1859 Rivanna Farm

Charlottesville, VA 22911

$8,450,000
Price
10
Beds
14,696 Sq. Ft.
$575 / Sq. Ft.
14,696
Sq. Ft.
$575
per Sq. Ft.
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Georgian Manor home with two mirror image companion residences.
With sweeping staircases and hickory floors throughout.
Such an amazing entry to a grand home. One of seven fireplaces within the manor.
Wolf/Sub-Zero kitchen with Dekton counters and numerous custom built-ins.
Jager and Ernst Custom wood cabinets with numerous convenient built-ins.
With seating for 14, yet room for many more guests.
Overlooking the mountains, pastures and river below.
With Custom bookcases made on site by a true craftsman.
Complete with a drop down tv and sound system.
With plenty of natural light and room for a seating​​‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​​​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌ area.
With a soaking tub, Dekton counters and walk-in shower.
With custom built ins and a "Smart Steam Closet".
On site salon complete with cutting station, infrared medical sauna and whirlpool spa.
Light filled with three bedrooms, two baths, a game room and kitchen with Viking stove.
Featuring two bedrooms and two full baths with amazing views of the mountains and meadows.
Tucked within its own landscaped enclave. This additional guest home offers a charming retreat.
The living room features a wood-burning fireplace that serves as the heart of the home.
Well-built and charming. Essential for the smooth running of a property of this scale.
Fully Lighted Regulation Pickleball courts with equipment shed and high speed internet.
Lovely field for riding or a potential polo field.
Fabulous for entertaining.

Description

RIVANNA ESTATE: Set upon 42 acres of Rivanna River sanctuary, this remarkable estate offers sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a landscape of rolling pastures and serene water frontage. This exceptional property encompasses five distinct residences with the most impressive being the Georgian Manor, a masterpiece of architectural grace and craftsmanship, featuring soaring ceilings, handcrafted millwork and wide plank hickory floors and an elevator. This home was taken down to the studs and...RIVANNA ESTATE: Set upon 42 acres of Rivanna River sanctuary, this remarkable estate offers sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a landscape of rolling pastures and serene water frontage. This exceptional property encompasses five distinct residences with the most impressive being the Georgian Manor, a masterpiece of architectural grace and craftsmanship, featuring soaring ceilings, handcrafted millwork and wide plank hickory floors and an elevator. This home was taken down to the studs and thoughtfully reimagined for elegant entertaining and daily living. On either side of the manor stand two exquisite mirror image companion residences with spacious interiors and cozy hearths. An adorable stone cottage, blends charm, comfort and privacy. The groundskeepers home provides practical on site living for estate management. Additional improvements include a renovated bank barn. stables with lunging ring, saltwater gunite pool and cabana, two regulation pickleball courts, and a 50K backup generator. The main residence and immediate dependencies have all been extensively renovated with new HVAC. plumbing, electrical and septic systems. A once in a generation offering
  1. Listed by PETER WILEY • Brokerage DRE #0226027769 • CORCORAN WILEY-CHARLOTTESVILLE
    P: (434)-422-2090 C: (434)-422-2090 peter@corcoranwiley.com
  2. Listed by NICOLE LEWIS • Brokerage DRE #226026673 • HAVEN REALTY GROUP INC.
    P: (434)-249-9991 C: (434)-249-9991 nikkilewis994@gmail.com

Property Details for 1859 Rivanna Farm

Ownership
Other
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Georgian
Levels/Stories
2.5
Waterfront
Yes
Views
Mountain, Pasture, Garden/Lawn
LISTING UPDATED: 03/22/2026 08:29 AM

Property Details for 1859 Rivanna Farm

StatusActive
MLS #674640
Days on Market2
Taxes$34,043 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1957
Lot Size42.64 AC / 1,857,398 SF
CountyAlbemarle County
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Listing Courtesy of CORCORAN WILEY-CHARLOTTESVILLE, PETER WILEY; HAVEN REALTY GROUP INC., NICOLE LEWIS
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Building Information for 1859 Rivanna Farm

Stories-Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size42.64 AC / 1,857,398 SF

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$43,846 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

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$41,009

Property Taxes

$2,837

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Property Information for 1859 Rivanna Farm

Location
Location
  • School District Name: ALBEMARLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121141540441
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: STONY POINT (ALBEMARLE VA)
  • High School: ALBEMARLE (ALBEMARLE VA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: ALBEMARLE
  • Topography: Rolling
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: RA
  • Zoning Dscrp: Rural Area
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Office, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 19
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 20
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 21
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 22
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 23
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 24
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 25
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 26
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 27
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Total SQFT: 18112
  • Total Finished SQFT: 11,260.00
Lot / Land Information
Farm Information
  • Farm Operation: Other
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Features: Sloping, Landscaping, Open, Partly Wooded, Private, Trees/Wooded
  • Fencing: Wood, Partial
  • Sign On Property: No
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • View: Mountains, Rural
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: FiberOpticAvailable, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS (VA)
  • List Agent URL: www.wileyproperty.com

Property History for 1859 Rivanna Farm

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #674640

$8,450,000—
Mar 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

CAAR #674640

$8,450,000—
Jul 24, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675240361

$2,650,000—
Jul 24, 2020

Sold

CAAR #600702

$2,650,000—
Feb 28, 2020

Listed (Active)

CAAR #600702

$2,850,000—
May 31, 2019

Expired

CAAR #586217

$3,500,000—
Feb 21, 2019

Listed (Active)

CAAR #586217

$3,500,000—
Feb 15, 2019

Expired

CAAR #574062

$3,500,000—
Apr 1, 2018

Listed (Active)

CAAR #574062

$3,500,000—
Mar 30, 2018

Expired

CAAR #569137

$3,500,000—
Nov 13, 2017

Listed (Active)

CAAR #569137

$3,500,000—
Oct 30, 2017

Expired

CAAR #564018

$3,500,000—
Jul 1, 2017

Listed (Active)

CAAR #564018

$3,500,000—
Jun 30, 2017

Expired

CAAR #558471

$3,500,000—
Mar 12, 2017

Listed (Active)

CAAR #558471

$5,900,000—
Jun 30, 2016

Expired

CAAR #540852

$7,950,000—
Jan 1, 2016

Listed (Active)

CAAR #540852

$7,950,000—
May 25, 2013

Expired

CVRMLS #1213673

—
Dec 30, 2012

Expired

CAAR #497446

$13,250,000—
May 24, 2012

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #1213673

$13,250,000—
Mar 23, 2012

Listed (Active)

CAAR #497446

$13,250,000—
Dec 31, 2011

Expired

CAAR #492138

$13,250,000—
Sep 5, 2011

Listed (Active)

CAAR #492138

$13,250,000—
Aug 30, 2011

Expired

CAAR #487353

$13,250,000—
Apr 8, 2011

Listed (Active)

CAAR #487353

$13,250,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/20/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #674640

$8,450,000
03/20/2026

Listed (Active)

CAAR #674640

$8,450,000
07/24/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675240361

$2,650,000
07/24/2020

Sold

CAAR #600702

$2,650,000
02/28/2020

Listed (Active)

CAAR #600702

$2,850,000
05/31/2019

Expired

CAAR #586217

$3,500,000
02/21/2019

Listed (Active)

CAAR #586217

$3,500,000
02/15/2019

Expired

CAAR #574062

$3,500,000
04/01/2018

Listed (Active)

CAAR #574062

$3,500,000
03/30/2018

Expired

CAAR #569137

$3,500,000
11/13/2017

Listed (Active)

CAAR #569137

$3,500,000
10/30/2017

Expired

CAAR #564018

$3,500,000
07/01/2017

Listed (Active)

CAAR #564018

$3,500,000
06/30/2017

Expired

CAAR #558471

$3,500,000
03/12/2017

Listed (Active)

CAAR #558471

$5,900,000
06/30/2016

Expired

CAAR #540852

$7,950,000
01/01/2016

Listed (Active)

CAAR #540852

$7,950,000
05/25/2013

Expired

CVRMLS #1213673

—
12/30/2012

Expired

CAAR #497446

$13,250,000
05/24/2012

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #1213673

$13,250,000
03/23/2012

Listed (Active)

CAAR #497446

$13,250,000
12/31/2011

Expired

CAAR #492138

$13,250,000
09/05/2011

Listed (Active)

CAAR #492138

$13,250,000
08/30/2011

Expired

CAAR #487353

$13,250,000
04/08/2011

Listed (Active)

CAAR #487353

$13,250,000

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

Public Records for 1859 Rivanna Farm

Taxable ValueLand$430,900Additions$3,198,300Total$3,629,200
Home Facts
Beds4Baths11.5Total Finished SqFt8,048 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,048 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,857,398 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947ZoningRURAL AREASCountyALBEMARLEAPN04700-00-00-01100Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1859 Rivanna Farm

This home is within Albemarle County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Stony Point Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Lakeside Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Albemarle High School
Public - 9 to 12
Community Lab School
Charter - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Stony Point Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Lakeside Middle School
Public6 to 8

Albemarle High School
Public9 to 12

Community Lab School
Charter6 to 12

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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More information about 1859 Rivanna Farm, Charlottesville, VA 22911

1859 Rivanna Farm is a single family home for sale in Charlottesville, VA 22911. This property was listed for sale on March 20, 2026 by CORCORAN WILEY-CHARLOTTESVILLE, it's currently listed at $8,450,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on July 24, 2020. This listing's school district is Albemarle County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Stony Point Elementary School, Lakeside Middle School and Albemarle High School. 1859 Rivanna Farm is a 10-bed, 11-bath, 14,696 sqft single family home built in 1957.

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