46865 Backwater Dr

Sterling, VA 20164

$925,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,820 Sq. Ft.
$242 / Sq. Ft.
3,820
Sq. Ft.
$242
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 6/25/25
Closed 6/25/25
a front view of a house with garden
a front view of a house with a yard and flowers
a view of a house with a yard and sitting area
French doors leading to inviting deck
The heart of this home is the beautiful kitchen.
Gorgeous chefs dream kitchen.
Grand two story foyer
Beautiful hardwood floors
a kitchen with granite countertop a stove and a sink
a metallic refrigerator freezer sitting in a kitchen
Large center island
a dining room with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a dining table chairs and granite counter tops
a living room with furniture and a fireplace
Two ceiling fans
Generous sized formal dining room
a dining room with furniture a chandelier and wooden floor
Custom built-in cabinetry
Spacious formal living room
Formal living room off of foyer
a living room with furniture and a potted plant
a utility room with dryer and washer
Main level powder room
Large primary suite
Sitting area in primary suite
Vaulted ceiling
a spacious bathroom with a tub sink and mirror
Custom walk in closet in primary suite
Second bedroom on upper level
Lots of closet space
a view of a workspace with furniture
Third bedroom on upper level
Fourth bedroom on upper level
a view of walk in closet with clothes and shoes
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a bathroom with a bathtub and shower
a view of an empty room with furniture and a large window
French doors to walk up steps from lower level
Lower level rec room
Extra refrigerator in lower level
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and shower
a view of a backyard with table and chairs and large trees
a view of a house with backyard and a tree
a view of balcony with outdoor seating and wooden floor
Patio furtniture conveys with home.
a living room with furniture and a window
a picture of a book and a bed

Description

Welcome Home! Over 4200 square feet on three finished levels. Lovely 4 bedroom, three full, one half bath, colonial style home in excellent condition ready for YOU. Generous sized formal living and dining rooms with custom built-in cabinetry. The heart of this home truly is the GORGEOUS, gourmet kitchen, renovated in 2015, with a large center island, an abundance of cabinetry, 5 burner gas cook top, granite countertops, sky lights, soft close cabinetry with roll out shelves, above and below cabinet...Welcome Home! Over 4200 square feet on three finished levels. Lovely 4 bedroom, three full, one half bath, colonial style home in excellent condition ready for YOU. Generous sized formal living and dining rooms with custom built-in cabinetry. The heart of this home truly is the GORGEOUS, gourmet kitchen, renovated in 2015, with a large center island, an abundance of cabinetry, 5 burner gas cook top, granite countertops, sky lights, soft close cabinetry with roll out shelves, above and below cabinet lighting and so much more. Kitchen is adjacent to a supersized family room with a cozy gas fireplace and two ceiling fans. An AMAZING space to gather and to entertain. French doors open to the spacious deck overlooking a lush green rear yard. Laundry room on main level. Fabulous floorplan! Natural light throughout. The upper level boasts a true luxury primary bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, sitting room, custom walk in closet and primary bathroom. GORGEOUS primary bathroom renovated in 2013 with dual sinks, a soaking tub , walk-in shower, must see! The other 3 bedrooms are good sized and all have ceiling fans and ample closet space. Bedroom 4 has a walk in closet. The upper level hall bathroom has a tub/shower, dual sinks and was remodeled in 2016. Still more to this wonderful home! The lower level has built-in cabinetry, another full bathroom and walk up stairs to the rear yard. Mature landscaping, hardscape and underground irrigation system. Whole house hard wired speaker system is so fun. Oversized garage with shelving and cabinets. Extra refrigerator in lower level. Come live in the FABULOUS community of Richland Forest. Lovely, private view of trees from expansive deck. A few of the many upgrades: Roof 2020, with one time warranty transferable to the new owner, Gutters 2022, Carpet in Living Room and lower level 2025, Primary Bedroom Closet 2014, Washer and Dryer 2016, Garage Doors and motors 2015. Walking distance to middle school and high school. 16 minute drive to IAD, 38 to DCA. (Est) Many nearby walking paths, shopping, restaurants. HOA $82 per month. Unbeatable location with easy access to many major routes of transportation including the Silver Line Metro, Dulles Toll Road, Fairfax County Parkway and Rt 7. Minutes to Reston Town Center, Loudoun One, Dulles Town Center.
  1. Listed by Julie Nirschl • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
    P: (703)-635-9446 julie@lnf.com

Property Details for 46865 Backwater Drive

Tax ID Number
013381559000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
Yes
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 06/25/2025 04:47 PM

Property Details for 46865 Backwater Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #VALO2090428
Days on Market60
Taxes$6,947 / year
HOA Fees$82 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1995
Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,583 SF
CountyLoudoun County
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Building Information for 46865 Backwater Drive

Stories3Year Built1995Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,583 SF

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Property Information for 46865 Backwater Drive

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles
  • School District Name: LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121139189813
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: LOUDOUN
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • HOA Name: RICHLAND FOREST
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Trash, Common Area Maintenance, Insurance, Reserve Funds
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Common Grounds
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $848,410
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $6,947
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $593,710
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $254,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Zoning: R4
  • School Tax: $0
  • Tax Page Number: 2132
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Laundry, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
Room 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Gas, Skylight(s)
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Breakfast Nook, Flooring - HardWood, Island, Lighting - Pendants, Lighting - Recessed, Countertop(s) - Granite, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding, Chair Rail, Built-Ins
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Crown Molding
Room 6
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Lighting - Recessed
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 11
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Double Sink, Bathroom - Tub Shower
Room 12
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Double Sink, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Soaking Tub
Room 13
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Built-Ins
Room 16
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 17
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
Financial Information
Expenses
  • Water Avg Month: $49
  • Water Prev 12 Months: $588
  • Electric Avg Month: $126
  • Electric Prev 12 Months: $1,512
  • Gas Avg Month: $135
  • Gas Prev 12 Months: $1,620
Building Info
Building Info
  • Builder Name: Centex
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2015
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,820.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,820.00
  • Total SQFT: 4,255.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Brick Front, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8038/6870/9880/803868709880_512_384_WM_6ABofuyhNjVH6-yI.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, Dry Wall, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Improved, Outside Entrance, Shelving, Walkout Stairs, Windows
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Road Responsibility: City/County
  • Parcel ID: 16549573
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Upgraded Countertops
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Stove, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Water Heater, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Washer - Front Loading
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Door Features: French
  • Window Features: Palladian, Skylights, Vinyl Clad
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Chimney Cap(s)
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat, Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: JulieNirschl.LNF.com

Property History for 46865 Backwater Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1903172107

$925,000—
Jun 25, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

$925,000—
May 25, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

—
May 25, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

—
May 21, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

$935,000—
Apr 21, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

$939,000—
Apr 2, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

$955,000—
Apr 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

—
Mar 30, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

—
Mar 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

$945,000—
Nov 6, 2001

Closed

BRIGHT #VALO217158

$427,500—
Oct 5, 2001

Pending

BRIGHT #VALO217158

—
Sep 10, 2001

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VALO217158

$429,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1903172107

$925,000
06/25/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

$925,000
05/25/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

—
05/25/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

—
05/21/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

$935,000
04/21/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

$939,000
04/02/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

$955,000
04/02/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

—
03/30/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

—
03/27/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VALO2090428

$945,000
11/06/2001

Closed

BRIGHT #VALO217158

$427,500
10/05/2001

Pending

BRIGHT #VALO217158

—
09/10/2001

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #VALO217158

$429,900

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Public Records for 46865 Backwater Drive

Taxable ValueLand$254,700Additions$593,710Total$848,410
Tax Record2025$6,830 ($569 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,817 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,884 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt933 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,583 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated2000ZoningR4CountyLOUDOUNAPN013-38-1559-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 46865 Backwater Drive

This home is within Loudoun County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Meadowland Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Dominion High School
Public - PK to 12
Seneca Ridge Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
W.O. Robey High
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Meadowland Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Dominion High School
PublicPK to 12

Seneca Ridge Middle School
Public6 to 8

W.O. Robey High
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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