Nestled on over 7 private acres in Ivy, this beautiful home offers contemporary design and custom craftsmanship throughout. The open floor plan features vaulted ceilings with skylights, wood plank ceilings, exposed beams, and a hand-built stone fireplace in the great room. The space flows seamlessly from the kitchen to the dining room to the family room. The first-floor primary suite includes a Vermont Castings ceramic stove, two walk-in closets, and a luxurious bathroom with a steam shower and jetted soaking tub. Upstairs, find the original primary suite, two additional bedrooms, and a whimsical loft. The terrace level offers flexible space for a home office, gym, or recreation area. Recent updates include refinished hardwood floors, a new deck with a propane line for the grill, modernized second-floor bathrooms, two hot water heaters (2020), a new heat pump (2022), a gas furnace (2013), and a Whole House generator (2018). This home perfectly blends style, functionality, and privacy in a tranquil setting.
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$1,030,000
2959 Mechum Banks Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
4beds
3,743sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
7.33 Acres Lot
$1,069,000 Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$5,237 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,069,000
$962,000 - $1.20M
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Whole house generatorHand-built stone fireplaceGas furnaceWhimsical loftContemporary designCustom craftsmanshipOpen floor plan
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Listed by:
JAMIE WHITE 434-953-0956,
JAMIE WHITE REAL ESTATE
Bought with:
KEVIN HOLT, 0225180440
NEST REALTY GROUP
Source: CAAR,MLS#: 662809
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath, Foyer, Great Room, Half Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft, Mud Room, Recreation
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Den
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Foyer
- Level: First
Great room
- Level: First
Half bath
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Loft
- Level: Second
Mud room
- Level: First
Recreation
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Double Vanity, Primary Downstairs, Walk-In Closet(s), Breakfast Bar, Entrance Foyer, Loft, Mud Room, Recessed Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,793
- Total interior livable area: 3,743 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,923
- Finished area below ground: 820
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Wood
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 7.33 Acres
- Features: Private, Secluded, Wooded
- Topography: Rolling
Details
- Parcel number: 042000000033I0
- Zoning description: R Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Stick Built
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Architectural
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Stream
- Subdivision: MECHUM BANKS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Charlottesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $275/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $920,500
- Annual tax amount: $7,861
- Date on market: 4/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2025 | Sold | $1,030,000-1.9%$275/sqft |
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| 4/15/2025 | Pending sale | $1,050,000$281/sqft |
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| 4/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000+12.9%$281/sqft |
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| 3/28/2024 | Sold | $930,000+3.9%$248/sqft |
Source: CAAR #649935 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2024 | Pending sale | $895,000$239/sqft |
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| 2/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $895,000$239/sqft |
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| 5/13/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/30/2021 | Listed for rent | $3,000+22.4%$1/sqft |
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| 3/15/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2019 | Listing removed | $2,450$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,450$1/sqft |
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| 5/6/2018 | Listing removed | $2,450$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2018 | Price change | $2,450-3.9%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,550+4.1%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2017 | Listing removed | $2,450$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,450+8.9%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2016 | Listing removed | $2,250$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2016 | Listed for rent | $2,250$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,229 +40.9% | $920,500 +34.6% |
| 2024 | $5,841 +2.1% | $683,900 +2.1% |
| 2023 | $5,718 +3.7% | $669,600 +3.7% |
| 2022 | $5,513 +6.6% | $645,600 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $5,174 +4% | $605,800 +4% |
| 2020 | $4,973 +1.9% | $582,300 +1.9% |
| 2019 | $4,879 +7.6% | $571,300 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $4,536 +109.3% | $540,600 +4.6% |
| 2017 | $2,167 -46.7% | $516,600 +6.6% |
| 2016 | $4,067 +2.8% | $484,700 +0.4% |
| 2015 | $3,955 | $482,900 -0.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $485,500 -0.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $486,400 -4.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $509,400 -5.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $537,900 -0.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $541,400 -2.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $557,800 -2.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $574,400 -2.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $589,200 +21.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $483,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $483,400 +26.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $382,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $382,000 +17.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $324,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $324,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 22901
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Meriwether Lewis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Joseph T Henley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.4 mi
- 8/10Western Albemarle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ivy Elementary
- Middle: Henley
- High: Western Albemarle
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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- 2959 Mechum Banks Dr
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