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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 all create a one-of-a-kind offering. MLS#597954 Andrew Middleditch, 434.981.1410
RED FOX LANE
Enjoy mountain views of the historic Southwest Mountains from this livable four-bedroom residence on six private acres. Convenient and quick to Pantops, Historic Downtown Mall, and University of Virginia. MLS#594327 $849,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250
OAKLAND FARM
663Âą acre working farm dating from circa 1767 with over a mile frontage on the Willis River in Cumberland County. Character-rich, 5-bedroom main home, circa 1740 guest cottage, barns, and other outbuildings. MLS#549952 $2,595,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
Striking 5-BR, 5-BA, 2-story brick home on 4.06 acres located in established neighborhood off of Garth Road in desirable Meriwether Lewis school district. Light-filled interior with flexible and open living spaces, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets, master bedroom with tray ceiling, living room with built-ins, and 1st-floor BR/office with attached full bath. Finished terrace level includes full kitchen, bedroom, bath, and office/study ideal for in-law or guest suite. Large rear deck, patio, 3-bay garage, lovely mature grounds. MLS#606929 $894,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
GARTH ROAD
Dramatic, 4-bedroom contemporary on lake. Private setting, 21 acres just 5 minutes west of Charlottesville. Renovated kitchen and baths, large open rooms, large windows, and beautiful panoramic views. MLS#602903 $1,295,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.007 or Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
WHITE OAK FARM
Situated amongst stately and mature oaks is this picturesque and peaceful equestrian and/or cattle farm with fully renovated home on 45+ acres near Charlottesville with a professional riding arena and pond. MLS#601428 $1,875,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
THE ROCKS
Designed by local architect Richard Funk and built on a lot that provides privacy and gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountain views. 6 bedrooms, including first floor master, 5.5 baths. Many unique features and ample storage. MLS#601178 $1,285,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
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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HISTORIC Georgian Revival mansion, built circa 1878 by Virginia Governor James Kemper. The home has been enlarged and remodeled several times to create a spacious and comfortable manor home, with 373 splendid acres offering guest cottage and a complement of farm buildings, excellent soils, gently rolling fields and long frontage on The Rapidan River. This magnificent farming estate offers panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and a private setting three miles north of the town Orange. $3,490,000 MLS#574009 Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455
CHURCH POINT FARM
944 acres along the lower Chickahominy River with 8 miles of shoreline. The property consists of marsh, farmland, woods, and cypress swamp and is managed for waterfowl, deer, turkey, and dove. Features 3-BR brick dwelling. $4,475,000 Philip Reed, 804.833.8325 www.ChurchPointFarm.com
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Tucked on a private 4+ acre wooded, secluded lot minutes west of town is this stunning Jay Dalgliesh designed 3-bedroon, 4-bath home with 3 fireplaces, decks, screened porch and loads of charm and appeal. MLS#600218 $875,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
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GARTH RUN ROAD
20± acre country property with stream running through the land. Tucked in the mountains with stone ruins of a mountain cabin evident on the property. Private & remote yet only 10 minutes to numerous conveniences. MLS#585226 $98,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
MEADOW HILL FARM
15 miles west of UVA. 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, guest cottage, attractive modern interior improvements, open country kitchen, rich pine flooring, high ceilings all levels. 13 acres open pasture, views of rolling Piedmont countryside. MLS#595248 $1,950,000 Mark Mascotte, 434.825.8610
BELLAIR
Beautifully constructed, circa 1953 brick home on private 1-acre lot in desirable Bellair and Liberty Hills. Beautiful, mature landscaping surrounds the home. Convenient, close-in location minutes west of the city limits. More acreage available. MLS#601140 $685,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
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MILTON VILLAGE
21-acre lot minutes east of Charlottesville. Level building site has well already drilled & soils tested for drain field. Fenced with 4-board along road frontage. Creek, small pond, and automatic waterers. Close to public Rivanna River access. MLS#586469 $375,000 Mark Mascotte, 434.825.8610
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HUNTINGTON VILLAGE
Super convenient town home located near the 250 bypass, Boar’s Head, UVA’s Law, Business & JAG schools, and less than 2 miles to UVA’s central grounds. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on two levels with private balcony. Great investment opportunity! MLS#605906 $267,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
JACKS SHOP ROAD
155+ acres, level to gently rolling mature pine forest with long frontage on the Rapidan River. Excellent for retreat or permanent residence. Views, long road frontage, and privacy. Convenient to Madison, Ruckersville, and Charlottesville. MLS#572541 $1,068,600 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863
BARRACKS RD CONDO
2-bedroom, 1-bath close to Barracks Rd. Shopping Center, UVA Law, and Darden Business School. Renovated with updated kitchen,BA, and hardwood floors throughout. HOA fees include gas, water, sewer, and trash. MLS#606577 $139,500 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076
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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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
FRAY’S GRANT
Ten fabulous home sites mostly in beautiful hardwoods, gently rolling and PRICED BELOW TAX ASSESSMENTS! Two lots have 21 acres each, private settings and frontage on the Rivanna River. Ten minutes to airport, excellent shopping. Call Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 for pricing.
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WHAT’S ON FOLKS’ LISTS WHEN THEY HOUSE HUNT? Clearly there are many factors such as the age of the buyer, whether the home is for a family of one or many, the amount of privacy they desire and other considerations. Overall statistics indicate a definite move toward smaller homes compared to a decade ago. “I think the trend really started with the recession around 2008,” declares REALTOR® Greg Slater, Associate Broker with Nest Realty in Charlottesville. “Everyone started looking at building projects more closely.” According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the average house size reached its peak ten years ago in 2007 at a bit over 2,500 square feet. By 2015, the average was estimated to be about 10 percent smaller and the trend seems to be holding. A related development is the “greening” of housing with careful attention paid to special components and construction to enhance energy savings. “The correction in the market was an opportunity to really look at energy efficiency,” Slater continues. “A high percentage of Charlottesville builders were into green changes before they were required to be.” These requirements, he explains, typically are incorporated into Building Codes in various jurisdictions and include performance feature provisions like the tightness of the home, insulation, and air changes per hour. “That level of code has not been adopted everywhere yet,” he says, “but our local builders are typically ahead of the market and continue to be.” Also popular is repurposing materials during construction. Latitude 38 is a Charlottesville homebuilding company specializing in energyefficient homes. Although it builds only new homes, some components are recycled. “We like to reuse material when possible,” says co-owner Joey Conover. For example,
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the company has incorporated previously used wood from various sources including old barns and even basketball court flooring being replaced by a high school.
Informed Buyers “We have much better informed buyers in the world these days,” Slater says, noting that many folks have changed their mindset about house size. “It wasn’t so much downsizing as ‘right-sizing.’” A smaller home costs less to build, of course, and over its lifetime requires a smaller mortgage, less upkeep, and lower energy expense for heating and cooling. In addition, smaller homes fit better with today’s lifestyle. Families are not as big and people often seek recreation and entertainment away from home, with less need for a formal foyer, living room, and separate dining room. Instead, the family room, kitchen, living and dining areas are likely to flow into each other, decreasing the need for walls which take up floor space. Another change: today’s flat-screen TVs and small speakers have replaced the
space-gobbling “entertainment centers” of previous years.
But Wait! On the other hand, says Slater, “COVID is causing all sorts of new evaluation by buyers. People have been spending more time at home for weeks now.” While a few people were already working from home, at least part time, suddenly the numbers exploded. For some, it appears it will be an even bigger part of their work schedule or become permanent. Folks who have been working and “Zooming” from their kitchen table are eager for a separate home office, particularly if others are at home during the day. “These days some people want to reposition to a bigger home or better location,” Slater observes. “We are also seeing early stages of flight from metro areas to more rural areas or at least less densely populated places like our Charlottesville area. In addition, pools and yard space have become much more in demand in recent months.”
Other features high on today’s house shoppers’ wish lists include that familiar and valid desire for location-locationlocation. Safety is another important requirement, followed by a floor plan that suits the buyers’ needs, upgraded kitchens, separate laundry rooms, and double garages.
Age Matters America’s aging population is also influencing the trend toward smaller homes. “Builders always talk generationally,” Slater comments, “and the baby boomers have a tremendous influence on economy and housing now.” When the kids leave home and folks retire, they often downsize to save the cost and effort of maintaining a large place. Statistics show that while about 13 percent of the population was 65 or older in 2010, that number will be approaching 20 percent by 2030. These people generally prefer singlelevel houses or condos with seniorfriendly features, such as a generous main-level master bedroom, barrier-free doors, grab bars in bathrooms, and definitely low maintenance. “Still,” Slater says, “the real drivers today are the millennials. They are just hitting the age for buying their first home. They will be driving the construction market and they want the right type of house with walkability, connectivity and energy efficiency.”
Energy Efficiency High on the List New homes and retrofits are generally moving toward more green features fostered by technology such as low-E windows that have coatings to minimize ultraviolet and infrared light without compromising visible light. Water-efficient features such as dual-flush toilets and low-flow faucets are also in demand. ENERGY STAR®-rated appliances, heating and air conditioning units, lighting fixtures, and even roofs are pretty
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What Do Pet Owners Want? Folks with pets are well served by a REALTOR® who is savvy to the needs and desires of pet owners and can guide homebuyers to the most suitable properties on the market. Just as home shoppers with children favor properties in good school districts with safe playing areas, people with animals are definitely swayed by pet-friendly features in a prospective home and neighborhood. Such neighborhoods can be spotted by visiting at various times of the day. An
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important consideration is sidewalks for safety when exercising pets. Are people walking dogs and chatting with each other? Are there pet stations to easily dispose of pet waste? What about access to trails for extended walks? Talking with pet owners already living in a prospective neighborhood is an excellent idea. You can ask about nearby dog parks, good veterinarians in the area, pet licensing requirements, dog sitters, or even doggie day care. Good fencing is usually number one on the list for dog owners since repairing an existing fence or installing a new one can be an undesirable extra expense. There may be HOA limits on the type, height, or location of a fence and new fencing may have to pass an architectural review board, even if it’s one of those underground electric ones requiring a special “shock” collar on the animal. Pets who are usually confined in the home or behind a fence can occasionally slip out. Is there heavy traffic on nearby streets? Are there wild animals that could be a menace? In Central Virginia, coyotes, foxes, raccoons, and even bears can pose a threat. Next on the list, say many people with pets, is easy-to-clean floors. When it comes to fur, mud, and, um, “accidents,” it’s much easier to clean hardwood, laminate, or ceramic tile than wall-to-wall carpeting. Another useful amenity is a place to wash a pet. Is there an outdoor area with a hose? Does the garage or laundry have a sink large enough for your pet?
When pets have their own secure spaces, they are less likely to get stepped on or trip people in the home or their guests. A separate room with a door or gate is ideal. Often a laundry room can serve. Cat owners will appreciate an out-of-theway yet accessible place for the litter box. People with older pets may prefer a single-story, ground level home rather than having to use stairs or elevators to take pets outdoors. Upper levels may pose another problem, especially for cats who love to watch out windows. Veterinarians have an unfortunate term for animal injuries when upper-story windows and screens are not secure or there are too large spaces on balcony barriers: “highrise syndrome.”
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The Bottom Line? Clearly there are many factors in choosing a home. It’s essential to calculate ahead of time what considerations are absolute and what you would be willing to compromise on. How important are the age, size, and layout of the home? How significant is the neighborhood and yard? What features are particularly important? Having a list before you start shopping can help you make the best possible decision. When Marilyn Pribus and her husband moved from California to Albemarle County, they reduced their living space from more than 2,000 square feet to 1,400 and chose a pet-friendly neighborhood where they learned dogs’ names even before the names of the owners taking them for walks.
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Many homebuyers are influenced by needing pet space. In fact, for first-time homebuyers, a recent survey showed that having space for a dog was the third most important consideration for buying rather than renting. (Higher considerations? More living space and building equity.) The most numerous household pets are actually fish, but since aquariums don’t much affect housing choices, we’ll just talk about cats and dogs. Close to two-thirds of American families own pets with about 94 million cats just edging out 90 million dogs. In fact, the average home has more than one animal. Pet owners include young singles who have moved away from family and enjoy animal companionship, divorced people who fill a void with pets, couples who have never had children or whose children have left home, and, of course,
households with children that include “furry kids” as part of the family. Folks in Central Virginia have their fair share of pets. Many are alumni of the Charlottesville-Albemarle, Fluvanna County, or Nelson County SPCAs, the Madison-Greene Humane Society and various other local rescue groups. Others come to town with pets already part of the family. To some extent, of course, having a pet may limit the available housing options. Whether renting or buying, several factors are at play. Some rentals—apartments, condos, and houses—are OK with animals, but many limit the size, number, species, or breed of animals on the lease. Often an extra deposit and monthly fee are charged. In addition, many homeowner associations (HOAs) have rules about animals. Some typical regulations cover the number and type of pets, animal noise, and whether pets must be leashed. There may be fees for animals and there are often rules on fencing as well.
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Nelson County 929 Brownings Cove Built in the late 19th century,the family of Thomas Fortune Ryan occupied the property that consisted of the portion of the home built in 1887 and an outbuilding still on the 19-acre property. The additions and renovations to the home make for a more modern floor plan and it now boasts 5 BR, 3 BA and a half bath.The open concept living room, kitchen and dining room open to a loft area with an additional family room, bedrooms and baths.The observatory/office building add to the uniqueness,with a retractable roof for star gazing. Hardwood floors, skylights, quartz counters, passive solar warmth from over-sized windows and more. Enclosed front porch offers a cozy sitting area. $449,000
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end of a private driveway is this clean and convenient 3 BR, 3 BA ranch built in 2018, sited on 5+ acres. Luxury wood-look plank floors throughout living and bedroom areas. Stainless kitchen appliances. Large deck off the kitchen with stairs to the yard. Master BR with attached master BA leads to walk-in closet. 2 BR on same floor share a Jack-andJill full BA with dual vanities. Finished basement features den currently used as media/workout room. Bonus room used for storage can be a home office (FireflyFiber internet!). 2-car garage, ample paved parking area makes this a great place to host family and friends. Whole house generator. Less than 30 minutes to Charlottesville. $329,900
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ENDING THE WEEK OF AUGUST 16, 2020 THERE WERE 93 SALES IN THE 11 COUNTY AND CITY AREAS
n 32 were in Albemarle with an average price of $647,434 n 16 were in Charlottesville with an average price of $410,708 n 13 were in Fluvanna with an average price of $257,644 n 5 were in Greene with an average price of $370,380 n 9 were in Louisa with an average price of $245,722 n 2 were in Madison with an average price of $430,000 n 9 were in Nelson with an average price of $235,903 n 2 were in Orange with an average price of $269,750 n 2 were in Staunton with an average price of $287,000 n 3 were in Waynesboro with an average price of $175,100
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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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BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED COLONIAL on 6.22 acres located just 10 minutes from Scottsville. The residence boasts 2408 finished square feet with an inviting covered front porch. Open floor plan offers a spacious great room, large eat-in kitchen with access to private rear deck and a main floor master suite. The lot is a blend of raised garden beds and open, landscaped areas plus mixed hardwoods along with a stream. $249,500. Steve White, 434-242-8355. (602459)
6 ACRES WITH BLUE RIDGE VIEWS AND LAKE. Custom brick home has two fireplaces and beautiful wood floors throughout. Spacious kitchen adjoins family room. Large deck overlooks your lake and has year-round mountain views. Three Albemarle lakes/parks are within 10 minutes. On Garth Road in the Meriwether Lewis School district. $799,000. Jim@ JimMcVay.com 434-962-3420. (604225)
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS to purchase 18+/- acres in the South River Valley. Elevated building site w/protected views over farmlands and Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop. The views will be spectacular with some modest tree removal. Approx. 4-5 acres of open land w/balance of hardwoods. Bring your dream home plans and imagine them in this amazing setting. $189,900. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 434-9605187. (606682)
EQUESTRIAN ESTATE in the Heart of Keswick. Cottage homes are known for natural charm & comfort and Kesmont offers a refined country house. renovated kitchen w/chef ’s layout, granite tops & maple cabinetry. Open floor plan with chic & charming living spaces. Gunite swimming pool, 10-stall stable w/tack room, wash rack, riding arena. Board fenced paddocks w/water. $1,495,000. Duke Merrick, 434-962-5658. (593206)
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY! Move-in condition home with quiet lot on cul-desac street in Western Albemarle school district. Many updates including new granite counter tops, many new wood and wood laminate floors, appliances less than 1 year old. 5 BR + office. Must-see! Masks and gloves required to tour. $449,000. Byrd@ByrdAbbott.com 434-242-9600. (605913)
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GREENE COUNTY. Nice ranch home with level, landscaped lot, detached 2-car garage. Great room, den/office or formal dining room and a spacious master suite. Close to schools and shopping. $227,900. Rod Brunelle, 434760-4663. (606188)
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION for over 26 beautiful wooded acres with 10 possible division rights in Gordonsville. Opportunities are endless to create your own homestead with a stream/creek on the property so bring your animals and do what your heart desires. No HOA fees. $125,000. susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (598302)
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1310 BLACKBURN WAY Time: 1-3 pm Hosting Agent: Katelyn Mancini
UPDATED AND BRIGHT in popular Dunlora. 4 BR, 3.5 BA, over 2900 sq. ft fin. Hardwood floors on main level. Gourmet, center island kitchen. Family room with fireplace opens to deck and fenced level yard. Home office w/built-ins. Huge owners BR with double sink bath. Mud room, 2-car garage. www.KatelynMancini.com katelyn.realtor@gmail.com 703-203-3388.
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BEAUTIFUL HOME situated on quiet tree-lined street convenient to food and shopping with new HVAC 2020, new roof 2020, refinished hardwood floors 2020, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, terrace level apartment with private rear entrance. One car garage with screened porch above. NEW PRICE $449,900. Steve White, 434-242-8355. (600759)
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Directions: From Rio Rd. Left into Dunlora on Dunlora Drive. Left on Blackburn Bluff. First right on Blackburn Way to house on left.
Directions: Rio Rd to Old Brook Rd to right onto Berwick Ct. House on the left.
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