Come see!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,359 (+3.3%)
$148,400 + $226,000
$374,400
2024
$2,284
$148,400 + $226,000
$374,400
2023
$2,284 (+1.7%)
$148,400 + $226,000
$374,400
2022
$2,246 (+3.9%)
$148,400 + $226,000
$374,400
2021
$2,163
$133,400 + $162,900
$296,300
2020
$2,163
$133,400 + $162,900
$296,300
2019
$2,163
$133,400 + $162,900
$296,300
2018
$2,163 (+4.3%)
$133,400 + $162,900
$296,300
2017
$2,074
$133,400 + $162,900
$296,300
2016
$2,074 (+2.2%)
$133,400 + $162,900
$296,300
2014
$2,029 (+6.1%)
$128,400 + $165,700
$294,100
2013
$1,912 (+6.6%)
$128,400 + $165,700
$294,100
2012
$1,794 (+5.2%)
$128,400 + $165,700
$294,100
2011
$1,706
$128,400 + $165,700
$294,100
2010
$1,706 (−16.1%)
$128,400 + $165,700
$294,100
2009
$2,033 (−1.7%)
$134,500 + $216,000
$350,500
2008
$2,068
$134,500 + $216,000
$350,500
Tax history for 78 Sycamore Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,359 (+3.3%)
$148,400 + $226,000
$374,400
2024
$2,284
$148,400 + $226,000
$374,400
2023
$2,284 (+1.7%)
$148,400 + $226,000
$374,400
2022
$2,246 (+3.9%)
$148,400 + $226,000
$374,400
2021
$2,163
$133,400 + $162,900
$296,300
2020
$2,163
$133,400 + $162,900
$296,300
2019
$2,163
$133,400 + $162,900
$296,300
2018
$2,163 (+4.3%)
$133,400 + $162,900
$296,300
2017
$2,074
$133,400 + $162,900
$296,300
2016
$2,074 (+2.2%)
$133,400 + $162,900
$296,300
2014
$2,029 (+6.1%)
$128,400 + $165,700
$294,100
2013
$1,912 (+6.6%)
$128,400 + $165,700
$294,100
2012
$1,794 (+5.2%)
$128,400 + $165,700
$294,100
2011
$1,706
$128,400 + $165,700
$294,100
2010
$1,706 (−16.1%)
$128,400 + $165,700
$294,100
2009
$2,033 (−1.7%)
$134,500 + $216,000
$350,500
2008
$2,068
$134,500 + $216,000
$350,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Access, Partially Finished, Space For Rooms, Workshop
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 896
Improvement Assessed Value: $226,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Lot Information
Lot Features: Stream/Creek, Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Private
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 75
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $148,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,486
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 696
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 200
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $1,985
Tax Assessed Value: $374,400
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $2,163
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
Cooling Fuel: Electric
S/W Changeover
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: Route 211 (Lee Highway) to Old Hollow Road (by Legacy Farm Market). Turn left at the bridge to stay on Old Hollow Road. Turn right onto Sycamore Ridge.
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Creek
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,686
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: Rappahannock County
APN: 26 25B
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
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Schools
Rappahannock County Elementary School
Public PreK-7 • Assigned • 4.5mi
6/10
Rappahannock County High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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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Estimated sale price
$519,000 – $628,000
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