1715 Lake Rd

Charlottesville, VA 22901

$5,300,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
6,197 Sq. Ft.
$855 / Sq. Ft.
6,197
Sq. Ft.
$855
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/1/23
Closed 8/1/23
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Description

“Little Monticello” as known to locals, Oak Forest was modeled after Thomas Jefferson’s octagonal country retreat, Poplar Forest. Designed by noted architect Stanhope Johnson, and complemented by landscape architect Charles Gillette’s magnificent gardens, Oak Forest is nestled on several lots overlooking Jefferson-designed Farmington’s famed portico. This exquisite property looks to the Blue Ridge Mountains, is bordered by the 11th Fairway, expansive yard, spring-fed pond, water wheel, and beautiful...“Little Monticello” as known to locals, Oak Forest was modeled after Thomas Jefferson’s octagonal country retreat, Poplar Forest. Designed by noted architect Stanhope Johnson, and complemented by landscape architect Charles Gillette’s magnificent gardens, Oak Forest is nestled on several lots overlooking Jefferson-designed Farmington’s famed portico. This exquisite property looks to the Blue Ridge Mountains, is bordered by the 11th Fairway, expansive yard, spring-fed pond, water wheel, and beautiful long, brick walls. Construction was held to the highest standards, consisting of Slate roof, Flemish Bond, exterior brick walls with a depth of over 2 feet. Interior trim details, floors, etc. all mirror those of Jefferson’s architecture. Simply elegant grounds and additional buildings.
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Property Details for 1715 Lake Road

Subdivision Name
FARMINGTON
Zoning
RA Rural Area
LISTING CLOSED: 08/01/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1715 Lake Road

StatusClosed
MLS #644291
Days on Market1
Taxes$29,439 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1931
Lot Size7.50 AC / 326,700 SF
CountyAlbemarle County
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Sold By SALLY DU BOSE REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, SALLY DU BOSE

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Building Information for 1715 Lake Road

Stories2Year Built1931Building Size-Lot Size7.50 AC / 326,700 SF

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Principal and Interest

$26,939

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1715 Lake Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Farmington Dr., Right on Lake Rd. Driveway on left.
  • Latitude: 38.06080145
  • Longitude: -78.53811
  • Water Source: Public
  • Year Built: 1931
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $29,439
  • Tax Legal Description: FARMINGTON L 1-4&1A
  • Tax Year: 2022
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage
School Information
  • Elementary School: Murray
  • High School: Western Albemarle
  • Middle Or Junior School: Henley
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3402.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2795.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Area Total: 6197.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Living Area: 6197.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.5
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.
  • New Construction: No
  • Parcel Number: 060E2-00-0L-00100
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Zoning Description: RA Rural Area
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Utilities: CableAvailable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, StickBuilt
  • Fireplace Features: Multiple
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Roof: Slate
Interior Features
  • Basement: ExteriorEntry, Full, Finished, Heated, WalkOutAccess
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: ForcedAir, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: PrimaryDownstairs
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom, Bedroom, DiningRoom, FullBath, GreatRoom, HalfBath, Kitchen, PrimaryBedroom, Study
  • Stories: 2
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified: No
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 2
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: HalfBath
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: GreatRoom
Room 6
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
Room 9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Study
Room 10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 11
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 13
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 14
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 1715 Lake Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2023

Sold

CAAR #644291

$5,300,000—
Aug 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

CAAR #644291

$5,300,000—
Jul 21, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1516712979

$5,300,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2023

Sold

CAAR #644291

$5,300,000
08/01/2023

Listed (Active)

CAAR #644291

$5,300,000
07/21/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1516712979

$5,300,000

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

Public Records for 1715 Lake Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,403,600Additions$2,292,600Total$4,696,200
Tax Record2025$37,097 ($3,091 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt6,197 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,402 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt2,795 SqFtStories1Lot Size314,939 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1931Year Renovated1931ZoningRURAL AREACountyALBEMARLEAPN060E2-00-0L-00100

Schools near 1715 Lake Road

This home is within Albemarle County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Virginia L Murray Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Joseph T Henley Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Western Albemarle High School
Public - 9 to 12
Albemarle County Community Public Charter School
Charter - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Virginia L Murray Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Joseph T Henley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Western Albemarle High School
Public9 to 12

Albemarle County Community Public Charter School
Charter6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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