186 Foothills Trail

1,999 Sq. Ft.
$250 / Sq. Ft.
1,999
Sq. Ft.
$250
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This 196-acre estate is located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in one of the most picturesque and desirable portions of Central Virginia. It offers an attractive blend of well defined elevations with breathtaking year round views, 5 spring fed creeks and over 90-acres of fenced pasture. The home is in need of renovation, but is embedded in history and has been in the same family from 1919 to present. The property is close to the junction of the Little Piney and Big Piney Rivers at the...This 196-acre estate is located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in one of the most picturesque and desirable portions of Central Virginia. It offers an attractive blend of well defined elevations with breathtaking year round views, 5 spring fed creeks and over 90-acres of fenced pasture. The home is in need of renovation, but is embedded in history and has been in the same family from 1919 to present. The property is close to the junction of the Little Piney and Big Piney Rivers at the Nelson-Amherst County lines, and near the many attractions in the area surrounding Nellysford, VA. It’s just 45-minutes to Charlottesville and 30-minutes to the up-and-coming downtown Lynchburg.
  1. Listed by BRUCE JAMES CARRINGTON • FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Property Details for 186 Foothills Trail

Subdivision
NONE
Directions
From Rt 778, Lowesville Rd turn onto Dug Hill Rd and the Foothill Rd will be on your right.
Water
Individual Well
Zoning
A Agricultural
View
Mountain View, Panoramic View, Pastoral View, Valley View
LISTING CLOSED: 07/02/2018 12:00 AM

Property Details for 186 Foothills Trail

StatusSold
MLS #566237
Days on Market294
Taxes$2,338 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1891
Lot Size196.00 AC / 8,537,760 SF
CountyAmherst County

Location

Listing Courtesy of FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, BRUCE JAMES CARRINGTON

Sold By AKARION REALTY, TRACY MOUNTS

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Building Information for 186 Foothills Trail

Stories1Year Built1891Building Size-Lot Size196.00 AC / 8,537,760 SF

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$2,736 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,541

Property Taxes

$195

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 186 Foothills Trail

Summary
Location and General Information
  • County/Incorporated City: Amherst
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Taxes: $2,338.00
  • Association: No
  • Assn Setup/Transfer Fees: $.00
  • Association Fee: 0.00
School Information
  • Elem School: Temperance
  • High School: Amherst
  • Middle School: Amherst
Parking
  • Garage AG Unfin: 0.0
  • Garage BG Unfin: 0.0
  • Garage Total AG: 0.0
  • Garage Total BG: 0.0
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway or Parking: Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Fenced Fully, Private Road, Road Maintenance Agrmt
  • Wood Acreage: 100.0
  • Grazing Acreage: 93.0
  • Other Acreage: 3.0
  • # of Acres: 196.0
  • Price Per SQFT: $250.13
  • Land Description: Bottomland, Elevated, Farm, Gently Rolling, Partly Wooded, Private
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Above Grade Finished: 1999.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished: 0.0
  • Dependency Total BG: 0.0
  • Dependency Total AG: 0.0
Property and Assessments
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Type: Farm
  • Foreclosure: No
  • Name of Property: Brooklyn Hills Farm
  • Type of Construction: On Site Built
  • Level: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1891
  • New Construction: No
  • Occupant: Vacant
  • Best Use: Horses and livestock. Pasture and hay production.
  • Current Use: Cattle and hay production.
  • Legal Description: Tax Map 38 A 52
  • Road Maint: 0.0
  • Lockbox: No
  • Occupied By: Vacant
  • Agent Hit Count: 72
  • Client Hit Count: 44
  • Water Property: Stream / Creek
  • Listing Services: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Possession: Negotiable
  • Cable/Internet Available: Other/Unknown
Green Features
  • Green Features: No
Utilities
  • Sewer/Septic: Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Metal - Tin
  • Fence: Barbed, Condition Fair
  • Structure-Floors: Pine, Other
  • Exterior: Brick
Interior Features
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Air Conditioning: Other
  • Electricity: Elec Above ground
  • Laundry: Main Level
  • Water Heater: Electric
Room Information
Additional Room Information
  • Concatenated Rooms 1: |
Bathrooms Information
  • # Baths: 1.00
  • # Baths: Below Grade: .00
  • # Baths: Dependency: .00
  • # Baths: Main Level: .00
  • # Baths: Upper Level(s): .00
  • # Full Baths: 1
  • # Half Baths: 0
Bedrooms Information
  • Master Bed on Main Level: No
  • Master Bath on Main Level: Yes
  • # Beds: 4.00
  • # Beds: Below Grade: .00
  • # Beds: Dependency: .00
  • # Beds: Main Level: .00
  • # Beds: Upper Level(s): .00

Property History for 186 Foothills Trail

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 2, 2018

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #307316

$500,000
Jun 29, 2018

Sold

CAAR #566237

$500,000
Jun 21, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558834838

$500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/02/2018

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #307316

$500,000
06/29/2018

Sold

CAAR #566237

$500,000
06/21/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558834838

$500,000

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Public Records for 186 Foothills Trail

Taxable ValueLand$122,200Additions$44,900Total$167,100
Tax Record2025$1,019 ($85 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,303 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,303 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,548,650 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1959ZoningA1CountyAMHERSTAPN38 A 52

Schools near 186 Foothills Trail

This home is within Amherst County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Temperance Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Amherst Middle School
Public6 to 8

Amherst County High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, BRUCE JAMES CARRINGTON

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