Real Estate - On the Block

Dodd-Frank: Wanna make a $54K down payment?
Published on Jul 7th, 2011
47 comments There’s a big buzz these days in the real estate blogosphere about the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which was signed into law last July. Including 16 titles...
Nearby and nice: Fontana gem offers possibilities
Published on Jun 30th, 2011
0 comments Address: 465 Fontana DriveNeighborhood: FontanaAsking: $448,000Assessment: $376,000  Year Built: 2002 Size: 3,478 fin. sq. ft., 560 unfin.Land: 0.41 acresAgent: Lori Meistrell, RE...
High flying: Mystery nests in Quail Hollow
Published on Jun 23rd, 2011
0 comments Address: 1015 Quail Hollow LaneNeighborhood: Quail HollowAsking: $850,000Assessment: $918,500Year Built: 1957Size:  4,566 fin. sq. ft. /50 unfin.Land: 4.4 acresCurb Appeal: 7 out of 10Listing...
Da bomb: '50s Cape spans decades with style
Published on Jun 16th, 2011
1 comments Address: 2108 Morris Road, Charlottesville  Neighborhood: Lewis Mountain          Asking: $599,000Assessment:  $705,100    ...
No bluffing: Going green down by the riverside
Published on Jun 9th, 2011
1 comments Address: 120 Riverbluff CircleNeighborhood: Riverbluff in Woolen MillsAsking: $395,000Assessment: $278,700Year Built: 2010Size: 1,869 fin. sq. ft. / 924 unfin. sq. ft.Land: 0.10 acresCurb Appeal...
Streaming serenity: Nelson's River Trail a visual lullaby
Published on Jun 2nd, 2011
0 comments Address: 832 River Trail Road, Shipman, Nelson County  Neighborhood: River Trail    Asking: $429,900         Assessment:...
Scenic sanctuary: Relax or romp about in Ivy Farm
Published on May 31st, 2011
0 comments Address: 505 Ivy Farm Drive
Neighborhood: Ivy Farm 
Asking: $699,900
Assessment:  $573,900Year Built: 1979Size: 2,956 fin. sq. ft. /150 unfin.
Land: 5.8 acres
Agent: H. Jordan Hague Jr.,...
Bragging rights: Fluvanna farm offers greener pastures
Published on May 26th, 2011
0 comments Address: 1710 Middle Fork RoadNeighborhood: Cunningham, Fluvanna CountyAsking: $995,000Assessment: $1,357,000Year Built: 1936Size: 1,300 fin. sq. ft.Land: 278.40 acresCurb Appeal: 2 out of 10Listing...
Blue views: Distant mountains compensate for isolation
Published on May 19th, 2011
0 comments Address: 2325 Rocky Top RoadNeighborhood: Rocky Hollow near PantopsAsking: $339,000Assessment: $337,200Year Built: 1992Size: 2,000 fin. sq. ft., 144 unfin.Land: 8.025 acresAgent: Roger Voisinet...
Instant attachment: Parkside Village calls first-timers
Published on May 12th, 2011
0 comments Address: 5496 Hill Top StreetNeighborhood: Parkside VillageAsking: $229,900Assessment: $208,800Year Built: 2005Size:  1632 fin. sq. ft.Land: 0.10 acresCurb Appeal: 6 out of 10Listing Agents:...
Family friendly: Waverly Colonial has room and charm
Published on May 5th, 2011
0 comments Address: 3360 Brookside DriveNeighborhood: WaverlyAsking: $584,300Assessment: $584,300Year Built: 1984Size: 3702 fin. sq. ft. /  1000 unfin.Land: 3.925  acresAgent: Tommy Brannock,...
Rio relic: Lochlyn emblematic of times gone by
Published on Apr 28th, 2011
0 comments Address: 480 East Rio RoadNeighborhood: Rio Asking: $1,395,000Assessment: $1,050,600 Year Built: 1870Size:  3,324 fin. sq. ft. / 288 unfin.Land: 6.5 acresCurb Appeal: 7 out of 10Listing Agents:...
Chi Psi sigh: You can save this gem from destruction
Published on Apr 21st, 2011
0 comments Address: 1536 Rugby RoadNeighborhood: RugbyAsking: $1,395,000Assessment: $976,000Year Built: 1914Size: 7,802 fin. sq. ft. /1,858 unfin.
Land: 3.66 acres
Curb Appeal: 7 out of 10Agent:...
Space galore: Hidden Forest offers grand retreat
Published on Apr 14th, 2011
0 comments Address: 260 Forestvue DriveNeighborhood: Hidden Forest, EarlysvilleAsking: $745,000Assessment: $702,200Year Built: 2006Size: 3027 fin. sq. ft./2075 unfin.Land: 4.94 acresCurb Appeal: 7 out of...
Channeling Bette: Live like a leading lady in Staunton
Published on Mar 24th, 2011
0 comments Address: 1320 N. Augusta StreetNeighborhood: Gibbs Hill, StauntonAsking: $675,000Assessment:  $435,000Year Built: 1915Size: 4,553 fin. sq. ft.  /1,390 unfin.Land: 0.52 acresAgent:...
Photogenic: Not new but sparkling on Altavista Avenue
Published on Mar 17th, 2011
0 comments Address: 616 Altavista AvenueNeighborhood: BelmontAsking: $359,000Assessment:  $268,300Year Built: 1925Size: 1,780 fin. sq. ft.Land: 0.13 acresAgent: Marina Ringstrom, BHG Real Estate III,...
Greenleaf good life: Cape Cod screams Ozzie and Harriet
Published on Mar 10th, 2011
0 comments Address: 1510 Rose Hill DriveNeighborhood: GreenleafAsking: $335,000Assessment: $332,400Year Built: 1950Size: 1,663 fin. sq. ft.; 1,600 unfin.Land: 0.25 acresAgent: Phyllis Novotny, Roy Wheeler...
Storybook style: Whimsy and charm near Downtown
Published on Mar 3rd, 2011
0 comments Address: 1012 Belmont AvenueNeighborhood: North BelmontAsking: $309,000Assessment: $309,700Year Built: 1908Size:  1,546 fin. sq. ft., 50 unfin.Land:  0.14 acresAgent: Garwin DeBerry Jr.,...
New in Belmont: She shines brighter than her neighbors
Published on Feb 24th, 2011
4 comments     Address: 1114 Elliott Avenue    Neighborhood:  Belmont    Asking: $335,000    Assessment: $330,800    Year built:...
Are you going: Scarborough Place fit for a few merry men
Published on Feb 17th, 2011
0 comments Address: 114 Scarborough PlaceNeighborhood: Sherwood Manor (near Redfields)Asking: $174,950Assessment: $165,300Year Built: 1972Size: 1,456 fin. sq ft.Land: 0.0 acresAgent: Steve Taylor, Cornerstone...
Organic compound: Former tiny cottage now rambling spread
Published on Feb 10th, 2011
0 comments Additions can go one of two ways: the awkward, tacked-on look of many older homes is the wrong way; the more organic growth apparent in this single-level rancher in Ivy is more palatable. Space on...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Time capsule: Travel to '70s in Glenaire
Published on Feb 8th, 2011
0 comments Address: 1010 Alendale DriveNeighborhood: GlenaireAsking: $329,000Assessment: $323,900Year Built: 1970Size:  2,700 fin. sq. ft., 768 unfin. Land:  1.0 acreAgent: Phyllis Novotny, Roy...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Engaging extras: Cottage and old-world details add up
Published on Jan 27th, 2011
0 comments Address: 1221 Hazel Street Neighborhood: Locust Grove/ Martha Jefferson Asking: $545,000 Assessment: $426,000 Year Built: 1929 Size: 2,500 fin. sq. ft., 897 unfin.  Land: 0.17 acres Agent:...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Old house: But new, high-tech tricks
Published on Jan 20th, 2011
0 comments Address: 329 Key West Drive  Neighborhood: Key West Asking: $? Assessment:  $451,100 Year Built: 1963 Size:  3,000 fin sq ft.  Land:  1.4 acres Agent: Roger Voisinet, Re/...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Locust luxury: Renovated craftsman offers seclusion, style
Published on Jan 13th, 2011
0 comments Address: 1012 Locust Avenue Neighborhood: Locust Grove Asking: $920,000 Assessment: $542,200  Year Built: 1932 Size: 2,930 sq. ft., 553 unfin.  Land: 0.68 acres Agent: Loring Woodriff,...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- History for sale: Old Fork Union house has great appeal
Published on Jan 6th, 2011
0 comments Address: 4819 James Madison Highway Neighborhood: Fork Union in Fluvanna County Asking: $179,500 Assessment: $195,966  Year Built: 1882 Size: 2,785 fin. sq. ft. Land: 1.2 acres Agent: Tommy...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Giddy-up: An offering for luxury-loving horsy types
Published on Dec 16th, 2010
0 comments PHOTOS BY SARAH JACOBSON Address: 4720 Pelham Road Neighborhood: Hickory Ridge, Earlysville area Asking: $585,000 Assessment: $762,600 Year Built: 1979 Size: 3,368 fin. sq. ft., 1,419 unfin. ...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Surprise inside: Look past exterior of cracker-jack house
Published on Dec 9th, 2010
0 comments Address: 920 Rosser Lane Neighborhood: Rugby Asking: $930,000 Assessment: $894,800 Year Built: 1952 Size: 4,775 fin. sq. ft., 134 unfin.  Land: 0.35 acres Agent: Keith Davis, Nest Realty...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Near New Redfields wants personality
Published on Dec 2nd, 2010
0 comments   Address: 1006 Morningside Lane Neighborhood: Redfields Asking: $315,000 Assessment: $263,700 Year Built: 1999 Size: 1,948 fin sq. ft., 315 unfin.  Land:  0.023 acres Agent: Lori...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Rocky Top: Climb up to privacy, mountain views
Published on Nov 25th, 2010
0 comments     Address: 2325 Rocky Top Road Neighborhood: Rocky Hollow, Stony Point area Asking: $365,000 Assessment: $339,400 Year Built: 1992 Size: 2,000 fin. sq. ft., 144 unfin.  Land: 8...