Real Estate Weekly | 4.19.2023

Semi-Custom Main Level Living Homes

Surrounding a Pocket Park From $574,900! Decorated Model Home Now Open!

Future Community Clubhouse/Pool One

Currituck Model in Belvedere | 905 Belvedere Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Currituck Model in Belvedere | 905 Belvedere Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Currituck Model in Belvedere | 905 Belvedere Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Villa Model in Old Trail Village | 406 Astel St, Crozet, VA 22932

Villa Model in Old Trail Village | 406 Astel St, Crozet, VA 22932

Villa Model in Old Trail Village | 406 Astel St, Crozet, VA 22932

MODEL HOMES OPEN DAILY 12-5 | 434-973-3362 | craigbuilders.com

MODEL HOMES OPEN DAILY 12-5 | 434-973-3362 | craigbuilders.com

Tou ewest Model Homes in Belvedere and Old Trail Village Conceptual images shown. Pricing and design subject to change

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FRAY’S GRANT

Just outside Charlottesville, Fray’s Grant offers luxury living in Earlysville, VA. With breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge, gently rolling land, meadows, wildlife, nature trails, and lot sizes ranging from 2 to 74 acres, Fray’s Grant is a beautiful setting to build your forever home. This 21+ acre parcel sits on a cul-de-sac offering privacy, towering hardwoods, (2) year-round running streams, and natural sloping for building plans with a basement. Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport is 6 miles away with shopping and eateries within 10 miles. MLS# 637061 $359,000

HATTON FERRY RD

Situated in Southern Albemarle County, and within 2 miles of the James River at Hatton Ferry, this 21+ acre parcel backs up to the Totier Creek Reservoir. Parcel offers a private, elevated building site with open pasture and mature hardwoods. Parcel is within 5 miles of the historic town of Scottsville. MLS# 637310 $245,000

WESTERN ALBEMARLE

A RARE find in a spectacular Western Albemarle location! This 120.75 parcel offers magnificent mountain and valley views in all directions. The rolling pastures and beautiful, mature hardwoods combined with privacy and convenience (minutes from downtown Crozet) create a one-of-a-kind opportunity.

MLS# 636241 $3,400,000

FRAYS MILL RD

Gorgeous 6.22 acre building parcel located in beautiful Northern Albemarle County. This parcel offers an open elevated building site with gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounding mountainside. Located on a quiet country lane yet close to both Charlottesville and Ruckersville. One of 6 parcels available in this small country subdivision; parcels range from 4 to 8 acres. It is advised to use 4WD to access parcels until driveways are completed. MLS# 636003 $344,500

NELSON COUNTY

Absolutely private and pristine deep water lake of 50+/- acres, with (2) miles of shoreline, in Nelson County, surrounded by nearly 800 acres of commercial pine forest, designed for staggered harvests into perpetuity. An incredibly rare recreational paradise. A new lake home, with quality appointments at waters edge, a boat house with (2) lifts and a large steel storage building to house toys and equipment. Internet and generator are in place. Nearly 7 miles of interior roads and trails with mountain views. Includes access to nearby James River!

MLS # 623894 $4,400,000

LANGDON WOODS LOT 12

Gorgeous park-like wooded parcel located in NW Albemarle County with state maintained roads, underground power, high speed internet through Centurylink, and community stocked lake. Parcel is unique in the fact that there is a 57 acre preservation tract that adjoins this parcel that will preserve the privacy and natural beauty of this parcel. Elevated building site with streams on each side plus rock outcroppings create a very special parcel. HOA review of plans and minimum 2800 sq. ft. home. 4 bedroom perc test on file and 20 GPM well in place.

MLS # 638296 $259,900

PLANK ROAD

Beautiful 4.93-acre parcel located just outside the quaint town of Batesville. Parcel is divided into two separate parcels and offers an open elevated front parcel with a small shed and shared stream at the rear. The rear parcel offers an elevated wooded building site. MLS # 634345 $343,000

LANGDON WOODS LOT 3

Beautiful Langdon Woods - a tranquil, large-lot subdivision featuring public roads, HOA, plus pastoral and seasonal mountain views. This 8.42 acre lot features an elevated building site overlooking the shared stocked lake most of which is located on this parcel, and backs up to a 57 acre preservation tract. This is the only parcel in the subdivision which allows for a dock. Parcel has a drilled well in place. Ten minutes to CHO airport, shopping, NGIC, etc. Bring your builder! Plans subject to HOA approval. MLS # 638242 $279,000

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COVE TRACE

Fantastic, unique floor plan! One floor living. The 2 story entry hall leads to a sunken living room with a wall of windows. First floor primary suite has an amazing closet and a private study/ nursery. Spacious kitchen features an island and a breakfast area. Large, open dining room. Full length deck with views of the lake. Fenced yard. Set on .48 acres at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. All of the advantages of living in Forest Lakes: pool, tennis, club house, walking trails and lakes. Convenient to shopping, schools and restaurants. $625,000

BROOMLEY ROAD

A unique contemporary cottage set on 2.6 wooded acres just west of town. This 3 bedroom, 3 full bath home (including an in-law suite on the terrace level) backs up to farmland. The great room features a vaulted ceiling, brick fireplace and built-in bookcases. Front terrace and back deck are great for birdwatching. $600,000

COMING SOON

Exquisite Albemarle County Horse Farm Beautiful manor home with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Property includes a guest cottage, an 8 stall stable and pool.

• Who wants to live in Woodbrook home w/ income?

• Studio apt w/separate entrance + inlaw suite

• 2 separate income streams

• Convenient to everything

GREEN MOUNTAIN LAKE

Greenecroft Gem near NGIC/DIA. One level living, Open concept, Master BR on Main, with $82K in upgrades incl.4 ft. extension to home. Better than new home w/ fenced yard & incredible views of mountain range. Great plan – First floor large foyer into kitchen/great room/sunroom area w/ walk out to large Trex deck. Main floor w/ Owner’s King suite & Master bath- dual vanity, walk in tiled shower w/ frameless glass door, dual head shower, custom bench. Main has add’l guest BR/BA and separate Study w/ glass French doors. Lower level finished w/2nd Master Suite & Bath, 2nd Great room w/ separate French doors to fenced-in backyard. Enjoy gourmet kitchen w/ huge island & 48” upgraded cabinets, granite, backsplash, hardwood floors, 9 ft. ceilings, stone gas fireplace. Technical upgrades include in-ceiling speaker system, wired wall mount TV in Great Rm, & separate media wiring over fireplace. Energy Saving LED lights throughout, programmable thermostat, additional separate water meter for outdoor water usage that does not incur sewer charges! Enjoy Light filled home with gorgeous mtn. views. $500,000

Charming ranch home with finished basement to escape or year round residence with incredible lakefront views and pier and access across from the beach. 30 mins Cville, 10 mins Shenandoah Nat’l Park & Trails. Vacation home with both levels fully functional & separate entrances or single family home with many options. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, great room, dining room, family room 2 kitchens. Square feet is estimated. Great investment, w/ in-law suite. Incredible wildlife from a huge deck is a must see setting. Quick occupancy. Rare opportunity waterfront home. Call or text Karen. $450,000

More zoning

Will the city eliminate minimum parking requirement?

By Sean Tubbs

Our spring of zoning continues this month with more rollout of new rules that will determine what Charlottesville’s future looks like.

“At this point, we are proposing no minimum parking requirement in order to support reuse and redevelopment of sites within the city,” said James Freas, Charlottesville’s director of Neighborhood Development Services. “We fully anticipate there will be a great deal of conversation on this topic.”

Currently about 8 percent of the city, or 524 acres, is used for parking, according to the Comprehensive Plan adopted in November 2021. That doesn’t include residential driveways. The document also states that 59 percent of city residents drive to work, 14 percent walk, 7 percent take public transportation, and 3 percent ride a bike.

The new zoning takes goals of the Comprehensive Plan, such as encouraging parking behind buildings, and turns them into reality. There are several references to reducing parking requirements that will be put in motion if the zoning goes through as is.

This is a trend happening nationally, according to Andrew Mondschein, a UVA School of Architecture professor.

“Eliminating parking requirements directly reduces the cost of development, making housing and other uses more affordable,” Mondschein says. “Eliminating requirements also reduces one of the main ways we subsidize driving in the country, addressing the impacts of automobility on safety and our environment.”

But these proposed changes are also part of an ongoing trend in the city, according to Leonard Schoppa, president of the Kellytown Neighborhood Association. Schoppa says that under Mayor Maurice Cox in the early 2000s, the Comprehensive Plan also encouraged parking requirements be reduced.

“The city dropped parking minimums to zero in the 14th Street and JPA corridors near the university, hoping to encourage private developers to build student housing that was denser in these close-to-Grounds areas, and allowing students to get around without driving or even bringing their cars to Charlottesville,” Schoppa says.

However, Schoppa says that many of the buildings constructed since then do include some parking, in part because banks want to see business models that work for large apartment complexes.

“If a developer of a 20-unit apartment building wants to build without off-street parking, the builder will not be able to get financing if they cannot convince the bank that sufficient numbers of renters will want to pay the planned level of rent for a place that has no parking,” Schoppa says.

That said, he does predict that new single-family homes may begin to be built without driveways. The new zoning will require a permit for every single curb cut, and that may put more parking on the street.

“I expect that some developers who want to build the six- and eight-unit apartment projects allowed in Residential-B and Residential-C areas will be able to build such projects without parking,” says Schoppa.

For this to really work, Schoppa says Charlottesville Area Transit needs to run buses more frequently to make that option more realistic.

UVA’s Mondschein thinks Charlottesville is ready to eliminate parking requirements, but says people should not fear that will result in an immediate change.

“Other changes, like improving our walking and bicycling infrastructure are moving forward too slowly, but this again is incremental change, and this can happen,” he says. “Ultimately, Charlottesville is a small city with an existing urban center and the potential to establish great neighborhoods that are not car dependent.”

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The city could cut parking minimums down to zero in an effort to encourage walking, biking, and public transit use.

HATTON RIDGE FARM

175 acre grazing farm with 2/3 mile frontage on the James River. Impressive 4-5 bedroom, brick Georgian home, circa 2000 in excellent condition. Fertile James River bottomland for gardens, plus many recreational uses. MLS#632477 $2,495,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

MILL HOUSE

Former house of noted local architect Floyd E. Johnson, the Miller’s House has been renovated and expanded. On the banks of Totier Creek, which runs through the property, the house was originally the home of the miller of Dyers Mill. Today, the beautifully and thoughtfully renovated and expanded home is a delightful 5-BR, 3 full and 2 half bath home graced by tall ceilings, cozy rooms, numerous FPs and modern-day kitchen and baths. Guest house, 2-bay garage, pool, equipment shed plus 130 acres of open and wooded land. MLS#639196 $2,745,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

GREENFIELDS FARM

HIDDEN FOX FARM

MLS#636896

Embodying the essence of country life! 214+/- acre farm with spacious main residence, 3-car garage with apartment, dependencies & farm buildings. Many agricultural and recreational uses. Easily accessible to Charlottesville, Orange, I-95 & DC region.

$1,675,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

753-acre country estate approximately 25 miles south of Charlottesville. The property showcases a stately southern residence, built circa 1904, extensive equestrian facilities, recreation opportunities, creeks and a pond. MLS#638899 $6,295,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863 greenfieldsfarmva.com

DUDLEY MOUNTAIN ROAD

Unique 88-acre property with 4-BR home. Property includes two-car garage, storage shed/ shop and 3760-sf. multipurpose building. Beautiful mountain and lake views just 4 miles from Charlottesville. MLS#635483 $1,175,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

Spacious and meticulously maintained 4-6-bedroom, 5.5 bath Manor home on 57 acres of tranquility. Panoramic views of the Southwest Mountains and winter views of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. 6 miles from Charlottesville. MLS#638292 $2,575,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

MEADOWLARK FARM

Stunning 22-acre farm, only 12 miles from Charlottesville, features a completely renovated 8,575± finished sf primary residence nestled on a knoll overlooking the pool and the Mechums River and captures a magnificent view of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. Includes 3-BR cottage, 6-stall stable with living accommodations, trailer shed, equipment barn/ shop, and several run-in sheds. A property like this is truly an offering difficult to find and rarely on the market. MLS#640137 $3,195,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

10 miles from town, near Free Union, 100+ acres, division rights, NO CONSERVATION EASEMENT! Spectacular Blue Ridge views from many homesites, several barns, stable, 2 ponds, creeks, FANTASTIC offering!

MLS#638858

$4,975,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

Well constructed home just four miles north of the City. Set on 1.45 acres - great outdoor space for gardens. Home is in need of some renovation, but given quality construction and excellent location, it’s worthy of the investment. MLS#638788 $545,000 Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

GREEN ACRES

Pastoral views from this 3 BR brick home on 159 acres in Southern Albemarle. Gently rolling meadows, fields and woodland, ideal for farming with fenced pastures, ample water sources, equipment shed & barn. Not under easement and has 4 division rights.

MLS#630428

$1,685,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

K’DEE FARM

STONY POINTE

ARWOOD ROAD

MEADOW FARM

436+ acres in Southern Albemarle! 4 division rights; complete privacy; lush, gently rolling terrain; long road frontage; stream; 3-acre lake; 125-135 acres of open land; mature hardwood forests. Under conservation easement. Owner/agent. MLS#634139 $2,985,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

820 CONDO

Well-designed corner condo consisting of an exceptionally bright great room with high ceilings, ample space for both relaxed living and dining, 1 bed / 1 bath, and inviting private balcony. Views of the Downtown skyline and mountains. MLS#634496 $285,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

SOUTHWIND ESTATES

3 separate parcels with commanding Blue Ridge Mtn. views, level building sites 15 minutes from Charlottesville. Sites have been perked, have wells, and ready for your dream home. MLS#632482 $375,000 (7.8 acres), MLS#632490 $275,000 (2.4 acres), MLS#632487 $175,000 (2.0 acres), Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

RAGGED MOUNTAIN FARM

Two wonderful estate parcels comprised of 185.01± acres in coveted Ragged Mountain Farm. Excellent elevated building site, complete privacy, and beautiful views. Murray/Henley/Western school district. MLS#621083 $1,895,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

LYNX FARM LANE

Great building lot in Ivy! Over 2.5 acres less than 6 miles to Charlottesville and UVA. Your future dream home could sit on this beautiful, wooded land, the perfect combination of country and city access. Murray Elementary School District. MLS#634897 $165,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

RED HILL

10 miles south of Charlottesville, a beautiful 283 acres, rolling to hilly, mostly wooded tract, borders Walnut Creek Park, with lake and miles of trails. This land has pastures, trails, creeks and a river! Many homesites, NO EASEMENTS. MLS#634310 $1,995,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

MURPHY’S CREEK FARM

Wonderful gently rolling parcel of land with just under 26 acres, 18 miles south of Charlottesville. The land is wooded (mostly hardwoods) with an elevated building site, stream/creek, total privacy, and long road frontage. MLS#619394 $229,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

FRAYS MILL

Mostly wooded preservation tract of 81.395 acres next to Frays Mill Subdivision in highly desirable Northern Albemarle. This beautiful gently rolling land has a great, private homesite with Blue Ridge Mt. views, and creek on property. MLS#608509 $995,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

GREENTREES

94+ acres 20 minutes from Charlottesville. Originally part of a 188-acre tract, two parcels may be purchased separately or together, with 2 developmental rights each. Mostly maturing pine and very long public road frontage. MLS#635861 $700,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124

CROZET AREA

Beautiful building lot of 3.3 acres, less than a mile to Crozet shopping. Mostly in pasture, creek, and elevated homesite with panoramic views of mountains, pond, and surrounding pastoral area. MLS#636349 $450,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

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

SIMMONS GAP ROAD

5-acre lot with mature hardwoods. Great opportunity to build with no HOA. Private building site amongst beautiful woods. Located between Free Union and Earlysville but so convenient to Charlottesville & UVA. MLS#621177 $119,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

Jack Samuels Realty, inc.

MONTE SERENO SUBDIVISION

13.68 ACRE PARCEL. Five approved lots ranging from 2 to 51/2 acres. All surveying, engineering, plots, and paved road completed. Stunning Blue Ridge views to the west. Far reaching vistas define this property, Monte Sereno.

Perfect for building a spectacular estate home on a total of 13.68 acres or a unique subdivision, with your own covenants and restrictions. High speed internet available. Located in Albemarle County, one mile off 29 North on Frays Mill Road. Less than 10 minutes to all conveniences. One owner is a Virginia licensed real estate broker. $1,500,000

ROCK QUARRY ROAD

Unique building site overlooking a quarry lake. Serene setting for a home. Gated, private entrance. Road to home site in place. 3 private properties share lake and access, sandy beach, cabana and 20 acres of common land (including a large utility barn). Convenient to Zion Crossroads and Charlottesville. $350,000

Hickory Hill Farm

Quintessential Virginia farm with 1837 farmhouse on 84.88 acres. 2,583 sq. feet of living space, 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths with all the modern amenities. Outdoor living space including salt water pool, hot tub and pool house. Farm buildings to sustain many agricultural endeavors. All fields are fenced with 4 board and electrified Tercel Fencing. $1,750,000

540-672-3233

www.jacksamuels.com • Jacksamuelsrealty@gmail.com

Quintessential Brick Georgian sited on over 88 Acres near the Heart of Charlottesville, in Albemarle County. NO HOA! Upon entry you are met with the stunning visual of rolling hills, Impressive Brick Manor Home & All expectations of the views of the Blue Ridge. Property features Miles of Trails touring the estate; 6/10ths of a mile along the South Fork of the Rivanna. Enjoy your private outdoors. Natural Beaches, a Campsite Area, Hunting, Fishing and Entertaining in your Saline Infinity Pool, Pickleball Court, Impressive garden, Stocked Pond & endless possibilities. Sprawling Main Level Living at its finest. 7 Bedrooms, 9.5 Bathrooms, Sauna,Dual Master Baths & Cedar Closet, Game Room, Sun Drenched Gym with Sunning Patio. Enjoy the Mountain Views in this Must See Gem only 4 Miles to Downtown

122 JEFFERSON HWY

Timber Oaks Subdivision is a shovel ready Mixed-Use Development with a Variety of Housing types as well as 2 Commercial Blocks on Route 33.Conceptual Plans include 2 Entrances; 2 Phases & 3 Blocks. From Route 33 the Commercial block is located at the entrance followed by a Higher Density Residential Block and then Lower Density Single Family Block at Pine Ridge Dr Entrance. This also includes almost 4 acres for Green Space (IE: Park; Playground; Tree Preservation Area). Opportunity Awaits!