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A P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E C H A R L O T T E S V I L L E A R E A A S S O C I AT I O N O F R E A LT O R S ®
A PUBLICATION OF THE CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Charlottesville Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Augusta
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2559 PALMER DRIVE | $2,425,000 | MLS 604636 3 Bedroom • 3 Full Bath & 1 Half Bath • 3,750sqft • 2 Acres
2571 PALMER DRIVE | $2,625,000 | MLS 604637 4 Bedroom • 4 Full Bath & 1 Half Bath • 4080sqft • 2 Car Garage • 2.7 Acres
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A serene setting with peace and quiet, yet only 10 minutes to Hollymead Town Center. Set on a knoll in northern Albemarle, this French Country home offers one floor living. Beautiful rear terrace with large boxwoods. A split bedroom plan features a large master bedroom with 2 full baths. Detached garage with room for storage as well as a large attic.
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Exquisite, custom designed home, set on a quiet culde-sac in the heart of Ivy. Immaculately maintained. 11’ ceilings throughout the first floor. First floor master as well as 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor. Fabulous chefs kitchen. Extras include: an oversized 3 car garage, full unfinished basement, Generac whole house generator. screened porch and beautifully landscaped yard. No HOA. $1,100,000
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2 story home with 1st and 2nd floor master suites, large kitchen with breakfast area and hardwood floors. Set on 11 private acres with 2 large, stocked ponds. Stunning pool, hot tub, hardscape, landscaping and 864 sq. ft. cottage set this property apart. Covered front porch and back covered terrace. Views from most rooms. Upgrades include; new 50 yr shingle roof, new dual fuel heating and cooling system as well a generator. Division rights. $775,000
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Attractive, well-built residence on 4.09+/- mostly wooded acres, end of cul-de-sac location, 3-BR, 3.5BA, high ceilings, beautiful hardwood flooring, large well-proportioned rooms, fin. bonus room above 2-car garage, full unfin.,walk-out basement. MLS #614704 $1,385,000. Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
KESWICK ESTATES
Exquisite English Country home on 2.5 acres. Very private with lovely views of the golf course and distant mountains. The architecturally designed, 7,000+ sf. residence offers LR, DR, gourmet kitchen, library, office, media room, and 5 BR. MLS#611738 $1,695,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250
OLD TRAIL
Classic brick Georgian, circa 2008, 5 bedrooms, including main level master suite, spacious and modern open floor plan. Views of the adjoining Old Trail Golf Course, buffered by small woods, views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. MLS#614945 $1,475,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076
Circa 1880, wonderful light-filled home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and approximately 4,200 finished square feet of living space on 2.34 acres, surrounded by a 288 acre farm protected with a conservation easement. Panoramic views of the surrounding pastoral countryside and the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. Situated near the Shenandoah National Park and Blue Ridge Mountains, and several vineyards and breweries, in the Western Albemarle School District only 15 miles to Charlottesville. MLS#616135 $978,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076
FOOTHILLS FARM
Private, peaceful, and scenic with idyllic setting & views! 170 acres of pristine farmland, c. 1921, 4-BR farmhouse. Separate 1-BR, 1-BA apartment above 2-bay detached garage. Property is currently used as cattle farm, includes barn & additional outbuildings. MLS#613650 $1,585,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
VERULAM FARM
Landmark estate just west of University of Virginia on 500 acres. Classic home of the highest standards with elegant spaces, 5 bedroom suites, formal gardens, pool, cottage, event barn, and bold mountain views creating a one-of-a-kind offering. MLS#597954 Andrew Middleditch, 434.981.1410
WOODLANDS
Beautifully restored 1780s Colonial on 293 acres in Northampton County. This historic home has 4 BR, 3 full & 2 half BA. Property has access to deep water on the Machipongo River which flows into the Atlantic. Rare offering. MLS#614051 $1,495,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863 WoodlandsFarmVa.com
TOTIER HILLS FARM
Exquisite brick mansion, superb quality construction and features in over 9,000 finished square feet. On 98 gently rolling acres with total privacy, a stream, and pond. Only 5 minutes to shops, 15 miles to UVA. MLS#600284 $2,700,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 www.TotierHillsFarm.com
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1954 Milton Grigg 8-BR residence sited on over 2.5 manicured acres. Beautifully maintained, the original brick home has been enlarged, creating an elegant yet livable floor plan with open living and entertaining spaces, kitchen, and master suite on the main level. Pool, 2-story pool house, and 3-bay garage with fully equipped 1-BR apartment above. Fronting 17th fairway in Farmington, property offers a quality-built home, gorgeous setting, and prime location only minutes to UVA and Downtown. MLS#606911 $4,950,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863 www.320FarmingtonDrive.com
MERIDIEN
Private, peaceful, and perfect—a sophisticated country estate offering stunning Blue Ridge views from just over 40 rolling acres, 9 miles NW of Charlottesville. C. 1840, character-rich yet modernized home with 5 BR & 3.5 BA. Under conservation easement. MLS#613521 $3,685,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
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Private 4.29 acres, spacious Traditional brick home, built circa 2006, 4 BR and 4.5 BA, attached 3-bay garage and detached 2 bays. Meriwether Elementary District, NO HOA, only 6 miles to Barracks Road Shopping Center. MLS#614079 $1,250,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076
CRAWFORD’S KNOB
An opportunity to own a deeded nature preserve protected in perpetuity, a chance to purchase and hold wilderness, and to leave it largely unaltered. This property is ideal for the passive enjoyment of wild lands and the conservation minded buyer. MLS#608893 $1,900,000 Will Carr, 434.981.3065
EDNAM FOREST
Wonderfully large 1.5+ acre building lot in Ednam Forest. Build your dream home on this elevated, wooded lot located in a single family community, minutes from UVA and within walking distance to Boar’s Head Resort. MLS#598537 $289,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
OLD VIRGINIA
Beautiful, mostly open rolling Albemarle County parcel offering 51.8 acres, sweeping panoramic mtn. views, bold stream, pond, & old unrestored log cabin. Has division rights & potential for conservation easement. 16.2 miles west of Charlottesville. MLS#615504 $780,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124
BELLAIR
Rare opportunity to purchase a building lot of just under 1 acre in sought-after Bellair. Lush, mature landscaping, partly wooded, stream/creek. Minutes from UVA, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Murray/Henley/Western Albemarle school district. MLS#614627 $375,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
WESLEY CHAPEL ROAD
Nice, mostly wooded residential building lot in Meriwether Lewis School District! Great privacy, 1.72± acres, beautiful rural setting in an area of large farm and estate properties. Located approximately 15 miles NW of Charlottesville. MLS#613685 $125,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
CLOWES HOUSE
C. 1870 residence in the heart of Gordonsville with historic character, original architectural detailing, & updated systems. Walk to the many amenities of Historic Main Street Gordonsville or take a short drive to Charlottesville and UVA. MLS#615710 $289,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250
RICHMOND
Nearly two acres in the City of Richmond on desirable Rothesay Circle with potential river views. Open woodland with mature hardwoods and small fields. Minutes from Carytown, James River Park, and downtown. MLS#2031412 $449,000 Philip Reed, 804.833.8325
GREENTREES
188+ acres in Albemarle, 12 miles south of Charlottesville on Rt 20. This wooded tract, mostly in planted pines, offers long road with potential for eight 21-acre lots. There is conservation easement potential. MLS#614109 $1,400,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124
LONESOME MOUNTAIN ROAD
5-acre lot that has not been available for many years. This country but close-to-town location is conveniently located with quick access to Historic Downtown Mall, UVA, NGIC, airport, and North Fork Business Park. MLS#593160 $250,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250
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Elevated 21-acre tract, mostly mature hardwood forest and road frontage in northwest Albemarle. Elevated homesite offers potential panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain views with some clearing. Adjacent 21 acres also for sale. MLS#614424 $227,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076
SUNNYSIDE
Remarkably large parcel located convenient to Charlottesville and UVA. Exceptional Blue Ridge views, charming farm house (in need of restoration). Under VOF easement but with divisions into already predetermined parcels. MLS#585228 $4,400,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
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Where have all the horse farms gone? It’s not that they have declined in popularity; they are just getting snatched up as quickly as they appear on the market. Like almost every other category of real estate, lack of inventory has become a barrier to finding a horse farm. If you’re a potential buyer, the solution is to have an expert on your team, know what you want but be flexible, and have lots of patience. Because once you land your own horse farm, you’ll be in good company here in Central Virginia.
Demand Up Inventory Down There is something about being out in the open air on horseback, especially on the tail end of a year of isolation and social distancing. And that appeal is not likely to diminish soon. Out on the farm
or trail, breathing fresh air, experiencing nature, and getting exercise without a face covering in sight, harkens back to yesteryear and pre-pandemic days. In general, the pandemic has been good for outdoor activities. Horseback riding is no exception. This heightened interest in the equestrian world translates into a boost in demand for Central Virginia horse farms. Sharon Donovan, REALTOR® with McLean Faulconer Inc., says “Central Virginia has always attracted horse owners because of our landscape and climate. All of a sudden, it feels like a feeding frenzy. I had a farm between Charlottesville and Richmond that had been listed for a while and wasn’t getting a huge amount of interest. It was one of those properties that was a bit more difficult to sell.
Soon after everyone realized how long COVID would impact our lives, it sold very quickly.” And that is not an isolated incident. REALTOR® Gerri Russell, with Avenue Realty, LLC, owns three acres with a 4-stall barn. There are a lot of buyers out looking for exactly what she has. When asked if there is still a market for horse farms, she responds with an enthusiastic, “Oh yeah, absolutely! There is a big market for horse farms, particularly in the mid-size range,” which she defines as a four- to six-stall barn, 15-20 acres, and priced under $500,000.
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“I’m closing with a client on a property with an eight-stall barn. Once you get above eight, you’re getting into a smaller subset that is interested in a larger operation. For the average buyer, that’s just too big. “Demand keeps increasing, and inventory is not keeping up. This is a hotter market than even 2005-2006. Sellers are getting multiple offers that under normal circumstances would sit on the market for a while until the right buyer came along. Inventory is staying low because the owners of these assets are staying. They like the situation they are in and are not ready to let it go yet.”
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Before You Buy Undoubtedly, buying a horse farm is a little more complex than buying a few acres to have a great view or access to a waterfront. Rick Walden, REALTOR® with Virginia Estates, divides the market into two broad categories: 1) a farm where horses are bred and raised, and 2) a farm where horses are boarded and trained. Within that latter category is a commercial horse farm where you pay to have your horse boarded. Whether a farmer is interested in a commercial operation or a hobby farm, Walden advises buyers to pay close attention to the pasture, barn, fencing, and auxiliary structures. If you start with a great pasture area, the other three can be built or transformed from existing structures. But you must know what structural deficits exist and whether your budget is sufficient for the required improvements. REALTOR® Pam Dent, with Gayle Harvey Real Estate, Inc., was a professional in the horse business: boarding, training, and selling horses. Building on that experience, she offers a seven-point checklist for buyers when looking for their perfect horse property. “This checklist gives you an idea of some things that will set you up for horse farming success.” Some of these points are less obvious than the barn and pasture, but equally important. “You may think that your neighbors don’t matter when the closest one is five miles away, but they do. These are the people that can help you… or hinder you. They know intimately about the land, the weather, and what to do in emergencies. When you find what you think is a perfect piece of land, go introduce yourself. Find out
what they do with their farmland, any problems they have, and let them know what you’re thinking of doing with your own potential property.” Dent also recommends soil and water quality testing specific to horse farming. It’s not the same type of testing as if you were a tobacco or wheat farmer. She emphasizes how critical it is to understand tax regulations and incentives, and the wide variety of conservation easements and enhancement programs.
Finding Your Tribe Besides the land and climate, another reason equestrians consider Central Virginia such a desirable place is that there is so much going on year-round. Horse shows and competitions can be found nearby almost every weekend. The Virginia Horse Center has nine show rings, eight schooling rings, a 4,000seat coliseum and eight barns on 600 acres near Lexington. Home to numerous A-rated shows, the Center provides a COVID-safe environment for owners, trainers, competitors, and the public to enjoy shows, competitions, and exhibitions. More than that, it’s about being
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around horses and horse-lovers. If riding with the hounds appeals to you, the Keswick Hunt and Farmington Hunt offer plenty of opportunities for mounted rides. Trail riding has always been popular here because Central Virginia is home to hundreds of miles of designated horseback riding trails. These and multi-purpose trails in the James River State Park and throughout the George Washington National Forest offer forested and wooded trails in open pastures and along the James River. The 33-mile Washington & Old Dominion cross country trail runs from Vienna to Purcellville. These are just a few of the many and varied trails available for riders to explore. A growing segment of trail riders is turning its adventures into overnight camping excursions. Russell is one of those overnighters. “Riders are getting big into horse camping. With access to a horse trailer, you can create your own adventure. Graves Mountain Lodge, in Madison County, offers trail rides from an hour long to overnight. You can rent horse stalls at James River State Park. There are so many ways to combine trail
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Foxfield Racing LLC is the new entity that took over the races’ management in June 2020. Last year’s spring race was initially postponed, and eventually canceled due to COVID. The fall races were held in 2020, but without spectators. When faced with similar restrictions for the race this spring, Reynolds Cowles, DVM, and Board Chair for Foxfield Racing LLC, says, “We had hoped to run this spring but with COVID regulations still not allowing crowds, we chose to put our emphasis on this fall when we plan to have attendees.” The group is in the process of hiring a new Executive Director and has been focused on upgrading the course and turf, as well as establishing strong community ties and developing a sustainable financial model. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, each race day benefits a local organization or charity. The fall 2021 charity will be Habitat for Humanity. Cowles says, “Foxfield looks forward to a very successful fall meet and then returning in the spring of 2022. Our goal is to make Foxfield Races once again a
strong community partner. We will celebrate the traditions of steeplechase racing in a responsible manner and celebrate the conserved open space of Foxfield in our community.” There are about 25,000 race fans that can hardly wait.
Buyers: Get Help With so many options available to enjoy equestrian activities, it’s no wonder the demand for horse farms is so high. Add in the natural reaction to the COVID pandemic to want more space and more access to the outdoors, and the result is a market strained beyond currently available inventory. “For buyers, I advise people to not give up. Keep looking. And don’t be afraid to look a little farther away than what you might have first considered,” says Russell. Donovan confirms that. “Distance isn’t nearly the barrier that it used to be. With high-speed internet service and options to work from home full- or parttime, those regions farther away from town may be where we see the market opening up more.” Successfully navigating a seller’s market is tough for buyers. The best piece of advice is to choose an experienced REALTOR® before you even start looking for land or a farm. In this market, it may mean the difference between loading up the horses for their new barn or staying frustrated for months or even years. Assessing what you want and what you are willing to be flexible on is a conversation best had with someone who knows Central Virginia farms and land and, just as important, knows horses. Connecting with an equestrian REALTOR® early is even more important if you are unfamiliar with this region. “In our climate, it’s important to have at least two acres for each horse,” says Russell. Recently some people moved with their horses to Central Virginia from California. In that arid California climate, they kept four horses happy on just a few acres. So, they assumed they could do the same here and they bought three acres and a barn. Putting four horses on just three acres might work in California. But with the amount of rain we get in Central Virginia, you need to be able to rotate the horses off the pasture. Otherwise, you’ll end up with just mud. And that’s what they have. And it was all avoidable if they had used an agent who understood how the local situation applies to horse farms.” “Educating buyers, particularly those from other areas, is part of what we do best,” says Dent. “And we can help them tease out their must-haves from features in which they can be flexible. The goal is to get onto the horse farm without losing what you loved about it in the first place.” The right REALTOR® can help make that happen. Carla Huckabee writes about high-performing real estate.
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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
www.charlottesville.org Real estate tax rate: $.95 per $100 www.staunton.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.95 per $100
CITY OF WAYNESBORO
www.waynesboro.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.90 per $100
ALBEMARLE COUNTY
www.albemarle.org Real estate tax rate: $.854 per $100
FLUVANNA COUNTY
www.co.fluvanna.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.925 per $100
www.gcva.us Real estate tax rate: $.775 per $100 www.louisacounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100
MADISON COUNTY
www.madisonco.virginia.gov Real estate tax rate: $.68 per $100
NELSON COUNTY
www.nelsoncounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100
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ORANGE COUNTY
www.nelsoncounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.61 per $100
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