278 James River Rd
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- Listed by GARY PALMER • Brokerage DRE #226026731 • TOWN REALTYP: (434)-436-2760 C: (434)-436-2760 gary@towncville.com
Property Details for 278 James River Road
Property Details for 278 James River Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 660895 |
| Days on Market | 254 |
| Taxes | $7,715 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Detached |
| Year Built | 1914 |
| Lot Size | 5.23 AC / 227,818 SF |
| County | Albemarle County |
Location
Sold By LORING WOODRIFF REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES, ALEXANDRA SCHWARTZ
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Building Information for 278 James River Road
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Property Information for 278 James River Road
- Directions: From Charlottesville, travel South on Rt 20 to Scottsville. Turn RIGHT on James River Rd (726) for 0.5 mile. (The driveway for the home is around the corner to the right when James River Rd connects with Warren St).
- Latitude: 37.80368966
- Longitude: -78.50246527
- Water Source: Public
- Year Built: 1914
- Association: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $7,715
- Tax Legal Description: ACREAGE
- Tax Year: 2024
- Garage: No
- Elementary School: Scottsville
- High School: Monticello
- Middle Or Junior School: Walton
- Virtual Tour URL Branded: https://youtu.be/Ik_DHEP7eG8
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://youtu.be/Ik_DHEP7eG8
- Above Grade Finished Area: 3986.0
- Above Grade Finished Area Source: Owner
- Above Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
- Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
- Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Owner
- Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- Below Grade Finished Area Source: Owner
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
- Below Grade Unfinished Area: 2016.0
- Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Owner
- Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
- Building Area Source: Owner
- Building Area Total: 6002.0
- Building Area Units: SquareFeet
- Living Area: 3986.0
- Living Area Source: Owner
- Lot Features: Level, Private, Wooded
- Lot Size Acres: 5.23
- 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: 13000-00-00-03700
- Property Attached: No
- Property Condition: Fixer
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
- Property Type: Residential
- Senior Community: No
- Sign On Property: Yes
- Zoning Description: RA Rural Area
- Sewer: PublicSewer
- Utilities: None
- Construction Materials: StickBuilt, WoodSiding
- Fireplace Features: Two, WoodBurning
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Foundation Details: Poured
- Other Structures: Sheds
- Patio And Porch Features: FrontPorch, Porch
- Pool Features: None
- Roof: Slate
- Security Features: SurveillanceSystem
- Basement: CrawlSpace, ExteriorEntry, Unfinished
- Basement: Yes
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
- Bedrooms Total: 5
- Cooling: None
- Cooling: No
- Flooring: Laminate, PorcelainTile, Wood
- Heating: Baseboard, HotWater, None
- Heating: No
- Interior Features: Attic, PrimaryDownstairs, PermanentAtticStairs, EntranceFoyer, EatInKitchen
- Levels: Two
- Main Level Bathrooms: 2
- Main Level Bedrooms: 1
- Room Type: Bathroom, Bedroom, DiningRoom, FullBath, Foyer, HalfBath, Kitchen, LivingRoom, Other, Study
- Stories: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, ElectricRange, Disposal, Microwave
- Human Modified: No
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Other
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Bathroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: DiningRoom
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Bathroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: HalfBath
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Other
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Study
- Lease Considered: No
Property History for 278 James River Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | Sold CAAR #660895 | $567,500 | — |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1923959243 | $567,500 | +4.6% / yr |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Pending CAAR #660895 | — | |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Price Change CAAR #660895 | $639,900 | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Price Change CAAR #660895 | $644,900 | — |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Price Change CAAR #660895 | $649,900 | — |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Listed (Active) CAAR #660895 | — | |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Withdrawn CAAR #660895 | $699,500 | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Listed (Active) CAAR #660895 | $725,000 | — |
| Nov 30, 2007 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #289171773 | $251,853 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Sold CAAR #660895 | $567,500 |
| 11/25/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1923959243 | $567,500 +4.6% / yr |
| 11/18/2025 | Pending CAAR #660895 | — |
| 10/20/2025 | Price Change CAAR #660895 | $639,900 |
| 09/16/2025 | Price Change CAAR #660895 | $644,900 |
| 08/01/2025 | Price Change CAAR #660895 | $649,900 |
| 07/31/2025 | Listed (Active) CAAR #660895 | — |
| 07/16/2025 | Withdrawn CAAR #660895 | $699,500 |
| 02/14/2025 | Listed (Active) CAAR #660895 | $725,000 |
| 11/30/2007 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #289171773 | $251,853 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 278 James River Road
Schools near 278 James River Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Charter - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Scottsville Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Leslie H Walton Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Monticello 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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Listing Courtesy of TOWN REALTY, GARY PALMER
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