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438 Devils Backbone Overlook

STEPHENSON, VA 22656

3 beds
3 baths
2,560 sqft
~5 acre lot
$244 per sqft
1986 build

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.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / ERA Oakcrest Realty, Inc.

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 27, 2025 •

MLS# VAFV2033296 —

The Building

Year Built:

1986
Year Built Source:

Assessor
Roof:

Architectural Shingle
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Frame
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Ranch/Rambler
Levels:

1
Door Features:

Sliding Glass
Window Features:

Bay/Bow
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Permanent, Crawl Space
Basement:

No
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

2560
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

2560

Interior

Interior Features:

Wood Floors, Walk-in Closet(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Attic/House Fan, Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s)
Room List:

Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Storage Room, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
Flooring Type:

Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

1
Fireplace Features:

Stone, Wood
Wall & Ceilings:

Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

2560
Living Area SqFt:

2,560 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional, Bank Portfolio, VA
Possession:

Settlement

Location

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.
Latitude:

39.21717000
Longitude:

-78.06707000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

5.21
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Features:

Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Trees/Wooded
Lot SqFt:

226,948 Sqft
Zoning:

RA
Road Surface Type:

Tar and Chip
Road Responsibility:

HOA
In City Limits:

No
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

2
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

45 9 3 23
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

23
Tax Annual Amount:

$1,998.18
Tax Assessed Value:

$472,100
Year Assessed:

2025
County Tax:

1998.18
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

3
Bedrooms Main Level:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

3.00
Main Level Full Baths:

2
Main Level Half Baths:

1

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump(s)
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Heat Pump(s), Zoned
Heating Fuel:

Electric

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

On Site Septic, Gravity Sept Fld, Septic = # of BR
Hot Water:

Electric
Water Source:

Well

Appliances

Appliances:

Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer
Laundry Type:

Has Laundry, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit

Schools

Elementary School:

Jordan Springs
Middle School:

James Wood
High School:

JAMES WOOD
School District Name:

Frederick County Public Schools
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Opequon Ridge Iii
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

Yes
Condo/Coop Association:

No
HOA Fee:

$550
HOA Fee Frequency:

Annually
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee:

Road Maintenance, Snow Removal

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

8
Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

Driveway, Other
Parking Features:

Circular Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces:

8

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$625,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$3,346
Taxes	$166
Insurance	$171
Utilities	$168 See report
Total	$3,851/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/27/25 Apr 27, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$625,000

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This house located in VA 22656 is currently for sale for $625,000. 438 Devils Backbone Overlook is a 2,560 square foot house with 3 beds and 3 baths. This house is in the attendance area of James Wood High School and James Wood Middle School.

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