1097 St John Rd

Gordonsville, VA 22942

$19,000,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
6,256 Sq. Ft.
$3,037 / Sq. Ft.
6,256
Sq. Ft.
$3,037
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 12/17/25
Closed 12/17/25
an aerial view of a house with a garden and a yard

Description

Historic Eldon Farm, nestled in the foothills of the Southwest Mountains in Keswick, Virginia, is a premier sporting plantation with roots dating back to 1715. Just 20 minutes from Charlottesville and near Monticello, Eldon lies within 10 miles of the birthplaces of Jefferson, Monroe, and Madison. Spanning 372± acres, the estate includes pastures, a Gil Schafer-designed lodge, a main house, guest cottages, and restored historic buildings by top designers including Suzanne Kasler and Amy Morris. The...Historic Eldon Farm, nestled in the foothills of the Southwest Mountains in Keswick, Virginia, is a premier sporting plantation with roots dating back to 1715. Just 20 minutes from Charlottesville and near Monticello, Eldon lies within 10 miles of the birthplaces of Jefferson, Monroe, and Madison. Spanning 372± acres, the estate includes pastures, a Gil Schafer-designed lodge, a main house, guest cottages, and restored historic buildings by top designers including Suzanne Kasler and Amy Morris. The 2024-built Eldon Lodge, inspired by Blackberry Farm, features reclaimed timber and Roxbury granite, a grand hall, wine room, and catering kitchen. The Eldon Office serves as a refined gentleman’s retreat with curated interiors and a sportsman’s wing. The renovated main house offers 4 bedrooms, a bunkhouse sleeping 12, and additional cottages. Amenities include barns, riding ring, fishing ponds, trails, and apiaries. With deep historic ties, luxury design, and unmatched outdoor recreation, Eldon is a rare turnkey sporting​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌ estate.
  1. Listed by ANN HAY HARDY • Brokerage DRE #226012062 • FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
    P: (202)-297-0228 C: (202)-297-0228 ahhardy@frankhardy.com

Property Details for 1097 St John Road

Architectural Style
Colonial
Subdivision Name
NONE
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Garden, Mountains, Rural, TreesWoods, Water
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Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 01/14/2026 10:53 AM

Property Details for 1097 St John Road

StatusClosed
MLS #669001
Days on Market56
Taxes$17,675 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1940
Lot Size372.00 AC / 16,204,320 SF
CountyAlbemarle County
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Sold By NONMLSOFFICE, NONMLSAGENT NONMLSAGENT

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Building Information for 1097 St John Road

Stories2Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size372.00 AC / 16,204,320 SF

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Property Information for 1097 St John Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: 250 East to left on 22/231. Right on 22 North at Cash's Corner - Left on VSH 640 (St. John's Road). Across from Beau Val Farm. Driveway on Right.
  • Latitude: 38.027
  • Longitude: -78.3398
  • Road Frontage Type: PrivateRoad
  • Topography: Bottomland,Rolling
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Year Built: 1940
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $17,675
  • Tax Legal Description: Albemarle County:66-32C, 66-43, 66-43A, 66-52 Louisa County:21 16D
  • Tax Year: 2016
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, GarageFacesFront, Garage
School Information
  • Elementary School: Stony Point
  • High School: Monticello
  • Middle Or Junior School: Burley
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4300.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Other
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Other
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Other
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Other
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Area Source: Other
  • Building Area Total: 6256.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Living Area: 6256.0
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Lot Features: Easement, Farm, Garden, Landscaped, Level, OpenLot, Private, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 372.0
Property and Assessments
  • Disclaimer: The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed, as well as participants of Bright MLS via the CAAR/Bright MLS data share.
  • Disclosures: SellerDisclosure
  • New Construction: No
  • Parcel Number: Alb Co:66-32C, 66-43, 66-43A, 66-52 Louisa 21 16D
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: UpdatedRemodeled
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Zoning Description: R Residential
Utilities
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: SepticTank
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, FiberOpticAvailable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Pond, Stream
  • Construction Materials: Brick, StickBuilt
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Fireplace Features: Multiple, WoodBurning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: BrickMortar
  • Horse Amenities: Barn, OutdoorArena, Paddocks, Stables, TackRoom, HorsesAllowed
  • Horse: Yes
  • Other Structures: Barns, Sheds, UtilityBuildings
  • Patio And Porch Features: RearPorch, FrontPorch, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: Pool, Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Metal, Other
  • Security Features: SmokeDetectors, SurveillanceSystem
Interior Features
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 6
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Cooling: CentralAir, HeatPump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Slate
  • Heating: Central, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: AdditionalLivingQuarters, WetBar, DoubleVanity, Remodeled, SittingAreaInPrimary, BreakfastBar, BreakfastArea, EntranceFoyer, EatInKitchen, KitchenIsland, MudRoom, VaultedCeilings
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom, Bedroom, Den, DiningRoom, FamilyRoom, FullBath, Foyer, GarageApartment, HalfBath, Kitchen, Laundry, LivingRoom, PrimaryBedroom, MudRoom
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows
  • Appliances: DoubleOven, Dishwasher, GasRange, Microwave, Refrigerator, TrashCompactor
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified: No
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: HalfBath
Room 7
  • Room Type: GarageApartment
Room 8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Room 11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Den
Room 12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 13
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 14
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 15
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 16
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: MudRoom
Room 17
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 18
  • Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 1097 St John Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2025

Sold

CAAR #669001

$19,000,000—
Nov 6, 2025

Pending

CAAR #669001

—
Sep 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

CAAR #669001

$19,950,000—
Aug 1, 2018

Expired

CAAR #557349

$6,950,000—
Feb 17, 2017

Listed (Active)

CAAR #557349

$6,950,000—
Oct 3, 2013

Sold

CVRMLS #1309801

$4,850,000—
Sep 23, 2013

Pending

CVRMLS #1309801

—
Jan 21, 2013

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #1309801

$6,950,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2025

Sold

CAAR #669001

$19,000,000
11/06/2025

Pending

CAAR #669001

—
09/12/2025

Listed (Active)

CAAR #669001

$19,950,000
08/01/2018

Expired

CAAR #557349

$6,950,000
02/17/2017

Listed (Active)

CAAR #557349

$6,950,000
10/03/2013

Sold

CVRMLS #1309801

$4,850,000
09/23/2013

Pending

CVRMLS #1309801

—
01/21/2013

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #1309801

$6,950,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1097 St John Road

Taxable ValueLand$12,900Additions$14,700Total$27,600
Home Facts
Lot Size1,297,870 SqFtStyleMiscellaneousZoningRURAL AREASCountyALBEMARLEAPN06600-00-00-032C0

Schools near 1097 St John Road

This home is within Albemarle County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Stone Robinson Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Jackson P Burley Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Monticello High School
Public - 9 to 12
Community Lab School
Charter - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Stone Robinson Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Jackson P Burley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Monticello High School
Public9 to 12

Community Lab School
Charter6 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, ANN HAY HARDY

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