Rare offering in a highly desirable location. Beautiful 2-acre cleared building site with hard road frontage directly across from Great Meadow. Elevated hilltop setting captures mountain views, western water views, and open vistas overlooking Great Meadow. Approved 3-bedroom perc site provides a strong foundation for your custom home plans. The lot offers an ideal combination of usable open space, scenic surroundings, and privacy. (Please note owners only applied for a 3 bedroom perc site. It is possible it could be more. ) Excellent location with convenient access to The Plains, Marshall, Warrenton, and Interstate 66 — making commuting and daily amenities easily accessible while enjoying a peaceful country setting. Property has been in the same family for generations. A solid opportunity in a prime Fauquier County location.
Edwardsville, 2 recorded parcels totaling 190 acres with frontage on Old Tavern Road and Old Winchester Road across from Great Meadow, in The Plains. Farm has been in the same family since the 1940’s. 34.89 acres are zoned R1 potential of 31 lots, balance RA acres can be total of 10 lots. Excellent conservation easement potential. There are 10 total residences currently and 9 of the 10 are leased month to month, total income of about $110,000/year. Property being sold in “AS IS” condition. Seller not liable for any roll back taxed. AG lease allows farmers to cultivate the crop. Land is gently rolling and mostly open, frontage on Piney Branch, large spring fed pond, mountain views in all directions. Older home on the property believed to be school at one point. Talk to listing agent regarding DEQ issue from Neighbor’s property.
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Fauquier County
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Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Rural
Topography Description: Gently Rolling
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Current Use: Land/Lot Only, Vacant
Possible Use: Residential
Farm Information
Farm Land Preservation: No
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $2,493
Tax Assessed Value: $242,000
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Annual Amount: $2,493
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Lease In Effect: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cable
Sewer Septic: Perc Approved Septic
Water Source: Well Required
Location
School Information
School District Name: FAUQUIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From The Plains, Old Tavern Road to property on right. 5064 Old Tavern Road is contiguous to the property.
Location Type: Rural
Road Responsibility: City/County
Road Surface Type: Black Top
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Style: Single Family Residential
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County: Fauquier County
APN: 6989-86-9801
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
W.G. Coleman Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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Marshall Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Fauquier High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi
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This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in The Plains. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.