OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2017 for $335K

$499,020

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,668/mo

•

2,590

sq ft

242 Short Branch Rd, Stafford, VA 22556

About this home

Upgraded w/ Luxury Finishes- 5"Hardwood Floors, His & Her Walk-in Closets, Luxury Master Bath with upgrades Tile and Finishes, Bump out on all 3 Levels, 9 Ft Ceilings on Upper Levels + 13 Ft on Lower Walk Out Level. Cambria Counter tops with Tile Backsplash, High End Stainless Steel Appliances, Kitchen Island, Molding, Wired for Surround Sound-Ceiling Speakers Throughout, Backs to Trees/Culdesac

TownhomeProperty Type

2013Year Built

2,148 sq ftLot Size

$193Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Anne Hupka • Century 21 Redwood Realty

•540-659-2161 (broker)

Listed by Theodore Hupka • Century 21 Redwood Realty

•540-659-2161 (broker)

Bought with Crystal Battinelli • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

•540-371-5220 (broker)

•david.gillis@longandfoster.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1001011779

Redfin Estimate

$499,020

$164K since sold in November 2017$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 1.7% higher than the average sale price ($491K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$510,000
A
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$455,000
B
3 beds3 baths1,994 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$495,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths2,511 sq ft
18 Niday Dr, Stafford, VA 22556
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$500,000
D
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SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$465,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,520 sq ft
21 Ocala Way, Stafford, VA 22556
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$518,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,273 sq ft
12 Short Branch Rd, Stafford, VA 22556

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Market trends in 22556, VA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.4%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$563K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

38d

2 days MoM

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112

2 MoM

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Sale history for 242 Short Branch Rd

** Price available after signing in.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,867 (+13.1%)

$150,000 + $345,900

$495,900

2025

$4,302 (+3.3%)

$135,000 + $324,300

$459,300

2024

$4,164 (+8.3%)

$135,000 + $324,300

$459,300

2023

$3,845 (+11.2%)

$120,000 + $286,900

$406,900

2022

$3,459 (+3.7%)

$120,000 + $286,900

$406,900

2021

$3,336 (+0.9%)

$90,000 + $253,900

$343,900

2020

$3,306 (+2.6%)

$90,000 + $250,800

$340,800

2019

$3,222 (+2.0%)

$90,000 + $229,000

$319,000

2018

$3,158 (+6.2%)

$90,000 + $229,000

$319,000

2017

$2,975

$90,000 + $210,500

$300,500

2016

$2,974 (−6.8%)

$90,000 + $210,500

$300,500

2015

$3,190

$90,000 + $223,100

$313,100

2014

$3,190 (+325.9%)

$90,000 + $223,100

$313,100

2013

$749

$90,000 + $223,100

$313,100

Tax history for 242 Short Branch Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,867 (+13.1%)

$150,000 + $345,900

$495,900

2025

$4,302 (+3.3%)

$135,000 + $324,300

$459,300

2024

$4,164 (+8.3%)

$135,000 + $324,300

$459,300

2023

$3,845 (+11.2%)

$120,000 + $286,900

$406,900

2022

$3,459 (+3.7%)

$120,000 + $286,900

$406,900

2021

$3,336 (+0.9%)

$90,000 + $253,900

$343,900

2020

$3,306 (+2.6%)

$90,000 + $250,800

$340,800

2019

$3,222 (+2.0%)

$90,000 + $229,000

$319,000

2018

$3,158 (+6.2%)

$90,000 + $229,000

$319,000

2017

$2,975

$90,000 + $210,500

$300,500

2016

$2,974 (−6.8%)

$90,000 + $210,500

$300,500

2015

$3,190

$90,000 + $223,100

$313,100

2014

$3,190 (+325.9%)

$90,000 + $223,100

$313,100

2013

$749

$90,000 + $223,100

$313,100

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,148 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,590

Year built

2013

Style

Townhouse

County

Stafford County

APN

21Z 3 485

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.

Urban Residentialâ€”Medium Density District

The purpose of the R-2 district is to provide areas of medium-intensity residential uses designed and intended to be primarily characterized by townhouses, duplexes and single-family homes. Such districts are to be located near centers of urban concentrations, only where approved water and sewerage are available and where transportation systems are adequate.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service
Educational/school
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
Door Features: Insulated
Entry Location: Lower Floor
Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen - Island, Master Bath(s), Chair Railings, Upgraded Countertops, Crown Moldings, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Open
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Rear Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows, Daylight, Full

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 586
Improvement Assessed Value: $210,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Builder Name: BROOKFIELD HOMES
Building Name: WOODSTREAM
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Window Features: Insulated

Pool Information
Community Pool

Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-de-sac, Backs to Trees
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $90,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,004
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 586
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $2,974.95
Tax Assessed Value: $300,500
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $2,974.95

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2016

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Shared Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

Homeowners Association Information
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Trash, Snow Removal
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Basketball Courts, Club House, Common Grounds, Party Room, Pool - Outdoor, Swimming Pool, Tot Lots/Playground
HOA Fee: $82
HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
Elementary School: HAMPTON OAKS
Middle Or Junior School: SHIRLEY C. HEIM
High School: NORTH STAFFORD
School District Name: STAFFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Location Information
Directions: I-95 to Exit 143 B Garrisonville Rd. Right onto Staffordboro Blvd. Right onto Woodstream Blvd. Left onto Short Brand Rd. Home at end of Cul-de-sac on the Right.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,590
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,148 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 2013
Year Renovated: —
County: Stafford County
APN: 21Z 3 485

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Anne E. Moncure Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

3/10

Shirley C. Heim Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

3/10

North Stafford High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

18% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Stafford, VA • 22556

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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$475,000 – $574,000

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Home values near 242 Short Branch Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
301 Short Branch Road, Stafford, VA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1987 Sq. Ft.	$502,506
258 Short Branch Road, Stafford, VA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2166 Sq. Ft.	$497,582

Address	Redfin Estimate
250 Short Branch Road, Stafford, VA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$537,726
232 Short Branch Road, Stafford, VA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2586 Sq. Ft.	$536,282

Address	Redfin Estimate
244 Short Branch Road, Stafford, VA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2372 Sq. Ft.	$480,998
240 Short Branch Road, Stafford, VA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2482 Sq. Ft.	$521,018

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