Jawad Sarsour wins approval to restore 1915 The Plains home

A vacant 1915 residence on Loudoun Avenue in The Plains, Va., will undergo a full restoration after unanimous approval from the town’s Architectural Review Board on Aug. 3. The project will preserve a contributing historic home in the The Plains Historic District and return it to residential use.

Why it matters: - The restoration will save one of The Plains Historic District’s contributing historic residences from continued deterioration. - The project returns a long-vacant home to productive residential use. - The approved work is aimed at preserving the town’s architectural character while updating the house for another generation.

What happened: - The Town of The Plains Architectural Review Board unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness on Aug. 3, 2026, for the comprehensive restoration of 4216 Loudoun Avenue. - New Home Fauquier, LLC, owned by local businessman and investor Jawad Sarsour, will lead the project. - The property is a 1915 residence in The Plains Historic District. - The home sits on one-half acre and is approximately 2,000 square feet. - The Virginia Department of Historic Resources recognizes the property as a Contributing Single Dwelling.

The details: - The residence was originally built as a private home. - The property later served as a community outreach facility for about 14 years. - The house then sat vacant for several years and deteriorated for more than a decade. - Sarsour acquired the home to preserve its architectural character instead of letting another historic structure continue to decline. - The restoration plan keeps the home’s defining architectural features. - The renovation will modernize the structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems. - ESC Homes, LLC, a Virginia Class A residential builder, will complete the work. - The restored residence is expected to be offered for sale after completion. - The sale would give a future homeowner the chance to own a contributing home in The Plains Historic District.

Between the lines: - The Board’s unanimous vote suggests broad support for preservation-focused reuse in the town. - Public comments at the meeting were positive, with one attendee praising the project and a Board member saying the town should approve it. - Sarsour framed the project as a long-term investment in a property that has been part of The Plains for more than 100 years. - The project also reflects how private capital can help stabilize historic housing stock when buildings have been left empty.

What's next: - ESC Homes will begin the comprehensive renovation. - The restored house will move toward resale after the work is finished. - The project is expected to become a visible example of historic preservation and private investment in The Plains.