Multiple Offers Received, highest and best due Saturday by 8pm! Priced $55,000 below recent appraisal! Lovely rancher home nestled in a private lot of nearly 2 acres in the heart of Virginia horse country! Large LR w/ stone fireplace, eat-in kitchen w/ SS appliances. 4B/4BA in main house, and adjacent 1B/1BA guest house provides potential rental income, or an in-law suite. Wonderful location just mins to I-66, Warrenton, and resides just down the street from Great Meadow which hosts the famous annual VA Gold Cup! Downtown Warrenton, Marshall, Haymarket and Gainesville are all within a 15 minute drive. Great Meadow Fields Event Center is just a mile away. Enjoy equestrian events, Highland games and 4th of July celebrations just up the street. I66 is less than 3 miles away; commuting is a breeze. Let’s get you home to 5333 Merry Oaks Road in The Plains, VA! High speed internet through Xfinity is avaliable!
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
1.83 acresLot Size
$419Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Jad Sarsour• Samson Properties
•703-378-8810 (broker)
•donnysamson@samsonproperties.net (broker)
Listed by Jessie Georgieva• Samson Properties
•703-378-8810 (broker)
•donnysamson@samsonproperties.net (broker)
Bought with Adil Benyoussef• The Piedmont Realty Group of Northern Virginia
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Market trends in 20198, VA
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
93.5%
5.3% MoM
Median sale price
$4.0M
$3M MoM
Avg. days on market
78d
35 days MoM
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Sale history for 5333 Merry Oaks Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Oct 31, 2023
Sold
$632,000
$341/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #VAFQ2010020
Oct 31, 2023
Sold
$634,000
$342/sq ft
Sep 30, 2023
Contingent
—
Sep 15, 2023
Listed
$649,900
$351/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #VAFQ2008934
Sep 10, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Aug 25, 2023
Price Changed
$685,000
$370/sq ft
Jul 30, 2023
Listed
$699,999
$378/sq ft
Jul 30, 2023
Listing Removed
—
BRIGHT MLS #VAFQ2007546
Mar 7, 2023
Sold
$350,000
$189/sq ft
Feb 18, 2023
Pending
—
Feb 15, 2023
Listed
$379,000
$205/sq ft
Feb 13, 2023
Coming Soon
$379,000
$205/sq ft
+29
Great opportunity to own this country cottage with many charming details including stone walls, patios, a porch, deck, and a screened cabana with electricity. As you enter through the handcrafted custom wood door you will be welcomed into a large foyer and spacious great room. The great room has hardwood floors and a volume height ceiling adorned with wood beams. It is anchored with a floor to ceiling stone hearth fireplace outfitted with a woodstove insert. An oversized eat-in country kitchen with custom cabinetry is just the spot for gathering. This Brick and Stucco Ranch home has two bedrooms and three full bathrooms, two on the first floor and an additional bathroom in the basement with a shower. This nearly two-acre property also offers a 1 Bed/1 Bath Guest House which can be used as a rental for additional income, an artist studio, or a separate home office. The home is on an expansive lot which can be shaped to meet your needs and has nice views of the ridge and countryside. This property would make for an easy renovation – live in one while you upgrade the other! Convenient to I-66 and the towns of Middleburg, The Plains and Warrenton with lots of dining and shopping options. Located right next to Great Meadow Event Park and 30 minutes from Shenandoah National Park. This home is ready for new owners to make it their very own peaceful country dwelling. Motivated seller is offering this home in AS IS condition.
BRIGHT MLS #VAFQ161204
Dec 31, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Oct 1, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jul 2, 2019
Listed
$399,900
$216/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1002038856
Nov 14, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Jul 13, 2018
Listed
$415,000
$224/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007083586
Dec 1, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jun 2, 2014
Listed
$305,000
$165/sq ft
Public Records
May 23, 1995
Sold
$157,000
$85/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,827 (+18.5%)
$254,900 + $396,200
$651,100
2025
$4,918 (+2.5%)
$254,900 + $396,200
$651,100
2024
$4,797 (+4.4%)
$214,900 + $292,300
$507,200
2023
$4,594
$214,900 + $292,300
$507,200
2022
$4,594 (+12.7%)
$214,900 + $292,300
$507,200
2021
$4,077
$214,900 + $292,300
$507,200
2020
$4,077
$214,900 + $193,900
$408,800
2019
$4,077 (+1.2%)
$214,900 + $193,900
$408,800
2018
$4,028 (+8.4%)
$214,900 + $193,900
$408,800
2017
$3,717
$214,900 + $193,900
$408,800
2016
$3,716 (+4.0%)
$204,100 + $152,300
$356,400
2015
$3,574 (+1.1%)
$204,100 + $152,300
$356,400
2014
$3,535 (−1.1%)
$204,100 + $152,300
$356,400
2012
$3,574
$204,100 + $152,300
$356,400
2010
$3,574 (+4.1%)
$204,100 + $164,400
$368,500
2009
$3,433
$229,100 + $219,700
$448,800
Tax history for 5333 Merry Oaks Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,827 (+18.5%)
$254,900 + $396,200
$651,100
2025
$4,918 (+2.5%)
$254,900 + $396,200
$651,100
2024
$4,797 (+4.4%)
$214,900 + $292,300
$507,200
2023
$4,594
$214,900 + $292,300
$507,200
2022
$4,594 (+12.7%)
$214,900 + $292,300
$507,200
2021
$4,077
$214,900 + $292,300
$507,200
2020
$4,077
$214,900 + $193,900
$408,800
2019
$4,077 (+1.2%)
$214,900 + $193,900
$408,800
2018
$4,028 (+8.4%)
$214,900 + $193,900
$408,800
2017
$3,717
$214,900 + $193,900
$408,800
2016
$3,716 (+4.0%)
$204,100 + $152,300
$356,400
2015
$3,574 (+1.1%)
$204,100 + $152,300
$356,400
2014
$3,535 (−1.1%)
$204,100 + $152,300
$356,400
2012
$3,574
$204,100 + $152,300
$356,400
2010
$3,574 (+4.1%)
$204,100 + $164,400
$368,500
2009
$3,433
$229,100 + $219,700
$448,800
*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
2
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.83 Acres
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
1,852
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fauquier County
APN
6978708759000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
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
Oct 10, 2023 • Final
Residential building - alteration
Roofing
Aug 23, 2023 • Final
Deck - residential
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
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Combination, Daylight, Partial, Walkout Level
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 440
Improvement Assessed Value: $292,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $214,900
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,412
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 440
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $3,845
Tax Assessed Value: $507,200
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $4,580
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: FAUQUIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Please use GPS
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,852
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Fauquier County
APN: 6978708759000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
W.G. Coleman Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
5/10
Marshall Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
5/10
Fauquier High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
7/10
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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
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$738,000 – $893,000
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