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$794,968$253 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

172 PRESTON DR

WARRENTON, VA 20186
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,146 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$795K
$770K low$820K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,035 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$786,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$175,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$611,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$602,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$786,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyFAUQUIER
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2011
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 400 ft²Patio · 36 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Warrenton Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
C. M. Bradley Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Fauquier High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Fauquier County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20186These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,938
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.230 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$107,906
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,010
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

172 Preston Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 78% of homes in Warrenton 20186
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Fauquier County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Warrenton 20186
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Fauquier County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Warrenton 20186

What homes are worth in Warrenton 20186

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$278K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Warrenton 20186.

How it measures up in Warrenton 20186

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Warrenton 20186.

Estimated value$794,968
CheaperTypical $598,602Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$253
CheaperTypical $306Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area3,146 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,944 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 172 Preston Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWarrenton 20186Fauquier County
Estimated valuepricier than$794,96878% of homes67% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25315% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than3,146 ft²87% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac42% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than200590% of homes82% of homes

About 172 Preston Dr

How much is 172 Preston Dr, Warrenton, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 172 Preston Dr, Warrenton, VA is $794,968 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $770,311 to $819,625. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 172 Preston Dr, Warrenton, VA last sell?

172 Preston Dr, Warrenton, VA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 172 Preston Dr, Warrenton, VA?

172 Preston Dr, Warrenton, VA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,146 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 172 Preston Dr, Warrenton, VA built?

172 Preston Dr, Warrenton, VA was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 172 Preston Dr, Warrenton, VA?

172 Preston Dr, Warrenton, VA is assigned to Warrenton Middle School (middle); C. M. Bradley Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Fauquier High School (high), rated B. All sit in Fauquier County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 172 Preston Dr, Warrenton, VA compare to other homes in Warrenton 20186?

Among the 5,288 homes in Warrenton 20186, it is worth more than 78% of them ($794,968 against a typical $598,602), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($253 against a typical $306), it is bigger than 87% of them (3,146 ft² against a typical 1,944 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (2005 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Fauquier County, it is worth more than 67% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 172 Preston Dr, Warrenton, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 172 Preston Dr, Warrenton, VA was $7,035. The county assessed it at $786,000.

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