Charming multi-dwelling property in Barboursville, offering a flexible setup with a main home and separate cottage along the convenient Route 29 corridor between Charlottesville and Ruckersville. This prime location provides quick access to NGIC, shopping, dining, and major employment centers while maintaining a peaceful rural setting. The main residence features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with comfortable living spaces and a flexible lower level offering additional room for recreation, storage, or future use. Recent improvements include new LVP flooring, newly finished hardwood floors, and a brand-new HVAC system. A cozy wood-burning fireplace adds warmth and character to the main living area. A detached cottage provides a second living unit with its own kitchen, living area, bedrooms, and bath—ideal for rental income, guest accommodations, or multigenerational living. Set on a scenic lot with open yard space and countryside views, the property offers privacy, versatility, and strong potential. With two separate dwellings, this is a rare opportunity for investors or homeowners seeking flexible living options in a highly accessible Barboursville location.
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$475,000
2870 Short Rock Rd, Barboursville, VA 22923
4beds
2,581sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.63 Acres Lot
$460,900 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Countryside viewsCozy wood-burning fireplaceBrand-new hvac systemComfortable living spacesNew lvp flooringNewly finished hardwood floors
- 114 days
- 484
- 25
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
GARY PALMER 434-436-2760,
TOWN REALTY 434-260-8222
Source: CAAR,MLS#: 678144
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Bedroom, Full Bath
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Primary Downstairs
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,860
- Total interior livable area: 2,581 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,116
- Finished area below ground: 837
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Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
- Features: Easement, Garden
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 021000000006F0
- Zoning description: RA Rural Area
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stick Built
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: NONE
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Barboursville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $184/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $2,690
- Date on market: 6/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 114 days
Estimated market value
$460,900
$438,000 - $484,000
$2,666/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $2,100-16%$1/sqft |
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| 8/19/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,500$1/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000-4.8%$184/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/12/2026 | Price change | $499,000-16.1%$193/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $595,000$231/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 22923
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Baker-Butler
- Middle: Lakeside
- High: Albemarle
Source: CAAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.








