2420 James River Rd

4,714 Sq. Ft.
$89 / Sq. Ft.
4,714
Sq. Ft.
$89
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Chermont- a 30-acre estate featuring a blend of open pastures and mature woodlands. The property includes a 5-stall barn, hay storage 16 x 12 upper, 36 x 16 tractor / equipment area at end of barn, a detached 1-car garage, and an apartment building with three 1-bedroom, 1-bath units—ideal for rental income or multi-generational living. The main residence boasts 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a living room, dining room, and kitchen on the main floor, plus a lower level with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a den, and...Chermont- a 30-acre estate featuring a blend of open pastures and mature woodlands. The property includes a 5-stall barn, hay storage 16 x 12 upper, 36 x 16 tractor / equipment area at end of barn, a detached 1-car garage, and an apartment building with three 1-bedroom, 1-bath units—ideal for rental income or multi-generational living. The main residence boasts 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a living room, dining room, and kitchen on the main floor, plus a lower level with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a den, and a kitchenette. Additionally, the apartment building offers 1,560 sq. ft. of storage space on the main level and a sprawling 3,600 sq. ft. unfinished basement. While all dwellings require renovation, this unique estate presents an incredible opportunity to create your country getaway.
  1. Listed by ROBERT E. DAWSON • Brokerage DRE #0226002782 • BHHS DAWSON FORD GARBEE & CO.-LYNCHBURG
    P: (434)-841-0890 C: (434)-841-0890 robertdawsonrealtor@outlook.com

Property Details for 2420 James River Road

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
ALBEMARLE
LISTING UPDATED: 11/24/2025 04:35 PM

Property Details for 2420 James River Road

StatusClosed
MLS #660523
Days on Market265
Taxes$5,241 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1957
Lot Size30.06 AC / 1,309,413 SF
CountyAlbemarle County

Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS DAWSON FORD GARBEE & CO.-LYNCHBURG, ROBERT E. DAWSON

Sold By TOWN REALTY, GARY PALMER

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Building Information for 2420 James River Road

Stories1Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size30.06 AC / 1,309,413 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,484 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,047

Property Taxes

$437

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2420 James River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Irish Rd/VA-6 to right on Porters Rd to right on James River Rd/VA-626 to home / property on the right.
  • Latitude: 37.772649
  • Longitude: -78.610744
  • Road Frontage Type: PublicRoad
  • Topography: Rolling
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Year Built: 1957
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,241
  • Tax Legal Description: Acreage Chermont
  • Tax Year: 2024
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Electricity, Garage, GarageFacesSide
School Information
  • Elementary School: Scottsville
  • High School: Monticello
  • Middle Or Junior School: Walton
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1408.0
  • 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: 1266.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Other
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 142.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Other
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Area Source: Other
  • Building Area Total: 10376.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Living Area: 4714.0
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Lot Features: Garden, PartiallyCleared, Secluded, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 30.06
  • Wooded Area: 22.0
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: 13400-00-00-005B0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Senior Community: No
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Zoning Description: AG Agricultural
Farm Information
  • Pasture Area: 8.0
Utilities
  • Sewer: ConventionalSewer
  • Utilities: Other
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, StickBuilt
  • Exterior Features: Fence
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Fireplace Features: One, Masonry
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, FrontPorch, Porch, Wood
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Basement: ExteriorEntry, Full, Heated, InteriorEntry, WalkOutAccess
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Vinyl
  • Heating: Baseboard, HotWater, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: AdditionalLivingQuarters, Attic, PrimaryDownstairs, PermanentAtticStairs, SecondKitchen, EntranceFoyer, UtilityRoom
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Type: Bathroom, Bedroom, Den, DiningRoom, FullBath, Foyer, HalfBath, Kitchen, Laundry, LivingRoom, UtilityRoom
  • Stories: 1
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified: No
Room 1
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: HalfBath
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 4
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 5
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: UtilityRoom
Room 6
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Den
Room 8
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 14
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 15
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 16
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 17
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Foyer
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 2420 James River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 24, 2025

Sold

CAAR #660523

$420,000
Nov 24, 2025

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #361430

$420,000
Oct 26, 2025

Pending

CAAR #660523

Oct 26, 2025

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #361430

Sep 25, 2025

Price Change

CAAR #660523

$499,000
Sep 8, 2025

Price Change

CAAR #660523

$549,000
Aug 22, 2025

Price Change

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #361430

$599,000
Aug 22, 2025

Price Change

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #361430

$549,000
Aug 22, 2025

Price Change

CAAR #660523

$599,000
Aug 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #361430

$499,000
Feb 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

CAAR #660523

$649,000
Dec 29, 2015

Expired

CAAR #534371

$399,500
Jun 29, 2015

Listed (Active)

CAAR #534371

$399,500
Dec 31, 2013

Expired

CAAR #506465

$398,500
May 16, 2013

Expired

CAAR #500021

$439,000
Jan 18, 2013

Listed (Active)

CAAR #506465

$439,000
Nov 7, 2012

Withdrawn

CVRMLS #1220082

Aug 7, 2012

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #1220082

$495,000
May 30, 2012

Listed (Active)

CAAR #500021

$495,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/24/2025

Sold

CAAR #660523

$420,000
11/24/2025

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #361430

$420,000
10/26/2025

Pending

CAAR #660523

10/26/2025

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #361430

09/25/2025

Price Change

CAAR #660523

$499,000
09/08/2025

Price Change

CAAR #660523

$549,000
08/22/2025

Price Change

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #361430

$599,000
08/22/2025

Price Change

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #361430

$549,000
08/22/2025

Price Change

CAAR #660523

$599,000
08/22/2025

Listed (Active)

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #361430

$499,000
02/03/2025

Listed (Active)

CAAR #660523

$649,000
12/29/2015

Expired

CAAR #534371

$399,500
06/29/2015

Listed (Active)

CAAR #534371

$399,500
12/31/2013

Expired

CAAR #506465

$398,500
05/16/2013

Expired

CAAR #500021

$439,000
01/18/2013

Listed (Active)

CAAR #506465

$439,000
11/07/2012

Withdrawn

CVRMLS #1220082

08/07/2012

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #1220082

$495,000
05/30/2012

Listed (Active)

CAAR #500021

$495,000

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Schools near 2420 James River Road

This home is within Albemarle County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Benjamin F Yancey Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Leslie H Walton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Monticello High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of BHHS DAWSON FORD GARBEE & CO.-LYNCHBURG, ROBERT E. DAWSON

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