Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds6,072 sqft
5085 Rutherford Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Single FamilyProperty Type
21 acresLot Size
2001Year Built
$227/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

By architect Peter Sheeran, this Prairie style home embodies an exceptional design, quality of materials, energy efficiency, & attention to detail. Sited on 21 acres in the vineyard & horse country near Free Union, the roofline evokes hilltop horizons, the overhangs provide passive solar energy efficiency. The solid feel of quality, long term low maintenance, & functionality were prime design criteria. Quarter sawn white oak floors, doors, & trim throughout. European kitchen cabinetry & Miele appliances;...By architect Peter Sheeran, this Prairie style home embodies an exceptional design, quality of materials, energy efficiency, & attention to detail. Sited on 21 acres in the vineyard & horse country near Free Union, the roofline evokes hilltop horizons, the overhangs provide passive solar energy efficiency. The solid feel of quality, long term low maintenance, & functionality were prime design criteria. Quarter sawn white oak floors, doors, & trim throughout. European kitchen cabinetry & Miele appliances; family room with 12' ceilings & stone fireplace; electrically heated bathroom floors & towel warmers; professional home theater; exterior patio with pergola & fireplace; copper roof. 5 BR possible, flexible floor plan. Finished basement.
  • Listed by: GREG SLATER 434.981.6655 gregslater@nestrealty.com Brokerage DRE #226020130 • NEST REALTY GROUP
Listing closed: 08/24/2016 01:00 AM • Source: Harrisonburg-Rockingham AOR, MLS#: 529565

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,375,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

86.1%

Charlottesville, VA

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Location

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Sold By MONTAGUE, MILLER & CO. - WESTFIELD, CAROL COSTANZO

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Property Information for 5085 Rutherford Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,611 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Prairie
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Rural
  • Zoning: R Residential
  • Zoning Description: R Residential
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Lot Size: 21.00 AC / 914,760 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take Garth Road to Free Union Road, follow to a right on Rutherford Road. Home on left.
  • Latitude: 38.153325
  • Longitude: -78.557396
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 02900-00-00-045H1
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,611.00
  • Tax Year: 2015
School Information
  • Elementary School: Ivy Elementary
  • High School: Western Albemarle
  • Middle Or Junior School: Henley
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 21.0
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4551.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1521.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 120.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Area Total: 6192.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 6072.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2001
Building Features
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Copper
  • Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Electric: Underground, Generator
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Dryer, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Partial, Walk-Out Access, Concrete
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Propane
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Breakfast Bar, Tray Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Master Downstairs, High Speed Internet
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Type: Bathroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Media Room
  • Has Spa: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens

Property History for 5085 Rutherford Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 24, 2016

Sold

CAAR #529565

$1,380,000—
Aug 24, 2016

Sold

Harrisonburg-Rockingham AOR #529565

$1,380,000—
Aug 2, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #579408290

$1,380,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/24/2016

Sold

CAAR #529565

$1,380,000
08/24/2016

Sold

Harrisonburg-Rockingham AOR #529565

$1,380,000
08/02/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #579408290

$1,380,000

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

Public Records for 5085 Rutherford Road

Taxable ValueLand$523,300Additions$1,641,600Total$2,164,900
Tax Record2026$19,354 ($1,613 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt5,699 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,634 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,065 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,641 SqFtStories1Lot Size914,760 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001Year Renovated2001ZoningRURAL AREACountyALBEMARLEAPN02900-00-00-045H1

Schools near 5085 Rutherford 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
Meriwether Lewis Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Joseph T Henley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Western Albemarle High School
Public9 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5085 Rutherford Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901
$1,380,000
4
6,072
914,760
–
3
2
1,560
435,600
$720,000
–
–
–
1,655,280
$372,500
–
–
–
1,668,783
$570,000
–
–
–
1,668,347
–
3
2
2,156
108,769

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