About this home

Rare opportunity to own two cottages on .43 acres in the heart of the village of the Plains. Walk to restaurants, shops and art galleries. Conveniently located less than an hour drive to Washington DC. Both cottages were thoughtfully renovated in 2023. Enter the property through the charming, mature gardens with whimsical, rustic fencing and enjoy the private area surrounding the cottages. The two story cottage has two bedrooms and three bathrooms. A large kitchen with soap stone counter tops, hardwood floors and stainless appliances opens onto the large deck and back yard with dedicated entertaining area. The redesigned living space includea a charming living room with beautiful stone, gas fireplace as the focal point and large dining area. There is a dedicated laundry room and oversized full bathroom on the main level as well. Upstairs are two bedrooms--each with a dedicated bathroom. The second cottage offers one bedroom, full bathroom and country kitchen with dining and sitting area. The cottage is highlighted with cheerful colors and accented by stenciled wood flooring. The property has an impressive short term rental history with five star ratings. This unique offering presents many options to a new buyer. Live in one of the cottages and rent the second; continue the successful short term rental operation; use the second cottage as a guest house, home office or artist's studio. The options are endless. Bring your ideas.

Facts and features

Schools

• W.G. Coleman Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 2.4 mi

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• Marshall Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 2.4 mi

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• Kettle Run High School

  high · 9-12 · 10.3 mi

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• Wakefield School

  elementary · K-12 · 0.6 mi

• Mountainside Montessori

  elementary · K-9 · 2.5 mi

• Claude Thompson Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 5.1 mi

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Price history

• Oct 30, 2026 · Listed$950,000
• Aug 12, 2022 · Sold$225,000
• Apr 24, 1997 · Sold$81,000

Tax history

• 2026$4,016 tax · $448,800 assessed
• 2025$2,862 tax · $448,800 assessed
• 2024$2,791 tax · $296,000 assessed
• 2023$2,672 tax · $296,000 assessed
• 2022$2,672 tax · $296,000 assessed
• 2021$2,680 tax · $269,700 assessed
• 2020$2,680 tax · $269,700 assessed
• 2019$2,680 tax · $269,700 assessed

Home value

$495,000

• Collateral Analytics$495,000
• Cotality$537,700
• Quantarium$455,591

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