OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY to own in THE PLAINS. This unique 4 bedroom home (2 masters), w/ 3 full & 1 half bath on 2.72 acres includes 2 out buildings and detached garage. Hardwood floors, granite counters, stainless appliances, two fireplaces, wood burning stove, spiral staircase, finished lower level w/ 2 bedrooms and beautiful full bath, new HVAC, whole house generator, large deck, flat yard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
2.72 acresLot Size
$358Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Pamela Gillin• RE/MAX Gateway
•703-754-1770 (broker)
•scottmacdonald@remax.net (broker)
Bought with Cricket Bedford• Thomas & Talbot Real Estate
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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
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 5532 Merry Oaks Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRIS #FQ9716228
Aug 26, 2016
Sold
$494,200
$210/sq ft
Aug 5, 2016
Pending
—
Jul 19, 2016
Pending
—
Jul 19, 2016
Delisted
—
Jul 15, 2016
Listed
**
$213/sq ft
+25
BRIGHT MLS #1001638603
Aug 29, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Aug 26, 2016
Sold
$494,200
$210/sq ft
Jul 15, 2016
Listed
$500,000
$213/sq ft
MRIS #FQ8173622
Apr 25, 2014
Sold
$465,000
$198/sq ft
Jan 29, 2014
Pending
—
Sep 4, 2013
Listed
**
$200/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003701344
Apr 25, 2014
Sold
$465,000
$198/sq ft
Jan 28, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 4, 2013
Listed
$469,000
$200/sq ft
+16
Wonderful home to just relax and stare at the mountains and wild life, room for a horse or two, great gardening, views are great and so are the neighbors. EFFICENT $2,400 JOTUL f500 OSLO WOOD STOVE. Must see!
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.71 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
2,825
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fauquier County
APN
6977573687000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Jun 27, 2023 • Final
Mechanical residential – tank & outside gas line
Gas
Jun 16, 2022 • Active
Zoning permit – agricultural
ADU
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Circular Driveway, Garage
Driveway, Detached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Self Cleaning, Stove, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
Side Entrance, Sump Pump, Fully Finished, Outside Entrance
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $187,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Combination, Brick
Other Structures: Shed
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $175,800
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $3,540.23
Tax Assessed Value: $363,100
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $3,772.61
Assessments Information
Special Assessment Payment: Annually
Year Assessed: 2014
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Bottled Gas
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Bottled Gas/Propane
Hot Water: Bottled Gas
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: W.G. COLEMAN
Middle Or Junior School: MARSHALL
High School: FAUQUIER
School District Name: FAUQUIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Location Information
Directions: From Route 17 north of Warrantor, turn west on Merry Oaks Road. Turning left on Merry Oaks, the house will be on your left. If coming form the north and heading south on 17, make a right and your new home will be on your right.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,825
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Fauquier County
APN: 6977573687000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
W.G. Coleman Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.4mi
5/10
Marshall Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
5/10
Fauquier High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
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
5% 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 9.2 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$800,000 – $969,000
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