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278 James River Rd

SCOTTSVILLE, VA 24590
  • $699,500
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 115 Days
  • MLS #: 660895
UPDATED: 65 min ago
$699,500
  • 5
    BEDS
  • 5.23
    ACRES
  • 3
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 3,986
    SQFT
  • $175
    $/SQFT
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Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1914
Area:

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Description

HISTORIC SCOTTSVILLE GEM READY FOR RENEWAL! Just minutes from the James River, this 1914 Greek Revival-style home sits on over five acres, offering endless potential. Classic architectural details include a grand double-columned portico, high ceilings, wood flooring, and multiple fireplaces. The spacious kitchen is a blank slate, ready for customization, while original outbuildingsincluding a garden house with a working pumpadd to the home's historic charm. With 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, this property is perfect for those looking to restore a timeless estate or create a unique bed & breakfast. Located in a serene setting, this property combines the charm of early 20th-century architecture with the tranquility of rural living, all while being conveniently close to local amenities in Albemarle County and Charlottesville. Expand into the large unfinished attic and basement for additional living space.

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278 James River Rd SCOTTSVILLE, VA 24590

  • Price: $699,500
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 115 Days
  • Updated: 65 min ago
  • MLS #: 660895
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
½ Baths
5.23
Acres
3,986
SQFT
$175
$/SQFT
1914
Built
Neighborhood:
None
Area:
Albemarle
Elementary School:
Scottsville
Middle School:
Walton
High School:
Monticello
Property Description
HISTORIC SCOTTSVILLE GEM READY FOR RENEWAL! Just minutes from the James River, this 1914 Greek Revival-style home sits on over five acres, offering endless potential. Classic architectural details include a grand double-columned portico, high ceilings, wood flooring, and multiple fireplaces. The spacious kitchen is a blank slate, ready for customization, while original outbuildingsincluding a garden house with a working pumpadd to the home's historic charm. With 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, this property is perfect for those looking to restore a timeless estate or create a unique bed & breakfast. Located in a serene setting, this property combines the charm of early 20th-century architecture with the tranquility of rural living, all while being conveniently close to local amenities in Albemarle County and Charlottesville. Expand into the large unfinished attic and basement for additional living space.
Exterior Features

Construction Materials Stick Built Wood Siding Foundation Details Poured Garage YN No Patio And Porch Features Front Porch Porch Roof Slate View Mountain(s) Trees / Woods View YN Yes

Interior Features

Above Grade Finished Area 3986 Above Grade Unfinished Area 0 Appliances Dishwasher Electric Range Disposal Microwave Basement Crawl Space Exterior Entry Unfinished Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 0 Below Grade Unfinished Area 2016 Cooling None Cooling YN No Fireplace Features Two Wood Burning Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 2 Flooring Laminate Porcelain Tile Wood Heating Baseboard Hot Water None Heating YN No Interior Features Attic Primary Downstairs Permanent Attic Stairs Entrance Foyer Eat-in Kitchen Levels Two Main Level Bathrooms 2 Main Level Bedrooms 1 Room Type Bathroom Bedroom Dining Room Full Bath Foyer Half Bath Kitchen Living Room Other Study

Property Features

Association YN No Building Area Total 6002 Lease Amount Frequency Monthly Lease Considered YN No New Construction YN No Property Attached YN No Property Condition Fixer Property Sub Type Detached Property Sub Type Additional Detached Sale Or Lease Indicator For Sale Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Tax Annual Amount 7715 Tax Year 2024 Utilities None Water Source Public Zoning RA Rural Area Zoning Description RA Rural Area

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