MLS# 660895 – 278 James River Rd, Scottsville, VA 24590

Price: $699,500
Beds: 5
Baths: 3 full, 1 half
Living Area SqFt: 6,002
Status: Active
Property Type: Detached
Lot Size Acres: 5.23
Lot Size SqFt: 227,818
Year Built: 1914
Neighborhood: None
Days on Website: 27

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Property Description

HISTORIC SCOTTSVILLE GEM READY FOR RENEWAL! 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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Property Details and Features

  • Appliances & Equipment
  • Dishwasher
  • ElectricRange
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Basement
  • CrawlSpace
  • ExteriorEntry
  • Unfinished
  • Bathrooms
  • 3 full bathrooms
  • 1 half bathroom
  • 4 bathrooms total integer
  • 2 main level bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 5 total bedrooms
  • 1 main level bedroom
  • Building
  • 3,986 above grade finished area
  • Building area total: 6,002
  • Construction materials: StickBuilt,WoodSiding
  • Levels: Two
  • Living area: 3,986
  • 2 stories
  • Built in 1914
  • Cooling
  • None
  • Fireplaces
  • Two
  • WoodBurning
  • 2 total fireplaces
  • Floors
  • Laminate
  • PorcelainTile
  • Wood
  • Heating
  • Baseboard
  • HotWater
  • None
  • Interior Features
  • Attic
  • PrimaryDownstairs
  • PermanentAtticStairs
  • EntranceFoyer
  • EatInKitchen
  • Listing
  • 95 days on market
  • ListingID: 660895
  • Standard status: Active
  • Location
  • Subdivision name: NONE
  • Lot
  • Level
  • Private
  • Wooded
  • 5.23 acres
  • Pool
  • None
  • Property
  • FrontPorch
  • Porch
  • Mountains
  • TreesWoods
  • Roof
  • Slate
  • Schools
  • Elementary school: Scottsville
  • High school: Monticello
  • Middle or junior school: Walton
  • Security Features
  • SurveillanceSystem
  • Sewer
  • PublicSewer
  • Taxes
  • Tax annual amount: $7,715
  • Tax year: 2024
  • Utilities
  • None

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$699,500 – 278 James River Rd, Scottsville, VA 24590

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