438 Devils Backbone Overlook, Stephenson, VA 22656
About this home
WELCOME HOME TO A SPECIAL PLACE WHERE MEMORIES ARE MADE! RELAXING RETREAT ON 5 ACRES WITH A SPECTACULAR, ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOM HOME. A contemporary rancher with more than 2,500 square feet, 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Near Winchester and commuter convenient to Rt. 7 and I-81 - but so restful and inviting that you'll never want to leave! You can even bring the critters - horses, cows, sheep and chickens are allowed! All on one level. Unique, one-owner home that a builder lovingly crafted for his family. Spectacular stone front. Beautiful grounds with a landscaped front lawn and woods in the back. Sweeping circular driveway and a tarmac that could accommodate a 25x40 garage. The back yard offers a firepit area with benches; a colorful playhouse with a loft, electricity and insulation; and a playset with swings, sandbox and a slide. A meandering path through the woods leads to a camping spot with a seasonal stream. Spacious rooms throughout with hardwood, tile and luxury plan vinyl floors. Elegant entry foyer with tile floor, crown molding, chair rail and shadow box. Hallway with curved wall and framed areas for hanging photos. Great room with a 12-foot cathedral ceiling, dramatic stone fireplace with a hearth and mantle, and built-in cabinets with counter space for books and displaying artwork. A bay window with a space for plants. Beautiful family room with wood paneling, 10-foot ceiling, stone wall, Scandinavian wood stove, TV nook and built-in counters for computers could double as an office/library. There's a window seat and hooks for coats and jackets in the nearby hall. The roomy kitchen is bright and cheerful with skylights, pendant lights and a 5-foot garden window over the double sink. Cozy dining area. Stainless steel appliances. Shaker-style natural hickory cabinets, including some with glass fronts for displaying dishes and glassware. Sliding doors off the great room and kitchen lead to a 16x48 deck that overlooks the woods. The primary bedroom suite has two walk-in closets, a built-in queen-size bed and an elegant primary bath with tiled walls, oval window, double-sink vanity and walk-in shower with two shower heads. Separate laundry room with shelves. Attached storage room plus two large sheds with electricity. Raised garden beds. The house is served by a 2-zone heat pump and a 3-bedroom, gravity-flow conventional septic. The community offers access to Opequon Creek for swimming and kayaking.
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
5.21 acresLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 spacesParking
Listed by Teresa Strohmeyer• ERA Oakcrest Realty, Inc.
•540-665-0360 (broker)
•info@oakcrestrealty.com (broker)
Bought with Mr. Jason Secrest• Coldwell Banker Realty - Washington
School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Rt 7: Right on Woods Mill Road. Left on Jordan Springs Road. Right on Monestary Ridge Rd. Right on Devils Backbone Overlook. From I-81 Stephenson exit: North on Martinsburg Pike/US 11. Right on old Charlestown Road. Right on Jordan Springs Road. Left on Monastery Ridge Rd, Right on Devils Backbone Overlook.
Road Responsibility: HOA
Road Surface Type: Tar and Chip
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,000
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.21 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Frederick County
APN: 45 9 3 23
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jordan Springs Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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James Wood Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi
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James Wood High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.2mi
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$613,000 – $742,000
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