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    • $567,500

    278 James River Rd, Scottsville, VA 24590

    5beds
    3,986sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1914
    5.23 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $142/sqft
    $3,898 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    Multiple fireplacesHigh ceilingsSpacious kitchenGrand double-columned porticoWood flooringOriginal outbuildings
    Historic home with privacy, convenience, and lots of charm! Walkable to Downtown Scottsville on 5+ acres, just 5 minutes from the James River. There is 2000+ unfinished sq ft for more living space. Perfect opportunity for a short term rental or bed and breakfast. 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. Expand into the large unfinished attic and basement for additional living space.

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    Listed by:

    GARY PALMER 434-436-2760,

    TOWN REALTY

    Bought with:

    ALEXANDRA SCHWARTZ, 0225239528

    LORING WOODRIFF REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES

    Source: CAAR,MLS#: 660895MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bathroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Full Bath, Foyer, Half Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, Other, Study
    Bedroom
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom
    • Level: First
    Bathroom
    • Level: First
    Bathroom
    • Level: Second
    Dining room
    • Level: First
    Foyer
    • Level: First
    Half bath
    • Level: First
    Kitchen
    • Level: First
    Other
    • Level: First
    Other
    • Level: First
    Study
    • Level: First
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Hot Water, None
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave
    Features
    • Attic, Primary Downstairs, Permanent Attic Stairs, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen
    • Flooring: Laminate, Porcelain Tile, Wood
    • Basement: Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Unfinished
    • Attic: Permanent Stairs
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Two, Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 6,002
    • Total interior livable area: 3,986 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 3,986
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Porch
    • Pool features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
    Lot
    • Size: 5.23 Acres
    • Features: Level, Private, Wooded
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 13000000003700
    • Zoning description: RA Rural Area

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stick Built, Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Poured
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Fixer
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1914

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: None

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Surveillance System
    • Subdivision: NONE
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Scottsville

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $142/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $615,000
    • Annual tax amount: $7,715
    • Date on market: 2/14/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 254 days

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/15/2025Sold$567,500-11.3%$142/sqft
    Source: CAAR #660895 Report a problem
    11/19/2025Pending sale$639,900$161/sqft
    Source: CAAR #660895 Report a problem
    10/20/2025Price change$639,900-0.8%$161/sqft
    Source: CAAR #660895 Report a problem
    9/16/2025Price change$644,900-0.8%$162/sqft
    Source: CAAR #660895 Report a problem
    8/1/2025Listed for sale$649,900-7.1%$163/sqft
    Source: CAAR #660895 Report a problem
    7/17/2025Listing removed$699,500$175/sqft
    Source: CAAR #660895 Report a problem
    4/29/2025Price change$699,500-3.5%$175/sqft
    Source: CAAR #660895 Report a problem
    2/20/2025Listed for sale$725,000+187.9%$182/sqft
    Source: CAAR #660895 Report a problem
    3/31/2010Sold$251,853$63/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,498 -23.2%$615,000 -26.6%
    2024$7,160 +17.7%$838,400 +17.7%
    2023$6,085 +7.2%$712,500 +7.2%
    2022$5,674 +16.6%$664,400 +16.6%
    2021$4,864 -1.8%$569,600 -1.8%
    2020$4,956 +10.4%$580,300 +10.4%
    2019$4,490 +6%$525,800 +4.1%
    2018$4,236 +135.1%$504,900 +17.5%
    2017$1,802 -52.2%$429,600 -4.3%
    2016$3,768 +9.7%$449,100 +1.5%
    2015$3,434 $442,300 +0.3%
    2014-- $440,800 -0.3%
    2013-- $442,300 -2.7%
    2012-- $454,500 -1.1%
    2011-- $459,500 -1.1%
    2010-- $464,500 -4.7%
    2009-- $487,400 -4.6%
    2008-- $511,000 -1.5%
    2007-- $518,600 +23.8%
    2006-- $418,800
    2005-- $418,800 +13.9%
    2004-- $367,700
    2003-- $367,700 +17.7%
    2002-- $312,400
    2001-- $312,400
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 24590

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Scottsville
    • Middle: Walton
    • High: Monticello

    Source: CAAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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