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$1,599,000
Monthly Est:$7,959
4 Beds
3 Baths2 full baths + 1 half bath
3,257sqft
5971 Browntown Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630
$1,599,000
$7,959/moEst:
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1800
$-- HOA
62 acres lot
$491/sq.ft
Description
Prepare to be captivated by one of the most historically significant and visually breathtaking estates in Warren County. Nestled on 62 rolling acres with stunning mountain views, this remarkable property dates to approximately 1800 and offers a profound connection to American history. Historically known as Genlue Park, it was once the cherished home of Colonel Parker Hitt- renowned as the "father of American military cryptology." Its storied walls have hosted legendary figures, with David Kahn’s The Codebreakers even recounting President Dwight D. Eisenhower visiting the Hitts at this very Front Royal estate.
While the property radiates 19th-century charm, it is complete...
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- Listing updated: September 10, 2026 at 10:03 pm
- Listing Provided by: Marielle Thoburn (540) 229-6183 , Andrew Thoburn (540) 229-6183 | Keller Williams Realty (703) 636-7300
- Source: Bright MLS-NJ | MLS#: VAWR2015510
Property Details
Status
Active
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
-
County
City
Neighborhood
--
Year Built
1800
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
3,257 sqft
Lot Size
62 acres lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
Bright MLS
MLS Number
VAWR2015510
MLS Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
Days on Market
7
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Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Radiator
Sewer
Private Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Cooling
Ductless/mini Split, Central A/c
Construction
Year Built
Year Built: 1800
Home type
Single Family Residence
Roof
Metal
Construction Materials
Stone, Wood Siding
Foundation Details
Stone
Architectural Style
Farmhouse/national Folk
Utilities & Energy
Water Source
Well
Other Features
Subdivision Name
Browntown Road
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
09/05/2026 Source: | Price Decreased | $995,000 -37.77% $305/sqft |
09/04/2026 Source: | Listed for Sale | $1,599,000 +60.70% $491/sqft |
09/04/2026 Source: | Coming Soon | $995,000 -22.87% $305/sqft |
04/28/2025 Source: | Sold | $1,290,000 $396/sqft |
03/17/2025 Source: | Contingent (Active Under Contract) | $1,290,000 $396/sqft |
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