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New Home Construction Sales BY GINA FARTHING

Going Green BY MARILYN PRIBUS

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A Virginia Tradition Since 1927

Roy Wheeler Realty Co. Celebrating Over 85 years Of trust, traditiOn, and Market leadership Ednam Hall • 1100 Dryden Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22903 • (434) 951-5155 • Fax (434) 951-5190

Email: homes@roywheeler.com

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WONDERFUL BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS from the very accessible and convenient location on Fredericksburg Road. Just minutes from schools and the town of Stanardsville and 5 minutes from Ruckersville. Great site and views for your new home. $67,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (505222)

THIS RANCH STYLE HOME offers bang for the buck $$. Convenient location in Ruckersville and just off Route 29. Close to shopping, restaurants, and conveniences. Home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, open floor plan with cathedral ceilings and fenced in back yard with large deck. $138,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (505168)

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH! Great starter home in need of a sweat equity. Cozy cottage currently offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath on an unfinished basement. Unfinished addition offers room for addition bathroom or bedroom or whatever you can vision. $125,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties. com 960-5187. (505072)

PERFECT LOCATION. Minutes to the downtown walking

COZY BUNGALOW on over 2 level acres in a desirable

A HOME THAT WILL IMPRESS from the moment you walk through the door, with extravagant features like a sauna, walk-in tile shower, hardwood floors, crown molding, chair rail...contact Susan for the long list of features! $274,900. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (504685)

KING-SIZED Ross plan offers four spacious bedrooms, a

WELL-BUILT ranch home on nearly 6 acres of land. Home offers 3BR/2BA on main level, full unfinished basement with full bath. Sunroom exits to rear deck that offers elevated views of backyard and acreage. Can be purchased with less acreage (mls 505043). Near the town of Stanardsville. $198,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (502841)

ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE of city living at Wil-

VACANT LOT wants a new home. Opportunity awaits in this community with lake and beach for your pleasure. Bring your home design to fit on this 1.3 acre lot in Greene Acres. $19,900. www.KathyMarkwood. com 985-6454. (495614)

grand master suite, 2 car garage plus the option to add a 3rd floor! For a limited time, builder is offering $15,000 in additional upgrades. Amazing value on a spacious new home! $218,750. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434242-3550. (501865)

RE M V AR A K L AB U L E E

area of Albemarle County. Wonderful lot and mature landscaping. Close by Monticello and Ashlawn. Near PVCC. $140,000. Jan Shiflett, 242-6057. (504391)

mall, UVA & the hospital, close to I64, & PVCC. Built in 1948 and well-kept, the 1st floor has 3BR/1BA, living room, dining area, and spacious kitchen. Large rear deck across the width of the house. Downstairs has a family room, kitchen area and half bath. Large lot with rental cottage. $272,500. Kay Sands, 825-6129. (505174)

CRAFTSMAN, CUSTOM-BUILT HOME with quality 2x6 construction, solid wood doors, elegant architectural details, great floor plan, & all the upgrades you want. Enjoy the spacious wrap-around front porch on a sunny, corner lot overlooking the park & creek. Built by PEAK BUILDERS. $699,900. www.DeniseRamey.com Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (504941)

CUSTOM BUILT 4BR HOME at the end of a cul de sac on a lovely 4.75 acre lot with SO much privacy! Owners have upgraded the kitchen & baths, added a beautiful screened porch off the kitchen, finished the basement, landscaped & fenced the yard & so much more! Popular Western Albemarle schools. $569,000. www.DeniseRamey.com Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (504940)

loughby Townes. Walk, bike or drive the short distance to the Downtown Mall, UVa or grocery store. Quality built by Southern Development. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Owner willing to pay $4000 in closing costs for qualified purchaser. All appliances included. $220,000. Ginny Barefoot, 531-7864. (502212) A CO TE LO RV NI IE AL W

CUSTOM BUILT for the current owner, this outstanding offering features a comfortable floor plan, 1st & 2nd floor masters, 5 FP, 2-story foyer with beautiful wood inlay, full finished basement with in-law quarters & media room, 1st floor study, beautiful workmanship and materials. Whole house generator & wraparound porch make this a truly outstanding offering. $599,000. Mike Peters 981-3995. (496796)

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EVERGREENE VILLAGE is a community found in the heart of Stanardsville. One level home with two bedrooms, two full baths and a one car garage. Convenient to the library, senior center and shopping. $129,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (491063)

FRESH NEW HOME features a country front porch, deck, 3BR/2.5BA and spacious great room. Luxurious features include maple cabinets and vanities and brushed nickel fixtures. You cannot afford to miss this special offer. Call today to find out how you can own this brand new home for under 160,000! susanstewart76@gmail. com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (505331)

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BUILDER’S OWN CUSTOM HOME! This private 4 acre estate will WOW you with superb attention to detail. 2 story great room with stone chimney, Arkansas oak floors, bright kitchen with center island & Corian counters, 1st level master suite, ALL bedrooms with private baths, 2 garages – this one is a gem! $439,500. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (501279)

A Virginia Tradition Since 1927

Roy Wheeler Realty Co. Celebrating Over 85 years Of trust, traditiOn, and Market leadership Ednam Hall • 1100 Dryden Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22903 • (434) 951-5155 • Fax (434) 951-5190 www.rOywheeler.COM

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WATER VIEWS in Indian Springs. Lot 53 boasts 2.51 acres and adjoins the 25+ acre common area with community lake. Perked for a 4 BR home and the well is already in place. Offered for $157,000. www.MaupinGroup.com Warren Maupin, 962-8939. (438491)

NOW PRICED BELOW $200K! Opportunity to restore this home to its former glory. All it needs is some TLC and updating. Home is being sold as is. $199,900. www. DeniseRamey.com Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (494223)

NEW PRICE for 100 acres in Western Albemarle with fantastic

BEAUTIFUL 4BR/3.5BA town home with 2 car garage located

LAND KESWICK. Beautiful level building site conveniently located at the intersection of Route 250 (Richmond Road) and Route 616 (Black Cat Road). Only 15 minutes from downtown Charlottesville! $69,000. Rick Reed, 409-2745. (500276)

HATFIELD FARMS Delightful remodeled home in the country. Come and enjoy the 2 new baths, carpeting, kitchen and much more. Enjoy the pasture and mountain views from one of the many decks. There is a small 3 board paddock area. Finished room in the garage can be an office or workshop. Apt. over garage. $239,900. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (497560)

LAKE REYNOVIA-UNDER ASSESSMENT! This well located 4BR/3BA home is steps to the clubhouse, tennis courts, playground and pool. 2 stories-has full walkout finished basement, attached garage, elevated back deck overlooking fenced backyard w/garden. Gas heat, central air, oak cabinetry, and gas FP make this a very enjoyable family home. $239,900. Kay Sands, 825-6129. (502762)

BEAUTIFUL LEVEL LOT with mountain views in Albemarle County. Land has been perked and is ready for a new home. Easy drive to Cville or Lynchburg. Lot is open with beautiful old oaks that would make great shade trees. No restrictions, manufactured homes welcome. $34,900. Michele Sheffield 906-2923/951-5188. (495047)

1314 END UNIT in much desired River Run; alarm/sound systems throughout; spacious & private; vaulted master w/ dressing area; beautiful hardwood flooring; a must see! Screened porch overlooking privacy. New custom cabinetry and granite/marble tops throughout, best unit in River Run. Walk to Pen Park! $309,900. Jan Shiflett, 242-6057. (505296)

FOREST LAKES. Exceptional one level living with sunroom, gas fireplace, upgraded gas stove, fenced backyard with privacy. Located in a great community with pools, tennis courts and walking trails. Close to NGIC. $259,000. Jan Shiflett, 242-6057. (501007)

COME TO SYCAMORE SQUARE! Incredible value and savings on new homes plus a great neighborhood. For a limited time, this builder is offering big discounts and bonus options. Why rent when you can own a spacious home at an amazing price?! $186,220. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (501852)

LOOKING FOR 1 LEVEL LIVING in a thoroughly renovated, move-in ready home, in a park-like setting, on nearly 1 full acre in the city? Quality finishes throughout, beautiful sun porch & the deck overlooks mature trees, landscaping ponds. Superb location near city schools, downtown, UVA and Barracks Road Shopping. $519,000. John Updike 951-5174/242-7711. (503323)

COVE CREEK FARM. Situated on 49 acres of fenced rolling pasture and surrounded by mountain views you find this well-built circa 1908 farmhouse surrounded by numerous outbuildings and within 20 minutes of Charlottesville. $495,000. stevew@virginiafineproperties.com Steve White, 951-5112. (497891)

PREDDY CREEK. Spacious Barboursville home on quiet cul-desac. Are you looking for large home on over an acre, convenient to NGIC and Cville? This is it! High ceilings, new oak flooring in great room, attractive eat-in kitchen, classic dining room, large bedrooms and basement family room with tons of storage! Over-sized garage. $330,000. Sharon Wood, 242-6847. (501685)

RESIDENTIAL LOT in Mountain Vista. One of the most convenient rural lots on the market today. Only minutes to NGIC, UVa Research Park and Shopping at Hollymead Town Center. Subdivision of medium to large parcel lots offers loads of privacy with a small community feel. $115,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (483917)

COMPLETELY REDONE three bedroom home on 2 acres. Within 15 minutes to Lake Monticello, Fork Union and Scottsville. All new floors, freshly painted, new appliances. Surrounded by countryside. Come and relax away from traffic and noise. $114,900. Mandy Yancey, 760-1882. (497825)

5 ACRES, 2 miles west of a quaint, Historical Cty. seat in Buckingham. Must see to appreciate. Property is on 2 sides of Rt. 60. The smaller section extends to Rt. 742. Commercial lot with store and gas pumps is close by. Commercial potential. $36,000. Bonnie & Joe Field - The Field Team, 589-2611. (501284)

mountain views, 2 ponds, a creek, 2 rental homes and room for horses or cattle with plenty of privacy all in a popular school district. $899,900. www.DeniseRamey.com Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (489354)

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WHAT A VIEW! From this 6.3 acre lot you get a big view of the Blue Ridge. Sunset on one side and sun up on the other. Premium Indian Springs lot, nice trees and a great building site for maximum views. Well and septic approved. $425,000. Jane Porter Fogleman Jane@foglemangroup.com 981-1274. (492549)

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SUNRISES WORTHY OF A POST CARD. Cozy cottage is nestled on 10+ acres overlooking farms of the South River Valley. Partially wooded that promotes privacy and wildlife and boasts impressive valley views. Call today! $279,000. Matthew Woodson, 960-5187 and Rod Brunelle, 760-4663. (493784)

BRICK HOME used to be a store, most has been nicely re-

stored into a lovely 3 bedroom home. Large unfinished space could be an in-home business, more living space, storage, or make into a garage. Large nearly level lot with many fruit trees. Not far from I64 and 250, easy commute to Charlottesville or Richmond. $169,900. Mandy Yancey, 760-1882. (504046)

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in Old Trail Village. Quality Gaffney built home with beautiful kitchen, great master suite, hardwood floors, granite counters, and more. Elegant interior, ready for you to move in now. Steps away from the Old Trail Pool, Golf Course, ACAC and more! $299,900. www.DeniseRamey.com Denise Ramey 434-960-4333. (498137)

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Open House Listings........................................6 New to the Market.......................................... 7 Neighborhoods ...............................................8

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Current Trends in New Home Construction Sales........................................ 12 BY GINA FARTHING

HOME FINANCE

Being Green.................................................. 18

B EI N G GREEN Increasingly Popular In Central Virginia

BY JOANNE DIMAGGIO

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• Home Buying for Newlyweds • What a REALTOR® Can Do For You

3 BR, 2.5 BA home on 24 acres with lovely mountain views. The house is situated on the front flat parcel with stream/creek known as Taylor Creek, and the second parcel extends up to two ridges. Enjoy the large screened porch with views to the beautiful garden. Don’t miss the large barn/workshop for entertaining or maybe your RV. Several locations on the property and near Taylor Creek for you to relax and enjoy the pastoral vistas. $495,000

411 Perry Lane Wonderful 5 BR, 3 BA family home on a 5.49-acre wooded parcel with stocked pond, creek, 2nd garage/shop, wonderful privacy and mountain views. This property has it all! The location— 10 minutes from Lovingston for shopping, 20 minutes to the Blue Ridge, 35 minutes from Charlottesville—is very convenient. Lots of elbow room here for family and friends with pool table, wet bar and exercise areas upstairs. Hot tub in rear. $519,000 (Offered with 46.9 acres for $749,000) 2163 Davis Creek Road Sited high above the Davis Creek valley, in a beautiful 16-acre mountain setting. Enjoy the privacy of this 3 BR, 3.5 BA home. Features a large great room, handsome oak floors in living area, expansive kitchen with soapstone counters and stainless appliances and deck access patio doors in the ground floor master. If you’ve been looking for a bit of the Blue Ridge to call home, visit this property! $339,000

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1421 Dogwood Road • Your chance to own a designers home! Currently featured in Better Homes & Gardens magazine for bathroom design!

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5943 Taylor Creek Road Lovingly-maintained

• Stately brick home on a large shady lot loaded with outdoor spaces! • Over 4200 sq ft including a 900 sq ft sunroom! Simply amazing home! Call for your personal tour!

Charity Cox

540-294-5682 www.homesweethome4u.net

$749,900

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2788 B Rockfish Valley Highway • Nellysford, VA 22958

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6643 WELBOURNE LN LOUISA OLD TRAIL DET 56 BEAR ISLAND PKWY MLS# 503613 $636,900 56 BEAR ISLAND PKWY SPRING CREEK DET SPRING CREEK DET 2461 PENDOWER LN MLS# 492369 $497,300 MLS# 492369 $497,300 GLENMORE DET MLS# 503423 $799,900 1099 WILLOW RIDGE RD MOUNTAIN BROOK DET SUNDAY 6782 WELBOURNE LN MLS# 505115 $479,000 OLD TRAIL DET MLS# 502962 $898,525 All information deemed accurate

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2461 PENDOWER LN ALBEMARLE GLENMORE DET MLS# 503423 $799,900 1143 MILL PARK DRIVE EXT 3 PENDOWER LN BROOKMILL CND GLENMORE PDT 6782 WELBOURNE LN MLS# 488114 $162,900 MLS# 495984 $519,900 OLD TRAIL DET ALBEMARLE MLS# 502962 $898,525 2057 AVINITY LOOP 1119 CAMBRIDGE HILL LN 2057 AVINITY LOOP GLENMORE PDT AVINITY ATH 2293 WHITTINGTON DR AVINITY ATH MLS# 500083 $288,200 MLS# 498157 $826,825 PAVILIONS AT PANTOPS ATH MLS# 500083 $288,200 MLS# 502237 $289,900 1080 OLD TRAIL DR CHARLOTTESVILLE 1080 OLD TRAIL DR OLD TRAIL ATH 3 PENDOWER LN OLD TRAIL ATH OPEN SUNDAY • 1/13/2013 • 1-3PM GLENMORE PDT MLS# 494797 $308,277 1221 GREENWAY RD MLS# 494797 $308,277 MLS# 495984 $519,900 NONE DET 322 DOVER RD 322 DOVER RD MLS# 503169 $319,900 CARRSBROOK - Meticulous Brick on 0.86 ac. w/4 BR & 2.5 13 GLEN VALLEY DR 1119 CAMBRIDGE HILL LN CARRSBROOK DET BA! Lovingly kept! In one of most desirable neighborhoods OLD TRAIL PAT GLENMORE PDT MLS# 505207 $319,000 102 LONGWOOD DR in Charlottesville area! 2920sf, lots of house for the $! Soap MLS# 501091 $364,800 MLS# 498157 $826,825 front porch (60sf). Slate foyer. Hicky’s wood cabinets LONGWOOD ATH stone in kitchen, big pantry. Formal dining w/crown molding, wain13 GLEN VALLEY DR MLS# 484693 $239,900 scotting, chair rails. Formal LR. Family rm w/brick FP, gas logs. 2819 SHANNON GLEN CT CHARLOTTESVILLE OLD TRAIL PAT Walk-in master closet, attic access. Huge office. Unfin baseWILLOW GLEN DET ment. 2 sheds. Paved circular drive. MLS#505207, $319,000 MLS# 501091 $364,800 MLS# 502381 $429,900 102 LONGWOOD DR GREENE Dir: From Charlottesville, 29N, thru Woodbrook/29 stop light, LONGWOOD ATH R onto Carrsbrook for 0.4 mi, 2nd L on Marlboro Ct, 1st R 2819 SHANNON GLEN CT 646 BAYWICK CIR onto Dover Rd for 0.2 mi, sign on L 37 WEXFORD RIDGE RD MLS# 484693 $239,900 WILLOW GLEN DET OLD TRAIL ATH WEXFORD DET www.CynthiaHash.com • hash@kw.com MLS# 502381 $429,900 MLS# 491033 $628,925 GREENE (C) 434-531-5351 (F) 801-681-0286 MLS# 501463 $399,000 646 BAYWICK CIR 130 LONGFORD DR 6643 WELBOURNE LN OLD 130 LONGFORD DR OLD TRAIL ATH WEXFORD DET WEXFORD DET TRAIL DET $398,00 $398,00 MLS# 491033 $628,925 MLS# 495549 MLS# 503613 $636,900 MLS# 495549

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COUNTRY MEADOWS – RUCKERSVILLE Spacious 4 BR, 2.5 BA Home Formal Living & Dining Rooms Fam Rm w/Woodburning FP & Laundry in Full Walkout Bsmt Screened-in Back Porch, Lg Back Yard Two Car Garage w/Room for Storage MLS# 503470 $180,000

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434-296-7171

“Personalized Real Estate Service”

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LAND- 32.70 ACS, MADISON CO. Beautiful, Open & Gently Rolling Parcel 4 Division Rights. MLS# 497405 $300,000 MARGARET RAMSEY, 434/953-7057 LAND - 9.65 AC. BUILDING SITE On Hickory Creek Rd, Nelson Co. Multiple Bldg Sites, 3 BR Perc Test Done MLS# 504019 $139,900 JOHN MIMMS, 434/882-2019

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DEVELOPMENT LAND – 13.08 ACS Park Rd, Crozet. Zoned R-2 MLS# 499438 $1,675,000 ROBERT RAMSEY, 434/242-2280 BLDG LOT – 3.01 ACS Dogwood Valley, Greene Co. MLS# 503130 $14,000 MARGARET RAMSEY, 434/953-7057

FOXWOOD FOREST

Gorgeous Home on 2.11 Acs Gourmet Kit w/Granite Countertops & Island 4 BR (1st Flr Master), 3.5 Baths. 4,741 Fin Sq Ft LR w/Rock FP, Blt-in Bookshelves & Cathedral Ceilings 2 Car Garage. MLS# 505181 $575,000

1434 PLYMOUTH ROAD

RURAL LIVING YET ONLY 20 MINS TO DOWNTOWN C-VILLE!

Classic 50’s Brick Rancher Two/Three Spacious Bedrooms Lg Living Room & Eat-in Kitchen Hardwood Flrs, Freshly Painted Interior Nearly Level Lot • Family Rm w/FP MLS# 503836 $216,500

4 BR, 2.5 BA, LR, 1st Floor Master, 2nd Story Family Rm Full Unfin Basement w/Outside Access. 5.18 Acres Bright & Spacious and Move-in Ready MLS# 504124 $188,000

514 PARK PLAZA

WAYNESBORO – COTTAGE CHARMER

ROBERT RAMSEY, 434/242-2280

JULIE HOLBROOK, 434/989-4415

ROBERT RAMSEY, 434/242-2280

Walk to the Mall Currently 3 Apartments Live in One & Rent Out the Other Two Or Easy Conversion Back to Single Family 2900 Plus Finished Sq Ft Built in 1937 & Retains its Original Charm MLS# 503281 $625,000

JULIE HOLBROOK, 434/989-4415

3 BR, 2 Full BA, Hdwd Floors, Ceramic Tile Bsmt Storage w/Outside Entrance Oversized City Lot. Mountain Views Easy Access to I-64, Rts 250 & 340 New Roof & Plumbing in 2008 MLS# 503665 $139,000

SPACIOUS UPGRADED MODEL IN PREDDY CREEK!

BEAUTIFUL A-FRAME HOME ON NEARLY 4 ACS

5 BR, 3.5 BA. Wonderful Finished Bsmt & Garage Large Deck. Fenced Yard w/Picnic Area & Playground Amish Blt Shed. Easy Access to Schools, Shopping, NGIC & Airport. NO HOA! MLS# 503134 $325,000

3 BR, 2 BA Plus Lg Great Rm, Eat-in Kit, Den/Fam Rm Private Master Suite Upstairs. Full Walk-out Bsmt Wide Wrap Around Porch. Easy Commute to Ch’ville MLS# 503481 $215,000.

109 PIEDMONT AVE

MITCHELL RD, CULPEPER CO.

MARGARET RAMSEY, 434/953-7057

Prime UVA Area Triplex Charming Brick Cape Cod 2 Apartments in Main House Plus Detached Garage Apartment Leased For 2012-2013 School Year MLS# 497364 $399,900

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MARGARET RAMSEY, 434/953-7057

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Bungalow 3.23 Fairly Level Acres Property Sold “As Is” MLS# 504555 $54,550

JULIE HOLBROOK, 434/989-4415

A Virginia Tradition Since 1927

Roy Wheeler Realty Co. Celebrating Over 85 75 years of Trust, Tradition, and Market Leadership Ednam Hall • 1100 Dryden Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22903 • (434) 951-5155 • Fax (434) 951-5190 Email: homes@roywheeler.com • Website: roywheeler.com

OPEN HOUSES SUNDAY, JANUARY 13TH

Hosting Agent: Dan Conquest

RESIDENCE/COMMUNITY/SO CONVENIENT TO DOWNTOWN, UVA & I-64. IMMACULATE/SPACIOUS 5BR/4.5BA with seasonal Carters Mountain views! Large kitchen w/dining area, 1st floor master suite, hardwood flooring, IMPRESSIVE finished basement. EXCEPTIONAL!! $555,000. Joan Esposito “Your Running Realtor”, 760-1028. (498742)

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GREAT, CLOSE-IN LOCATION! – This attractive 2-story townhouse-

style condo features 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, a delightful back patio and is an easy walk to the senior center and bus line. $162,900.

Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995 www.homesincville.com (488114)

Dan Conquest 434-242-8573 dconquest@roywheeler.com

600 PEACHCROFT LANE

Hosting Agent: Kathy Markwood

EARLYSVILLE CONTEMPORARY on almost 4.5 acres. Numerous Low E Skylights along with the abundance of windows make this a light-filled home. Just a few of the features: wet bar in the great room, vaulted ceilings, eat-in kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and unfinished basement. Just a short walk to the reservoir. $458,000. Kathy Markwood 985-6454. (504815) www.KathyMarkwood.com

Directions: From Hydraulic, take Earlysville Rd., left on Woodlands, right on Reas Ford Rd. cross over bridge and left on Peachcroft Lane, bear right to house on hill.

1206 BLAND CIRCLE #2

9 GLEN CIRCLE

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Hosting Agent: Sharon Williams

MOVE IN NOW! Affordable and close to town, in a great community. Remarkably priced Radford model from Liberty Homes. *Free* options include a rear deck, French doors, extra windows, bay window, pull-down attic stairs and vaulted master bedroom. Great community atmosphere in lovely Fox Glenn! $186,370. Susan Stewart, 434-242-3550. (502733) Directions: From Charlottesville: US 250 East, to Fox Glenn on right, lot 9 is all the way in the back, approx. 3.5 miles from Boyds Tavern.

SPECTACULAR RIVER VIEW IN THE CITY! This lovely brick home features a brick exterior, hardwood flooring, open living/dining room, kitchen w/custom made maple cabinets and 3 bedrooms. Glassed in sun porch across the back of the home with panoramic views of the river. Full basement with 1BR/1BA and large family room. $239,000. Kay Sands, 825-6129. (504252)

Directions: 250 E. to Locust Ave. Exit; Left onto Locust until it dead ends at Locust Grove. Right onto Locust Grove, Left onto Bland Cir. House on Right.

32 PLEASANTVIEW COURT

Time: 1-3 pm Hosting Agent: Lannie Turman SPRING CREEK. 3 levels of living space with formal DR, LR with French doors, large FR w/gas FP and screened in porch in the back. The kitchen has black appliances, center island, recessed lighting and breakfast nook. Carpet, hardwood and ceramic tile floors, 5BR/3.5BA and two car garage. $350,000. Lannie Turman, 996-0666. (501708) Directions: I-64 to exit 136 at Zion Crossroads, left into Spring Creek thru gate, right on Bear Island, left on Branch, left Whispering Woods, right on Pleasantview, home on right.

2 HOLLY CIRCLE

21708 JAMES MADISON HWY.

A HOME THAT WILL IMPRESS from the moment you walk through the door, with extravagant features like a sauna, walk-in tile shower, hardwood floors, crown molding, chair rail…..contact Susan for the long list of features! $274,900.

OWN THIS IMPRESSIVE HOME of a quiet, tranquil escape in the midst of a vibrant, ffor as little as $1000 down, no construction loan necessary! Parade of Homes Award winning home plan invites you with large windows, open spaces, high ceilings, elegant fixtures & finishes. Every detail has been considered! Many floor plans are available or I&J can design and build your dream home with you! $369,000.

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Hosting Agent: Susan Stewart

susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (504685)

Directions: From Lake Monticello Dr. turn on Crofton, Left on Jennings, Right on Riverwood (home is on corner of Holly & Riverwood).

80 TURKEY TROT COURT

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Hosting Agent: Susan Stewart

A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY to tour the Spring Creek Commu-

nity. Spring Creek is rated one of Virginia’s best golf communities with deluxe amenities to include gated entrance, golf club, fitness center, pool & tennis. A variety of home sites are now available at reduced prices. Appointments necessary, call for an available time. Matthew Woodson, 960-5187. (492872) Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. susanstewart76@gmail.com Directions: I-64 to Zion Crossroads exit, North on 15 to Spring Creek entrance on Left.

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The goals of expanding The Summer Inclusion Program in 2013 are to add one additional inclusion site through Charlottesville Parks and Recreation/ The Enrichment Alliance of Virginia CLASS and to extend the program to three has been awarded a $9,000 grant by The smaller specialty camps upon the concluCommunity Endowment Fund of the sion of the Parks and Recreation/Class Charlottesville Area Community programs. The Carver Recreational Center Foundation. The funds will be used for in the newly renovated Jefferson School, the purpose of expanding their Summer will join Walker Upper Elementary School and Venable Elementary school as Parks Inclusion Program in 2013. The Summer Inclusion Program is a and Recreation/CLASS inclusion sites, partnership between The Enrichment thereby providing continual support from Alliance, Camping for All, and Charlot- kindergarten through middle school for tesville Parks and Recreation. Over the students with special needs in Parks and past two years, The Summer Inclusion Recreation summer programs. Further expansion of the program into Program has been able to help two Parks and Recreation/CLASS summer day camp specialty camps will allow children who sites include children with special needs. need support to have the opportunity for The Summer Inclusion Program provides one additional week of engagement in training, consultation services, access to enriching summer programs. Mary Anna adaptive materials, and skilled mentors to Dunn, Program Director of The the participating sites. The mentors, a Enrichment Alliance, explains “This is imcornerstone of the program, are recruited portant not only because some of these and trained by The Enrichment Alliance children would otherwise have no place to and Camping for All to provide simple go in August, but also because it affords accommodations and positive behavioral children with special needs the same range of choices in our community that other support. Children with special needs benefiting children have. Sometimes children with from the program are typically children special needs would especially benefit from with mild developmental and learning participating in small programs geared disabilities. Evaluation findings over the towards their particular interests. This first two years have indicated that the will make more choices possible for special program benefits all campers, as participat- needs children and their families. This ing camps tend to run more smoothly with grant has opened up a wonderful opportunity to serve more children and in more fewer disruptions. According to Erica Goode, Supervisor settings.” The $9,000 donation, in addition to of Parks and Recreation summer programs, individual donations and pledges, brings “The mentor program has greatly enhanced our summer camp; it provides trained staff The Summer Inclusion Project to within to work with our campers and leaders in a $6,000 of raising the $27,000 needed for positive atmosphere. It has allowed chil- the summer program. The Enrichment Alliance of Virginia is dren who wouldn’t necessarily succeed and fit in our program and opportunity to an educational non-profit that brings tothrive and have fun. My staff has also gether people, ideas, and resources to enlearned a great deal from the mentors and rich the out-of-school time of critically under served children. n values their presence at our camp.”

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historic scottsville, albemarle. slate roof, bricks from the 1800’s. .47private acres. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, separate apartment, detached garage. Bed & Breakfast Potential. # 500224. Punkie Feil 434962-5222 or Elizabeth Feil matthews 434-284-2104 $475,000

madison county - the 74+/- acres is both open & wooded. create a weekend retreat or full time country home convenient to charlottesville and dc. $625,000 charlotte dammann (434)981-1250. #489895

BluE acrE - award-winning 5 Br contemporary, 144 or 190 acres. Breathtaking pastoral and Blue ridge views. see website: www.blueacrefarmvirginia.com. Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076.

hiddEn hills -Beautiful 6.2 acres conveniently located to charlottesville and uva. the property has a wonderful cleared area for your residence but surrounded by established hardwood trees. a lovely spot to build and enjoy. $175,000 charlotte dammann (434(981-1250. #475441

Premier lot in ivy within grassmere Farm offering 4.2 acres with Blue ridge & pond views. land is gently rolling with an almost level building spot. Beautiful landscaping already established by owner with drilled well, small garden house, perked lot & electricity established. close to murray Elementary. $355,000. Betsy swett, 249-2922. mls 494034.

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ivY arEa - Pristine 3.7 ac. w/superbly-built cedar and stucco contemporary, over 3400 fin. sq./ft. open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, massive stone fireplace, warm modern kitchen, main level master, huge elevated deck and spacious screened porch, much more. mls #500006. $649,000. Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076

two homes–primary plus cottage–with backyard paradise and private pond in ivY Farms. many outstanding features added in 1999 renovation. For someone looking for land value, quality and something out of the ordinary. $1,150,000. call nancy roche, 981-7873. mls # 498178

stunning Blue ridge & Wintergreen mtn. views from this spacious well crafted & maintained home filled w/ amenities. conveniently located with easy access to amenities of Wintergreen, charlottesville & uva. $450,000 charlotte dammann (434)9811250 #496288

thimBlE Farm - stunning pastoral & mountain views, only 10 minutes west of charlottesville. handsome 1.5-story tommy craven designed brick home, built c. 1949, on 36+ acres offers 4 spacious bedrooms & 4 full bathrooms w/2,680 finished square feet of living space. complete w/pool, guesthouse, barn, tenant cottage, garages & other outbuildings, pond, stream. $2,450,000. mls #503708 steve mclean (434) 295-1131.

somErsEt EstatE ParcEl-rare 15+ acres offering wonderful elevated pastoral and mountain views. 100% open and gently rolling create a great opportunity for a country manor home with ample room for horses. Just south of orange and 20 minutes north of charlottesville. Priced to sell at $295,000. andrew middleditch (434)981-1410. #504566.

EarYlYsvillE arEa - traditional residence, c. 2004, stone & hardiplank exterior, 3.99 private acres. dramatic architect-designed home encompassing over 7,100 square feet, gourmet kitchen, 3 family rooms, a rEal valuE at $790,000. Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076. #501343

remarkable home with more than enough space for the whole family! Quality built with private back yard and community access to the reservoir. Walk out basement has kitchenette & full bathroom. gail hubbard (434)242-7073. #502934

PicturEsQuE rural sEtting - 101+ acres of pristine rural countryside located in eastern orange county. charming 3Br/2.5Ba home, complete privacy, beautiful setting, great mix of open & wooded land, barn, storage buildings & huge pond. $850,000. mls #493830 steve mclean (434) 295-1131.

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Fox ridgE Farm - spectacular 200+ acre country estate offers extensive equestrian facilities, complete privacy, extensive frontage on moorman’s river & sweeping Blue ridge mtn. views. Elegant brick manor home, pool, pool house, multiple residences/cottages. numerous outbuildings, 6 ponds, trails. $12,950,000. mls #503593 steve mclean (434) 295-1131.

suPEr dunlora homE - 5 Br residence on private homesite, borders forest. Exc. condition. great location near club amenities and Pen Park: golf, tennis, garden areas, hiking trails, ball fields. great price: $549,000. Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076.

awesome views of the Blue ridge mountains from this upgraded 3,658 finished square feet. Well sited on 5.3 acres w/ lovely stream & pasture land in front. in the rear is a perfect garden spot. Property works for livestock. $690,000 c dammann (434)981-1250 #488089

sPring hill - spacious contemporary on 6+ acres in ivy. Bright open floor plan, over 4,000 fin. sq.ft., 1st floor master, beautifully updated kitchen, 2 fireplaces, pool, hot tub, ample storage. mostly wooded, completely private & lovely mountain views in the winter. $745,000. mls #493483 steve mclean (434) 981-1863.

JamEs rivEr FrontagE - Wonderful 475-acre farm with approximately one mile of frontage on the James river. dungannon Farm includes tenant houses, sheds, a pond, gorgeous pastoral, mountain and river views, complete privacy and a scenic rural setting. $2,250,000. mls #503312 steve mclean (434) 295-1131.

stunning BluE ridgE mtn viEWs can be enjoyed from this impressive 4,500+ sq.ft. brick georgian located in “the rocks”, minutes west of charlottesville. this immaculate home sits on just over 2.5 acres & features a 1st floor master suite, paneled library, chef’s kitchen, gunite pool & detached pool house. $1,495,000. mls #499050 steve mclean (434) 295-1131.

kEsWick EstatEs - tremendous views of Paradise lake and the golf course beyond from this 2.2 acre lot. custom build on a spectacular lot with water frontage and adjacent open space. $595,000 charlotte dammann (434)981-1250 #463335

ivy Farms.10 minutes from uva. over 5,000 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, hardwood floors, tall ceilings, light and bright eat-in kitchen, large living and dining rooms opening to beautiful covered porches. Fabulous third floor game room with beamed vaulted ceiling. Full basement, rough-in bath, almost 5 private park-like acres with gardens and sports court. $799,000, mls 500845, contact Punkiefeil@gmail.com, 434-962-5222 or Elizabethfeilmatthews@gmail. com, 434-284-2105

Quality construction privately situated on 2.76 acres just off garth road, within 4 miles of town. lovely pastoral and Blue ridge mountain views, high ceilings, beautiful details throughout and great natural light. this home has recently been renovated and enlarged, almost 4,000 finished square feet. Jim Faulconer (434)981-0075 mls#502478.

rivanna rivEr FrontagE! Priced to sell! nearly 100 acres of raw land has many possibilities. conveniently located near rt. 15, Palmyra, lake monticello, and only 20 mins from charlottesville. Wildlife abundant. steger creek runs through property. in land use. $275,000. call Will Faulconer (434) 987-9455. mls#502205

Extraordinary keswick golf course Parcel- Priced to sell! Below county assessment, surrounded on two sides by the award winning arnold Palmer golf course this beautiful 2.4 acre building lot represents the best value in keswick. $350,000 tim michel (434)960-1124. #503871

university circle investment Property! renovated 3 Br main level, 2 one-bed apts lower level. separately-metered with private access. off-street parking, large back yard, across from JPJ arena, Barracks rd shopping. r-1uh $585,000 Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076 #498099

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sWEEPing BluE ridgE mtn viEWs - Quality-built 10,000+ sq.ft. residence nestled on over 44 parklike acres, 20 miles north of charlottesville. Bright open floorplan, soaring ceilings, superb architectural details, wine cellar, theater room & indoor swimming pool. $2,995,000. steve mclean (434) 981-1863. mls #504229

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Current Trends in

New Home Construction Sales

onsumer confidence can be a major factor when considering the idea of building or purchasing a new home. In the recent past, some buyers have found themselves less than confident. But that is changing according to local sales representatives. As recently as last summer, consumers were exhibiting an increasing trust that the economy was slowly getting back on track, said the National Association of Home Builders in a news release. Kirk Propst, a REALTOR® with Better Homes and Gardens/Real Estate III, agrees. “The market is getting better all the time,” he said. “In the spring and summer sales are very good. During the winter and the holidays, people begin to think about moving again. They use the winter to start planning and looking around, then they will begin to move again from now until summer.” A fellow REALTOR® with the same company as Propst echoes his feelings. “We are definitely seeing a rise in construction sales, both in subdivisions and custom homes,” said Betty Aguilar. “We all learned a tough lesson following the housing bubble burst (sic) and everyone is concerned, but real estate is still a good investment as long as you’re not using your house as an ATM machine.” As of August, the NAHB said that new home sales were remaining steady from July figures of 373,000, making July and August the two highest months since the increase provided by the 2010 home buyer tax credit.

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Bill Ware, of High Caliber Construction in Crozet, said, “It’s taken the market all this time since then to become a housing recovery.” High Caliber Construction works about 50 percent of its business in new home construction and the other 50 percent in major addition and/or renovations. The business is strong in working with people retiring to the Charlottesville area and works on aging-in-place designs. “We just finished one home,” Ware said. “It’s much more subtle and inexpensive if your building is new and adjustments are figured in then. But retrofitting a home can be a much more expensive proposition.” “Our only really slow year was 2009,” Ware added. High Caliber has built homes in Foxchase and Glenmore subdivisions. His company is currently doing work on acreage now.

New home starts this past August were also up 2.3 percent based on the strengths of the single-family home. NABH referred to government figures and said the rate of new starts had increased nationally 5.5 percent. The increase in new starts news was so good that it led NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe to declare that, “the housing recovery is here to

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stay…but continues to be constrained by various hurdles, including a tough lending environment, inaccurate appraisals and more recently, rising prices on key building materials.”

New home sales hold on despite past One relatively new business in the market is Severs Construction in Waynesboro, which opened its doors to the public in 2007, just prior to the economic downturn

in the banking and mortgage industries becoming a foregone conclusion and the U.S. entering its greatest recession since the Great Depression. Casey Severs said that his company does new construction, custom work, remodels and renovations, and sales, “Everything.” Starting out when the housing market was tanking could have been a daunting endeavor for Severs, but considering that continued on page 14

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most new businesses start out slowly anyway, the recession only minimally affected the 31-year-old, who began his foray into Family Land Trust first time available the market doing framing for a company to Market in over 60yrs. Estate Parcel in Harrisonburg. fronting along Scenic Byway with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things are definitely on the rise,â&#x20AC;? expansive views of the Southwest Mt Range. Mountain Stream traverses Severs said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are getting back to Property and feeds into Happy Creek. trusting to build homes again slowly.â&#x20AC;? 70% open, rolling fields, 30% mature He believes that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a natural consewoods. Elevations provide excellent quence of the recession and specifically Homesites. Land maintained, seeded what happened with the bank and mort& fertilized; consists of highly desirgage debacle. able Davidson soil. VDOT entrance â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even materials from local vendors are approved & installed. Survey 2008. experiencing increases now,â&#x20AC;? he said. Scenic 14mi drive to Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ville, 3 mi into The slow rise in the market even enGordonsville. Acreage from 27.92 couraged him to open a second office in +/- up to 62.29 +/- acres with prices Richmond. starting $495,000 up to $895,000 Buyers need to be mindful of what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeking to spend when buying or constructing a new home, said Severs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep your finances in line and try to stay within your boundaries. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harder to come back later to readjust,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remember it all adds up in the end.â&#x20AC;? Severs finds that single-family homes in the moderate range of $120 to $130 per square foot to be the most popular for a good, moderate home of around 1,500 to 2,000 square feet of living space. Office 434-962-5658 â&#x20AC;&#x153;But it can vary greatly,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You DukeandSharon@KeswickProperties.com could also build a 4,000 square foot home www.KeswickProperties.com for $130 a square foot.â&#x20AC;? Serious buyers had increased noticeably which caused gains in the construction business, said NAHB chairman Barry Rutenberg, though many more are needed to continue job growth in the field. For Featured Listings example, Rutenberg said that every 100 new single-family home starts produce EarlysvillE Farm 300 new jobs. 54 acres of rolling pasture w/mountain â&#x20AC;&#x153;I try to have two crews,â&#x20AC;? Severs said, views & a stream within 5 min. of Earlysville proper in a rural setting. The land is nicely â&#x20AC;&#x153;of four to five people.â&#x20AC;? balanced between woodland & open In comparison to the single-family field, has several attractive building sites housing starts, multi-family housing w/pastoral & mountain views, a stream, & a decreased 4.9 percent to an adjusted anpond site. MLS# 501859, $895,000 nual rate of 215,000 units and the South posted a gain of 3.7 percent for combined ( "7-.3& 5")' 5 /#&.5#(5gook51#."5i5 ,))'-65h5 #( -),5 #&&5 ,'5#-5)( 5) 5." 5&)0 &35 -. . -5&) . 5 51)( , /&5 '#&35 ,'5)Äż , 5 ),5." 5Ĺ&#x20AC;,-.5.#' 5#(5 ."-85 /&&5/(Ĺ&#x20AC;(#-" 5 - ' (.51#."5#(. ,#),5;5 1#."#(5." 5 )/."1 -.5 )/(. #(5 /, &5 #-.),# 5 #-.,# .85 lf53,-85gfl8o5 , -5) starts, said the NAHB in5)* (5,)&&#(!5& ( 51#."5- 0 , &5 its release. 2. ,#),5 (., ( 85 ) . 5)(5hk5 , -5) 5& ( 51#."5 & --# 5 , %5 0#0 &7-.3& 5 , "#. ./, 65 8gnjn51#."5 -., '-5 ( 5* , .&35-#./ . 5 .5." 5 ! 5) 5 #-.),# 5 0# 1-5) 5." 5 5 )/(. #(-5 ( 5 (5 $ (.5*)( 85 ,# %5 2. ,#),651, *5 ,)/( 50 , ( 65"#!"5 #&#(!-65 ), )(-0#&& 85Äť 5 ,)* ,.35")& -5'/ "5#(0 -.' (.5 Building permits reflected these num , .5 ),5 5-' &&5"),- 5 ,'85 **,)285i5'#& -5 ,)'5 *& -. ,51 &&-651)) (5Ĺ&#x201A;)),-65gh7-. &&5 ,(65l7,))'5 *). (.# &5 / 5.)5&) .#)(5 ( 5." 5-/,,)/( #(!5 KEsWiCK #-.),# 5.)1(5) 5 ), )(-0#&& 65gl5'#& -5#(.)5 [0#&& 8 ).. ! 65-1#''#(!5*))&5,# #(!5,#(!65* ) %5 ( #(!85 *,)* ,.# -85 , .5-)#&5 ),5 (35 !,# /&./, &5 (. ,*,#- 85 bers as well, with single-family homes

) . 5i5'#& -5#(.)5 #-.),# 5 ), )(-0#&& 5 ( 5., 0 &5 Äť , 5#-5 5h5 ,))'6g5 ."5")/- 5 ( 5 5g5 4 lots with beautiful hardwoods backing up to the gh5'#& -5 gh5'#& -5 )1(5- (# 5 31 35#(.)5 " ,&).. -0#&& 8 remaining steady and ,))'6g5 ."5 ).. ! multi-family family Glenmore Community east of Charlottesville off a peaceful country road. MLS# 500374, $372,000 abodes dropping slightly to three percent. The NAHB also said median home prices rose 17 percent in August but surmised the increase was due to particular laNGDON WOODs lOT homes that were being built and sold, as Here you will find a mixture of hardwood and 21 percent of all homes sold were more pine offering a sense of tranquility and a than $400,000 compared to 2011, an community lake ideal for fishing and water increase of 14 percent. The NAHB atviews. MLS# 493854, $195,000 tributed this uptick to what they call â&#x20AC;&#x153;move-upâ&#x20AC;? buyers, or people upscaling Call Anita Dunbar for your real estate needs! www.AnitaDunbar-Realtor.com their living quarters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; building, sustainable, energy efficient, low maintenance homes and more Universal Design [â&#x20AC;&#x153;age in placeâ&#x20AC;?] features first floor master, open floor plans [are Call for your personal showing! 434.951.7135 spurring growth in the area],â&#x20AC;? Aguilar said.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do believe this will continue because being good stewards of the environment is important to consumers and builders.â&#x20AC;? NAHB estimated a majority of buyers were required to use down payments in the purchase of new homes, need to be continuously employed and to have an appropriate credit score to be awarded increased financing. BHG/RE III recommends several lenders to its clients, said Aguilar, including an in-house lender, but, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes clients choose to work with their own bank. A buyer should always talk to a loan consultant before they start house hunting.â&#x20AC;?

Sales â&#x20AC;&#x153;all ahead, steady as it goesâ&#x20AC;? One local company that sees financing affecting his clients is Mike Gaffney, of Gaffney Homes in Charlottesville. His company produces about 80 percent new construction and about 20 percent remodeling/renovations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sales are still driven by equity or downpayments,â&#x20AC;? Gaffney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But credit is getting easier.â&#x20AC;? He said a lot of his clients are small business owners, doctors or dentists, who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a lot of equity but do have a great amount of earning potential.â&#x20AC;? Gaffney Homes was hit hard enough by the bust in the banking and mortgage downturn that they revamped their business model. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The downturn put us back to our original roots, custom work,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our work is affected by consumer confidence. Elections put people into the unknown and now with the fiscal cliff â&#x20AC;Ś the number of people calling dropped in September but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming back now.â&#x20AC;? The company previously had worked to produce townhomes, condos, single-family homes and customized buildings. His new home construction begins around $1 million on average with remodels in the $200,000 to $250,000 range. Gaffney is also seeing increases in supplies growing out of the slump. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Materials prices are increasing as the demand for housing grows,â&#x20AC;? he said. He also believes numbers of tract or subdivision numbers are aiding growth. As of December 27, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported new sales on single-family homes had jumped to their highest rate to 4.4 percent in November, the fastest sales pace experienced since April 2010. Even median home prices rose 14.9 percent to $246,000 over figures from November 2011. Homebuilders appear to echo the market. The sentiment among them rose to a rate of 47 in December, said continued on page 16

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JUST LISTED Like new,$17,400 below tax assessment! 5.5 miles from NGIC! This energy efficient home offers 2x6 exterior walls and 3114 fin sqft, 1st fl MSTR, 3 Bedrooms & 2 Baths on 2nd floor PLUS 17x23 finished Bonus Room. Custom Kitchen includes Breakfast Bar, maple cabinets, corian counter tops, stainless appliances, Brkfst Nook and hardwood floor. Large Great Rm w/Fireplace, Dining Room, 2 story foyer & private rear yard that backs to open space. Energy Star w/ 2 heat pumps & upgraded insulation. MLS# 505412 $355,900. Rental option available.

Mountain Valley Farms Lots Location, Location, Location! Country Estate Living 10 minutes from UVA! You will enjoy this quiet and peaceful neighborhood. MVF is just minutes from Downtown, UVA, Shopping and much more! Just a short drive will take you away from your busy day to privacy and beauty! Home sites available varying in sizes from 3 to 29 acres. NEW OWNERS ARE OFFERING NEW PRICING & OPPORTUNITY. HOA TBD. MLS# 503435 Starting at $225,000

Desirable lot in established Grassmere Farm Subd. offering 4.2 ac. of privacy overlooking pond & Blue Ridge Mountain views. Unique parcel of gently rolling land established well, perked lot, electricity & garden house. Friendly neighborhood - 1.5 mi. to Ivy & short drive to UVA, downtown & all points beyond. Grounds have been lovingly planted. A special offering!! Murray Elem. MLS#494034, $355,000

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105 Middlebury Ln, Greene

5330 Millhouse Drive REDUCED $87,100! Broadus Wood School, NGIC, DIA, Hollymead Town Center, Airport; all within minutes of this spectacular Wayne Mawyer Custom Home. Bright, open design offers living spaces for every lifestyle including FIRST FLOOR MASTER SUITE. Entertaining will be a breeze in the spacious great room, terrace level media room, wet bar, rec room & MUCH MORE! Adjoining 80 acre Preservation Tract provides private & serene setting in great neighborhood PLUS MOUNTAIN VIEWS. $599,900. MLS# 493102. Rental option available.

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the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. An index of 50 is the line between positive and negative attitudes. And on January 1, while being interviewed by the Today show’s Matt Lauer, CNBC’s Mad Money host Jim Cramer said, “There’s a housing shortage. We’re not building enough homes.” Cramer also indicated in his predictions that as a trend, homes were going to go up in value in 2013, a crucial factor for U.S. economic growth. “Rates are still at historical lows,” said Aguilar. “Guidelines are stricter and anyone thinking about buying, [should] talk to a lender first. There may be some flexibility when it comes to pricing.” “People buying homes now are going to do better than people buying next

year at this same time,” Cramer said. “People are going to buy homes and they’re going to want mortgages. We may be looking at generational lows to lock in.” In addition to prices being lower now, other criteria that interests buyers these days includes closing costs assistance, sellers having their homes appraised and repairs made prior to listing if needed, and home warranties, said Aguilar. “Some builders are offering to buy an existing home so a buyer can “move up” or offering upgrades on finishes.” Gaffney, who has been in the business 25 years, echoed Cramer’s sentiments. “There is an ebb and flow to everything. We will continue to do what we are doing,” Gaffney said. “The economy looks like it will be better and we hope so. We let the consumer drive us.”

Future outlooks “Each year there has been a visible increase in work,” said Severs. “There is more this year than last.” Even when people approach him for a cost analysis, they generally return within a year to begin building, which he feels bodes well for the future too. For Ware, his clients had financial means before the downturn, and even after it, he is not seeing any financial difficulties for them. “Financing is rarely an issue,” he said. “We have relationships with mortgage companies in town, which has become an asset to us. Not only that, the latest CAAR report said that even though the number of sales could go down, the sales prices are increasing.” “We need more work,” Gaffney said. “We can start anytime people want.”

Aguilar offers buyers a tip: “We have been hearing how ‘now’ is the time to buy” because the rates are low and inventory is high. Things are going to change. A year from now, I know there will be people wishing they would have gotten off the fence before it cost more to buy the very same house. Homes that are priced to sell are getting multiple offers.” n INFOBOX High Caliber Construction: www.highcalibercustombuilders.com Severs Construction: www.seversconstruction.com Gaffney Homes: www.gaffneyhomes.com National Association of Home Builders: www.nahb.org

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417 P ark S treet , C harlotteSville , va 22902 ON 5+ ACRES IN ALBEMARLE

Tasteful cottage that has been updated and remodeled on over 5 acres with mountain views. Surrounded by lovely farms and rolling hills with comfortable living inside and out. With nearly 3,000 finished sq. feet, this home is full of character offering hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, eat-in kitchen, and inviting decks/porches for taking in the natural surround. $399,000

411 Perry Lane Wonderful 5 BR, 3 BA family home

on a 5.49-acre wooded parcel with stocked pond, creek, 2nd garage/shop, wonderful privacy and mountain views. This property has it all! The location— 10 minutes from Lovingston for shopping, 20 minutes to the Blue Ridge, 35 minutes from Charlottesville—is very convenient. Lots of elbow room here for family and friends with pool table, wet bar and exercise areas upstairs. Hot tub in rear. $519,000 (Offered with 46.9 acres for $749,000)

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Davis Creek valley, in a beautiful 16-acre mountain setting. Enjoy the privacy of this 3 BR, 3.5 BA home. Features a large great room, handsome oak floors in living area, expansive kitchen with soapstone counters and stainless appliances and deck access patio doors in the ground floor master. If you’ve been looking for a bit of the Blue Ridge to call home, visit this property! $339,000

All brick home w/ Mtn views on the bold Preddy Creek w/ peace & privacy, just a scenic 18 mins drive to town. 3 geothermal systems, antique heart pine flrs, random width flooring, hand laid/ stone/walk-in fireplace, great room w/ 24’ ceilings & custom wall of windows, 1st flr Mstr & library, custom media room, & custom designed screened pavilion porch. $1,350,000

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1.5 miles from UVa in oh so convenient Redfields, with its pool, walking trails, lake and playground. 4 bedroom, open, contemporary floorplan with kitchen and breakfast nook adjacent to family room, 2 story foyer and rear staircase. Hardwood on main level, formal areas contain separate living and dining room. 2 car garage. Reduced to $329,000.

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New price - $398,000 makes this the best bargain in the sought after Ivy area with its enviable schools and easy, Western access to town and UVa. Contemporary style 4 bedroom custom built home on very private 2 acres plus. Master bedroom suite on main level, sunken living room w/ wood burning fireplace and l cathedral ceilings. Level back yard, wide front porch and rear deck for grilling . Full unfinished basement with 2 car garage.

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GOING GREEN

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“G

reen means different things to different people,” declares Cynthia Adams, Executive Director of Charlottesville’s Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP). “To some people it means it’s better for me and my family in terms of our health. Others are also concerned for the health of the planet.” At the same time, she continues, many people assume there a premium attached to being green, making it more expensive— like organic food. Not necessarily, she says. Some years ago she ran a custom-home construction company in Idaho. Many of her vendors also served California where a progressive statewide building code was driving the construction industry in a greener direction. That state’s very large consumer market brought costs down and made products more price competitive. “It’s a real trend we are experiencing,” says REALTOR® Greg Slater at Nest Realty in Charlottesville. “In 2006 or 2007, Belvedere was the first builder in our community to make a ‘green’ commitment.” Slater says that back then, when people came in the door, he started “talking up” the green features of a new home. “Now the home shoppers are bringing it up,” he says. “People are getting more and more interested. There’s a real consumer demand and this wasn’t true as little as a year ago.” Now, he says, what he hears from people is that they want to quantify the cost of savings to operate the home. “It’s significant,” he emphasizes. “We’re still snowballing about green.” The evidence? Slater says that in our region, four homebuilders account for 70-75 percent of all new homes. “As of last year,” Slater notes, “all four use a third-party verification model. From January through November of 2012, out of 396 new homes built or under contract, 320 will be certified as green in some capacity.”

BEING GREEN Increasingly Popular In Central Virginia

LEAP’s Adams sums it up best: “Going green pulls us all in the direction of a lighter footprint on the planet. And it’s dollar smart at the same time.” can be easier to work with because there is more consistency in construction practices than with an existing home, which could have been built five or 105 years ago.”

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What is certification? Today there are certification programs that guarantee a home really is green because they include third-party verification. “They are very important,” LEAP’s Adams notes, “because otherwise we have no real way to differentiate what is or isn’t green.” She adds that certification helps homebuyers avoid becoming “greenwashing” victims, which can happen when a company’s marketing efforts portray it as green when it really isn’t. Different certification programs have slightly different emphases. Many address off-gassing of volatile compounds in flooring, cabinetry, paints, and stains. Some include water conservation, captur-

sumers to identify and purchase products that offer savings on energy without sacrificing performance. While ENERGY STAR labels are familiar on home appliances, devices such as furnaces and air conditioners can also earn this rating. “Conserving resources is an important tenet of a sustainable and green approach to living,” says Adams. “Besides it’s just common sense to seek lower energy costs over the long haul.” The energy certification program for existing homes is called Home Performance with ENERGY STAR”—the program LEAP runs. Adams explains that certification programs typically have a cost for builders and buyers because a third party is involved. “The more activity and effort involved in certification,” she says, “usually the higher the cost.” LEAP’s certification runs $75, while others can cost $600 - $800. “Actually,” she continues, “when it comes to energy, the new home market

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ing rainwater or solar energy. Still others emphasize community sustainability— using locally sourced materials and even looking into the “walkability” of the neighborhood and driving times to work and shopping.

Almost all of them encompass energy efficiency by meeting “ENERGY STAR for New Homes” standards. This government-backed symbol for energy-efficient products and practices resulted from a 1992 program to make it easy for con-

Slater recommends two strategies. First, he says, get out to meet builders and see model homes. “It’s been an evolution over the past few years,” he says. “They are constantly updating and improving, so there’s a lot to be learned.” Next, Slater urges, “Partner with LEAP and make a plan. It’s a one-stop shop for advice and learning how to understand the performance of a home. Especially with an older home, they’ll help you with resources, an evaluation of what might need to be done and help you measure improvement.” Some day, he continues, this will all equate to increased market value because efficiency is so important and being green has become a marketing tool. n Marilyn Pribus lives in Albemarle County near Charlottesville. She and her husband have rain barrels, a wood stove and very good insulation.

Arrowhead Meadow

Bellvoir

Minutes to town, this 22 acre parcel fronts on Rt. 29 South, and features open meadow, a wooded elevated plateau, year round stream, mountain views, and (2) small lot development rights. Well priced at $295,000. MLS#495949

A fine equestrian estate of 43 acres in the heart of Keswick. Newly renovated brick manor home, guest cottage, 4 stall center aisle barn, board fenced pastures. Privately situated with poolside gardens and Southwest mountain views. $2,450,000. MLS#504340

White Horse Farm

New Canton Cottage

Spring Haven

Heathcote, c. 1915

The ultimate sportsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate on 279 acres in Albemarle County. Grand manor home c. 1780, gardens, ponds, board fenced pastures, riding arena, 6 stall center aisle barn, indoor basketball, batting cage, gym and miles of private, groomed trails. In excellent condition. $3,095,000. MLS#498902.

Unbelievably charming country home on 15 acres just four miles from the James River. Residence overlooks a fishing and swimming pond. Gated entry, mature gardens, gazebo and welcoming shade of towering old oaks. Only $199,000. MLS#497610.

This privately situated family home near NGIC is immaculate, with a light, open floor plan, beautiful oak floors, maple cabinets and granite counters in the kitchen, tile baths, and guest suite on the first floor. Exceptionally good value. $445,000 MLS#498975

Gracious country manor of 16+ acres in the heart of Keswick. Old oaks, boxwood, guest home, 3 car-garage with workshop, fenced pastures. 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with 6 fireplaces, completely renovated and restored. $1,495,000. MLS#495458.

James River Road Lots

Kincora

Kesmont

Idyllic Nelson Cabin

Beautiful land parcels in Southern Albemarle on the road to Howardsville. Good agricultural land comprising (4) adjoining parcel totaling 80 acres. $695,000. MLS#504646 See MLS#503486/403488/ 503487/503483 for individual parcel listings.

Private Keswick property of 31+ acres featuring a beautiful Cyprus sided farmhouse with in-ground pool, workshop. Lovely grounds with vegetable and herb gardens, bluestone terraces and wrap around Ipe decking, wooded trails. Includes Cedar log guest cabin. $985,000. MLS#504205

Keswick equestrian estate features 54 acres with board fenced pastures, 10 stall barn, riding arena, pool, pond and guest cottage. (13) potential division rights make it a good conservation easement candidate. $1,495,000 MLS#499845

This is the mountain getaway youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always wanted. Charming chestnut cabin c.1812 on nearly 100 acres near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Fall asleep to the sound of the cascading waterfall, fish in the pond. $395,000 MLS#498621

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Arrowhead Mountain Just minutes down Rt. 29 South, this exceptional tract of 410 acres of hardwood timber features rolling to steep topography, springs, cascading streams, miles of trails, mountain views, and beautiful rock outcroppings. Offered at less than $2,500 an acre. $995,000. MLS#495947

Incredible Value! Gorgeous Schuyler parcel 30 minutes South of Charlottesville. This highly desirable and unique property features gently rolling topography with hard woods, springs, long creek frontage and a number of excellent building sites to choose from. $79,900 MLS#491110

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WAYNeSBORO

Prime, convenient location. Private back yard w/pond, rock & vegetable gardens, walking trails. Storage shed, 2 car garage w/workbnch & attic storage. No HOA Fees! MLS# 505459, $220,000. Carol Costanzo, 434.962.1419

eARLYSVILLe FOReST

3 BR, 2.5 BA home on acre of private, wooded land, cul-de-sac lot. Well maintained! Open floor plan, sunroom/ brkfast rm, wall-to-wall windows, bonus room. MLS# 504213, $309,500. Sasha Farmer, 434.260.1435

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Custom Home TO Be BUILT by Kingma Developers, between Keswick Club & Glenmore. Inviting cottage detailing w/floor plan to match. EarthCraft cert. Geothermal. MLS#499123, $425,000. Deborah Kingma, 434.242.4592

WOODBROOK

Spectacular 4BR home with beautifully remodeled kitchen, maple cabinets, soap stone counters, Italian ceramic tile, heated floors. Formal DR, LR with FP & cherry floors. MLS# 504367, $324,900. Carol Carder, 434.242.0459

RUCKeRSVILLe Lovingly maintained. Sunroom & wood burning FP in GR room. Updates incl. heat pump, wood flooring, deck, kit appliances. Nearly level lot w/mtn views. Det. 2 car garage. MLS# 505513, $194,900. Carol Costanzo, 434.962.1419

STANARDSVILLe

Newly remodeled on 1.64 acres. Great Rm w/open LR/DR. Vaulted ceiling in MBr, new vinyl windows, new carpet/ vinyl flooring. Eat in kitchen 360 view of Blue Ridge Mtns. MLS# 480779, $99,000. Sal Milione, 434.882.4000

FABULOUS MILL CReeK VALUe

Versatile great rm plan, 1st floor MBR, whirlpool BA, full fin. bsmnt. Gas heat & appliances. Wrap-around deck, fenced rear yard, shed. Hiking trails close by! MLS# 502519, $279,500. Alice Nye Fitch, 434.981.4562

MOUNTAIN BROOK - LOUISA

5000+ sq ft, upgraded home on private 4.8 ac. water-view lot. Sunroom/brkfst rm, formal DR, fam rm w/gas FP. Lux MA suite, walk-in closet, sitting/office area. Bsmnt & 3 car garage! MLS# 505115, $479,000. Sasha Farmer, 434.260.1435 www.montaguemiller.com/openhouse

GLeNMORe

Gorgeous home boasts interior filled w/FPs, impressive Kit leading to 2-story great rm, screened porch, lg MBR/BA, upstairs play area w/4 BRs (3 w/att. BAs) lg unfin bsmnt. MLS# 504812, $749,000 Rives Bailey, 434.227.4446

2315/2317 NORTH BeRKSHIRe

Duplex for sale - both leased. 2315 leased thru 9/30/2012 & 2317 leased thru 6/30/2012. Convenient and close to everything! This is a perfect opportunity for an investor! MLS# 493755, $279,900. Jan Bas van Beek, 951.7134

GLeNMORe

Spacious & in beautiful condition! Two-Story Family Room w/FP, opens to deck & privacy. Bright Kit w/granite & stainless. Lg MA suite, + 3 BRs, study & media rm. MLS# 500166, $539,000. The Glenmore Team, 434.951.7160

IVY

Stately home on 2 ac. High quality custom details. Gourmet kit, marble counters. First floor MA suite, full unfin bsmnt. Built-in bookcases, 2 masonry FPs. MLS# 505114, $1,095,000. Carter Montague, 434.951.7156

GRAVeS MILL FARM

664 acres. A blend of rolling pasture, hardwood forest, & best views in area. 3 homes on property, barns, & homesite overlooking stocked 5 acre lake. $4,900,000. Carter Montague, 951.7156 www.gravesmillfarmva.com

SCOTTSVILLe IN FLUVANNA

Secluded compound w/2 homes on 41 wooded acres. Multiple decks/porches & windows. Workshop/garage w/apt, 1540 fin. sq.ft., decks & porches. Wooded, 2 creeks. MLS# 499133, $699,000. Carter Montague, 434. 962.3419

SPRING CReeK

Best Buy in exclusive gated community w/golf course. 15 min to Cville/40 min to Short Pump. Bsmnt & Garage. Exc condition. Golf membership separate from HOA. MLS# 504301, $199,900 MLS# Carol Costanzo, 434.962.1419

STAUNTON

One level home, hrdwd floors, cathedral ceilings, & stunning Kit. MBR w/trey ceilings, private BA, jetted tub & double vanity. Lg LR w/stone hearth FP, natural light. 2 car garage & storage. MLS# 505175. $229,000. Kyle Olson, 540.649.4131

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WeSTeRN ALBeMARLe One level living, 2 BRs & small office/ 3rd BR/nursery. Open floorplan, screened porch & deck. Huge laundry rm/pantry/mud rm & level 2 acre lot w/space for gardening. MLS# 504454, $259,000. Rives Bailey, 434.227.4446

CHARLOTTeSVILLe

Private location on 1 acre in lovely neighborhood, near C’ville amenities. Walk to Barracks Rd shops & UVA. Deck overlooks woods & creek. Space for ext family. Many updates+3-car garage. Yates Nobles, 996.0888 MLS# 498232, $1,200,000

extensively renovated 1920’s home near Dtown/UVA Hospital. Updated plumbing/ electric, refin. hrdwd flrs, new ext.decking/ stairs, new paint, appliances, water heater, & more. Off st prking MLS# 501791, $269,000. Rives Bailey, 434.227.4446

eSMONT Affordable home in good condition, in private setting on 1.8 acres in S. Albemarle. One level living w/2 BRs, 1 BA, large yard. Just min from Howardsville & James River. MLS# 503573, $62,500. Carter Montague, 434.951.7156

FANTASTIC VALUe! Contemporary w/ open floor plan, soaring stone FP, cathedral ceilings & clerestory windows! Lower level has office, study, full BA, fam rm, 2 car garage. MLS# 486852, $249,000. Alice Nye Fitch, 434.981.4562

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Blue Ridge views from this custom home. Unique design w/hrdwd & stone floors, granite counters, high ceilings, stone & marble FPs, & full unfin. bsmnt. 5 acres, barn - potential for horses. MLS# 502489, $899,900. Rives Bailey, 434.227.4446

e XC e P T I O N A L VA LU e A N D LO C AT I O N O L D OLD LYNCHBURG RD

Exceptional value & location 4.5 miles out, beautiful 10 acres of hardwoods and pine. Several building sites, stream on property. Plat and soil information.Priced below assessment. MLS# 504427, $159,900 Doug Burke 434.951.7122

GLeNMORe

Gorgeous 1 level cottage style home w/stunning floorplan. 3 level living. Superbly landscaped wooded lot. 2 guest BRs upstairs w/lg BAs. Lower level w/extra BR & Kit. MLS# 504180, $589,000. Glenmore Team, 951.7106

NeLSON COUNTY

33 wooded acres, long road frontage on Norwood Rd. Long creek on property w/ multiple building sites. Local mtn views. Near James River. Possible division potential. MLS# 504989, $59,500. Carter Montague, 434.951.7156

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HOWARDSVILLe - NeLSON CO. enjoy rural living - beautiful blding lot w/ access to James River. 5 acres open pasture land w/private rd front in Highlands on the James. Great for horses & residence. Deeded access to 30 acre recreation area. MLS# 504444, $44,800. Carter Montague, 434.951.7156 AUGUSTA COUNTY Wooded parcel with mtn views of Blue Ridge & Allegheny Mtns. Private and Quiet! Approved for conventional septic. Several home sites to choose from. MLS# 504136, $280,000. Kyle Olson, 540.649.4131

OWeNSVILLe RD

elegant, casual 6,000 sq ft one owner custom home on 5+ ac. First floor MA suite. Beautiful setting, near Meriwether Lewis. extensive landscaping. Pool. MLS# 498958, $1,425,000. Trish Owens, 434.825.5393. O/A

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ALL BRICK end unit w/granite counters, 3 story bump-out (brkfast rm, MBR/BA, fin. bsmnt w/space for add’l BR) Spacious MA suite w/walk-in closet, sep soaking tub/shower. MLS# 503334, $309,000. Sasha Farmer, 434.260.1435

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HOME SALES S T A T S FOR THE WEEK ENDING 01-16-13

There were

42 SALES in the seven-county area.

THE

CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE $342,000 $183 per fin. square foot On market for 75 Days

Lindsay Bowerman salessupport@caar.com 434.220.1685 EDITORIALCOORDINATOR Joanne DiMaggio editorREW@gmail.com

Albemarle with an average price of $563,865

Charlottesville with an average price of $392,600

• One was in Fluvanna with a price of $200,000

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LAKE MONTICELLO | FLUVANNA $200,000 $77 per fin. square foot On market for 68 Days

were in Greene with an average price of $301,500

• Four were in Nelson with an average price of $270,125

• One was in Orange with a price of $133,450

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Charlottesville

Scottsville 6

Orange

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Gordonsville

Louisa

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29 6

231

250

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Greene

Albemarle 64

Madison 33

Fluvanna 6

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BELLVOIR A fine equestrian estate of 43 acres in the heart of Keswick with newly renovated brick manor home, complementary guest/rental home, 4 stall center-aisle barn and board fenced pastures. Privately situated with poolside gardens and Southwest Mountain views. $2,450,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (504340)

AUBURN HILL. c.1740 center hall manor house on 208 acres has 3 chimneys servicing 6 fireplaces, heart pine flooring, exposed hand hewn wooden beams & high ceilings. The English basement features the original wall ovens. Great retreat or permanent home. $1,150,000. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/953-8045. (483750)

RURAL SETTING for this 22 acre tract that is surrounded by farms and the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bring your own builder to create your dream home or just a get away from the stress of everyday life. The property is just off Simmons Gap Road. $119,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (502536)

SWEETHEART FARM. Green Springs area. 36 acres with 2 ponds, board fenced pastures, runin sheds and a 10-stall center aisle barn. Efficient layout with completely renovated home dating to 1890. All in excellent condition. $595,000. www. GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (477459)

SONNENBERG FARM. Located in the rolling hills of Northern Albemarle County this attractive 114 acre farm features fenced pastures, walking trails in the woods, a large pond, remodeled main farmhouse and a custom three car garage with beautiful apartment. $1,165,500. www.homesincville.com Mike Peters 9515119/981-3995. (490199)

ZION CROSSROADS. Diversify your investment portfolio. This is an excellent buy and land holding of 52 acres fronting on Route 15. Wooded, nearly level with soil work complete for multiple residences. Could significantly benefit from potential up zoning. Appraised for nearly $800,000. $298,000. JimBonner.com 9515102. jim@jimbonner.com (496756)

HEATHCOTE c. 1915. Gracious country manor of 16+ acres in heart of Keswick. Old oaks, boxwoods, guest home, 3 car garage with workshop. Pastures are fenced for horses. Four bedrooms, four baths with six fireplaces, completely renovated and restored. $1,495,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (495458)

FEEL A THOUSAND MILES AWAY yet be only 20 minutes from town. Mountain property offering views, wildlife, trails, hardwood timber, fantastic hunting grounds and privacy. Schedule your personal tour today. Additional 22 acre tract available that connects to Simmons Gap Road. $549,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (502535)

OVER 30 ACRES in 2 separate parcels with additional division rights. Rolling topography with potential for mountain views. Over half the property is open pasture with 2 streams for horses or livestock. Build your dream home while you live in the mobile home presently on the property. $319,000. Matthew Woodson, 960-5187 and Lance Hoover, 989-4187. (501933)

APSARA Picturesque, 448-acre estate in Albemarle. Rolling pastures, park-like woodlands, 2 stocked ponds and stunning Georgian manor home. Magnificent views from every window. Additional improvements include early 18th century log cabin, icehouse and manager’s home. www.ApsaraFarm. com Gerri Russell 531-9581 and Frank Quayle 951-5100. (497576)

100 MOSTLY WOODED acres on the Albemarle/Greene line near Nortonsville. Beautiful tract of land has long road frontage, division rights, approx. 2-5 acres open, large pond, mature woods, nice mountain views, has a bold stream and lots of wildlife. $674,900. www.homesincville.com Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (476778)

JAMES RIVER ROAD BUILDING LOTS. Beautiful land parcels in Southern Albemarle on the road to Howardsville. Good agricultural land comprising (4) adjoining parcels totaling 80 acres, offered for $695,000. See mls numbers 503486/403488/503487/503483 for individual parcel listings. JimBonner.com 951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com

52 ACRES minutes to Zion Crossroads. Mountain views,

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FREE UNION FARM 54 ACRES with lovely views and private setting. This property may be as much as 74 acres. No survey. Situated in the Free Union area in the FHC hunting country. Old farm house has 1800’s chestnut log home as part of the house. The fields are rolling and there are views from every angle. $995,000. Jane Porter Fogleman Jane@foglemangroup.com 9811274. (496971)

150+ ACRES 150+ ACRES of beautiful hardwoods, streams and springs in the quiet rural area of “Stony Point”. Perfect for hunting, timber cutting, small cattle pasture and secluded building sites. Located in eastern Albemarle County. 5 min. from Keswick Hunt Country and 15 min. from Downtown Cville. Offered at $495,000. Joan Esposito “Your Running Realtor”, 760-1028. (500555)

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pond, mature hardwoods, rolling pastures, bring the horses or cattle, endless opportunities. Several ideal home sites. $199,900. Proposed home with 4BR/3BA, basement, garage, 1st floor master and more by Southern Development for $545,000; or bring your own builder. susanstewart76@ gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (494720)

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ing boarding business. Charming home with room for expansion. Miles of trails, long river frontage with its own swimming hole and stocked pond. 36 x 24 garage/workshop with bath and plenty of room for apartment above. 8 stall barn, 10 paddock areas, automatic waterers, new hay barn. $585,000. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (502223)