At the end of a gently winding country road, where Loudoun County’s storied landscape unfolds in quiet beauty, there lies a place where history lingers and new memories are waiting to be written—37961 Forest Mills Road. This remarkable estate tells a story nearly two centuries in the making. Dating to approximately 1830, the main residence stands as a living piece of Virginia’s heritage—gracefully preserved and thoughtfully partially renovated in 2026 to honor its historic character while enhancing comfort for modern living. With six bedrooms, three full baths, and two half baths, the home offers both scale and intimacy. Set within a natural hollow and embraced by rolling hills and mature trees, the residence enjoys a rare sense of shelter and serenity—protected from the outside world, yet open to the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Here, sunlight filters softly through the canopy, and every season unfolds like a painting beyond your windows. Wide-plank floors, period details, and timeworn textures echo its past, while carefully updated spaces provide ease for today’s lifestyle. Each room feels deeply connected to the land, offering peaceful, private views in every direction. The story extends well beyond the main home. Across the property, a beautifully reimagined carriage house, fully renovated in 2026, offers two bedrooms and one bath—perfect for guests, extended stays, or income potential. A second residence, a charming colonial-style home with three bedrooms and two baths, adds further flexibility for multi-generational living or rental opportunities. The land itself invites possibility. Two barns—one large and one medium-sized—stand ready for equestrian use, storage, or creative adaptation. A picturesque pond reflects the surrounding greenery, while a swimming pool provides a tranquil setting for relaxation and entertaining during warmer months. And everywhere you look, there is history. During the Civil War, the property served as a vital local supply post—its grounds quietly witnessing a defining chapter in the nation’s past. In later years, a noted National Geographic cartographer called this land home, drawn by its perspective and natural beauty. Even earlier, a natural water spring on the property served as an important watering site for the nearby village of Lincoln, making this land a place of gathering and sustenance for the community. Even the trees here tell a story. Identified by a local arborist, the property is home to several rare and noteworthy tree specimens, adding both distinction and natural significance to the landscape. Today, 37961 Forest Mills Road offers a rare blend of heritage and opportunity. The estate supports a range of uses, including private residential living, income-producing rentals with two additional homes, or hospitality ventures such as a bed and breakfast, vacation rental, or wedding and event venue. All of this is protected within a conservation easement, preserving the land’s beauty and ensuring its legacy endures. Here, life unfolds differently. Mornings begin with mist rising through the hollow, afternoons stretch across open fields and shaded paths, and evenings settle gently beneath a canopy of stars. It is a place of quiet refuge, rich history, and endless potential. More than an address, this is a legacy— a story rooted in the land, waiting for its next chapter to be written.
For sale
$3,950,000
37961 Forest Mills Rd, Leesburg, VA 20175
5beds
6,321sqft
Farm
Built in 1835
49.8 Acres Lot
$2,267,100 Zestimate®
$625/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Picturesque pondPeriod detailsBeautifully reimagined carriage houseCarefully updated spacesSix bedroomsTwo half bathsWide-plank floors
- 4 days |
- 806 |
- 24 |
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Listed by:
John Homan 571-439-6509,
Homes & Castles LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VALO2126312
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Basement
- Description: Percent Finished: 20.0
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Radiator, Oil, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Range Hood, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Double/Dual Staircase, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Wine Storage, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Wood
- Windows: Screens, Storm Window(s), Double Pane Windows, Double Hung
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,321
- Total interior livable area: 6,321 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,321
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Patio, Brick, Porch, Terrace
- Exterior features: Lighting, Extensive Hardscape, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Other
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Fencing: Board,Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Garden, Panoramic, Pasture, Pond, Scenic Vista
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream,Pond
- Frontage type: Road Frontage
Lot
- Size: 49.8 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Open Lot, Stream/Creek, Other, Pond, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Outbuilding, Residence, Feed Barn
- Parcel number: 457384879000
- Zoning: AR1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Masonry, Brick
- Foundation: Stone, Other, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1835
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Approved System
- Water: Spring
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lincoln
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Leesburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $625/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,201,410
- Annual tax amount: $8,556
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Farm Credit Service,FHA,Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$2,267,100
$1.86M - $2.77M
$5,559/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,950,000+58%$625/sqft |
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| 5/19/2025 | Sold | $2,500,000-9.1%$396/sqft |
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| 4/30/2025 | Price change | $2,749,000-5%$435/sqft |
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| 3/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000$458/sqft |
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| 10/29/2024 | Contingent | $2,895,000$458/sqft |
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| 9/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000$458/sqft |
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| 9/1/2024 | Listing removed | $2,895,000$458/sqft |
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| 3/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,895,000+221.7%$458/sqft |
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| 12/7/1990 | Sold | $900,000$142/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,556 -1.2% | $1,201,410 +8.4% |
| 2024 | $8,662 -9.3% | $1,107,890 -7.6% |
| 2023 | $9,555 +12.1% | $1,199,050 +12.5% |
| 2022 | $8,526 +5.2% | $1,065,660 +28.9% |
| 2021 | $8,102 -2.2% | $826,710 +3.3% |
| 2020 | $8,280 | $799,990 -10.2% |
| 2019 | $8,280 +0.1% | $890,840 +2.3% |
| 2018 | $8,271 +8.6% | $870,940 +10.7% |
| 2017 | $7,619 -7.8% | $786,450 +15.5% |
| 2016 | $8,261 | $680,910 -6.4% |
| 2015 | $8,261 +3.3% | $727,840 +5.1% |
| 2014 | $7,999 | $692,580 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 20175
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 7/10Blue Ridge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 8/10Loudoun Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Loudoun Valley
- District: Loudoun County Public Schools
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- Virginia
- Loudoun County
- Purcellville
- 20175
- 37961 Forest Mills Rd






