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$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#VALO2092484, Sheila K Cooper, Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
$955,000 List price
46865 Backwater Dr Sterling, VA 20164
$10,000
Closing credit¹
4 beds
3 full, 1 partial
3,820 sqft
0.2 acres
$250 / sqft
House
Property details
About 46865 Backwater Dr
Welcome Home! You will not want to miss the opportunity to come live in the FABULOUS community of Richland Forest. 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 coook top, granite countertops, sky lights, soft close cabintry 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 cabintry, another full bathroom and walk up stairs to the rear yard. Mature landscaping, hardscape and underground irrigation system. Whole house hard wired speaker system. Oversized garage with shelving and cabinets. Extra refrigerator in lower level. 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 Towncenter, Loudoun One, Dulles Towncenter. Open House Sunday April 6 1-4PM
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Other
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingAttic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Size3,820 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.22 Acres
Year built1995
ParkingGarage - Front Entry,Garage Door Opener, Asphalt Driveway, Attached Garage,Driveway
MLS #VALO2090428
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceFireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane
ViewGarden
Summary
- MLS Number: VALO2090428
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
- Office Phone: (703) 938-4200
- Office Email: longandfoster@broker1suite.com
- Listing Agent: Julie Nirschl
- Agent Phone: (703) 635-9446
- Agent Email: julie@lnf.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 07, 2001 | Home Sold | $427,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $803,150 | $6,947 |
| 2023 | $747,870 | $6,543 |
| 2022 | $745,760 | $6,637 |
| 2021 | $643,880 | $6,310 |
| 2020 | $620,010 | $6,417 |
| 2018 | $591,500 | $6,417 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Meadowland Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•729 Sugarland Run Dr
3
Rolling Ridge Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•500 E Frederick Dr
2
Sugarland Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•65 Sugarland Run Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $117,867. The most common annual income of people living in Sterling, VA is between $100k-200k. Typical family type is married, with kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
7%
<35k
29%
35k-100k
46%
100k-200k
18%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
17%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
45%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Tennis
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
IKEA
The Container Store
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Chipotle
Starbucks
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Jeep
Lexus
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Alternative
News
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Frequently asked questions
About 46865 Backwater Dr
This home is located at 46865 Backwater Dr in Sterling, VA and zip code 20164 in the Richland Forest neighborhood. This 3,820 square foot home, which was built in 1995, sits on a 0.22 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $955,000.
In March 2025, from all listings sold in Sterling, VA there were more than 34 sold above asking price, over 11 sold below and more than 10 were sold right at the asked price. In March 2025 in Sterling, VA there were 75.4% more homes for sale than in February. In March 2025 median list price was $622,500 and the average listing age was 9 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.