ONLINE REAL ESTATE AUCTION via HiBid — Starting Bid $350,000! Register now for your chance to bid on this almost-new 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in The Plains. Built in 2023, this one-level home offers approximately 2,058 finished sq ft, 10' ceilings, an open floor plan, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and a flexible layout with a separate suite and private exterior entrance. The oversized 3-car garage adds approximately 1,100 sq ft and is ideal for vehicles, hobbies, a workshop, gym, or storage. Additional features include 400-amp electric service, mini-split heating and cooling, a paved driveway, and 1.82 acres in a convenient countryside setting near Routes 17, 29, and I-66. Appraised at $619,000 in May 2025- this auction presents a rare opportunity to buy at a compelling value. Register now. Bidding runs September 21–28. Subject to seller reserve and auction terms. Register Now at HiBid.
Auction
Est. $350,000
5331 Merry Oaks Rd, The Plains, VA 20198
3beds
2,058sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2023
1.82 Acres Lot
$595,200 Zestimate®
$170/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Paved drivewayOpen floor planOne-level homeMini-split heating and coolingFloor-to-ceiling stone fireplace
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Fawn Deitsch 607-331-9496,
RE/MAX Gateway
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAFQ2023646
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Utility Room, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 551 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 29
Bedroom 2
- Features: Attached Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4 X 9
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 9
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 20
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 15
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 9
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Fireplace - Electric
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 21
Utility room
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 9
Heating
- Other, Wall Unit, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Main Level, Washer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Primary Bath(s), 9'+ Ceilings, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Corner, Mantel(s), Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,058
- Total interior livable area: 2,058 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,058
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Paved, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Sqft: 1137
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Entry Slope <1', Accessible Entrance, No Stairs
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.82 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Wooded, Rural, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 6978708958
- Zoning: RA
- Special conditions: Auction
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Private Septic Tank
- Water: Well, Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Vallevue
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: The Plains
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $170/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $484,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,377
- Date on market: 8/24/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$595,200
$565,000 - $625,000
$3,484/mo
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,377 +2.5% | $452,600 |
| 2024 | $4,268 +120% | $452,600 +110.7% |
| 2023 | $1,940 | $214,800 |
| 2022 | $1,940 -9.2% | $214,800 |
| 2021 | $2,135 | $214,800 |
| 2020 | -- | $214,800 |
| 2019 | $2,123 | $214,800 |
| 2018 | $2,123 | $214,800 +5.4% |
| 2016 | -- | $203,700 |
| 2015 | -- | $203,700 |
| 2014 | -- | $203,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $203,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $203,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $203,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $203,700 -6.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $218,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $218,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $218,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $218,700 +246% |
| 2004 | -- | $63,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $63,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $63,200 +26.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $49,900 |
| 2000 | -- | $49,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 20198
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: W.g. Coleman
- Middle: Marshall
- High: Fauquier
- District: Fauquier 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.
