Charming & Secluded! This 3BR, 3BA Cape Cod in Midland, VA is situated on 2 private acres & qualifies for an additional dwelling unit! No HOA. Tastefully upgraded & tucked away in a private, wooded setting. Home offers main level living & is handicap accessible. Upon entry, vaulted ceilings give way to a stunning stone hearth fireplace built with locally hand-dug stone. Centered between a floor-to-ceiling window & a door that leads to a large deck, the view offers a scenic backdrop of the surrounding treetops. The main level flows gracefully w/ HW floors from living room to dining room then leads to a renovated gourmet kitchen w/ quartz countertops, SS appliances, new LVT flooring & subway tile backsplash. Main level also offers a primary suite w/ full bath, WI closet & a private deck, as well as a 2nd bedroom, full bath, laundry room & a lovely den ideal for a home office or flex space. Upper level is dedicated to a 2nd primary suite w/ full bath. Basement is unfinished w/ room to grow. It features a rough-in for a bath, windows for natural light & walk-out access to the backyard. This property is lush w/ foliage & has established hiking & ATV trails. The fenced front yard is ideal for a small farmette, a haven for pets to freely roam & children to safely play. Two sheds convey as-is & provide excellent storage. Updates: 2022 Trane Gas Furnace, Kitchen Reno, Custom Plantation Shutters; 2024 Whole House Water Filtration System; 2026 Bathroom Renovation, New Carpet & Luxury Viny Flooring, Painted Interior Walls & Painted Exterior Decks. Located 0.08mi from Rte 28/Catlett Rd & <5mi from Rte 29/15/James Madison Hwy. Attractions: Messick's Farm Market, Fauquier Airport & C. M. Crockett Park, a 109-acre Lake that features boat rentals, boat launches, fishing, picnicking, hiking, winter skiing & other outdoor adventures. * Please contact Fauquier County Zoning Dept for requirements on building a 2nd dwelling unit. *
Adorable cape code nestled among the trees. This is the perfect little place in the country you've always dreamed of! This custom home was built and has been maintained with love. House offers one level living with two bedrooms, two baths, a den and all your primary living spaces including kitchen, dining, living and laundry on the main level. Fireplace surround is made of stones hand dug from the surrounding property. There's a third bedroom and bath upstairs, and an unfinished basement awaiting your imagination. Two acre lot has plenty of space to play - for kids and adults! Bring the chickens, the dogs, the playground, the workshop. .. Whatever it is your heart desires, there's surely a spot for it here. On the edge of the property is a beautiful little babbling brook that flows into Germantown Lake. Nearby (lakefront) Crockett Park offers fishing, boat rentals/boat launch, volleyball, horseshoes, orienteering courses, a cross-country & nature trails.
Public Records
Dec 30, 1996
Sold
$48,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,132 (+17.6%)
$171,000 + $402,400
$573,400
2025
$4,364 (+2.5%)
$171,000 + $402,400
$573,400
2024
$4,256 (+4.4%)
$136,000 + $313,900
$449,900
2023
$4,076
$136,000 + $313,900
$449,900
2022
$4,076 (+24.2%)
$136,000 + $313,900
$449,900
2021
$3,281
$136,000 + $313,900
$449,900
2020
$3,281
$110,000 + $218,700
$328,700
2019
$3,281 (+1.2%)
$110,000 + $218,700
$328,700
2018
$3,241 (+17.1%)
$110,000 + $218,700
$328,700
2017
$2,768
$110,000 + $218,700
$328,700
2016
$2,768 (+4.0%)
$100,000 + $165,100
$265,100
2015
$2,662 (+1.3%)
$100,000 + $165,100
$265,100
2014
$2,629 (+4.1%)
$100,000 + $165,100
$265,100
2012
$2,526
$100,000 + $165,100
$265,100
2010
$2,526 (−6.1%)
$110,000 + $150,400
$260,400
2009
$2,689
$132,000 + $219,500
$351,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1.3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
1997
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,184
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,184
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fauquier County
APN
7900279309000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
RA
Agriculture District
The Agriculture RA District generally contains those areas where agriculture and forestry are the predominant uses or where significant agricultural lands or large lot farmette type residential development exists. The regulations are designed to assist in the protection and preservation of the agricultural uses and to mitigate land use conflicts between agricultural uses and appropriately limited residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Dairy
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Park & open space
Timberland
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Midland, VA • 22728
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.3 hrs
4.2 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 5414 Germantown Rd
$695,688
$688 over list price of $695K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $570K to $750K.