42 River Ridge Ln, Ruckersville, VA 22968
What's special
This premier rural retreat offers a total of 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths on 10 open and level acres, including 4 bedrooms and 3 baths in the main home, plus a detached guest cottage with its own bedroom and bath. Set against a backdrop of sweeping mountain views, this luxurious log home offers the kind of setting most people only dream about. The heart of the home is a stunning open-concept great room showcasing dramatic vaulted ceilings with exposed timber trusses and warm tongue-and-groove wood finishes throughout. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with light and frame spectacular mountain views. Rooms are generously sized, and the quality of construction is evident throughout. All the Rocky Top log furniture conveys (an $8,000 value), as well as everything in the guest house. The guest cottage provides consistent rental income, but is also ideal for multi-generational living or a private space for guests. The pastoral 10-acre property is horse-ready with a fenced pasture and run-in shed already in place. Enjoy incredible mountain views from nearly every rear-facing window—an ever-changing backdrop you’ll never tire of.
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Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of RealtorsTravel times
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bathroom
Office
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bathroom
Front Porch
Deck
Laundry Room
3-car Garage
Guest House Living Room/Kitchen
Guest House Bathroom
Guest House Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
ANNE BURROUGHS 434-422-2242,
NEST REALTY GROUP 434-566-0121
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Full Bath, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Recreation
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Great room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ductless, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Additional Living Quarters, Double Vanity, Primary Downstairs, Sitting Area in Primary, Second Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Breakfast Bar, Home Office, Recessed Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Insert, Wood Burning, Wood BurningStove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,285
- Total interior livable area: 4,517 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,725
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Electricity, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Panoramic, Rural
Lot
- Size: 10.08 Acres
- Features: Garden, Open Lot, Wooded
- Topography: Rolling
Details
- Parcel number: 39 A 2A
- Zoning description: A-1 Agricultural
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Hay Storage, Loafing Shed, Outdoor Arena, Horses Allowed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Stick Built
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural,Composition,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2013
Details
- Builder name: SOUTHLAND LOG HOMES
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Surveillance System
- Subdivision: NONE
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ruckersville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $310/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,250,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,719
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 149 days
- Exclusions: Rocking chair in the guest house
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $1,399,000-3.2%$310/sqft |
Source:  CAAR #675595 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2026 | Price change | $1,445,000-3.3%$320/sqft |
Source: CAAR #675595 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+15.4%$331/sqft |
Source: CAAR #675595 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: CAAR #VAGR2000380 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+441.8%$287/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #VAGR2000380 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2012 | Sold | $239,000$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,750 +1.4% | $1,250,000 |
| 2025 | $8,625 +7.2% | $1,250,000 +10.3% |
| 2024 | $8,046 +15.8% | $1,133,300 |
| 2023 | $6,951 -5.9% | $1,133,300 +25.9% |
| 2022 | $7,384 | $900,500 |
| 2021 | $7,384 +7.1% | $900,500 +7.1% |
| 2020 | $6,897 +37.8% | $841,100 |
| 2019 | $5,005 +11.2% | $841,100 |
| 2018 | $4,503 +35% | -- |
| 2017 | $3,336 | $724,100 +9.5% |
| 2016 | $3,336 | $661,200 -99.9% |
| 2015 | $3,336 +3.3% | $700,430,530 +105833.2% |
| 2014 | $3,229 +4.2% | $661,200 +181.1% |
| 2013 | $3,100 | $235,200 -27% |
| 2012 | -- | $322,400 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,343,300
$1.28M - $1.41M
$3,738/mo
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