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For sale by owner
  • $949,000

    1999 Franklin Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911

    5beds
    4,300sqft
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1988
    3.47 Acres Lot
    $969,800 Zestimate®
    $221/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Mature hardwoodsFlexible floor planSoaring ceilingsFive bedroomsMultiple decksCustom skylightsDramatic walls of glass
    A Contemporary Retreat Among the Trees with Seasonal Blue Ridge Mountain Views and Major Recent Upgrades on 3.47 Private Wooded Acres. Wake to deer grazing outside your windows, watch sunsets over the Blue Ridge Mountains from multiple decks, and enjoy the peace and privacy of 3.47 wooded acres just minutes from Pantops, UVA, Martha Jefferson Hospital, and downtown Charlottesville. Step directly from your backyard onto miles of connected hiking and biking trails. Perched among mature hardwoods, this architecturally distinctive contemporary residence offers more than 4,300 finished square feet of light-filled living space in a remarkable natural setting. Designed to embrace its surroundings, the home captures seasonal Blue Ridge Mountain views from multiple rooms and outdoor living spaces while creating a rare sense of living among the trees. Soaring ceilings, dramatic walls of glass, expansive windows, and custom skylights fill the home with natural light throughout the day. Multiple decks and outdoor gathering spaces extend the living experience outdoors and create a true retreat-like atmosphere. The flexible floor plan includes five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, one half bath, and three separate living areas—one on each level—providing abundant space for entertaining, remote work, guests, hobbies, creative pursuits, or multigenerational living. Recent major improvements include: • New architectural roof (2025)? • New custom skylights (2025)? • New water heater (2025)? • New well pump and pressure system (2025)? • Lennox dual-zone HVAC system (2021)? • Whole-home dehumidification and air purification system? • Several newer windows and appliances The spacious primary suite features a private deck with beautiful sunset and seasonal mountain views, while the home’s extensive windows maintain a seamless connection to the surrounding landscape. The home is priced to reflect selected cosmetic updates, including interior painting, first-floor flooring, minor exterior repairs, and landscaping cleanup. Recent contractor estimates are available for reference. These cosmetic projects are balanced by substantial recent investment in the home’s major systems and infrastructure, offering the next owner the opportunity to personalize a distinctive contemporary residence without taking on the cost of replacing many of its most important components. Offering a rare combination of seasonal Blue Ridge Mountain views, direct trail access, exceptional privacy, major recent system upgrades, and a highly convenient location, this one-of-a-kind contemporary home presents a unique opportunity in one of Albemarle County’s most desirable settings.
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    Property Owner (310) 729-7357

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 5
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced air, Heat pump, Electric, Propane / Butane
      Cooling
      • Central, Evaporative
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Trash compactor, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Other, Carpet, Hardwood
      • Basement: Finished
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 4,300 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Carport, Garage - Attached
      Features
      • Exterior features: Wood
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City, Mountain
      Lot
      • Size: 3.47 Acres
      • Features: Oil Tank Above Ground
      Details
      • Parcel number: 06200000010700
      • Zoning: R Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Contemporary
      Materials
      • Wood
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1988

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Charlottesville

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $221/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $859,800
      • Annual tax amount: $7,687
      • Date on market: 7/20/2026

        Estimated market value

        $969,800

        $892,000 - $1.07M

        $5,288/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/20/2026Listed for sale$949,000+65%$221/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        5/14/2020Sold$575,000$134/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/1/2018Listing removed$575,000$134/sqft
        Source: NEST REALTY GROUP #564244 Report a problem
        2/8/2018Price change$575,000-4%$134/sqft
        Source: NEST REALTY GROUP #564244 Report a problem
        1/18/2018Listing removed$2,900$1/sqft
        Source: NEST REALTY GROUP #567315 Report a problem
        12/22/2017Listed for rent$2,900$1/sqft
        Source: NEST REALTY GROUP #567315 Report a problem
        10/7/2017Listing removed$2,900$1/sqft
        Source: NEST REALTY GROUP #567315 Report a problem
        9/23/2017Listed for rent$2,900$1/sqft
        Source: NEST REALTY GROUP #567315 Report a problem
        8/17/2017Price change$599,000-4.6%$139/sqft
        Source: NEST REALTY GROUP #564244 Report a problem
        7/8/2017Listed for sale$628,000$146/sqft
        Source: NEST REALTY GROUP #564244 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$7,687 +11%$859,800 +6%
        2024$6,926 -1.1%$811,000 -1.1%
        2023$7,004 +26.7%$820,100 +26.7%
        2022$5,527 +11.6%$647,200 +11.6%
        2021$4,954 +16.2%$580,100 +16.2%
        2020$4,263 +0%$499,200 +0%
        2019$4,261 +4.1%$499,000 +2.3%
        2018$4,093 +102.3%$487,900 +1.2%
        2017$2,023 -46.4%$482,300 +7.3%
        2016$3,772 +107.4%$449,600 +1.2%
        2015$1,819 $444,200 +0.8%
        2014-- $440,800 +2.5%
        2013-- $430,000 -1.2%
        2012-- $435,300 -0.8%
        2011-- $438,700 -1%
        2010-- $443,100 -3.5%
        2009-- $459,400 -9.3%
        2008-- $506,500 +9.2%
        2007-- $464,000 +13.4%
        2006-- $409,300
        2005-- $409,300 +5.8%
        2004-- $386,900
        2003-- $386,900 +21.9%
        2002-- $317,400
        2001-- $317,400
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 22911

        Getting around

        2 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        0 / 100
        No Nearby Transit
        1 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Stony Point
        • Middle: Burley
        • High: Monticello

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