$725,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 3 full, 1 half
Sqft: 3,986
Sqft lot: 227,818
Acre lot: 5.23
20 Days On Market

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Status: Active
Property Type: Detached
Year Built: 1914
Neighborhood: None
Days On Website: 20

Property Details for 278 James River Rd, Scottsville, VA 24590

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.

Basement

  • Yes

Bathrooms

  • 3 full bathrooms
  • 1 half bathroom
  • 3.5 bathrooms

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Building

  • 2 Story
  • 3,986 finished square feet
  • 6,002 total square feet
  • 2,016 unfinished square feet
  • Built in 1914
  • 9' Ceilings

Cooling

  • None

Exterior Features

  • Wood

Fireplaces

  • Two
  • Wood Burning

Foundation

  • Poured Concrete

Heating

  • Baseboard
  • Hot Water
  • None

Interior Features

  • 9' Ceilings

Kitchen

  • Formica Counter
  • Wood Cabinets

Listing

  • 20 days on the market

Location

  • Directions: From Charlottesville, travel South on Rt 20 to Scottsville. Turn RIGHT on James River Rd (726) for 0.5 mile. (The driveway for the home is around the corner to the right when James River Rd connects with Warren St).
  • City: Scottsville

Lot

  • 5.23 acres
  • Nearly Level
  • Partly Wooded
  • Private
  • Wooded

Property

  • Mountain View
  • Wooded View

Roof

  • Slate

Schools

  • Elementary school: Scottsville
  • Middle school: Walton
  • High school: Monticello

Taxes

  • Annual taxes: $7,715
  • Year: 2024

Utilities

  • Water: Public Water

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$725,000 - 278 James River Rd, Scottsville, VA 24590

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278 James River Rd
Scottsville, VA 24590
Directions: From Charlottesville, travel South on Rt 20 to Scottsville. Turn RIGHT on James River Rd (726) for 0.5 mile. (The driveway for the home is around the corner to the right when James River Rd connects with Warren St).