3894 Northwestern Pike Farmhouse on 16.5 Wooded Acres – Winchester, VA – $399,900

Country Living · Wooded Acreage · Winchester, Virginia

Property Overview

Discover a classic farmhouse on 16.5 wooded acres at 3894 Northwestern Pike in Winchester, Virginia. Built in 1961 and cherished by the same family since its construction, this three-bedroom, one-bathroom home offers a distinctive combination of traditional character, extensive wooded land, and access to the amenities of the Winchester area.

The land is the defining feature of this property. Mature woodland, a private and secluded setting, and unrestricted acreage create room to explore outdoor recreation, enjoy nature and wildlife, or envision a rural retreat with space to spread out. Hunting is identified as an available recreational use.

The farmhouse offers 1,308 square feet of finished living space, with a four-level layout, a fireplace, a porch, and a patio. A detached oversized two-car garage, driveway parking, and an additional outbuilding provide further existing improvements.

Notable updates include roof work approximately five years before the listing description, replacement of the well pump and water heater around 2023, and installation of a new oil furnace in 2025. The home retains its established farmhouse character and offers an opportunity for a new owner to make the property their own.

Interior Features

The farmhouse has a total finished living area of 1,308 square feet, with the finished area located above ground. The layout is recorded as four levels, with one bedroom and one full bathroom on the main level.

Kitchen & Appliances

The home includes a cooktop, oven, refrigerator, and electric water heater. These existing appliances provide the essentials for everyday household use.

Heating & Cooling

• Oil-fired hot-water heating system.
• Oil furnace installed in 2025.
• Window-unit cooling.
• Water heater replaced around 2023.
• Well pump replaced around 2023.

Fireplace & Basement

The property includes one fireplace and a basement area recorded at 231 square feet. The basement is identified with an unspecified finish type, and no finished below-ground living area is recorded.

Exterior, Land & Outdoor Features

The property encompasses 16.5 acres of wooded land in a private, secluded setting. The lot is identified as unrestricted, with hunting available as a recreational use. The natural landscape provides space for outdoor activities and opportunities to enjoy the surrounding woodland.

• 16.5 acres of wooded land.
• Private and secluded lot characteristics.
• Unrestricted designation in the property listing.
• Hunting available as an identified land use.
• Existing porch and patio.
• Detached oversized garage with two garage spaces.
• Driveway and uncovered parking.
• Additional outbuilding.

The exterior features vinyl siding, a block foundation, and roofing materials recorded as metal and architectural shingles. Roof updates were completed approximately five years before the listing description.

Structure & Construction

The home was constructed in 1961 and is classified as a single-family residence with farmhouse/national folk and Colonial architectural styles. The recorded total structure area is 1,539 square feet, including 1,308 square feet of finished above-ground living area and unfinished below-ground space.

The property has no homeowners association listed. Ownership is recorded as fee simple, and the zoning designation is RA, or Rural Areas.

Utilities & Property Systems

• Water: Private well.
• Wastewater: Existing septic system.
• Heating fuel: Oil.
• Cooling: Window units.
• Water heating: Electric water heater.

Buyers should verify the condition and capacity of the well and septic system, the age and operating condition of mechanical equipment, and the availability of any desired utility or communications services. Any proposed additional dwelling or land division may require separate utility, wastewater, and site-suitability approvals.

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

The property is located on Northwestern Pike in Frederick County, Virginia, in the Winchester area of the northern Shenandoah Valley. Winchester serves as a regional center for shopping, healthcare, education, employment, dining, and community services for surrounding communities.

The wider area combines established residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, rural properties, agricultural land, and wooded countryside. This location offers access to Winchester-area amenities while the property itself provides a substantial tract of wooded land outside a typical residential lot setting.

Safety & Crime

Crime statistics should be evaluated using the correct jurisdiction and reporting period. Winchester city figures and Frederick County figures represent separate geographic areas and should not be treated as interchangeable.

A reliable, directly comparable multi-year crime series specific to the property’s immediate surroundings was not established for this listing. Buyers can evaluate current county-level and city-level statistics separately and review the relevant reporting years before drawing conclusions. Area-wide statistics do not establish the safety conditions of an individual property.

Schools & Education

Schools serving the broader Winchester and Frederick County area include public elementary, middle, and high school options. Nearby schools identified in the area include:

• Indian Hollow Elementary School: Public elementary education.
• Frederick County Middle School: Public middle school.
• James Wood High School: Public high school.
• Millbrook High School: Public high school serving the wider county area.

Nearby private education options also include The Independent School of Winchester and Lighthouse Baptist Academy.

School proximity does not establish enrollment eligibility. Buyers should verify the current school district boundaries, attendance assignments, grade levels, transportation arrangements, and enrollment requirements for the exact property address.

Healthcare & Hospitals

The Winchester region has hospital-based care, emergency services, outpatient services, physician practices, and other healthcare facilities.

• Winchester Medical Center: Regional hospital and emergency medical services in Winchester.
• Valley Health outpatient services: Medical practices and specialty services in the wider Winchester area.
• Local primary care and urgent care: Additional options are available throughout the region.
• Pharmacies: Retail pharmacy services are available in the Winchester commercial area.

Facility locations, operating hours, service availability, and emergency access should be checked against current needs. No property-specific healthcare travel time is asserted.

Housing Market History

Historical home-price trends provide context for the wider regional market but do not predict the future value of an individual farmhouse or acreage property. The following figures represent the first-quarter median sale price series for Winchester city, rather than Frederick County or rural acreage properties.

These are historical city-level median sale prices for the first quarter of each year, not annual averages, appraisals, or valuations for the subject property. The series shows an increase from 2022 through 2025 followed by a lower first-quarter median in 2026. Differences in property type, acreage, condition, and location can produce substantially different results for individual properties.

Transportation & Access

Northwestern Pike provides road access toward Winchester and the surrounding Frederick County area. The broader region connects to the local road network and major routes serving the northern Shenandoah Valley.

Regional transportation options include private vehicle travel and Winchester-area public transit services. Winchester Regional Airport provides regional aviation facilities, while larger commercial-airport options are located farther away.

Exact travel distances, drive times, public transit availability at the property, and airport journey times have not been established for this listing. Buyers who commute or require regular transit should assess their routes and transportation needs directly.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Winchester offers a range of everyday services and commercial amenities, including grocery shopping, pharmacies, fuel stations, restaurants, banking, post office services, and home improvement retailers.

Additional retail and dining choices are concentrated in Winchester’s commercial areas. The location allows buyers to consider a rural property setting while retaining access to the wider area’s shopping and service network.

Specific store locations, operating hours, and property-to-business distances have not been established here. Buyers should identify the businesses and services that best meet their household needs.

Parks & Recreation

The Winchester area offers public parks, sports facilities, walking areas, recreation programs, and community outdoor spaces. Jim Barnett Park is a major municipal recreation destination, with more than 170 acres of parkland and facilities that include trails, sports fields, courts, playgrounds, and other recreation amenities.

On the property itself, the 16.5 wooded acres provide space for enjoying the natural surroundings and exploring permitted outdoor activities. Hunting is identified as an available recreational use, subject to applicable regulations and any relevant restrictions.

Buyers should verify access rules, seasonal requirements, and permitted activities for public recreation facilities and confirm the boundaries and lawful uses of the private acreage.

Utilities & Connectivity

The property has a private well and an existing septic system. Electricity and communications services are available through providers serving portions of Frederick County, but area-level availability does not confirm service at this specific address.

Potential regional utility options include electric cooperatives, telecommunications companies, cable or satellite services, and fixed or other broadband technologies. Actual providers and service quality can vary by road, parcel, and location.

Buyers should verify electricity service, internet speeds, broadband technology, cellular reception, waste collection arrangements, well performance, and septic capacity directly for the property. No fiber connection or specific broadband speed is confirmed.

Development & Planning

Frederick County administers zoning, subdivision review, and land-use regulations that govern property development. The property is identified with RA Rural Areas zoning and is described as unrestricted, but unrestricted acreage does not automatically confer a right to create additional lots or construct additional residences.

The county adopted Phase I updates to its zoning and subdivision ordinances in May 2026. Land division remains subject to applicable county review and approval requirements, including subdivision standards and relevant site constraints.

The acreage may warrant further investigation by buyers interested in an additional homesite or future subdivision. Feasibility would depend on applicable zoning provisions, subdivision requirements, access, parcel configuration, environmental constraints, and well and septic suitability. No approved subdivision, additional building lot, or future development entitlement is established by the property’s current description.

No specific proposed or under-construction development project affecting this parcel has been confirmed for inclusion in this listing.

Property Summary