279 Avon Road

Sold 12/19/14
Sold 12/19/14
1870's Brick Farmhouse in Rockfish Valley.
Side View with wrap around porch.
Lovely gardens surround farmhouse
Circular driveway to house and 3 car garage.
Gallery Image 5
Light to entrance way of farmhouse
Fireplace in kitchen
Update modern kitchen
Old Barn, makes for great storage
Blue Ridge Mountain Views
Gallery Image 11
3 Car Garage
Shaded Gazebo
Your own tree house
Back additiion added in late 90's.
Last Sold Price
$427,000
5 beds3,210 sqft$133/sqft
279 Avon Rd, Afton, VA 22920

Description

1870+ Brick Farmhouse in Rockfish Valley near Waynesboro and Charlottesville. House has been restored with modern kitchen, back of house addition was added in late 90's. Updated electrical. House once had been North Branch School so commercial well was installed. 3 car detached garage, tree house with large slide, shaded gazebo, old barn, 3 sided covered porches, 3 fireplaces and basement garden room. 2 rental houses in front of farmhouse can be included at listed price of $480,000.1870+ Brick Farmhouse in Rockfish Valley near Waynesboro and Charlottesville. House has been restored with modern kitchen, back of house addition was added in late 90's. Updated electrical. House once had been North Branch School so commercial well was installed. 3 car detached garage, tree house with large slide, shaded gazebo, old barn, 3 sided covered porches, 3 fireplaces and basement garden room. 2 rental houses in front of farmhouse can be included at listed price of $480,000.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/19/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by PAM HARVEY • HARVEY REALTY
    P: (434) 882-1098 C: (434) 882-1098 pamharveyrealty@gmail.com

Property Details for 279 Avon Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
511117
Days on Market
493
Taxes
$2,742 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Detached
Year Built
1870
Lot Size
2.29 AC / 99,752 SF
County
Nelson County
Subdivision
NONE
Directions
250 West to Left on 151 to left on 840(Tanbark) at AftonService Center to right on Avon, House on right.
Water
Individual Well
Garage # Cars
3.00
View
Mountain View

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Avg days on market

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Building Information for 279 Avon Road

Stories2Year Built1870Building Size-Lot Size2.29 AC / 99,752 SF

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Property Information for 279 Avon Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • County/Incorporated City: Nelson
  • Historic District: No
  • Lockbox Location: FRONT DOOR
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Taxes: $2,742.00
  • Association: No
  • Assn Setup/Transfer Fees: $.00
  • Association(s) Fees $: $.00
  • Parcel Number: 6-A-45 & 6-A-45D
School Information
  • Elem School: Rockfish
  • High School: Nelson
  • Middle School: Nelson
Parking
  • Garage AG Unfin: 0.0
  • Garage BG Unfin: 0.0
  • Garage Total AG: 0.0
  • Garage Total BG: 0.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • # of Acres: 2.29
  • Price Per SQFT: $133.02
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Above Grade Finished: 3210.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished: 922.0
  • 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: Detached
  • Foreclosure: No
  • Property Included: GENERAATOR
  • Type of Construction: On Site Built
  • Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1870
  • New Construction: No
  • Occupant: RENTERS,MONTH TO MONTH
  • Legal Description: TAX MAP 6-A-45 & 6-A-45D
  • Road Maint: 0.0
  • Lockbox: CAAR
  • Occupied By: Tenant
  • Agent Hit Count: 1
  • Client Hit Count: 1
  • Design: Farm House
  • Water Property: Stream / Creek
  • Listing Services: Exclusive Right to Sell, Full Service
  • Possession: Settlement
  • Improvements: Gazebo
Green Features
  • Green Features: No
  • Green - Cooling: Air Source Heat Pump
  • Green - Lot: Native Plants
Utilities
  • Sewer/Septic: Septic Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Yard: Landscaped
  • Structure-Floors: Wood
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Structures-Deck/Porch: Porch - Front
Interior Features
  • Structure-Window/Ceiling: 9' Ceilings
  • Fireplace: Gas, Three or More
  • Fireplace Location: Dining Room
  • Air Conditioning: Central AC
  • Heating: Central Heat, Heat Pump
  • Kitchen Appliances/Feat: Electric Range, Pantry
  • Kitchen Cabinets/Counters: Granite, White Cabinets
  • Electricity: Elec Above ground
  • Laundry: Washer Hookup
Room Information
Additional Room Information
  • Room Types: Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Full Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Sun Room
  • Room Types Level 1: Bedroom (L1), Breakfast Room (L1), Dining Room (L1), Full Bath (L1), Kitchen (L1), Living Room (L1), Sun Room (L1)
  • Room Types Level 2+: Bedroom (L2+), Full Bath (L2+), Master Bedroom (L2+)
  • Concatenated Rooms 1: |
Bathrooms Information
  • # Baths: 5.00
  • # Baths: Below Grade: .00
  • # Baths: Dependency: .00
  • # Baths: Main Level: 2.00
  • # Baths: Upper Level(s): 3.00
  • # Full Baths: 5
  • # Half Baths: 0
Bedrooms Information
  • Master Bed on Main Level: No
  • Master Bath on Main Level: No
  • # Beds: 5.00
  • # Beds: Below Grade: .00
  • # Beds: Dependency: .00
  • # Beds: Main Level: 2.00
  • # Beds: Upper Level(s): 3.00
Room 1
  • Room 1: Living Room
  • Room 1 Level: 1
  • Room 1 Size: 17x15.8
Room 2
  • Room 2: Dining Room
  • Room 2 Level: 1
  • Room 2 Size: 18x15
Room 3
  • Room 3: Kitchen
  • Room 3 Level: 1
  • Room 3 Size: 12x18
Room 4
  • Room 4: Breakfast Room
  • Room 4 Level: 1
  • Room 4 Size: 11.4x11.2
Room 5
  • Room 5: Master Bedroom
  • Room 5 Level: 2
  • Room 5 Size: 18x14.10
Room 6
  • Room 6: Bedroom
  • Room 6 Level: 2
  • Room 6 Size: 18x12.2
Room 7
  • Room 7: Bedroom
  • Room 7 Level: 2
  • Room 7 Size: 12.5x11.3
Room 8
  • Room 8: Bedroom
  • Room 8 Level: 1
  • Room 8 Size: 12.6x11.6
Room 9
  • Room 9: Bedroom
  • Room 9 Level: 1
  • Room 9 Size: 12.4x10.6
Room 10
  • Room 10: Sun Room
  • Room 10 Level: 1
  • Room 10 Size: 12x24
Room 11
  • Room 11: Full Bath
  • Room 11 Level: 2
  • Room 11 Size: 14.10X5.5
Room 12
  • Room 12: Full Bath
  • Room 12 Level: 2
  • Room 12 Size: 7X12
Room 13
  • Room 13: Full Bath
  • Room 13 Level: 1
  • Room 13 Size: 6.8X8
Room 14
  • Room 14: Full Bath
  • Room 14 Level: 2
  • Room 14 Size: 7.4X5.7
Room 15
  • Room 15: Full Bath
  • Room 15 Level: 1
  • Room 15 Size: 13X5.8

Property History for 279 Avon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 19, 2014

Sold

CAAR #511117

$427,000—
Nov 12, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1100113184

$322,000—
Jun 4, 2013

Listed (Active)

CAAR #511117

$399,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/19/2014

Sold

CAAR #511117

$427,000
11/12/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1100113184

$322,000
06/04/2013

Listed (Active)

CAAR #511117

$399,000

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

Public Records for 279 Avon Road

Taxable ValueLand$55,300Additions$503,700Total$559,000
Tax Record2025$3,634 ($303 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt3,231 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,231 SqFtStories2Lot Size99,752 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1870CountyNELSONAPN6 A 45Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 279 Avon Road

This home is within Nelson County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Rockfish River Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Nelson Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Nelson County High School
Public - 9 to 12
Tye River Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Rockfish River Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Nelson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Nelson County High School
Public9 to 12

Tye River Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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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This home: 279 Avon Road, Afton, VA 22920
$427,000
5
3,210
99,752
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2
1,152
108,900
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3
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