Welcome to Wishful Thinking, an 1879 historic cottage offering 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and approximately 2,461 square feet of beautifully finished living space on 0.76 acres in Taylorstown’s National Register Historic District. Thoughtfully expanded and fully updated in 2000 to preserve its original charm while introducing modern comfort, the home features updated HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and energy-efficient windows, along with stainless steel appliances, modern fixtures, and flexible living spaces. Set behind classic white picket fencing with mature landscaping, a welcoming front porch, expansive stone patio, and a charming barn/outbuilding for storage or hobby use, this property offers an idyllic country setting just minutes to Waterford , Lovettsville and a short drive to downtown Leesburg. Inside, the main level is designed for comfort, light, and versatility. A country kitchen with dining area and stainless steel appliances flows to a practical mudroom and laundry, while a separate formal dining room offers space for gatherings. The living room, with built-in shelving and large windows, opens through French doors to the expansive patio, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living. The main-level living area with an adjacent full bath provides flexibility as a home office, media room, or main-level bedroom. Upstairs, the expanded sun-filled owner’s suite includes a sitting area, spa-like bath with soaking tub and modern fixtures, a generous walk-in closet and private deck overlooking the grounds. A upper oft area overlooks the heart of the home and serves perfectly as a reading nook, creative space, or second office. Two additional bedrooms offer comfortable accommodations and share a well-appointed full bath. A walk-up floored attic provides excellent storage for household and seasonal needs. Outdoor living is celebrated throughout the property. Enjoy morning coffee on the covered front porch, entertain on the stone patio, tend gardens, or relax within the privacy of mature landscaping and pastoral views. The barn/outbuilding offers storage for garden equipment, sports gear, or weekend projects. Located on scenic Loyalty Road in a protected historic area, this home offers the rare opportunity to enjoy authentic period character with modern updates, pastoral surroundings, and convenient access to Waterford, Leesburg, vineyards, farm-to-table dining, and outdoor recreation along Catoctin Creek. A timeless cottage with move-in readiness, flexible spaces, and rich Virginia heritage — Wishful Thinking is ready to welcome its next chapter.
Under contract
$899,000
13232 Loyalty Rd, Leesburg, VA 20176
3beds
2,461sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1879
0.76 Acres Lot
$884,200 Zestimate®
$365/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern fixturesClassic white picket fencingExpansive stone patioFlexible living spacesMature landscapingCovered front porchWelcoming front porch
- 135 days |
- 386 |
- 5 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 16, 2026 at 06:43am
Listed by:
Ms. Anne Nouri 703-817-6499,
Keller Williams Realty,
Co-Listing Agent: Natalie Moslem 973-223-0645,
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VALO2110538
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Loft, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Double Sink, Flooring - Tile/Brick, Hot Tub/Spa, Soaking Tub
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Features: Basement - Unfinished
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Room, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Countertop(s) - Quartz, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Country, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Built-in Features, Flooring - HardWood, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
Loft
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - HardWood, Balcony Access
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Down Draft, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Treat System, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Additional Stairway, Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,461
- Total interior livable area: 2,461 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,461
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Crushed Stone, Driveway, Off Site, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Satellite Dish, Balcony
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.76 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaped, Wooded, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 259403152000
- Zoning: AR1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1879
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic, Septic = # of BR, Septic Exists
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Taylorstown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Leesburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $365/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $857,900
- Annual tax amount: $6,906
- Date on market: 11/5/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Estimated market value
$884,200
$840,000 - $928,000
$3,431/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/16/2026 | Contingent | $899,000$365/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VALO2110538 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000+4.5%$365/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VALO2110538 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2025 | Sold | $860,000-1.7%$349/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VALO2105712 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Pending sale | $875,000$356/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VALO2105712 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2025 | Contingent | $875,000$356/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VALO2105712 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $875,000+41.1%$356/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VALO2105712 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2020 | Sold | $620,000-0.8%$252/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2020 | Pending sale | $625,000$254/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #VALO408242 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2020 | Listed for sale | $625,000+13.7%$254/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #VALO408242 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2013 | Sold | $549,900$223/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2013 | Pending sale | $549,900$223/sqft |
Source: Leesburg Ventures, LLC dba Keller Williams #LO8116324 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2013 | Listed for sale | $549,900+292.8%$223/sqft |
Source: Leesburg Ventures, LLC dba Keller Williams #LO8116324 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/1996 | Sold | $140,000$57/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,906 -1.4% | $857,900 +6% |
| 2024 | $7,001 +3.2% | $809,420 +4.3% |
| 2023 | $6,787 +10.6% | $775,700 +12.5% |
| 2022 | $6,135 +5.5% | $689,300 +16.2% |
| 2021 | $5,813 +8.2% | $593,200 +14.3% |
| 2020 | $5,370 +0% | $518,880 +8.1% |
| 2019 | $5,370 +4.9% | $480,170 +1.8% |
| 2018 | $5,119 -4.5% | $471,770 -1% |
| 2017 | $5,361 -0.6% | $476,500 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $5,391 | $453,290 +19% |
| 2015 | $5,391 -3.4% | $380,960 -1.2% |
| 2014 | $5,583 +76.1% | $385,760 +120.3% |
| 2013 | $3,170 | $175,100 |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | -- | $268,800 -14.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $313,400 -0.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $315,700 -17.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $383,800 +28% |
| 2005 | -- | $299,800 +7% |
| 2004 | -- | $280,300 +6.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $263,100 +13.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $231,300 +55.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $148,600 |
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Est. payment
$5,145/mo
Principal & interest
$4546
Property taxes
$599
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Neighborhood: 20176
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lovettsville Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.6 mi
- 7/10Harmony Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.6 mi
- 8/10Woodgrove High SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 10.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lovettsville
- Middle: Harmony
- High: Woodgrove
- District: Loudoun County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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