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Property Description
Welcome Home to Hartwood! Nestled on **2.5 beautiful fenced acres** in Stafford County's desirable **Hartwood District**, this move-in-ready property offers the perfect blend of country charm, modern updates, and everyday convenience. Surrounded by mature trees and open pastures, you'll enjoy peaceful views and room to live the lifestyle you've always wanted. Inside, you'll find **4 spacious bedrooms** and **2 beautifully updated full baths**, along with fresh custom paint, new carpeting in the bedrooms, upgraded luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the living room, dining room, kitchen, and hallway, and updated lighting throughout. The kitchen features newer appliances (less than two years old), a generous dining area, and direct access to the side deck where you can relax while overlooking the picturesque pasture and tree-lined property. The finished walkout lower level provides exceptional additional living space with wood-look ceramic tile flooring, a cozy gas brick fireplace in the recreation room, a bonus exercise room, and a large fourth bedroom that meets code, complete with an oversized closet and comfortable sitting area. The unfinished utility room offers updated washer and dryer units along with custom-built storage cabinets, making organization easy. Outside, this property truly shines. The fully fenced yard extends to a separately fenced rear pasture with its own gate, making it ideal for goats, chickens, or other small livestock. Two barn-style storage sheds provide additional flexibility for equipment, hobbies, or animal care. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and anyone needing workspace will appreciate the ample parking, including a gated driveway, two-car carport, and a **24' x 20' detached metal garage/workshop (approximately 481 square feet).** The inviting full-length front porch has been beautifully refreshed with a newly painted ceiling, updated roof, brand-new steps, and recessed LED lighting, creating the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee. Fresh landscaping enhances the home's curb appeal, while the freshly painted shutters in **Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn** perfectly complement the front and side doors, painted in **Sherwin-Williams Goldenrod**, the 2026 Color of the Year, creating a warm and welcoming first impression. Conveniently located in the sought-after Hartwood area, this home is zoned for **Hartwood Elementary School, Gayle Middle School, and NEW Hartwood High School**, while offering the peaceful setting of country living with easy access to shopping, dining, commuter routes, and everything Stafford County has to offer. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy modern updates, acreage, outbuildings, and room to grow-all in one exceptional property. Welcome Home to Hartwood!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 196 Richards Ferry Rd
General
- Sold For: $492,500
- Taxes: $3,344 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: VAST2047430
- Added to Site: 25 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Attic, Built-Ins, Carpet, Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Mantel(s), Wood, Brick
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Flooring: Hardwood, Partially Carpeted, Laminated
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Additional Information
- Equipment: Negotiable
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Paved Parking
- Parking Type: Detached Carport, Detached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Covered Parking
Location
- County: STAFFORD
- Subdivision: RICHARDS FERRY
- Driving Directions: I-95, EXIT 133B (N.WARRENTON/RT 17N), GO. APPROX. 6 MILES, TURN LEFT ON RICHARDS FERRY RD, GO .09MI TO HOME ON RIGHT (2 DRIVEWAYS PAST FLYING H FARMS RD)
School Information
- School District: Stafford County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Hartwood
- Middle School: Gayle
- High School: Hartwood High School
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Fully Finished
- Foundation: Block, Active Radon Mitigation
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Windows: Double Pane, Vinyl Clad, Double Hung
- Doors: Storm
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main
- Square Feet: 2,496
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,496 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,248 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 1,248 Sq. Ft.
- Basement Finished: 100%
- Year Built: 1978
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Good
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Storage Barn/Shed, Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Street, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.5
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 108,900
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Street/Road Desc.: Black Top
- Zoning: A1
- Lot Description: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Fencing (Description): Board, Fully, Wood
Horse Property
- Horse Property: Yes
- Horse Facility Desc.: Horses Allowed
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $386.62
- Assessment Year: 2025
- County Tax: $3,297
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $357,000
- Tax Amount: $3,344
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1248
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: NEGOTIABLE
Listed by Realty One Group Key Properties, Patricia M Gonzalez
Sold by Keller Williams Realty, Jurgen Bautista
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Schools
Schools serving 196 Richards Ferry Rd
School District:Stafford County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hartwood Elementary School 14 Shackleford Well Rd, Hartwood, VA 22406 | K-5 | 1.2 mi |
T. Benton Gayle Middle School 100 Panther Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 | 6-8 | 5.1 mi |
Mountain View High School, Stafford, VA 2135 Mountain View Road, Stafford, VA 22556 | 9-12 | 6.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 196 Richards Ferry Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/24/2026
Sold
$492,500
2.07%
MLS
8/03/2026
Listed
$482,500
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
196 Richards Ferry Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (MLS# VAST2047430) is a Single Family property that was sold at $492,500 on August 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 196 Richards Ferry Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Fredericksburg? You can browse all Fredericksburg real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

