The design and construction of the Jefferies-Bruce House is attributed to Thomas Rolander Blackburn (1795-1867), a skilled carpenter whose absorption of the art of architecture as Thomas Jefferson’s protégé was transformative and unique.James Jefferies was Chief Surgeon at the Scottsville Hospital during the Civil War and purchased the house in 1863. In 1869 he sold to his brother Virginius who ran the Scottsville Drug Store. It remained in the Jefferies family until 1919 when it was sold to T.E. Bruce who had recently moved to Scottsville to operate the drugstore. The house remained in the Bruce family until sold to the current owner in 1993. In this home, Blackburn skillfully orchestrated proportion and harmony securing all in a work of exceptional craftsmanship. Brick is laid in Flemish-bond on the facade with five-course American-bond on the sides. Capped with a slate roof, there are two floors above a high, English Basement. The one-story paired-column Tuscan Portico introduces a five-bay double-pile central passage plan accented by four matching chimneys. The house has been meticulously restored over the last 25 years by the present owner to be a rare gem for the discerning buyer.
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$746,250
540 Harrison St, Scottsville, VA 24590
3beds
3,371sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1838
1.05 Acres Lot
$845,800 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$3,302 Estimated rent
Home value
$845,800
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Listed by:
JOE SAMUELS 434-981-3322,
JOS. T. SAMUELS, INC.
Bought with:
KEVIN QUICK, 0225199493
RE/MAX REALTY SPECIALISTS-CHARLOTTESVILLE
Source: CAAR,MLS#: 654542
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Basement
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: Basement
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Study
- Level: Basement
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Features
- Home Office, Utility Room
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Finished,Heated,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,875
- Total interior livable area: 3,371 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,800
- Finished area below ground: 1,200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Garage Faces Rear
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.05 Acres
- Features: Historic District
Details
- Parcel number: 130A296
- Zoning description: RA Rural Agricultural
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stick Built
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1838
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Fiber Optic Available, High Speed Internet Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Scottsville
- Subdivision: NONE
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2024 | Sold | $746,250$221/sqft |
Source:  CAAR #654542 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,051 +138% | $746,600 +16.3% |
| 2024 | $5,484 +4.3% | $642,200 +4.3% |
| 2023 | $5,260 -43.1% | $615,900 +13.8% |
| 2022 | $9,245 +115.4% | $541,300 +7.7% |
| 2021 | $4,291 +1.8% | $502,500 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $4,216 +7.5% | $493,700 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $3,922 +3.1% | $459,300 +1.3% |
| 2018 | $3,805 +97.3% | $453,500 -1.3% |
| 2017 | $1,928 -54.5% | $459,600 -8.9% |
| 2016 | $4,234 -6.4% | $504,600 -8.6% |
| 2015 | $4,523 | $552,300 +3.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $532,300 +0.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $527,500 -2% |
| 2012 | -- | $538,300 -1.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $544,200 -1.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $550,000 -5.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $579,500 -4.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $608,200 -2.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $626,300 +25.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $497,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $497,700 +15.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $431,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $431,800 +24% |
| 2002 | -- | $348,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $348,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 24590
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Scottsville Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Leslie H Walton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.9 mi
- 6/10Monticello High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.9 mi
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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- Virginia
- Albemarle County
- Scottsville
- 24590
- 540 Harrison St
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