278 JAMES RIVER RD, SCOTTSVILLE VA, 24590

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278 JAMES RIVER RD

SCOTTSVILLE VA, 24590

$725,000

$181.89 per sqft

Active

5 Beds

3.5 Baths

3,986 sqft

Residential

Built in 1914

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 outbuildings--including a garden house with a working pump--add 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.

660895

MLSⓇ ID

February 14, 2025

Listed

February 28, 2025

Updated

Interior Features

Total Stories: 2
Bedrooms: 5
Total Bathrooms: 3.5
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Foyer, Full Bath, Half Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, Parlor, Study/Library
Floor Description: Laminate, Wood, Porcelain Tile
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Description: Two, Wood Burning
Cooling: No
Cooling Description: None
Heating: No
Heating Description: Baseboard, Hot Water, None

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size: 5.23 Acres
Exterior Features: Wood
Lot Features: Nearly Level, Partly Wooded, Private, Wooded
Roof: Slate
Sewer: Public Sewer
Patio And Porch: Porch - Front
Window: 9 Ceilings

School Information

School District: Monticello
High School: Monticello
Elementary School: Scottsville

Other Property Details

Area Name: Albemarle
Taxes: $7,715
Tax Frequency: Annually
Days on Market: 8
Garage: No
View: Yes
View Description: Mountain View, Wooded View
County: Albemarle
Municipality: 2 Story
Water Source: Public Water
Pool: Yes
Zoning: RA Rural Area

Courtesy of GARY PALMER with TOWN REALTY
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