12 Ridges is a breathtaking 268-acre mountaintop retreat along the Blue Ridge Parkway, offering unmatched seclusion with sweeping 360-degree mountain views. Positioned at 3,300 feet elevation, this exceptional property combines natural beauty with the potential of a thriving vineyard, where expert vintners harness the land’s unique qualities to craft expressive wines. With its vineyards at high elevations, Virginia is rapidly emerging as a premier wine region, surpassing more traditionally renowned areas. The property also features a serene pond, a private tennis court, and beautifully remodeled spaces, including the main home and tasting room. Located near Charlottesville, Staunton, and Lexington, 12 Ridges is an extraordinary opportunity for those seeking a private mountain estate with a touch of vineyard charm.
Active
$8,500,000
24981 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Vesuvius, VA 24483
4beds
4,371sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
268.62 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,945/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Serene pondTasting roomBeautifully remodeled spacesPrivate tennis court
- 551 days
- 956
- 58
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
ANDREW HARDY 213-458-4464,
FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 434-296-0134,
FRANK HARDY 434-981-0798,
FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Source: CAAR,MLS#: 661914
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Half bath
- Level: First
Half bath
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range
Features
- Primary Downstairs, Tray Ceiling(s)
- Windows: Casement Window(s), Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 12,735
- Total interior livable area: 4,371 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,277
- Finished area below ground: 480
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Wood
- Exterior features: Courtyard
Lot
- Size: 268.62 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 16A11
- Zoning description: A-1 Agricultural
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stick Built
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Architectural,Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: NONE
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Vesuvius
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,945/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $6,339
- Date on market: 3/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 550 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Price change | $8,500,000-14.6%$1,945/sqft |
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| 7/4/2025 | Price change | $9,950,000-16.7%$2,276/sqft |
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| 3/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $11,950,000-19.4%$2,734/sqft |
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| 10/1/2024 | Listing removed | $14,825,000$3,392/sqft |
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| 8/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $14,825,000$3,392/sqft |
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| 8/2/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $14,825,000+229.4%$3,392/sqft |
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| 12/24/2010 | Listing removed | $4,500,000$1,030/sqft |
Source: Stevens & Company #477860 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2010 | Listed for sale | $4,500,000$1,030/sqft |
Source: Stevens & Company #477860 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Monthly payment
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Neighborhood: 24483
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rockfish
- Middle: Nelson
- High: Nelson
Source: CAAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

