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ON 4.5 PRIVATE ACRES CONVENIENT TO TOWN. Enjoy nature's beauty from 3 stone patios and wrap around porch. Centerpiece is the combined eat-in kitchen family room. Large formal rooms, too. 1st floor master suite with sunroom and TWO large bathrooms. 2nd floor master and three other bedrooms. Offices and media room. Fun trail through your woods. $750,000. Jim@JimMcVay.com 434-962-3420. (584784)

WANT VIEWS? Like river frontage? This home has both. Coay open floor plan offers 3BR/2BA, hardwood floors, granite counters & stainless appliances are just the icing on the cake for a home that’s 2 years young. Enjoy the large rear deck staring at expansive mountain views or sit on the front porch and listen to the Conway River. $225,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 434-960-5187. (585689)

EMBRACE YOUR CHANCE to own a masterfully-designed & hand-crafted Arts & Craft style home with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains! Enjoy a character-rich open floor plan displaying custom-built Douglas Fir Timberpeg construction throughout, soaring ceilings and more! 10 minutes to Hollymead Towncenter. $664,900. Yonna Smith, 434-531-0817 & Megan Perry, 434-806-5245. (585681)

COME HOME to this well maintained contemporary. Spacious floor plan offers 3 levels of living space with room to expand. The full-length deck off the main level offers beautiful mountain views, seasonal lake views. Two garages, two fireplaces, two great rooms-one on the main level, one on basement level. Nicely sized bedrooms on every level of home. $309,000. Ann-Marie Guadagno, 434-960-0094. (582187)

THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! Unique layout offers 3 bedrooms with 2.5 baths. Basement is fully finished with rec room/family room, half bath & in-law suite w/kitchen, full bath and laundry area. Outside this property offers large back yard, expansive rear deck and covered front porch. All this in a convenient location! $249,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 434-960-5187. (581278)

THE STONELEIGH - TO BE BUILT. Great floor plan designed for easy living. Quality craftsmanship from local builder - Echelon Homes. Perfect location and neighborhood in the heart of Crozet. Enjoy local restaurants, wineries, and breweries. Easy commute to Charlottesville. $549,900. The “YES” Team, Yonna & Keith Smith. 434-531-0817/434-531-0795. (581447)

TRANQUIL SETTING in the Blue Ridge Mtns. on over 4 acres of land & surrounded by a large farm offering privacy & views. Detached 2 car garage & studio are perfect for hosting guests, home office or your favorite hobbies. Outdoor spaces include a covered rear deck, patio & front porch to enjoy the fantastic landscaping & flower gardens. $225,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties. com 434-960-5187. (581274)

SEEING REALLY IS BELIEVING. Perhaps the most delightful home in Western Ridge; well situated on a premium, oversized lot and surrounded on 3 sides by trees and plantings. The light filled main floor has the contemporary feel, 4/5 bedrooms on the 2nd level, full finished basement. Large fenced back yard! Two car garage. $510,000. Ginny Barefoot, 434-531-7864. (582478)

MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE by bringing your builder with all your wishes for a new home. This 4 acre wooded lot can offer privacy if you so desire or open to a large yard. Enjoy the spring fed creek running through the property. The location is an easy commute to Charlottesville for work or pleasure. Come see today. $59,900. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 434960-5187. (585707)

ALL LOTS - $34,900 EACH or $125,000 for all lots, ready to build on with perc sites. Close to Culpeper, Fredericksburg and all points North in Merry Meadows Subdivision. Lots range from 2.0277 acres to 2.4371 acres. Lee Wyatt, 540-718-3065. (516261)

STUNNING WATERFRONT 4 bedroom home at Spring Creek that shows like a model will make you the envy of your friends! Perfect for entertaining with the open floor plan and rear deck or in the finished terrace level with theater and billiard rooms. Spacious master suite, home office, 3 car garage and more! $574,900 susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (585614)

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PERFECT LOCATION and neighborhood in the heart of Crozet. Enjoy local restaurants, wineries, and breweries. Just down the road from Claudius Crozet Park. Minutes to popular Chiles Peach Orchard. Easy commute to Charlottesville. Welcome Home to Westlake at Foothill Crossings! $200,000. The “YES” Team, Yonna & Keith Smith. 434-531-0817/434-531-0795. (581448)

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2062 SF FIN - 1332 SF UNFIN - 3 BR - 3 BA ON .94/AC. WATERFRONT w/137-ft of Beautiful Waterfrontage Dock - On Swimmable Cove Just 3 Blocks From Beach - Main Level Master Suite - Unfin. Basement for Future Expansion - Lots of Wooded Privacy - Best Value in Waterfront Homes at Lake Monticello! $375,000

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Parade Home Winner - Best Overall - Best Interior Best Exterior - For Those Who Desire The Best of The Best. This Gorgeous Vaulted Patio Home Is Awaiting You In The Villages At Nahor - An Adult 55+ Community with Pool-Clubhouse-Walking Sidewalks Just Minutes from Downtown Cville. $378,500

Beautifully Appointed Throughout with Luxurious Brazillian Walnut Flooring, Gourmet Kitchen with L-Shaped Granite Conversation Bar with Attached Morning Room, 23 x 16 Main Level Master, Finished Terrace Level, 1000-ft Trex Decking, Backs To Wooded Privacy. $475,000

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21 OLD HOMESTEAD CIRCLE 2711 SF - 4 BR - 2.5 BA

Waterfront w/97-ft of Main Lake Waterfrontage & Dock - Gorgeous Views! Open Floor Plan w/Nice Living Room w/FP, Library, Main Level Master, Updated Kitchen w/Windowed Breakfast Nook w/Heated Floor, Workshop, New HVAC, Roof-6 yrs, Lrg Back Deck w/ Clear Viewing Panels. $488,500

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Gorgeous Waterfront w/Main Lake Views - 80+Ft of Waterfrontage - Dock, Just Blocks from Main Beach & Clubhouse, Vaulted Split-BR Rancher w/Breathtaking Stone FP, Vaulted Sunroom, Open Kitchen w/Granite & Skylight, Spacious Master w/Gorgeous Waterviews, New Roof, Level Walk to Water. $519,500

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Beautiful 4 BR - 3 BA Vaulted Split-BR Rancher - Built by Taylor-Lynn Homes $298,500 Waterfront - Gorgeous Views Level Walk To Water - 3 BR - 3 BA Studio/Office - $598,500

The Luxury of One-Level Living with the Benefits of a Finished Terrace Level - Perfect for Family, Friends, & Welcomed Guests! Every Level Opens To A Breathtaking Main Lake Water View with Level Walk to Water. Over 108-ft of Prime Waterfrontage - Dock - Boat Lift. Vaulted Split-BR Rancher w/New Hardwoods on Main Level, Updated Kitchen w/Quartz & Upgraded SS Appl, Vaulted Master w/11x16 Dressing Rm & Walk-out to 12x36 Screened Porch. $748,000

Waterfront - Over 3600 sf - Vaulted Hardwoods - Nice Waterviews - 4 BR 3 BA - Garage - $468,000 Waterfront - Beautifully Updated Granite - Hardwoods - Beautiful Kitchen Nice Waterviews - 4 BR - 3 BA -- $598,500

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1958 SF - 3 BR - 2 BA - GARAGE Waterfront w/125-ft of Beautiful Waterfrontage-Dock. Custom-Built Brick Rancher w/Water Views from Most Windows. Main Level Master, 2 FamilyRms each w/Unique Petrified Wood Stone FP, 2 Kitchens, Fin. Terrace Level, Covered Patio, Deck, Outdoor Shower, 20 x72 Storage Attic, New Roof, Level Walk To Water, Terraced Garden $798,500

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370 Piney Mountain Lane Modern farm with 50 acres in Shipman. This quality-built cape cod home has 3,900 square feet including 4 BR and 3.5 BA. There is a 5-acre lake along with a fenced pasture, pole barn with enclosed hay storage, and equipment buildings. $549,000

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Gracious Living in Willow Pond

“Glen Love” in Meadow Estates

• Picturesque farm pastoral landscape

• Early Virginian architecture

• Pond and mountain views

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• 69.95 acres and 12,000 finished sqft

• On almost 3 ac. in gated community

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• 6500 + fin. sq. ft • 4 fireplaces

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This is a great deal in the city! Priced just above the 2019 City Assessment. Solid rancher on a low traffic cul-desac in the Burnley Moran School district featuring 3 BR’s/2 full baths, living room, eat-in kitchen, dining room, lower level family room and laundry/storage area. Sun porch looks out to the private rear yard that backs up to the Rivanna River Trail. Recent improvements include replacement windows, refinished hardwood floors and a newer HVAC compressor. Private city neighborhood and close to all shopping, downtown Charlottesville, Pantops, Route 250 and city schools.

This custom built brick ranch is located on the golf course at Tanyard just 30 minutes east of Downtown Charlottesville from m l s 4 9and 5 9 4 8 only minutes $849 ,000 the Town of Louisa and the Lake Anna Magnolia Farm In Louisa recreation areas! Relax on the front porch or enjoy viewing the golf course from your rear deck. The home features a large kitchen with a center island, breakfast nook, spacious living room with a woodburning fireplace, dining mls 500545 room, Master bedroom along with Unique Belmont Building two more bedrooms and full bath. Spacious 2 car garage has lots of space and a 1/2 bath with a workshop. The Tanyard neighborhood is very quiet and peaceful.

• All brick Georgian • 4800 finished sq/ft • 5 bedrooms 4 full and 1 half baths • Over 25 acres of open and wooded land, creek and pond site. • Quartz countertops, stainless appliances, first floor master suite, gated security • Community walking and riding trails

• Classic 2 over 2 farmhouse,ca. 1890 • Recently RENOVATED • Mini-farm,set on 4.5 open, board fenced acres, • 2 stall barn, detached 2 car garage w/ apartment • Commercial use is possible. • Horses, farm animals, nursery, B&B, etc. • Between Richmond and C’ville only 3 miles from I-64.

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• Located in DOWNTOWN BELMONT • A short walk to C’ville’s downtown mall • Great opportunity to own a mixed use property • Office suite on the 1st floor (2 offices,reception area,bathroom)and a 1 bedroom apartment on the 2nd floor • New roof,wall heat/ac units • Great front porch, private fenced yard and off-street parking.

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• Glorious MOUNTAIN VIEWS from your front porch and deck. • Custom kitchen with gas range,granite counters & tile backsplash • Huge dining room for entertaining, plus a bright and open family room • First floor master suite and a finished terrace level • Quiet country living, great mountain views • 25 minutes to the heart of Charlottesville

25 Courtenay Glen Way MLS 526224 • $195,000

The Farms at Turkey Run are a unique enclave of 40 private country estates within an 800 acre haven surrounded by 5000 acres of protected rural area that is Mount Ida Reserve. With spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, streams, ponds, rolling pasture and wooded areas, Turkey Run is within minutes of area attractions like Monticello, wineries and more and less than 20 minutes from Charlottesville. This 21 acre lot with mostly pasture & mountain views has full perimeter fenced with 3 board fencing.

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A Series of Public and Partnership Programs, Printmaking Workshops, and Exhibitions in Charlottesville with Visiting Printmaker Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. Virginia Humanities’ Virginia Center for the Book announces a collaborative public art project for the Charlottesville-Albemarle community titled Finding Wisdom with Detroit-based printmaker Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. The Center’s inaugural Frank Riccio Artist in Residence, Kennedy will visit Charlottesville March 9-26 to participate in public printmaking events, hands-on workshops with partnering schools and nonprofits, and exhibitions in more than twenty public locations.

2018 from public school students and teachers, area nonprofits, including the Boys and Girls Club of Central Virginia and Monticello’s Getting Word Oral History Project, and the general public. The selection of featured quotes and creation of posters by Kennedy began in January 2019 and will continue leading up to and throughout his visit. Regional printmakers are invited to participate by signing up to print an edition of 60 posters for the project on VaBookCenter.org/finding-wisdom. Community members and UVA students interested in helping to install exhibitions March 4-9 should contact Tia Nichols at tmn7rc@virginia.edu. Community members can participate in the residency free of charge by viewing exhibitions, attending events with Kennedy, and registering for letterpress printmaking workshops at the Virginia Center for the Book. A family-friendly scavenger hunt will be organized around the exhibitions and announced March 9.

Finding Wisdom includes the creation of nearly 10,000 bold and colorful posters, letterpress-printed by Kennedy and community members featuring sayings, quotes, and aphorisms submitted by central Virginia residents. The posters will be exhibited in March 2019 in dozens of locations ranging from coffee shops to City Hall, from schools to storefront windows, from Fashion Square Mall to the historic downtown mall, and from grocery stores to world heritage sites. Quotes were collected by Virginia Humanities beginning in December

Public events with Kennedy at libraries, galleries, and other locations will offer community members the chance to make their own posters to take home. Kennedy will also hold printmaking workshops at more than a dozen public schools and several area nonprofits. The residency will culminate during the Center’s 25th annual Virginia Festival of the Book with a printmaking demo and artist talk on Sunday, March 24 from 12-2:30 p.m. at the Virginia Center for the Book in the Jefferson School.

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A detailed schedule of additional residency events with workshop registration links will be announced by Virginia Humanities and available on VaBookCenter.org/finding-wisdom by March 1. Kennedy’s visit has been shaped by Virginia Humanities in collaboration with Kennedy himself; UVA student liaison and project coordinator Tia Nichols; member artists of Virginia Center for the Book; and community partners from Albemarle County and Charlottesville Public Schools, Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia, Jefferson Madison Regional Libraries, Light House Studio, Monticello’s Getting Word Oral History Project, New City Arts Initiative, The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative, UVA’s McIntire Department of Art and Office of the Vice Provost for the Arts, and others. The Finding Wisdom project and Kennedy’s residency visits are generously funded by the University of Virginia’s Executive Vice President & Provost’s Office. About Amos Paul Kennedy Jr.: Kennedy is a self-proclaimed “humble Negro printer” whose letterpress work represents the messages and identities of African-Americans whose “words… have largely been excluded from ‘fine print.’” He uses traditional letterpress techniques to create richly colored, handpulled prints that often incorporate messages and aphorisms that spur conversation about race and class. Through his fine, layered printing of simple text using traditional letterpress technique, Kennedy’s work encourages reflection on historical and current African-American identities and overlap between the struggles of the Civil Rights movement and contemporary needs for bold action to pursue social justice. He received a BA in Mathematics from Grambling State University and his MFA in Graphic Design from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Recent awards include a Joyce Award (2016–17) and the United States Artists Glasgow Fellowship (2015). Kennedy was also the premier featured artist at the Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Contemporary Art, exhibiting work from collaborations with local black-owned businesses. To learn more and see examples of the artist’s work, visit KennedyPrints.com. About the Frank Riccio Artist-in-Residency: The Virginia Center for the Book (the Center) hosts a community book arts studio in Charlottesville’s historic Jefferson School City Center, featuring the state’s largest public collection of letterpress type, binding equipment, and more than

fifty member-artists creating works of book art and printed ephemera. In 2018, the Center began raising funds for the Riccio Artist-in-Residency to honor the memory of artist and Center co-founder Frank Riccio, recognize his legacy as a talented and tireless practitioner and educator among Virginia’s creative community, and build upon his loyal and generous support for the work of book artists who bring to life the Center. Through the annual Residency, the Center will host one book artist, printmaker, or illustrator each year to partner with local organizations to create a collaborative community project. Additional details about the Artist-in-Residency will be announced in 2019, when the Center hosts Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. for the Residency’s inaugural collaborative public art project. About the Virginia Center for the Book: A program of the Virginia Humanities, the Virginia Center for the Book works across the Commonwealth to unite communities of readers, writers, artists, and book lovers. Through year-round programs and partnership initiatives, the Center recognizes the enduring power of literature, storytelling, and the book arts to engage in public dialogue and promote intercultural understanding. As an affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, the Center works within a network of affiliates to promote books, reading, literacy, and the literary life of Virginia. To learn more, visit VaBookCenter.org. About Virginia Humanities: Virginia Humanities connects people and ideas to explore the human experience and inspire cultural engagement. As the state humanities council, Virginia Humanities reaches millions in its estimated annual audience through festivals, grants, fellowships, digital initiatives, teacher institutes, radio programs, podcasts, apprenticeships, and school programs. Headquartered at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia Humanities endeavors to serve Virginians in every corner of the Commonwealth. To learn more, visit VirginiaHumanities.org.

St. Anne’s-Belfield School Collaborative Pianist Performing Free Concert March 2 St. Anne’s-Belfield School’s collaborative pianist, Shelby Sender, will be representing the city of Charlottesville in Pleven, Bulgaria this March with University of Virginia faculty violinist Daniel Sender. With the support of the Charlottesville Sister Cities Commission (CSCC), the duo will present a concert and masterclass at the National School of the Arts, Panayot Pipkov,

YMCA Child Care Center Receives New Age-Appropriate Outdoor Playground Thanks to local donors, children at the Jefferson School have a new playground geared for children ages 12-months through 5-years of age. The YMCA Child Care Center serves on average 180 preschool age children each year. With a focus on affordable options for early childhood education, the Y partners with local subsidy providers such as Department of Social Services and United Way to ensure that all children have access to a quality early childhood education, regardless of ability to pay. The Y’s goal is that all children meet kindergarten readiness benchmarks. Thanks to a $15,000 anonymous matching gift through the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, which was matched by the Adiuvans Fund, this $30,000 playground was specifically designed for preschool age children, having separate spaces for 12-24 month old children, 2-3 year old children and 4-5 year old children. “I continue to be inspired by the generosity and passion of our donors,” says Brennan Gould, President and CEO of the Community Foundation.

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A free preview concert will be presented at St. Anne’s-Belfield School’s Grisham Hall on Saturday, March 2 at 8:00 p.m. St. Anne’s-Belfield School is a co-educational preschool through grade twelve day school of nearly 900 students and more than 150 faculty and staff, with a boarding program in grades nine through twelve. Fifteen countries are represented in the student body, with 40 percent of students receiving financial aid. More information may be found at www.stab.org.

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Franz Schubert: Sonata No.2 in A minor, D.385 Aaron Copland: Sonata for Violin and Piano Lubomir Pipkov: Sonata for Violin and Piano No.1, Op.7 Pablo de Sarasate: Romanza Andaluza

“This project is a wonderful way to directly impact the experiences of our youngest community members.” Kids love playgrounds. These new age-appropriate outdoor play structures add more fun to the day and enhance the learning environment of children. “Playgrounds are vital for a child’s cognitive, emotional, physical and social development,” says Missy Corbin, Child Care Program Director. “Research shows that many of the fundamental milestones that children must achieve, such as exploring, risk-taking, fine and gross motor development can be most effectively learned through outdoor play.” The new playground is not the only change at the YMCA Child Care Center. The YMCA was selected as a pilot for UVA Curry School’s STREAMin3 Curriculum, which focuses on 5 core skills (relate, regulate, think, communicate and move) that form the building blocks for later learning and 6 STREAM skills (science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math) to prepare children for success in Kindergarten and beyond. Staff are currently in training and the curriculum will fully launch in August for the 2019/2020 academic school year. “A new playground and a new curriculum are ways we are working to transition the YMCA Child Care Center from a day care to an intentional early learning and school readiness model,” says Jessica Maslaney, CEO. “We are most grateful to these donors and excited about the expanded opportunities for area children.” About Piedmont Family YMCA: The Y strengthens the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility and strives to build a connected community by promoting a nurturing, healthy, and safe environment that inspires all to grow and reach their full potential. Established in 1994, the Piedmont Family YMCA currently provides programs and services to over 15,000 community members with a volunteer network of over 2,000 people. The Y provides over $650,000 in scholarships to ensure that nobody is turned away from the Y for inability to pay. Contact Jessica Maslaney, Chief Executive Officer, at 571-233-2397 or jmaslaney@piedmontymca.org for more details on this press release. Visit www.piedmontymca.org for more information. n

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as part of their National Competition festival weekend. Pleven is one of Charlottesville’s international sister cities, situated 100 miles north of Bulgaria’s capital city, Sofia. These events represent the CSCC’s first artistic venture to Pleven and aims to engage with a large number of students and residents in the historic Bulgarian city. Daniel and Shelby Sender will be offering a diverse program, including representative works from both the United States and Bulgaria:

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1,674-acre farm/estate in the Piedmont Hills of Orange County, Virginia! Set in total privacy and borders the clear waters of the Rapidan River for almost 4 miles. Additional offerings available. MLS#575383 $11,600,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

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Historic waterfront plantation, with an original Tidewater-style house built in 1776 and consisting of 324 acres with nearly a mile of beach frontage along the Chesapeake Bay and over two and a half miles of tidal shoreline along Ball Creek. Philip Reed,804.833.8325

English Country home on 2.5 acres in Keswick Estates with lovely views of the golf course and distant mountains. Architecturally designed, 7,000+ square foot residence with 5 bedrooms. MLS#451592 $1,650,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250 CAAR REAL ESTATE WEEKLY WWW.CAAR.COM

Beautifully renovated one-level, 4,000 sq/ft, home in desirable closein neighborhood only minutes west of town on over 18 acres, with pool, barn and garage. Property is surrounded by a 500-acre farm affording unique privacy and tranquility that is exclusive to country living so close to town. Open land for horses and other animals. Under conservation easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. MLS#583224 $2,850,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

OAKLAND

663± acre working farm circa 1767 with over a mile frontage on the Willis River in Cumberland County. Character-rich, 5-bedroom main home, c. 1740 guest cottage, barns, and other outbuildings. MLS#549952 $2,595,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

LAFAYETTE

Tucked in a quiet and peaceful setting down a delightfully tree-lined lane is this attractive, three story clapboard house on 91 acres, great views, stream. MLS#574119 $2,395,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

GLENDOWER

c. 1808 manor home built on a lovely knoll surrounded by stately mature trees and 423+ acres of rolling Virginia countryside. The property also contains a c. 1776 cottage, schoolhouse, and barn. MLS#582621 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863 www.glendowerva.com

SUNNYSIDE

Large parcel located convenient to Charlottesville and the University of Virginia as well as the shopping conveniences and airport on 29 North. Exceptional Blue Ridge views, charming farm house (in need of restoration), pond, and Jumping Branch, a clear stream traversing the property. Under VOF easement, but with divisions into already predetermined parcels. Unique offering convenient to town. MLS#585228 $4,400,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

WALNUT HILLS

HISTORICAL, Georgian Revival mansion, built c.1878 by Gov. James Kemper. 6000 sq.ft. manor home with 373 splendid acres. Long frontage on Rapidan River. MLS#574009 $3,900,000 Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

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Magnificent Georgian home with over 10,000 finished square feet, 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths, main-level master, eat-in kitchen. Guest home, and 39 acres with panoramic pastoral and mountain views. Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

ESMONT ROAD

109 acres of gently rolling land comprised of mostly hardwoods with pine and lovely year-round streams. Easement opportunity. Ideal for residential building, investment or timber. MLS#528493 $437,600 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

STONY POINT ROAD

Private 5 acre estate parcel with beautiful level home site among mature hardwoods. Conveniently located to Downtown Charlottesville & UVA. Purchase price includes clearing of house site and septic field. MLS#565885 $250,000 C. Dammann, 434.981.1250

TAYLOR CREEK ROAD

Picturesque 134 acre mountain property in Heards, that climbs from the road to the top of the mountain. Good road frontage, creek, great access, internal road network in place for easy access. MLS#572750 $399,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

MILL RIDGE

Completely renovated, 5-6 bedroom, 5 bath, 2-story home. First floor master suite, oversized 2-car garage with potential to be office or efficiency apartment above. Meriwether Lewis School District. MLS#585447 $1,100,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

IVY AREA

Magnificent, European-style estate property on 22 private acres only 10 miles from Charlottesville. Elevated site with panoramic pastoral and Blue Ridge views! Guest cottage, 2-acre pond, river frontage, many recreational opportunities. Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

SCOTTSVILLE

42.26 park-like acres approx. 1.5 mi. from historic Downtown Scottsville! Includes one division right. Soil study complete. Currently in land use. Mountain views! Only 20 mi. from C’ville. MLS#530854 $337,000 Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

WESTERN ALBEMARLE

Six and a half acre private lot at the end of a cul-desac in desirable neighborhood yet in a neighborhood community too! Western schools! Priced BELOW County assessment. MLS#574585 $219,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124

TUCKAHOE FARM

Rivanna Reservoir! Minutes to town, exceptional setting with great privacy on 18 acres. Magnificent views from almost every room in this 7,000 sq/ft home. Pool, guest home and over 800’ on the Reservoir. MLS#85560 $1,895,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

THE CHIMNEYS

273-acre farming estate in Madison County, base of Blue Ridge Mountains. Spectacular home with many improvements in a magnificent setting. MLS#584956 $3,300,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 Visit: www.thechimneysfarm.com

MURRAY LANE

No HOA!!!! Beautiful 21 acres, privately situated in small Ivy subdivision, just 10 miles west, at end of cul-du-sac, state-maintained road, underground electric in place. MLS#579399 $289,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

GILBERT STATION ROAD

Wonderfully private, 67-acre tract of land approximately 11 miles north of Charlottesville in Barboursville. Mostly wooded with a creek and road frontage. Tremendous views. MLS#552156 $565,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

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REALTORS PREDICT STRONG ®

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h spring, that time of year when home owners feel the urge to spruce up their dwellings and put them on the market full of hope for a quick sale. And homebuyers, bored with virtual house tours, decide to venture out and look at what’s on the market for real now that winter weather is behind them. The result? The annual spring real estate market, almost always the most active time of year for REALTORS® and their clients. If selling your home is a priority call your REALTOR® today for advice about how best to prepare and price it for a quick sale. Call your agent also if you will be buying a home to share with them the kind of house and neighborhood you desire. Then call your local lender about how much monthly payment you can afford to assure a focused and successful search for your next home. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, the time to prepare for the spring market is now. Interest rates remain low, but are expected to rise over the year. And, as the spring market heats up, so will competition for the best houses.

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Why Spring? When spring arrives, the holidays are over, the air is warmer and landscapes are coming alive, dazzling us with their color. This is also the time of year when people venture out to work on projects like repairing and staining decks, cleaning gutters, clearing out the garage and freshening up landscaping, all part of improving their home’s curb appeal. And when winter is over, people are more available REALTORS® say. They are often “up in the air” about their schedules in the winter, says Candice Van Der Linde with RE/MAX Realty Specialists. They may be traveling for the holidays or caught up in seasonal events. Weather is also an issue she notes, citing the recent polar vortex that tied up air traffic for days. With all these distractions, “They aren’t serious and focused on selling,” she concludes. Bill May, Broker with ERA Bill May Realty Co., emphasizes the importance of the school calendar for families planning a move. They want to avoid relocating before school is out, he says, and since closings typically

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take from 45 to 60 days after a sales contract is signed, a spring purchase is good timing for an early summer move. When spring arrives “the holidays are over and people are ready to do the next thing, like put their house on the market and look for their next one,” says Michael Guthrie, CEO and Principal Broker at Roy Wheeler Realty, Co. Then summer gets busy again as people go away on vacation or attend kids’ sporting events that are in full swing that time of year.

Spring Market Dynamics “Usually the spring market starts in March,” says Karen Kehoe with RE/ MAX Regency, “but last year it started in January and February and stayed at its height through August.” She adds that a limited inventory of homes for sale continues to be one of the biggest challenges REALTORS® face when working with buyers. May agrees lack of inventory is an issue, especially in entry level homes. There are first time buyers in the market, he says, but they are having to go further out to find what they can afford. He suggests Lake Monticello in Fluvanna County as one good option. Other possibilities for buyers looking for a good deal include Greene and Nelson Counties where we see an increasing numbers of real estate transactions, Guthrie says. “Buyers are traveling out a bit to get more home for what they are willing to pay,” a trend that may be helped along by recent reductions in gas prices. And first time buyers have access to some great mortgage programs available through VHDA or USDA. Keller William’s Tom Woolfolk reports that these programs are more flexible than in the past, making it easier for buyers to qualify. There is another demographic trend that impacts home inventories, especially at lower price points, says Rives Bailey, Broker with Montague Miller & Co. In the past, he says, it was common for buyers to take on a 30-year mortgage but sell in five to eight years to move up to something larger. Today those wanting to relocate from a $350-$400 thousand home need to borrow more money at interest rates that are higher than what they have locked in on their present mortgage. Rather than incur that larger financial liability, many choose to keep their present home, in some cases renovating it to stay for the long term. This limits the number of homes for sale and leaves fewer potential buyers for the move-up houses at the $450 thousand price point, Bailey adds.

Despite these challenges, the spring market is already underway says Paul McArtor with Avenue Realty, LLC, noting that it is off to a good start. The “buyers are out there,” he states, adding that “correctly priced homes are moving really well.” Guthrie agrees citing a recent listing in his office that sold for all cash in 17 days to buyers from the Midwest. He adds that agents are reporting good traffic at open houses, especially when the property is in a good location and priced well. Overall he is impressed that the “market has started more energetically” than he had anticipated after a slowdown in sales at the end of 2018.

He is especially pleased about four recent $1 million plus sales by agents in his office, all in one week. Considering “this is a [segment of the]market that has been stagnant,” he finds these sales to be very encouraging. Traditionally, May says, REALTORS® see about 17 percent of their annual sales between January and March, and 33 to 36 percent between April and June. In other words, a strong spring market is typical. This year he believes the key to market performance will be interest rates. Although widely predicted to rise this year, they have recently come down a bit and seem to be remaining steady. Uncertainty about the stock mar-

ket is another wild card, Guthrie says, which “has caused a ‘wait and see’ attitude amongst many who are thinking of buying.” He suggests, however, that buyers not delay making a purchase. The recent slowdown in the pace of sales suggests the market is leveling out and shifting in favor of buyers. This means buyers now have “a better chance of finding a home than a year ago without having to make a hasty decision or paying too much for the property.”

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should be knowledgeable about the 13 size, pricing and quality of homes that they can afford. Then when their REALTOR® shows them the current inventory, they will recognize their house when they see it. Buyers coming from out of the area will need to adjust their expectations to our local situation, agents say. Many from NOVA, the Northeast, California or other high priced markets will be pleasantly surprised at what their money can buy here and what they will save on taxes and monthly heating bills. Of course it is essential for buyers to work with a well-qualified REALTOR®. Someone they not only trust, but who will be there for them until the keys to their dream house are in their hands. Their REALTOR® can help them recognize when a house is right for their needs and priced appropriately for location and condition. They will also offer expert advice on preparing a sales contract that will appeal to the sellers, Van Der Linde advises. In today’s market it is especially important to “avoid low-ball offers” and be “strong and firm” throughout the process, she adds. Buyers also need to keep in mind the strong possibility that interest rates will go up this year. Prices will continue to rise as well, especially if there is a lot of activity during the coming spring market. Kehoe recommends that buyers consider the “not so perfect home,” rather than wait to see what else will come on the market. Not only might they be disappointed, but they may find that the house they could have afforded when prices and interest rates were lower is now out of their reach. A critical first step for serious buyers is to talk to their local lender about getting pre-qualified for a mortgage. The lender will generate a letter stating how much they can borrow and in some instances even create one that is specific to the buyers’ chosen address. The buyers’ agent will present the letter along with the purchase offer to assure the seller they are solid prospects who will have the funds needed on closing day. REALTORS® look forward to an active spring market. If you are a buyer, be open-minded about the options in your price range and ready to act quickly when you find the right house. Sellers can help by taking their agents’ advice about sprucing up their home and pricing it appropriately.

“Buyers are more savvy now,” and will expect to see houses that are in good condition having been updated and renovated, she continues. Homes will also need to be priced correctly to avoid staying too long on the market. Pricing concerns are also impacting the new construction market, which has been especially hot the last several years. “There are signs that new home prices caused by demand and higher material and labor costs are starting to peak,” Guthrie says. To stay competitive we may see some of the larger builders offering just a few basic floor plans with limited options, he suggests. This allows them to buy building materials in bulk keeping

costs down and home prices more reasonable. A good example is Oxford Hills, a popular new Ryan Homes subdivision in Greene County that opened in 2018 featuring open concept floor plans starting at $259 thousand. “There is an unbelievable amount of interest,” says Matthew Woodson with Roy Wheeler Realty, Co., adding that the first section sold out quickly, and he looks forward to the next phase set to open in April.

Buyer Preparation “Serious buyers need to be educated about the dynamics of their segment of the housing market,” Bailey says. They

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is to consult their REALTOR® about pricing their house right and sprucing it up to look its best. Bailey describes the mid to upper ranges of the market as “active,” however cautions that sellers need to follow their agent’s advice and be conservative with pricing. They also need to be willing to make small repairs, clean, de-clutter and freshen up so their house shows well both in person and online. “The market is leveling out,” Van Der Linde explains and “sellers need to be realistic with both price and condition.” It’s not like when the market was really hot and sellers had all the negotiating power.

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5 BR Home on 6+ Wooded Acres Country Oaks, Albemarle Co. $615,000 – MLS #586011 4 full BA, large kitchen, morning room Kathy Woodson, 434-951-7018

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Rugby Heights, Charlottesville $309,000 – MLS #586051 Freshly renovated, convenient location Johnny Johnson, 434-981-0524

Pavilions at Pantops, Albemarle Co. $299,900 – MLS #586047 Well maintained, large lot, 3 BR, 2.5 BA Kathi Berrang, 434-760-2064

Palmyra, Fluvanna Co. $229,000 – MLS #585904 2.5 BA, full walkout bsmt, 2.41 acres Maggie MacInnis, 434-981-6669

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Commercial Zoned – 4.15 Acres Earlysville, Albemarle Co. $1,100,000 – MLS #30283541 Plenty of parking/many possibilities Tim Carson, 434-465-0846 Jeff Gaffney, 434-981-1882

Cozy Cottage w/Unbelievable Views! Stanardsville, Greene Co. $595,000 – MLS #580268 109 acres, total privacy, 2-car garage Bill Bailey, 434-817-6052

Ednam Forest, Albemarle Co. $925,000 – MLS #585508 Spacious living, abundant natural light Len Mailloux, 434-981-1972

Buck Mountain, Albemarle Co. $489,500 – MLS #580678 Excellent condition, main level master suite Keith Knight, 434-981-3919

Albemarle County $849,000 – MLS #566638 5 BR, 4.5 BA, privacy, 10 min to UVA Jeff Gaffney, 434-981-1882 www.4880IvyRoad.com

North Pines, Albemarle Co. $479,800 – MLS #585281 Updates and upgrades galore Bob/Tricia Traugott, 434-882-0824

Lake Monticello, Fluvanna Co. $765,000 – MLS #584834 Finished terrace level, 4000 SF Cheryl Sprangel, 434-981-6695

Scottsville, Fluvanna Co. $350,000 – MLS #581723 Stately brick rancher, private setting Debi Dotson, 434-960-6753

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Maintenance Free One Level Living The Village at Highlands, Albemarle Co. $349,900 – MLS #580376 Gorgeous mtn views, 1st floor master BR Justin Kent, 434-951-7052

New Home on Pastoral Lot Ruckersville, Greene Co. $341,500 – MLS #571555 Full basement, 2-car garage Tim Carson, 434-465-0846

Fantastic Home on 10 Acres Rivanna Woods, Fluvanna Co. $289,000 – MLS #572067 On the Rivanna River, 3 BR/2 BA Christopher Eagle, 434-284-0425

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STONE’S THROW - 42-acre country estate in Keswick, VA. Built in 2005 the main residence has 6-bedrooms, 9bathrooms, 6 fireplaces, large 1st floor master, infinity swimming pool and hot tub, 7-stall stable and riding ring with paddocks on all sides, two detached garages and two guest quarters. Sprawling views to the south and west, this is sunset heaven. This is an equestrians dream property. Charlottesville in under 12 minutes. $3,250,000

FAIR VIEW - c. 1856 brick Georgian manor home encompasses four levels of living space totaling 9,000 s.f. with 10’ ceilings and heart pine floors throughout as well as numerous fireplaces and original moldings and woodwork. 5 bedrooms or more possible with a delightful guest cottage next to existing period ice house. Formal gardens and rose garden, Farm managers house and horse facilities and equipment barns. This Farm is the complete package, located in beautiful Somerset VA. MLS# 585034 $2,975,000

HIGHLAND ORCHARD - Nearly 1,000-acres in Albemarle County, Virginia - 20 min from Charlottesville and UVA. Situated among the headwaters of the Hardware River, Highland Orchard features a rolling pasture and woodland with a stylish contemporary residence situated to enjoy the spectacular views. The Main residence, guest house, farm managers cottage, formal greens pool and host of complimentary farm buildings make this one of the most extraordinary farm offering in Virginia. MLS 580935 $7,000,000

BARTERBROOK - c. 1900 3-bedroom renovated farm house - extraordinary country property 10 minutes north of Charlottesville set on 33 private acres. Renovated turn of the century weatherboard farm house 3-bedrooms 3 bathrooms and over 3,151 square feet. Additional timber frame workshop/ barn and barn renovation with loft bedroom and full kitchen and bathroom that has to be seen to be believed. This building is a masterpiece of rustic charm and historic aesthetic that one only dreams about. MLS# 584756 $1,695,000

BLOOMINGDALE - Originally built in 1840, Bloomingdale is a noteworthy Orange County, VA historic property located in the heart of Somerset. The Federal manor has a magnificent center hall with grand proportioned rooms (11 ft. ceilings on main floor) and fireplaces in every room (8 total). Numerous improvements and renovations: Geothermal heating and air, renovated sun porch roughed in for secondary kitchen, saltwater pool, master bathroom, foam insulation, windows and screens, plumbing, paint and plaster. House is sited on 14 Ac. w/mature trees and boxwood gardens, & incredibleSouthwest and Blue Ridge Mt. views. MLS# 567939 $1,275,000

THE GARDNER FARM - A personal parkland. Proximity to several international airports and mid-atlantic cities the Gardner farm is an expansive retreat of 1,563 acres that offers the highest degree of privacy and bucolic tranquility rural Virginia can offer. 4 miles of the South Anna River traverses the property with approximately 20 miles in trails extending through forests of poplar and oak. Several unique river crossings link this private parkland with numerous potential home sites, 4 scenic ponds and a 30 acre lake. MLS# 566282 $7,500,000

WHITE HART - c. 1998 Shelter and Associates English manor sited in the center of a 350-acre expanse of rolling northern Albemarle County farmland. Expansive views of the Southwest and Blue Ridge Mountain ranges, over 8,000 s.f. the 4 bedroom home, extraordinary setting and 20 min to Charlottesville. Blue Rige Mountain views. MLS 573304 $4,995,000

KESWICK ESTATE - Located only 5 miles east of Charlottesville Keswick Estate offers the best building opportunities in the area. Adjoining the Keswick Hall and Golf Club with current renovations underway at the Hotel and and newly designed Pete Dye Golf Course, “Full Cry”, the chance to build your own signature custom home awaits. Fulfill the dream and choose a homesite; golf views, water views or tranquil wooded views there is potential with myriad of options to select on homesite or house design. Contact Murdoch Matheson, exclusive Listing agent for over 40 homesites in Keswick Estate.

VERULAM - Over 500-acres with more than 1,000-acres of adjoining land in conservation easement owned by the city of Charlottesville. The existing farm and additional land offer recreational trail unsurpassed in this proximity to the city. A classic Georgian manor home, stables and very delightful guest house make Verulam the most interesting offering in Virginia. drop dead views of the Blue Ridge and as close to town as you can get. $15,800,000

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The Whats and Whys of

Hardscaping BY MARILYN PRIBUS

olks understand that “landscaping” describes what you do with your property by planting gardens, shrubs and trees. But “hardscaping” may be a new term. What does it mean exactly? Well, hardscaping is generally permanent. It employs “hard” materials such as natural stone, gravel, or boulders as well as manufactured products including pavers, bricks, retaining-wall blocks, stepping stones, and edging stone. In some cases, treated timber or even metal can be employed.

Problem Solving Many yards have one or more problem landscaping issues such as steep areas vulnerable to soil erosion, low spots where water seems to sit forever, areas where heavy foot traffic makes it difficult to maintain a lawn, or poor soil making it next to impossible to have a garden. Enter hardscaping! On sloping property, for instance, mini-terraces can be created using treated wood or stone blocks. These terraces can then be planted with

low-maintenance shrubbery and sturdy, native greenery. For steep areas a retaining wall may be the best answer. It often provides more useable space by creating level areas for a garden or patio. The most practical product for retaining walls is precast segmented wall block which comes in a variety of colors and surfaces. Retaining walls can be complicated and in some localities homeowners must use a certified installer or get a permit. The permit is less about materials and more about how much of the property is involved, how drainage will be managed and how the wall will be reinforced and backfilled. Another yard problem is an area where all attempts to nurture a lawn are defeated by foot traffic or poor soil. In this case, walkways or patio areas can be the answer. Bricks, flagstones, or interlocking pavers serve well, and for a more rustic look, some people use horizontal slices of a durable wood. While these hardscape paths or patios may be installed by a landscaper, a reasonably handy homeowner can create these areas with a few tools including a level, tamper, wheelbarrow, and shovel.

The subsoil must be replaced by compactable aggregate such as gravel or crushed stone. Such products are available from most hardware stores and gardening centers and are sometimes commingled with a variety of recycled materials. They should be tamped down well, then covered with a layer of sand before installing the paving materials. A more ambitious installation would be to embed the walkway materials in cement. Mowing strips around gardens can be made of poured concrete, bricks, or pavers making lawn maintenance easier. If discharge from downspouts is eroding the yard, create a dry “stream” of stones to deflect and absorb the flow. Pavers or stones can be used to widen an existing driveway or walkway. Hardscaping can also make a home’s entry more inviting with a curving walkway and handsome brick or stone steps leading to the front door.

Environmental Considerations Yard drainage can be a problem for many properties and hardscaped areas like driveways or large patios can contribute to problems with flooding. A

good answer is to use permeable materials. These can be part of a green system to capture and direct storm water back into the ground by allowing it to drain right through the material. Permeable pavers, natural stone, and gravel are environmentally friendly, especially in areas where paving isn’t desirable like a particularly large driveway. In these cases, permeable materials let drainage recharge ground water rather than ending up as runoff into storm drains and, eventually, waterways. Permeable materials can also reduce property fees related to Charlottesville’s Water Resources Protection Program which is a response to federal- and state-mandated regulations to control stormwater runoff and comply with environmental regulations. The program’s funding mechanism is a storm water utility fee based on the impervious area of each property including rooftops, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts and similar areas. Other jurisdictions are currently considering such fees as well.

Just Plain Pretty Water features such as ponds, waterfalls or fountains can lend hardscape charm to any property and often solve landscaping problems. For example, a low-lying area in a yard could be converted to a fishpond or fountain with a recirculating pump to keep the water fresh. In areas with poor soil, hardscaping can be used to create raised beds to fill with a good gardening medium for flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Solid, level pathways make it easier for persons with disabilities to move around a yard and to use a raised garden. Some homeowners create extra living areas such as an outdoor kitchen with a built-in fireplace, barbecue, and counter area. Others opt for an outdoor patio with built-in seating and a fireplace. A fire pit can make a wonderful outdoor gathering area. It could be an inexpensive stand-alone fire unit on a base of rocks or a more permanent installation with a sunken fire ring surrounded by rocks or bricks on a sand base. There are almost endless possibilities for enhancing a property with hardscaping to address problem areas, increase livability, and add yard appeal. n Marilyn Pribus and her husband live in Albemarle County. A flagstone-and-timber walkway leads to their front door. Cement stepping stones provide dry footing in a backyard area that’s always muddy after rain.

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HOME SALES STATS

ENDING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 10, 2019

There were 40 sales in the 11 county and city areas n 17 were in Albemarle with an average price of $362,028 n 5 were in Charlottesville with an average price of $304,300 n 2 were in Fluvanna with an average price of $175,000 n 3 were in Greene with an average price of $285,887 n 1 was in Louisa with a price of $232,117 n 1 was in Madison with a price of $242,000 n 4 were in Orange with an average price of $338,788 n 1 was in Staunton with a price of $285,000 n 6 were in Waynesboro with an average price of $152,700

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT (Note: Real estate tax information gathered from local government Web sites and is believed but not guaranteed to be accurate as of publication date. Towns may assess real estate taxes in addition to those charged by each county.)

CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE

GREENE COUNTY

CITY OF STAUNTON

LOUISA COUNTY

CITY OF WAYNESBORO

MADISON COUNTY

ALBEMARLE COUNTY

NELSON COUNTY

www.charlottesville.org Real estate tax rate: $.95 per $100 www.staunton.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.97 per $100 www.waynesboro.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.87 per $100 www.albemarle.org Real estate tax rate: $.839 per $100

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HOMES SOLD

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www.co.fluvanna.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.939 per $100

www.gcva.us Real estate tax rate: $.775 per $100 www.louisacounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.68 per $100 www.madisonco.virginia.gov Real estate tax rate: $.68 per $100 www.nelsoncounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100

ORANGE COUNTY

www.nelsoncounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.804 per $100

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3145 BEAU MONT FARM ROAD • $865,000 5,000+ finished sq ft on 2+ level, private acres in Western Albemarle, less than 6 miles to Stonefield. Huge 2-story, lightfilled family room with fireplace; remodeled kitchen with Italian marble counters; 1st floor master suite. Rear deck, patio and pool. Mountain views. Jay Reeves (434) 466-8348. MLS# 585751

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2046 VIA FLORENCE • $572,500 Generous open main level layout w/ 5 BRs + bonus room upstairs. Chef-equipped kitchen well-suited for entertaining w/ butler’s pantry open to family room w/ screened porch. Expansive formal LR & DR areas, mudroom/laundry off garage & main level study with built-ins. Rebecca White (434) 531-5097. MLS# 585272

2021 BOBWHITE COURT • $650,000 Immaculate home nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in popular Ivy neighborhood only 15 mins to Downtown. Remodeled kitchen w/ quartz counters, new appliances & recessed lighting. Updated Master bath w/ marble tile, dual vanities & floor heating. Hardwood floors throughout. Kristin Streed (434) 409-5619. MLS# 585242

26 VARICK STREET • $476,600 2-Story design offers light-filled open plan incl’ a large great room, gourmet kitchen w/ center island, sunny dining area, luxurious 1st floor master suite plus large walk-out basement. High quality construction, 9’ ceilings, white oak hardwood floors, quartz & granite countertops. Lindsay Milby (434) 962-9148. MLS# 583666

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1629 SAWGRASS COURT • $440,000 Located in a quiet neighborhoood conveniently located 5 mins to Downtown, this home offers open concept living space w/ 3 beds & 3 baths, 1st floor Master, beautiful office & light-filled sunroom. On the main level, gorgeous hardwoods, great room w/ vaulted ceiling & gas fireplace. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 585164

19133 MONROVIA ROAD • $235,000 Be the first to live in this open floor plan w/ split bedroom layout on a partly wooded 3.1 acre lot. Master suite features walk-in closet & bath w/ soaker tub & double vanity. Unfinished walk-up attic offers immense storage or opportunity to finish & increase size of home affordably. Sydney Robertson (434) 284-0694. MLS# 584024

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415 WHITE GABLES LANE #202 $749,000 Features 10’ ceilings, triple crown moldings, wainscoting, custom lighting, built-ins, wet bar, custom window treatments & hardwood floors. Chef ’s eat-in kitchen has breakfast bar & island. Master bedroom w/ custom built-ins, private watercloset & large walk-in closet. Each bedroom opens to private balcony. Secure building w/ intercom, parking garage w/ 2 reserved spaces & storage unit. Punkie Feil (434) 962-5222 or Elizabeth Feil Matthews (434) 284-2105. MLS# 585679

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