Frederick County property record for 161 Merlot Dr, Stephenson, VA 22656 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,970 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $322,814 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,949 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Jan 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55L2-6-166 |
| Primary APN | 55L2-6-166 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,970 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,811 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,970 sqft |
| Basement Area | 940 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 940 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 186 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 8048153 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 MERLOT DR |
| City | STEPHENSON |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22656-2231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RED BUD RUN L166 S2P6 |
| Legal Subdivision | RED BUD |
| Legal Lot Number | 166 |
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK VA |
| Township / Civil Division | STONEWALL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 51104 |
Source: Frederick County records · APN 55L2-6-166
Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 MERLOT DR, STEPHENSON, VA 22656-2231 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 07, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ATLANTIC UNION BANK |
| Apr 17, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage ATLANTIC UNION BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1100 / 5986 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 06, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004362 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK VA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 161 MERLOT DR, STEPHENSON, VA 22656-2231 |
| Document Number | 0000013031 |
| Map Reference | DOC 110002461 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 250013031 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 161 MERLOT DR, STEPHENSON, VA 22656-2231 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK VA |
| Property Address | 161 MERLOT DR, STEPHENSON, VA 22656-2231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | SAND DUNE TITLE SERVICES, OLD TOWNE TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000339 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 07, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210000339 |
| Name | ATLANTIC UNION BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.38% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK VA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 161 MERLOT DR, STEPHENSON, VA 22656-2231 |
| Document Number | 0000004362 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 06, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200004362 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 MERLOT DR, STEPHENSON, VA 22656-2231 |
| Document Number | 0000004363 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 200004363 |
| Name | ATLANTIC UNION BANK |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
Source: Frederick County records · Assessment roll updated July 9, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Frederick County |
| Unified School District | Frederick County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,949.00 (+10.41%) | $556,400 (-) Land $108,000 Building $448,400 | $556,400 (-) Land $108,000 Building $448,400 |
| 2025 | $2,671.00 (+121.11%) | $556,400 Land $108,000 Building $448,400 | $556,400 Land $108,000 Building $448,400 |
| 2024 | $1,208.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Frederick County (51069C), updated February 3, 2023 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 510690511041, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 29% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,882 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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