Welcome home to this spacious four-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence located in the desirable Vista Woods community. This home offers a great open floor plan designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The upper level features an inviting, oversized family room filled with natural light. The bright, expansive kitchen provides ample space for a dining table, abundant cabinetry, and a pantry. Sliding glass doors lead to the backyard, extending your living and entertaining space outdoors. Enjoy a large deck overlooking a flat, fully fenced backyard—perfect for gatherings, play, or relaxation. The home offers generously sized bedrooms throughout. Both upper-level bathrooms have been fully updated with new vanities and lighting. The lower level boasts a huge recreation room with a charming wood-burning fireplace and brick hearth, along with a large legal bedroom, offering flexibility for guests, an office, or additional living space. Additional highlights include a two-car garage, a no-HOA neighborhood, and location within the sought-after Stafford school district.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (3/8)
$534,000
228 Choptank Rd, Stafford, VA 22556
4beds
1,839sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.3 Acres Lot
$532,200 Zestimate®
$290/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two-car garageFlat fully fenced backyardGenerously sized bedrooms throughoutBright expansive kitchenAbundant cabinetry
- 46 days |
- 1,987 |
- 65 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 08, 2026 at 11:21am
Listed by:
Lisa Nelson 540-226-9246,
Century 21 Redwood Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAST2045616
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 1152
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Cooktop, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only
Features
- Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s)
- Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished,Rear Entrance
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,415
- Total interior livable area: 1,839 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,263
- Finished area below ground: 576
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Driveway, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Split Foyer,Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 19D3 2 548
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Vista Woods
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Stafford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $422,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,955
- Date on market: 2/5/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: FHA,Cash,VA Loan,VHDA,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$532,200
$506,000 - $559,000
$3,024/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8/2026 | Price change | $534,000-0.9%$290/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAST2045616 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $539,000+22.5%$293/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAST2045616 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2022 | Sold | $440,000+3.5%$239/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAST2011192 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2022 | Pending sale | $425,000$231/sqft |
Source:  Weichert Pro #VAST2011192 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2022 | Contingent | $425,000$231/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAST2011192 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2022 | Listed for sale | $425,000+41.7%$231/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #VAST2011192 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2020 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
Source: Heatherman Homes, LLC. #VAST223236 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
Source: Heatherman Homes, LLC. #VAST223236 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2015 | Listing removed | $299,900$163/sqft |
Source: Miltary Plus Property Management LLC #ST8770726 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2015 | Listed for sale | $299,900+9.1%$163/sqft |
Source: Miltary Plus Property Management LLC #ST8770726 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2014 | Sold | $274,900$149/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2014 | Listed for sale | $274,900$149/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX LEGACY #ST8472140 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,899 +3.4% | $422,200 |
| 2024 | $3,773 +8% | $422,200 +8.5% |
| 2023 | $3,492 +5.6% | $389,100 |
| 2022 | $3,307 +10.2% | $389,100 +25.8% |
| 2021 | $3,000 | $309,300 |
| 2020 | $3,000 +6.7% | $309,300 +11.1% |
| 2019 | $2,813 +2% | $278,500 |
| 2018 | $2,757 | $278,500 +4.6% |
| 2017 | $2,757 +4.6% | $266,300 |
| 2016 | $2,636 | $266,300 +7% |
| 2015 | -- | $248,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $248,900 +24% |
| 2013 | -- | $200,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $200,700 +3.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $193,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $193,700 -36.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $303,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $303,800 -28.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $422,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $422,600 +102.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $208,500 +34.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $155,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $155,300 +10.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $140,800 |
| 2000 | -- | $140,800 |
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Est. payment
$2,884/mo
Principal & interest
$2586
Property taxes
$298
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 22556
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Garrisonville Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Andrew G. Wright Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Mountain View High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Garrisonville
- Middle: A.g. Wright
- High: Mountain View
- District: Stafford County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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