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$997,000 - #546121 – Ashcroft Amazing views, 6 BR, 5 BA Jeff Gaffney, 434-981-1882 DIR: 250 E, L on Hansens Mtn Rd, L on Lego Dr. Go 1.4 miles. Lego Dr turns into Summit Ridge, at top bear R on Summit Ridge Trail to home on L.
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$239,000 - #555683 – Stanardsville 4 BR, 2 BA on 2.31 acres Carol Shifflett, 434-960-5225 DIR: 29 N to L on 33 W. Pass schools continuing on 33 W to house on R.
$495,000 - #560912 – Madison Co. Brick home, cottage and so much more Charles Shifflett, 434-882-0169 DIR: 29 N past Madison, L on 603, R on Hoover Rd, L on Arrington Mtn Road to property on L.
Georgian Custom Home
Custom Colonial on 2+ Acres Mountain Brook, Louisa Co. $450,000 – MLS #561456 4900 SF, exceptional condition, 5 BR Jeff Gaffney, 434-981-1882
Lake Monticello, Fluvanna Co. $229,900 – MLS #561502 Steps from Beach 4, 4 BR, private lot Betsy Gunnels 434-996-9797
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Keswick Estate, Albemarle Co. $2,750,000 – MLS #561427 Formal gardens & greenhouse, 5 BR Bob/Tricia Traugott, 434-882-0824
Glenmore, Albemarle Co. $950,000 – MLS #561455 Attention to detail, 5 BR, 4.5 BA Jeff Gaffney, 434-981-1882
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1800 Jefferson Park Ave, C’ville $217,000 – MLS #561294 Lovely renovated condo, walk to UVA Anne Hughes, 434-989-2041
Expansive Mountain Views Scottsville, Albemarle Co. $1,150,000 – MLS #555117 One level, 5 BR/4 BA on 25 acres Debi Dotson, 434-960-6753
Bumpass, Louisa Co. $199,900 – MLS #561422 3-stall barn, 6.39 acres & more Donna Patton, 434-962-0411
Stately Brick Manor Home Flordon, Albemarle Co. $899,000 – MLS #557464 4 BR, 4 full, 2 half BA, 1.8 acres Len Mailloux, 434-981-1972 Bruce Langevin, 434-996-2693
New Canton, Buckingham Co. $164,900 – MLS #561479 Beautiful finishes, private street, 1 ac Patricia Arndt, 434-981-2650
All-Brick Cusotm Home Glenmore, Albemarle Co. $799,000 – MLS #551390 5 BR, 4.5 Baths 5484 Fin Sq Ft Jeff Gaffney, 434-981-1882
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Lake Monticello, Fluvanna Co. $144,900 – MLS #561504 Hardwood floors-new carpet/paint! Kathy Conlon, 434-531-2225
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Mallard Lake, Albemarle Co. $739,000 – MLS #546889 On the lake with 11 ac, 1st floor master Don Webb, 434-242-8701
19 HARDWOOD Road 2067 SF - 4 BR - 3 BA - GARAGE
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2-Blocks To Beach #2 Vaulted Split-BR Design Greatroom w/Electric Plow & Hearth FP - Hardwoods - Skylights - Lrg. Eat-in Kitchen w/SS Appl - Fin. Basement - Family Rm - Home Office (4th BR) Storage Room - Screened Porch - Naturally Private Yard - Deck $235,000
Waterfront w/100-ft Waterfrontage & Dock - Vaulted Rancher w/Fin Basement & Easy Walk to Water! Open Greatroom w/FP & Hardwoods Spacious Kitchen w/ Jenn-Air Range/Grill - 3 Master Suites - Family Rm -Two 50-ft Decking Across Back - Nice Year-round Waterviews $474,000
Only 4 Blocks to Beach #3 - Bring Your Swimsuit & Canoe, Split-BR Rancher w/Screened Porch, Carpet only in Lrg. Bonus Rm (Perfect as Hobby Rm/Office/ Playroom), Spacious Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar, Trex Decking, Garage. $274,500
A Tranquil Retreat Minutes From Pantops - Gorgeous HardiPlank Estate Home w/Octagonal Foyer & Study, Bamboo Flooring, 20x22 Greatroom, Tiled Bath w/Heated Floor, Spacious Master w/Loft Overlook, Apt over 3-Car Garage, Veranda, Fenced Property $388,000
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Spacious Open Floor Plan Just 4 Blocks From Fishing Lake - Bring Your Canoe & Picnic Lunch! Vaulted LivingRm w/ Brick W/B Fireplace, Lrg Open Kitchen w/Quartz Countertops - Cherry Cabinetry - SS Appl, Split-BR Design, Family Rm,- Deck - Paver Entrance - Great Yard! $228,500
Open Greatroom w/FP, Nice Kitchen w/Granite & Maple Cabinets, SS Appl, Pantry, Spacious Master w/Walk-in, Fin. Basement w/Family Rm, Unfin Storage Plumbed for Bath - Perfect for Future Expansion, Deck, Level Backyard, Cul-de-sac Privacy $227,500
LUXURIOUS WATERFRONT LIVING. Vaulted Greatroom w/Stone FP & Hardwoods throughout—Open Kitchen. Spacious Master w/ Tiled Shower—Home Office & Study - Family Rm & Tons of Storage. Private Boat Dock $637,500
West River Meadows New Construction, Vaulted Greatroom w/Arched Doorways, Open Kitchen w/Granite Countertops & SS Appl, Spacious Master w/Wall of Windows & Tiled Shower, Dining/ Home Office, Lots of Upgrades, Garage, Level Homesite w/Relaxing Pastoral Views. $259,500
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2565 Beahm Town Rd. – Culpeper, VA 22701 The seller has relocated to a more comfortable living environment, and we have been contracted to market and sell this scenic home at public auction. Featuring a walk-out basement, outbuilding, stocked pond and amazing views, this great home is awaiting its new owner!!
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• 3 BR/2 BA 1,750 +/- sf. Home w/walk-out basement on 3.55 +/- acres • Kitchen (all appliances convey); living room; dining room; partially finished walk-out basement • Private well and septic • New double pane windows; outbuilding • Oil forced air furnace and Central AC; fireplace w/wood insert • Gorgeous mountain views and stocked pond
Wheelers Cove Rd • Shipman, VA 141 acres in Nelson County offered in 3 tracts and as a whole. So much to offer including 1.25+ miles of road frontage, beautiful woods, open fields, private meadows, numerous streams, trails, and views. Natural gas pipeline easement crosses property.
DIR: From C’ville, 29S to Schuyler. L on Rockfish River (617). 1mi to R on Stagebridge (623). 1mi to L on Wheelers Cove (640). Half mile to land at the intersection w/ Starvale Ln
• Tax Map: 42-30B; DB 230/412; Zoned: A; Madison County, VA; Home was built in 1967 w/brick and cedar exterior
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10 Moses Hughes Lane Frontage on trout-stocked South Fork Rockfish River. Nearly level 3.06-acre lot with mountain views in all directions. On the road to Wintergreen/Blue Ridge Parkway and near area attractions. Interior drive in place or access via private, Bryant Mountain Road. Perked for a 3 BR residence and no restrictions imposed by deed. Perfect for homesite or getaway. $42,500 Pigeon Hill Road Located in a beautiful part of Nelson County offering the scenery and activity that attracts people from all over. You can walk to the Tye River, hike the AT, visit Crabtree Falls, drive the Blue Ridge Parkway or golf/ski at Wintergreen. It has been perked for a 3 BR home. The 8-acre wooded tract has road frontage on the private Pigeon Hill road and offers a level area for your home or camp. Old roadbed on property. $49,500
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has it all! Gorgeous mountain views, bold streams and easy access with the bonus of already having septic and well in place. Large metal shed is a big plus. Located just minutes from the breweries, cideries and all that Nellysford has to offer. Quick jaunt up the mountain to Wintergreen as well! $129,000
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CAAR Member Donna Patton Honored with First Quarter Good Neighbor Award
The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) has announced that Donna Patton of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate III - Crossroads is the first quarter Good Neighbor Award recipient. The Good Neighbor Award program highlights local REALTORS® who dedicate significant time and interest to projects that make a lasting impact on our communities. Patton was nominated by Cynthia Viejo for her long-standing volunteer commitment with various organizations, such as Orange County Rescue Squad and Trails of Hope, as well as her most recent devotion to Green Dogs Unleashed. Patton and her therapy dog, Champ—who are also part of the Green Dogs Unleashed Therapy Dog Team— help promote and increase awareness on the kinship between animals and people. In addition to Patton and Champ visiting special needs kids once a week at various schools, they also visit hospitals, nursing homes, and correctional centers. Patton volunteers 20-30 hours a month and has impacted hundreds of people, including children and seniors. Watching a person’s behavior transform in a matter of seconds in the presence of a therapy dog is a truly remarkable experience that Patton and Champ encounter often. “Donna Patton has had a major impact on not only us here at Green
Dogs Unleashed, but in the community we serve. Alongside her Teammate and therapy dog, Champ, Donna has served tirelessly, improving the lives of special needs and at risk youth during her weekly visits to several schools,” said Erika Proctor, Director and Animal Behavior Specialist of Green Dogs Unleashed (GDU). “Without Donna, these children would not have access to the powerful healing abilities therapy dogs embody. Here at GDU we are so very grateful for all she and Champ do as Official GDU Therapy Dog Teammates.” A $250 donation was made to Green Dogs Unleashed in Patton’s name. About CAAR: The Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® serves more than 1,000 real estate professionals and affiliate members throughout the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. Widely recognized as the leading voice for real estate in Central Virginia since 1925, CAAR members bring professionalism and high ethical standards to every business transaction. The Association advocates for the protection of private property rights and provides tools and technology for members to achieve expertise in serving the needs of customers and clients. The CAAR membership is committed to enriching the region’s neighborhoods by engaging in a variety of educational programs as well as community service events each year. NOTE: The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. About GDU: Green Dogs Unleashed is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing animals in need, rehabilitating them and professionally training them to become therapy dogs, and then placing them in homes to give back to the community.
Charlottesville First Quarter Housing Report Highlights By Michael Guthrie, CEO and Managing Broker, Roy Wheeler Realty Co. Spring definitely arrived early in Charlottesville and Central Virginia bringing not only wonderful weather
but also a great start to the 2017 real estate market. As predicted, the good weather and first time buyers deciding to purchase allowed the first few months of 2017 to be the very best in several years. Listed below are the highlights from the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® First Quarter Market Report: • Home sales climbed 3.5 percent (595) over Q1 2016 (575), led by an increase of 6.8 percent in attached home sales. • The greater Charlottesville median sales price rose to $270,000 compared to this time last year ($250,000). • The median days on the market in the 1st Quarter was 28, 32-days lower than in Q1 2016. • New listings increased 4.2 percent (1,712) compared to this time last year (1,643), while inventory of homes for sale marked a 15.8 percent decline. • Pending sales were 14.1 percent (1,060) higher compared to Q1 2016 (929), driven by a high demand for detached homes. Take note of the last bullet point above; pending sales showed a significant increase over last year, which will result in the 2nd quarter showing an even stronger market as we head into the second half of the year. The increase in median price shows that move up buyers are now impacting the market as well with the over $500,000 home market gaining traction. There have even been multiple contracts on some higher priced homes which hasn’t happened in a long time. Another reason the resale home market in the over $500K price range is heating up is many new home buyers are having to wait until 2018 before a builder can complete a home for them. Buyers don’t want to wait that long and are still trying to take advantage of the low interest rates which interestingly enough have dropped slightly since the Fed increased their rate. Home sales are even more positive than the CAAR report indicated. The reason for this is the many private sales that are occurring via word of mouth or transactions occurring via Social Media. This is a hidden reason for the listing inventory being as low as it has been in some time (a 16 percent decrease). Many of these sales never show up in the REALTOR® system because an agent wasn’t used. Leaving REALTORS® out might seem like a great idea but there are two things to consider. Are you leaving money on the table by not having the home listed on the open market? Homes are selling for
above list price due to demand and multiple buyers interested in the same house. In addition, do you fully understand all the things you will have to deal with that the REALTOR® usually handles? Even if you retain an attorney, they will not do many of the things that need to be done leaving it up to you to handle. There is no reason to think that we won’t continue to have a positive real estate market throughout 2017 and into 2018. Here are a few reasons why: • Interest rates remain at close to a historic low. • First time buyers are again entering the market. Millennials have waited longer than baby boomers to enter the market but the time has arrived and there are over 66,000,000 of them. It has helped a great deal that it is easier to qualify for a mortgage with the Dodd-Frank Act having less of an impact on mortgage underwriting. • The business climate is improving which creates job security. That security is giving people the confidence to take the next step whether it is from renting to buying or moving up to that larger home. It also can mean the purchase of a second home which certainly positively impacts our market area. n
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Home filled with classic character set on 4.5 acres. Terrific flow for family living and entertaining. Large rooms with high ceilings, 3 masonry fireplaces, crown moldings and the foyer features a turned staircase. Screened porch overlooks the landscaped yard. Many gardening opportunities including a tilled garden spot. A full terrace level includes a “Pub” and game room. Over sized 2 car garage on grade with easy access to the kitchen. $379,000
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Custom, brick home set on a knoll with mountain views and a pastoral setting. 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Property features 200 feet of Rapidan River frontage. Great fishing! Expansive 8’ wide covered, wrap around porch. Many features include: 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors, Jotel gas stove, Anderson windows, CAT 6 wiring and a Geo thermal heat pump with 2 zones. $460,000
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One level living surrounded by acres of wooded common area. Vaulted ceiling and fireplace in living room. Updated kitchen and bathrooms with granite countertops. Great floorplan with split bedrooms, large screened porch for entertaining and additional bedroom, bath and rec room downstairs opening to patio. Two car garage. $349,000 Ring Sonja 981-3523
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Landmark estate just minutes west of UVA on 500 acres. Classic home with elegant spaces, 5 bedroom suites, formal gardens, pool, cottage, event barn and bold mountain views. MLS#558698 Andrew Middleditch 434.981.1410
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273-acre farming estate in Madison County, base of Blue Ridge Mountains. Spectacular home with many improvements in a magnificent setting. Visit: www. thechimneysfarm.com MLS#554020 $5,900,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076
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Classic Greek Revival, c. 1769, 8,200 sq. ft., 6 bedrooms, 10 fireplaces, formal gardens, mountain views, 147 acres, full equestrian facilities, 2 cottages. National Historic Registry. www.albemarleva.com MLS#537630 $5,800,000 Andrew Middleditch 434.981.1410
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Exceptional 40+ acre horse farm with stunning, custom residence. Breathtaking mountain views! 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, garage with apartment, 7-stall horse barn, and much more! 15 min. south of town! MLS#560677 $1,499,500 Will Faulconer 434.987.9455
Designed by Jack Rinehart AIA with large, separate artist’s studio building, offering 3–4 bedrooms, home office, soaring glass-walled great room with fireplace, tree house views, wonderful terraced garden areas, stream with bridge and pond. Minutes to town. MLS#561030 $585,000 Tim Michel 434.960.1124 or Will Faulconer 434.987.9455
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Magnificent mountain views from this high end residence on 208 acres. This 4-bedroom home is bright, airy, and perfect for full-time living or the ultimate family retreat. www.bearbranchfarm.net MLS#532232 $1,650,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250
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Exceptional home on 5+ acres with barn beams, butternut paneling, wormy chestnut cabinets, randomwidth flooring, mahogany deck, new roof & heat pumps. Great Blue Ridge views. MLS#557362 $995,000 Betsy Swett 434.249.2922 (Owner/Agent)
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Exceptional views of the Rockfish Valley and beyond from this 28-acre retreat on top of the Blue Ridge! Great privacy and protection provided by adjacent National Forest. Less than 3 miles from I-64, Route 250, and scenic Skyline Drive; minutes from breweries, wineries; steps from the Appalachian Trail. Charming 2-bedroom home with cozy interior spaces, fireplace and large deck. MLS#560945 $840,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
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Classic, c. 1902, manor with jaw-dropping views. Professional kitchen, billiard room, lovely porches, pool, and guest cottage, on 45 acres, 3 miles from Downtown. www.redcliffeestate.com MLS#541726 $4,495,000 Andrew Middleditch 434.981.1410
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73+/- acre estate parcel in Southern Albemarle. Gently rolling pastures, magnificent Blue Ridge Mountain & pastoral views, gorgeous rural setting, privacy, excellent building sites, with pond & creek. MLS#536922 $1,200,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
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Superbly built, 4-bedroom, post-and-beam contemporary on 21, mostly wooded, private acres with panoramic Blue Ridge views. Beautiful kitchen, huge windows, vaulted ceilings, and main-level master. MLS#543410 $1,795,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076
LAKELAND
Masterfully crafted home in a private setting features a great room with stone fireplace, high-end kitchen, two master suites, office and sun porch. Minutes from amenities and convenient to Charlottesville. MLS#558791 $595,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250
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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LANCASTER PROPERTY
Across from Walnut Creek Park. Great opportunity! 168 acres of rolling open land and mountain land with views and privacy. Easy drive to Charlottesville and the University of Virginia. MLS#555121 $695,000 Charlotte Dammann 434.981.1250
ELK RUN RETREAT
This pristine land tract of 155 acres in Farmington Hunt Country offers privacy, several creeks, and horse or hiking trails running for miles throughout the property only 12 miles from Barracks Road. MLS#537873 $995,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076
LONE WILLOW
Great renovation opportunity for a country property just S of Downtown. 4,000+ sq. ft., 4 BR, 2.5 BA, detached garage on 5 ac. Views of Carter’s Mt. 300K below assessment. MLS#556193 $469,000 Andrew Middleditch 434.981.1410
THE ROCKS
Wonderful custom home in Ivy offers 5,800+ finished sq. ft. of living space on a beautiful 2+ acre lot. Expansive, inviting floor plan, finished lower level, 2-bay garage. Western school district. MLS#557103 $995,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
GLENMORE
Immaculate Georgian with everything! Beautifully decorated, this lovely residence offers a gracious, open kitchen with fireplace, formal dining room, study, and 5 spacious bedrooms. MLS#552591 $719,000 Tim Michel 434.960.1124
KESWICK ESTATE
Exceptional 2.35-acre lot (Lot 2, Club Drive) on the first fairway of the Full Cry Golf Course in Keswick Estate. Beautiful views of the course, lake, and distant Southwest Mountains. MLS# 555968 $445,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
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TILMAN ROAD
Private 5+ acre lot in Meriwether Lewis school district. Wooded, elevated lot offers exceptional privacy and gorgeous winter views of the Blue Ridge Mountains one mile west of Ivy. Great opportunity! MLS#560621 $350,000 Steve McLean 434.981.1863
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ountain views, gorgeous lakes, and yearround vacation lifestyles all draw people to our area whether for jobs, retirement, or just to get away from urban life. Some pass through on their way elsewhere, others come for specific events like the Wintergreen Summer Music Festival or the Montpelier Races. Still others come to sample local wines or enjoy the growing number of breweries, cideries and distilleries or they arrive after they read about how high our area ranks on different measures of lifestyle quality. The list is long and appeals to people on the lookout for the best of the best, including second home buyers who want a nice place to enjoy weekends and vacations. Nationally the sale of vacation
homes was down in 2016, but agents report that is not the case here. Investors are also active in our area including a growing number of vacation buyers with plans to offset their mortgage payments by renting their property on a short term basis when they aren’t able to enjoy it themselves. If you want to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside after a stressful week or need a beautiful place to spend the warmer months before returning to Florida when cold weather arrives, you can find it here whether it is a rustic cabin in the woods, rural acreage, a condo in the mountains or a waterfront home with its own dock. While inventories of most local properties are down, price increases, for the most part, have been modest, which means there are still many good deals available for buyers who act quickly. This, plus continuing low in-
terest rates, means second home buyers can find the perfect getaway and still enjoy low monthly payments.
Year Around Attractions Draw Mountaintop Buyers If you love spectacular views and look forward to outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, snowboarding, tennis and golf, you’ll find all of that and more at local mountaintop resort communities. “Wintergreen is booming the last six months,” said Francesca San Giorgio, Broker with Four Seasons Realty in Nelson County. In spite of this there is still plenty of inventory and it’s a good time to be a buyer. San Giorgio has been very busy since January working with several buyers a day, many of whom are second home buyers. “There have been sixty homes sold and closed on the mountain at Win-
tergreen in the last six months,” said Brian Chase with Wintergreen Resort Premier Properties. The median price was $189,000 and the price range huge, from $40,000 to the mid-$600,000s. Since 85 percent of Wintergreen property owners are second home buyers, this activity is a good indication of the popularity of vacation homes. Chase described Wintergreen as “amazing, one of the most special places on the east coast” that attracts buyers from nearby population centers within a four hour drive including the Carolinas, Northern Virginia and Maryland and Southwest Virginia. In addition to being a gorgeous place with spectacular views, Wintergreen offers activities for all age groups from 5 and older and attracts families who can “share in the joy” of living and/or vacationing there.
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San Giorgio described Wintergreen buyers as mostly forty and older, often young families with kids. While they start out being second home buyers, it is not uncommon for them to fall in love with the area and make this their primary home, she added. Often these are people who love the view and whose job allows them to work from home. Amenity rich mountaintop living is also available at Massanutten in Rockingham County near Harrisonburg. Dave Cureton with Massanutten Realty was once someone who lived in northern Virginia and bought a home in the mountains to get away from it all on weekends and during vacations. Then 13 years ago, after falling in love with the area, he realized weekends and an occasional vacation visit weren’t enough and became a permanent resident. Today as a full time REALTOR® with Massanutten Realty he is “busier than ever. March was good last year,” he continued, “but this year is even better.” He added that like many markets in our area there is a shortage of inventory. As of mid-April there had been 19 home sales and 17 under contract with just 29 active listings compared to 40 at the same time last year. Prices range from $121,900 to $399,900 in housing styles from contemporary to an old style log cabin. Massanutten has a higher proportion of full time residents than does Wintergreen, but attracts a lot of second home buyers as well, including some that buy with the intent to make the property a full time rental. For vacation buyers, the Home Owners Association rules allow them to do short term rentals of their properties to other vacationers so long as they follow common-sense guidelines such as no noise after 10 p.m. One source of vacation buyers is timeshares that Cureton explained bring “a steady stream of buyers to Massanutten.” He joked that timeshare people come year after year and then suddenly wake up and realize “oh, there are houses here.” That’s when they decide to become a property owner.
Waterfront Also Popular Vacation buyers who love the water have options from large communities like Lake Anna to the east and Smith Mountain Lake to the west, to smaller, gated communities like Lake Monticello and Lake Louisa, east of Charlottesville. Our area is a top pick for vacation buyers from Northern Virginia and DC expecting to retire in the next two to five years. Part of our popularity is the
location just a few easily drivable hours from where they live. And of course they can enjoy golf, swimming, boating and fishing during the summer and skiing and snowboarding at Wintergreen or Massanutten when snow falls. “At one time people looking for a vacation property wanted a small place in the country that was just adequate for weekend visits,” explained Tom Morace with Century 21 Monticello Properties. Today, though, many vacation buyers want higher end properties such as on Lake Monticello’s waterfront where they can live comfortably when they retire but retain the option of selling for a profit if they change their mind and decide to move. Lake Anna is another popular spot for vacation buyers from Northern Vir-
rental,” she added. This popular lake community overlaps three counties increasing the complexity of real estate transactions there and Sandridge advises “it is important to receive advice from a local, experienced Lake Anna agent,” whether you are buying a primary residence or a vacation home. For vacation home buyers who like waterfront but want the peace and quiet of a small, private lake plus the security of a gate, Blue Ridge Shores in Louisa County is a good choice. Sharon Duke with William A. Cooke, LLC described it as a place with lots of second homes, many of which have been purchased and remodeled to better suit the needs of current owners. Second home buyers often choose to offset their mortgage payments
Schiemann’s clients are mostly from out of the area from as close as Northern Virginia, to as far away as Ohio and Florida. One customer comes all the way from Wyoming to enjoy vacationing in Virginia, renting to others the rest of the year.
Rural Acreage in Demand It’s not unusual to get calls from second home buyers who want a country retreat that comes with the privacy of 2 to 10 acres explained James Dickerson with Charlottesville Solutions. These buyers also recognize the long term investment value of rural acreage that is growing in popularity as inventory shortages of resale homes increase the demand for land for home building. Christiane Gathright with the Amherst office of Montague Miller and Co. relocated from Madison to Buckingham County after her recent marriage. She is definitely seeing a demand for rural properties from people who want a place they can get to in less than a half a day’s drive. Some want to live near the James River while others want a place where they can hunt and fish on their own land. This could be something rustic, such as the wooded property with a pond that she recently sold to a government employee with plans to retire there. Others come from Tidewater, Richmond and Maryland, including a recent sale to a couple who wanted a place to relax and enjoy their ATV on their own property.
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ginia and Maryland as well as locations such as Richmond and Charlottesville and business is good. “Currently the sales of homes at Lake Anna are exceeding those for the same time last year,” said Libby Sandridge with Dockside Realty. She added that “With interest rates rising many are deciding to get off the fence and purchase before they go much higher.” She described the Lake Anna market as “unbelievably exciting” with 44 homes sold since the beginning of 2017 and 39 currently under contract. While Lake Anna is growing in popularity with telecommuters and those finding full time work in the area, it continues to be primarily a second home community. “Vacation rentals are booming, and vacationers are finding it harder and harder to find a
by renting their properties on a short term basis. To protect their property they hire a local property manager to handle the paperwork, cleaning, and other complications of short term rentals such as setting the right price and finding qualified renters. A good example is RSI Rentals, Inc at Smith Mountain Lake. Tammy Schiemann, RSI’s owner/broker, explained that their clients include people who purchased their home for vacations or in some cases as part of retirement planning. Some eventually do retire there, but in other cases “life happens” and they move on, she continued. Meanwhile, though, keeping the property rented when they are away helps pay the mortgage, and using a company like RSI helps assure the property is well cared for in the owner’s absence.
Mortgage money is available for second home buyers who qualify explained Julia Morris with Fulton Mortgage. She added that the same guidelines apply to vacation home buyers as are used for those purchasing their primary home. Short term vacation rentals are allowed under these guidelines, so long as the buyer meets certain IRS requirements, which are different if they fall into the category of investor. Consult your lender or accountant for more details Morris has helped a variety of second home buyers recently including some who live in Charlottesville and purchase their getaway place as close by as Afton or Stanardsville. If you have been dreaming about having your own weekend getaway, now is a great time to buy it before prices and interest rates rise and put it out of reach. Fortunately, one of our local agents and lenders can help you sort through the choices and find the home and the financing that is best for you. Celeste Smucker is a writer, blogger and author who lives near Charlottesville
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93 WOODSIDE DR Motivated Seller! Well maintained, hardwood floors, cathedral ceiling, open kitchen/dining area + large LR. Huge master w/ trey ceiling, 2 closets & private BA. Maint. free trex board deck, custom built 12'x 16' Shed w. elect. Level yard, nicely landscaped & backs up to quiet wooded area.
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hat’s the best thing about Habitat for Humanity? “My children have a place,” declares Sheron Sinclair, a Habitat homeowner for more than two years. Habitat for Humanity® of Greater Charlottesville is all about having a place. In more than 25 years of homebuilding, this remarkable effort has constructed more than 170 dwellings in our area, living up to Habitat’s stated vision of eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat’s vision: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. “I was taking my daughter to kindergarten at Clark [Elementary School],” recalls Sinclair. “I started talking with a lady about how she was getting ready to move into their Habitat house.” Sinclair hadn’t heard about Habitat and it sounded good to her. People interested in applying for Habitat housing must go through an application process to learn about the home ownership program. Selection is based on three primary factors: need, willingness to partner, and ability to pay. “I filled out an application and was turned down because I was doing too well,” Sinclair says. She was living in a decent apartment and she had a job. “Then I was in a car accident and that took me out of my job and apartment.
the Habitat office, the Habitat Store, or actually building homes. Finally, Habitat must know the family can afford the mortgage on top of other bills. Applicants must provide copies of tax returns and income documents. If there are existing debts, there must be a plan to pay them off. (Habitat’s credit counselling program works with families with poor credit.)
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I had to move in with friends in Lovingston, but a bad thing turned out to be a good thing.” When she reapplied, she was accepted as a Partner Family.
How Does Habitat Work? Habitat sells homes to qualified Partner Families at no profit with a zero-interest mortgage. In turn, mortgage payments go to the Fund for Humanity to build more homes. Potential partners must attend classes for training in critical areas such as financial planning and home maintenance. They must also donate many hours of “sweat equity” that can be working in
“We all want a cozy nest to call home,” points out Habitat volunteer Judy Johnson. “We put on a hard hat to work with others helping to put a roof over a house which becomes a home for someone and their family.” Workers do what they know how to do or learn how to hammer, work with sheetrock, and perform other tasks with the support of the staff. Beyond that, says Johnson, it’s a wonderful experience. “When you share a day of working, you also share stories, laugh, maybe cry. You are empowered and so is the family and all the other volunteers. “We’re often building for a single mama like Sheron,” Johnson continues. “We’re giving support to affordable housing for others who provide the sweat equity in building and carry on by being responsible for the mortgage. It’s just another way the personal is political.”
Benefit to Community “Charlottesville REALTORS® are all about housing,” declares CAAR President Anthony McGhee of Assist-
2Sell First Rate Realty. “We do anything we can to help with affordable housing, even if it doesn’t mean a paycheck for us. Our overarching wish is that everyone has a home. It’s just part of our belief system.” In fact, McGhee says, increasing affordable housing and enabling ownership benefits our entire area so local real estate agencies support Habitat with substantial donations. In addition, many members don a hard hat and pick up a hammer or paint brush to help with home construction. Habitat has developed a New Paradigm for Affordable Housing—a forward-looking approach allowing construction of more homes to a higher standard on less land. A shining example is Southwood where plans are well under way to develop the 120-acre mobile home park now home to nearly 350 trailers and 1,500 residents. These residents won’t be displaced during the construction phase and when completed, Southwood will be a thriving, mixed-income, mixed-use community and a national model for trailer park conversion.
Habitat’s Bottom Line “For me,” says volunteer Johnson “Habitat is social justice in action where everyone is equal and committed to a common cause.” For homeowner Sinclair, now working at Wegman’s, it’s even more. “I’ve done a lot of speaking about Habitat. My daughter, myself, and a few other Habitat Partner Families were on stage for a fund-raiser at The Paramount with [notable Charlottesville musician] Terri Allard and her band to sing the ‘National Habitat’ song she wrote.” Above all, she loves having a home for her children. “The sweat equity was 300 hours required,” she says, “but I made a bet with myself to give 1,000 hours and I did! I was on construction sites with a nail gun and different saws.” “The whole entire Habitat experience is beyond words,” she continues. “I encourage everyone and anyone to go swing a hammer or help in the office or store. I guarantee that if you put your heart into it—whether you’re building your own home or just being an awesome volunteer—you will never be the same.” She emphasizes that it’s empowering. “I worked on ten houses and then mine,” she concludes. “When it’s your own, there’s really no words for that one. It’s a you-made-it kind of thing. You can start dreaming.” n Marilyn Pribus and her husband live in Albemarle County near Charlottesville.
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3 BR, one story Ranch on 2.8 acres in Fluvanna County. This home features an open kitchen-breakfast-living room floor plan, and nice sized BRs. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=561259 $137,000 • Kyle Olson: 540.649.4131
Custom-built brick home w/dramatic soaring interior spaces. One level living w/MBR suite on main, 3 BRs, 2 BAs upstairs. 2BR, 2BA terrace level. 1+ acres. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=556062 $525,000 • Joe Porterfield: 434.906.1616
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Private 120 acres-long frontage on Rt 6 west of Scottsville. 5 division rights w/good building sites. 13 acres open, Rock Castle Creek forming one boundary. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=512855 $599,000 • Carter Montague: 434.962.3419
Well-built, 2500+ fin. sqft home on 2.49 acres. 4 BRs 2 BAs upstairs. Hardwood floors, over-sized kitchen, formal DR, deck off LR. Unfin. basement. 2 car garage. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=547345 $359,000 • McCauley & Bailey Team: 434.227.4449
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SUPER CONVENIENT TO DOWNTOWN. 4 bedrooms including spacious master suite, 3.5 baths, gas fireplace, dual heating/cooling, 1 car garage. Two balconies with sweeping Eastern mountain views. Live right in the heart of downtown, walk to the Historic Mall, West Main, UVa, the hospital, short hop to the new 5th Street Station. $395,000. Alex Ix, 434-962-0509. (560653)
CAPE COD HOME with 2 story great room with floor to ceiling windows and stone fireplace overlooking the inground pool. Gorgeous wrap around porch, new hickory floors, new carpet in bedroom, 1st floor master, home office and plenty of storage. 2 car detached garage with finished workshop and gardens spots. $349,900. susanstewart76@ gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (560495)
ENJOY YOUR SUMMER evenings on the back deck overlooking the master gardener’s paradise! All brick home features 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors throughout, gorgeous kitchen cabinetry with surprising additions, spacious family room with dual sliders to the alluring backyard with screen porch, detached artist studio & more! $249,900. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (560427)
CUTE 2 BEDROOM HOME with updated appliances, new bathroom fixtures/floor and newly painted on the interior. Owner just finished new roof and power washed the exterior. Bring your dogs to enjoy the fenced backyard or it is a great home for rental income for investors. 25 minutes to Charlottesville but far enough away to be in the country. $127,000. Bonnie Field, 434-589-2611. (560515)
BEAUTIFUL CONDO on the 18th fairway of Devil's Knob Golf Course! Low energy costs due to this being a mid-level unit. This condo has never been rented and is in pristine condition as it was lovingly cared for by the 15 year owners. Short walk to The Wintergarden Pool and Spa, Devil's Grill, and The Nature Foundation. $79,900. Gavin Sherwood, 434-962-0226. (560887)
RECENTLY UPDATED 2 STORY CONDO has everything you're looking for. ALL NEW floors, kitchen appliances, washer/ dryer, fresh paint & finished sunroom! 1st floor master bedroom, vaulted ceilings in the family room and two upstairs bedrooms for a total of 1420 sq. ft. You will love this home along with the carefree living from the HOA. $143,750. Alex Tiscornia, 434-327-9292. (561129)
NEED A HOME NOW? Ready to move in home with hardwood flooring, upgrades throughout, living room with natural light, spacious master bedroom with walkin closet, 2.5 baths and while watching TV, enjoy the wet bar in the basement family room. $309,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 434-960-5187. (557702)
COUNTRY RANCH HOME with nice private location in Louisa. Big 3.4 acre lot with right of way access about 500 feet down an existing driveway. Storage shed and box trailer outside provide good storage or workshop options. 2 zone heat system with propane furnace and heat pump. 3 full baths! Sold as-is. $159,900. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (557071)
SOUTHERN CHARM throughout this beautifully maintained home. Gleaming hardwood floors, fresh paint, 2 car detached garage, spacious front porch with French doors and tons of natural lighting. Kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counters, tile floor, eat-in area, pantry plus separate dining room. 3rd floor bonus room. Immediate occupancy. $419,000. Julie Holbrook, 434-989-4415. (559159)
MOVE IN PERFECT! This Branchlands Village home has been beautifully updated with marble and hardwood flooring, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and Hunter Douglas window treatments, 3BR/3BA plus formal living and dining rooms as well as a family room. 2265 finished sq ft and 706 unfinished. 2 gas FP. $339,000. Robert Ramsey, 434-242-2280. (554870)
5 ACRES WITH VIEWS IN IVY. Chalet in the upscale Turner Mountain neighborhood. Enjoy winter mountain views from several rooms, the patio and deck. Great room with 12’ ceilings, huge stone fireplace and wall of glass toward the view. All other ceilings are cathedral. Kitchen has soapstone counters and charming breakfast room. $550,000. Jim@JimMcVay.com 434-962-3420. (558954)
ON 6 ACRES near Free Union. This new home offers quality with abundant character. Eat-in kitchen and family room are one sunny area. First floor owners’ suite with adjoining office. 3 bedrooms upstairs. Basement with wall of windows opens to backyard and is easily finished. Potentially, 5000 finished sq. ft. Open and wooded land with stream. No HOA. $700,000. Jim@JimMcVay.com 434-962-3420. (558151)
ESTATE AREA OF CARTERS BRIDGE, nearly new and in excellent condition, privately situated and beautifully positioned on an elevated plateau surrounded by mature woods. Bright open floor plan. Maple cabinets, granite counters, 2 car garage. An additional 2.99 acre adjoining lot available, see mls# 534503. $439,900. JimBonner.com 434-951-5102. jim@jimbonner.com (534739)
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JUST MINUTES outside of Louisa, this spacious home on 2.3 acres has an open floorplan with 2180 square feet. You will love the granite counters in the kitchen, BIG tiled shower in the master bath and a bonus room over your garage. $249,900. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (559034)
TASTEFULLY UPDATED one-level home, wonderfully situated just a 1/4 mile from the reservoir and minutes to shopping. Open floorplan flows from living room to dining room to kitchen, with new windows providing ample natural light. Very large master suite with separate sitting room/home office and all-new master bath. Covered rear patio and screened porch. $464,900. Lance Hoover, 434-989-4187. (558980)
finished sq. ft. Updated baths. Renovated kitchen. 1st & 2nd floor master suites. Walkout terrace level incl. BR/ BA., office, wine cellar. 2 fireplaces. 2 car garage. Fully fenced rear yard. Deck. $825,000. Byrd@ByrdAbbott. com 434-242-9600. (559094)
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HIGHGROUND COTTAGE. In the heart of Keswick Hunt and Wine Country this charming cottage on 15 acres offers a very private setting with open fields and streams plus views of the Southwest Mtns. Build your barn and ride out or plant your grapes, this home has it all with 3BR/2.5BA and large light-filled public rooms. A rare opportunity to be in a fabulous location. $735,000. Jane Porter Fogleman, 434-981-1274. (559122)
WEST FARM. Extraordinary home circa 1850 on 16+ acres. Features include six bedrooms, five full and two half baths, classic finishes, vaulted ceilings, above garage apartment and rolling pastures complete with a private setting. $499,000. JimBonner.com 434-951-5102. jim@ jimbonner.com (555704)
DETAILED CRAFTSMANSHIP steeped in history, the Hopeman House Estate offers a 19 acre private setting amid 360 degree Blue Ridge Mtn views. Rich details include curved plaster walls, pine flooring, arched doorways, front & back staircases, 7 FP, stone flooring, 4BR/4BA & guest house. Tennis court, pool & separately deeded 5- acre lot complete the setting. $1,300,000. Simone Kerber Alley, 434-760-0076. (558909)
GOBBLERS KNOB. Tranquil and undisturbed, yet so convenient to Cville and Ruckersville. Custom log home carefully constructed with top grade materials and meticulously maintained. Private 2nd flr master with ensuite bath and spacious loft area. 2BR/1BA on 1st flr. Full-length front porch. Full, unfin basement. TRULY A MUST SEE! $540,000. Kathryn Bentley, 434-9896769. (559073)
THIS AMAZING HOME offers plenty of space, both inside and out! Home shows like new w/quartz counters, fresh paint, hickory flooring & ceramic tile throughout, built-in appliances, ceiling to floor rock fireplace are just a sampling of the quality within. Over 5 open acres, 4BR/2. 5BA, screened porch and unfinished basement. $429,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 434-960-5187. (559076)
A RARE FIND IN KESWICK! Cobham Cottage remodeled in 2013 features simplicity, elegance & comfort. 3400 sf with 4BR/3. 5BA, large master suite w/FP, sophisticated country kitchen. Large sunporch overlooks garden, mature landscaping. Mountain views. Energy efficient systems & mechanicals. Built in 1936 as the Cobham General Store & Post Office. $710,000. Duke Merrick, 434-962-5658. (558631)
ENJOY LOTS OF LIGHT & open floor plan in this Glenmore beauty! Step in from welcoming front porch to 2-story foyer & LR w/loft above. 1st floor owner’s suite & deck overlook park-like setting & trail to neighborhood pond. Gourmet kitchen w/granite & newly painted dove gray cabinetry. Professional landscaping surrounds this nearly 5000sf 5BR/4.5BA home. Finished basement. $612,000. Susan Reres, 434-953-5552. (550660)
BRING YOUR GOLF CLUBS and your new house plans!! This lot in the Farmington Country Club grounds is beside the 12th Fairway of the golf course. This is the last one by the golf course in the development. The lot has ability to hook up to Farmington water and sewer. A small building will be moved at closing. $795,000. Jane Porter Fogleman Jane@ foglemangroup.com 434-981-1274. (554614)
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)
MOSTLY WOODED 173 acre tract with superb frontage on Route 33 in Louisa. Beautiful rolling woodland with primarily mixed growth hardwoods, one section in pines. Old home place still standing. $449,000. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (497993)
ATOP A BLUFF overlooking the James River with long-reaching views across the river and pastoral land to the Blue Ridge Mountains. 5.86 acres, 50% raised land with great building sites/views and 50% bottom land with river frontage. Just east of internationally famous ashram Yogaville and an easy 45 minutes to Charlottesville. $99,500. Peter Lee, 434-286-3398. (556149)
FRAYS GRANT. Twelve separate parcels, 2-21 acres priced from $169,900, located in established neighborhood. Lots feature varied topography; wooded, pastoral, views and may be purchased separately or in different groupings. Institutional seller, all offers considered. $2,938,800 in its entirety of 202+ acres. Warren Maupin, 434-962-8939. (540724)
PRICED FAR BELOW the current assessment! Here is your opportunity to build your home at the Lake and enjoy all the amenities that living at Lake Monticello offers. This lot is located in the Cherokee section outside the gate. Priced at $8,000. www.KathyMarkwood.com 434-985-6454. (515234)
GREENE ACRES LOT waiting for a home to be built. Bring your builder and help design the home of your dreams. This is a wooded lot with over one acre in a community that offers a lake and beach for your pleasure. $19,900. www.KathyMarkwood.com 434-985-6454. (550718)
GOLF FRONT LOT situated on the Shamokin 9th tee in Stoney Creek. Within convenient, walking distance to the clubhouse and amenities. Build your dream home with gorgeous mountain views from your front porch and sweeping views of the 9th hole from your future back patio. .91 acre lot lends itself to a variety of home building possibilities. $96,000. Ashley McMahon, 434-249-4063. (539815)
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WESTERN ALBEMARLE. Two wooded building lots located in a peaceful and private setting adjoining orchards and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Soil work and surveys complete. 5.15 acres for $165,000 and 2.14 acres for $130,000. Call your Realtor today! Mike Peters 434981-3995. (532640, 642)
HERE IS YOUR CHANCE to live on Greene Mountain Lake and enjoy the private beach. Build your permanent or vacation home. The house next door will be available if you prefer not to build, but want additional land. $49,000. www.GerriRussell.com 434-531-9581. (509678)
7.18+/- WOODED ACRES with approximately 300' of road frontage on Rt. 33 between Ruckersville and Barboursville. Approximately 20 minutes to Charlottesville and only minutes from Ruckersville. $90,000. June Seay, 434-981-9038. (549356)
GREAT BUILDING LOT within a 5 minute walk to the heart of Wintergreen Mountain Village! Easy access to the slopes, The Market, restaurants, and shopping. A perfect place to build your dream mountain home. Let's talk about your design ideas and we can have you home in no time! $35,000. Gavin Sherwood, 434-962-0226. (555373)
WATERFRONT 10 ACRE PARCEL on Rt. 6 with approximately 370' of frontage on the Rivanna River. Property sits on both sides of Rt. 6 with approx. 2.5 to 3 acres on the north side elevated with a building site and on the south side is the Rivanna River frontage. Convenient to Charlottesville or Richmond area. (another 10 acres is available for $70,000 see mls 550626). $65,000. June Seay, 434-981-9038. (550625)
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!! 5 minutes to Pantops, 45 minutes to Short Pump. This is a great lot for you to build the home you have always wanted. Gently rolling terrain surrounded by hardwood forest offering privacy and 1+ acres in Albemarle County. Proximity to the city while still having a secluded feel. $30,000. Gavin Sherwood, 434962-0226. (550977)
TWO PARCELS in So. Albemarle Cty. offering the privacy you need! Build your dream home surrounded by hardwood forest on this flat land with deeded easement. Located only 10 mins. from Rte. 29 and 10 mins. from the historic river town of Scottsville. Easy access to the local area from this beautiful property in the heart of Southern Albemarle! $79,900. Gavin Sherwood, 434-962-0226. (550009)
THIS IS THE LOCATION you want! 6+ acres in Western Albemarle County with easy and convenient access to Cville, Waynesboro, Staunton and Nelson County. This lot offers a secluded feel while still keeping you near all major amenities of the central Virginia region! Come take a look so you can picture your home in such a perfect setting. $111,000. Gavin Sherwood, 434-962-0226. (550982)
77 ACRES of pristine woodland and stream/pond area. Long state road frontage with $110K of pine harvest ready. Build a fantastic home just 5 min. from Gordonsville. Rolling land. Hardpack/stone driveway in place. Truly a special retreat surrounded by Virginia wildlife. Subdiv potential. Pictures cannot tell the story! $295,000. Fiona Tustian, 540-661-9089. FionaTustian1@gmail.com (553128)
EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY to own a large tract of mostly wooded land near the town of Gordonsville. Existing home and buildings are not salvageable and have no value. From traffic circle in Gordonsville head south on 15S/33E to left on Louisa Rd. Go approximately 1 mile to left on Hanback Rd to property on left. $99,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 434-960-5187. (547653)
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. $59,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 434-960-5187. (539521)
REDUCED AND PRICED TO SELL! Just over 4 acres, wooded with many tall hardwoods. Located on cul-de-sac lane. Drilled well with great flow rate. Indian Springs is a 400 acre community of only 53 home sites. 25 acres of common land with community lake and cottage for resident use. Drive down driveway to lovely building site. $167,000. Byrd@ ByrdAbbott.com 434-242-9600. (555465)
WONDERFUL LEVEL GOLF COURSE LOT right on the 17th fairway at Tanyard! Get the great benefits of an upscale golf course community with super low association fees! (only $25/yr!!!). Close to everything in town (pharmacy, groceries, restaurants, hardware) and minutes from Lake Anna. $47,000. Maury Atkins 540223-2719. (554228)
THOSE SEARCHING for magnificent mountain views, tranquil surroundings and a gorgeous rural setting, this 35+ acre parcel in Free Union is the answer. 16 theoretical development rights make it a perfect drawing board for a developer with a vision. Would also be great for a conservation easement, agricultural/farm use, vineyard, or private, hilltop estate. $650,000. Kathryn Bentley, 434-989-6769. (557086)
HEAVENLY PLATEAU of 7.79 acres, ready to build. Well drilled, soils perked, paved access. Stream could make perfect pond site. Albemarle near Barboursville. $349,500. (533956). Two add’l, beautiful 2 and 2+ acre lots are also available. $249,500. (533948) and $195,500 (533955) These 3 lots have phenomenal Blue Ridge views! JimBonner.com 434-951-5102.
2.03 WOODED ACRES located in a very desirable location and school districts of W. Albemarle County. Surrounded by very nice homes but yet enough mature nature to still have privacy once you build your new home. Bring your builder!! 15 minutes to Charlottesville, UVA and shopping. $160,000. www.TammiCampbell. com 434-882-5403. (533658)
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Stately Albemarle estate of 21 acres. 9 bedrooms, pool, pond, 6 car garage, 4 kitchens. $2,200,000 MLS#513246
LOCKWOOD FARM - 200 ACRES
Prime, gently rolling farmland near Scottsville. 3 ponds, serviceable barns and equipment shed. $650,000 MLS #550478
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Extraordinary home c 1850 on 16+ AC. Classic finishes, vaulted ceilings, above garage apt. & rolling pastures in a private setting. $499,000 MLS#555704
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Circa 1860, 100 AC homestead near Trump & Blenheim Vineyards. Private compound w/ pro sound studio, pond, guest house & cabin. $995,000 MLS#550247
OLD ORCHARD
Circa 1850, Excellent value of 231 acres in Scottsville. Vintage dependencies, new horse barn with indoor pool. $1,250,000 MLS#550309
ADVANCE MILLS FARM
Splendid 6 bedroom low maintenance home on 5.5 acres. Amazing wrap around porches with panoramic mountain views $1,150,000 MLS#560440
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HOLLY SPRINGS FARM
Look out over your own private lake from nearly every room! Immaculate home on 31+ acres boasting privacy & tranquility. $975,000 MLS #558881
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Classic 3BR 2B brick home, w/ full, unfin basement, built in 1973. Nicely preserved, on 3+ AC, in southern Albemarle. $198,500 MLS#554105
CARTERS BRIDGE
Estate area executive home with custom finishes on 3.5 acres. Nearly new 5 bedroom home in private setting. $439,000 MLS#534739
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Turn Key Equestrian Facility. All the bells & whistles for the horse 257+ ac located in the estate area of Plank Road in Albemarle Co. enthusiast. Only 10 min from Charlottesville/Albemarle Airport! Private valley w/ river frontage just 25 min from Charlottesville. $900,000 MLS# 559249 $495,000 MLS#560638
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Extraordinary home and grounds. Indoor/Outdoor fireplaces, walled gardens, workshop and chicken house. $749,000 MLS#547195
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There were 98 sales in the 10 county and city areas
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n 39 were in Albemarle with an average price of $398,241
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n 15 were in Charlottesville with an average price of $362,645
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n 9 were in Fluvanna with an average price of $207,772 n 9 were in Greene with an average price of $288,154 n 4 were in Louisa with an average price of $302,125 n 6 were in Nelson with an average price of $394,500 n 5 were in Orange with an average price of $205,218
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n 7 were in Staunton with an average price of $128,614
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n 4 were in Waynesboro with an average price of $166,600
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Tracy Federico Henry Jones
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256 BLUEBIRD DRIVE STANARDSVILLE
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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: $.95 per $100 www.waynesboro.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.80 per $100 www.albemarle.org Real estate tax rate: $.839 per $100
FLUVANNA COUNTY
www.co.fluvanna.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.917 per $100
www.gcva.us Real estate tax rate: $.775 per $100 www.louisacounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100 www.madisonco.virginia.gov Real estate tax rate: $.68 per $100 www.nelsoncounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100
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www.nelsoncounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.804 per $100
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