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Have you dreamed of country living, maybe on a golden pond just a few minutes from Charlottesville? To make it even better, this property has 57 acres.
This country home is in Kents Store, in Fluvanna County VA, nestled on its own serene pond. With one level living in approximately 1656 sq.ft. of living space, the home has everything you need to enjoy the country life.

The home has 3 bedrooms, a soaring vaulted wood ceiling in the spacious open great room, a modern country kitchen, and a partially finished walkout level for more storage or potential space for you to finish. The carport is oversized to accommodate two cars.

Fish in your own stocked pond. Enjoy fresh veggies from your garden and the ability to have whatever animals you want (cattle, horses, chickens, goats, alpacas). In the past the farm has had cattle and its fields are now cut for hay. The 57 acres offers so many possibilities. Cozy touches include a pellet stove and the texture of warm wood paneling.

For many people, the crowning feature of the property is its stunning sunroom with views of the beautiful pond and the dock. The property is conveniently located between Richmond and Charlottesville. This is a special property that is not to be missed!

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South Keswick – A Fluvanna County Equestrian Community

Are you looking for a new home for yourself and your horses? One of the options for horse owners is to purchase a home in an equestrian community. Often horse owners do not want to take on the upkeep of a large farm, but the trade off with keeping your horses on a smaller piece of land is that there is not anywhere to ride. The solution may be to purchase a home in an equestrian community.

We have talked about Glenmore with its attached equestrian center. The Glenmore model offers a stable adjoining the community where homeowners are able to board their horses close to their homes. South Keswick presents a different sort of option. In the South Keswick community most of the homesites are about 10 to 12 acres and offer the opportunity to have your horses living on your own property. At the same time there are communal walking and riding trails which stretch throughout the community, so that there is plenty of room to ride.

South Keswick is conveniently located in Fluvanna County, 2 miles from I64 and 10 minutes to Charlottesville.

Below are pictures of some of the homes and the only remaining lot that are currently on the market in South Keswick. The homes that are currently for sale range in price from $599,000-$865,000 and the 11.97 acre wooded lot is priced at $225,000.

Contact

Pam Dent

, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161, [email protected], to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

Visit my other blog at Charlottesville Real Estate Talk for more information on Charlottesville and Central Virginia homes, events and real estate.

Central Virginia Market Reports – October 2008

As a REALTOR the question that I am asked most often is "what is happening in the real estate market"? This post will provide you with links to the October market reports for the areas around Charlottesville, Virginia.

Albemarle County, Virginia October Market Report

Charlottesville, Virginia October Market Report

Charlottesville, Albemarle Condos and Townhomes October market Report

Fluvanna County October Market Report

Louisa County October Market Report

Greene County October Market Report

Lake Monticello October Market Report

Comparison of Real Estate Taxes for Central Virginia

When you are considering a purchase of a home, one of the necessary things to know is the real estate tax rate for that particular area. In the Central Virginia real estate market there are considerable differences in tax rates among the various counties that make up the region. For some purchasers these rates are still very low compared to the section of the country that they are relocating from. However, many purchasers will need to carefully consider the tax rate, because it may impact whether they can afford a particular home.

The following are the real estate tax rates for the Central Virginia area:

City of Charlottesville – $.95/$100 of assessed value

Albemarle County – $.71/$100 of assessed value

Louisa County – $.62/$100 of assessed value

Fluvanna County – $.48/$100 of assessed value

Greene County – $.72/$100 of assessed value

Orange County – $.47/$100 of assessed value

If you are considering a move to Central Virginia, I would be happy to talk with you about the different neighborhoods that make up the Central Virginia real estate market.

Click here if you would like to search the homes for sale in Central Virginia.

5 Patriot Lane – Open House, Sunday Aug. 10, 1-4

Open House at Lake Monticello, Sunday August 10, 1:00-4:00.
5 Patriot Lane, Palmyra, VA

Come see this well maintained Lake Monticello home. This home is a great value with a lot of space for the money. 1,960 finished sq ft, 728 unfinished, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, built in 1999. Priced at $229,000. Open floorplan, with a split-bedroom design. The terrace level boasts a large family room with a stone accented bar, stone fireplace and full bath. The private backyard is fully fenced.

Don’t miss the chance to tour this home!

Lake Monticello is a gated community with a lake and golf course located in Fluvanna County within minutes of Charlottesville, Virginia.

Click here to search all the homes on the market at Lake Monticello.

Fluvanna County country homes market report July 2008

The following is the report of sales of country homes in the Fluvanna County, Virginia real estate market in July 2008. For the purpose of this report a country home ranges in size from 3 to 10 acres.

In July there was 1 country home under a contingent contract in Fluvanna County. It was listed at $499,999 and had been on the market for 432 days.

One country home was under a pending contract. It had a list price of $499,999 and had been on the market for 428 days.

In the Fluvanna County real estate market in the month of July two country homes sold. The average list price was $442,500 and the average sold price was $392,500. They had been on the market an average of 364 days and sold for an average of 88.70% of the list price..

There are currently 51 country homes actively listed in Fluvanna County. The average list price is $372,783 and the median is $310,000. The homes have been on the market for an average of 146 days.

Compare these numbers with the June sale of country homes in Fluvanna County. In the month of June 3
Fluvanna country homes sold for an average of 104.06% of the list price. They had been on the market for an average of 52 days.

Information obtained from the CAAR MLS and is deemed to be correct, but not guaranteed.

Click here to search all of the homes currently listed on the market in Fluvanna County, Virginia.

Central Virginia Counties

There are several counties that make up the Central Virginia region: Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa, Greene, Orange, Nelson and Buckingham. Below are links to each county’s online information.

Albemarle County is located in the foot hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The county has a rich historical legacy featuring Ash Lawn-Highland the home of James Monroe and Monticello the home of Thomas Jefferson among others. There are many cultural and outdoor activities to choose from.

Charlottesville is an independent city surrounded by Albemarle County. The University of Virginia, which was founded by Thomas Jefferson is located there and is the largest employer. The city has been rated by many publications as one of the best places to live in the United States. The heart of downtown is the pedestrian mall which is the site of specialty shops and many restaurants, art galleries and outdoor cafes.

Fluvanna County located to the east of Albemarle is an area that is seeing rapid growth while keeping a rural feel. It includes the gated community of Lake Monticello which includes a large lake and golf course. The main town is historic Palmyra.

Louisa County is a largely rural, agricultural area with only 10% of its land currently developed. The Green Springs area sports scenic vistas of rolling hills in a historic preservation district. The town of Louisa, located 35 miles from Charlottesville and Mineral are the county’s two incorporated towns.

Greene County located to the north of Albemarle is still mostly agricultural, but has been seeing a lot of growth recently. The towns of Ruckersville and Standardsville are included.

Orange County is an area of farms and rolling countryside. Montpelier, the home of James Madison is a historic destination. The towns of Gordonsville and Orange are located in the county.

Nelson County which is bordered by the Blue Ridge Mountains contains part of the George Washington Forest and parts of the Appalachian Trail and Blue Ridge Parkway. The Wintergreen Resort, containg ski slopes and a golf course is located in the county and is a prime destination.

Buckingham County which is just across the James River from Albemarle is a rural area that is increasingly becoming known in the region by homebuyers looking for affordable property. The incorporated town of Dillwyn is located in the county.

If you are looking for real estate in Central Virginia, you have a lot of areas to choose from. There is sure to be a home in one that suits
your lifestyle.

407 Country Creek Way – New Fox Hollow Home

407 Country Creek Way, Palmyra, Virginia
4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, 2,575 finished sq ft, built in 2007, $379,000

New home on a large 2.66 acre lot in Fluvanna County"s Fox Hollow community. This new home with an open floor plan features the advantages of one floor living. First floor master suite and an additional bedroom and full bath on the first floor. The second floor has another bedroom, half bath, and finished bonus room. The screened porch and large rear deck provide the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining. Some of the home’s special features include granite counters, stainless appliances and hardwood floors plus a two car garage.

For more information on this home or on other homes in Charlottesville and the Central Virginia area contact:
Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleRealEstateTalk.com

Ready For Horses, Fluvanna County Farmette

1891 Covered Bridge Road, Kents Store, Virginia

3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2,112 finished sq ft, 576 unfinished, 6 acres, built in 2000, priced at $385,000

All you need are the horses. 6 acre horse ready farmette in Fluvanna County convenient to both Charlottesville and Richmond, Virginia. The horse amenities include a six stall barn, run-in shed and board and electric fencing. The home features a living room, family room, kitchen with separate dining area, sunroom, first floor bedroom and bath. There are two additional bedrooms and bath upstairs. The extensive decking and pool provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy the peaceful setting. A two car garage and finished bonus room that is not included in the finished sq ft completes the offering.

For more information on this property or on other homes in the area please contact:

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, Virginia
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleRealEstateTalk.com
www.Charlottesville.virginiablogpage.com

Estate Quality Home in Fluvanna County

161 Little Pond Lane, Palmyra, Virginia

Estate quality home of exceptional construction and design on 14.5 scenic acres within an easy commute of Charlottesville, Virginia. This welcoming CapeCod style home of exceptional construction and design is situated among scenic rolling farmland. Enjoy the view of your stocked pond from the welcoming front porch. The large screened porch with brick floor, patio and in-ground pool add to your opportunity for outdoor living. The very large master suite has French doors leading out onto the screened porch and the lovely palladian window looks out on the pool. The 4,888 finished sq ft and 2,618 unfinished affords plenty of room for family and guests. The open kitchen has a breakfast bar and cooking island. A study, formal dining room, and spacious family room finish out the first floor. The home has many special features such as hardwood floors, high ceilings, walk-in cedar closets and plantation shutters. There is also a 3 car detached garage and a detached garage which includes a home office. Priced at $995,000.

For more information on this home or other properties in the area please contact:

Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES
Real Estate III
Charlottesville, VA
434 960-0161
www.JumpintoGreenerPastures.com
www.CharlottesvilleHorseFarmsandCountryHomes.com
www.Charlottesville.virginiablogpage.com