Nearly new, incredibly spacious, and an opportunity make a deal in The Plains. Built in 2023 and appraised for $619,000 in May 2025, this home is now being offered through online auction with a $350,000 starting bid and a seller who is serious about getting it sold. This is not a foreclosure or distressed property- This home is being offered by online auction as a fresh approach to getting it sold, with a very attainable reserve set well below the appraised value. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 2,058 finished sq ft of true one-level living with 10' ceilings, an open floor plan, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and a flexible layout with a separate suite and private exterior entrance. The oversized 3-car garage adds approximately 1,100 sq ft and is ideal for vehicles, hobbies, a workshop, gym, or storage. Additional features include 400-amp electric service, mini-split heating and cooling, a paved driveway with two ingress/egress options, and 1.82 acres in a convenient countryside setting near Routes 17, 29, and I-66. If you’ve never purchased through an auction before, don’t let that stop you- the process is much simpler than you may think. Tour the home, review the terms, register online for free, and bid from anywhere. Registration does not obligate you to bid. Online bidding runs September 21–28 and closes at 7:00 PM. Register Now at HiBid. OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1-3PM.
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
Apr 17, 2024 • Final
Finished basement - residential
Addition
Bathroom
Oct 27, 2023 • Final
Residential building - new
New construction
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.
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
3/10 Wind Factor
4% 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
The Plains, VA • 20198
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Sun exposure
24/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5331 Merry Oaks Rd
$376,740
$27K over list price of $350K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $466K to $750K.