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Last Sold Price
4 beds3,020 sqft
5138 Free Union Rd, Free Union, VA 22940
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.16 acresLot Size
1980Year Built
$240/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Meticulously maintained, beautifully landscaped country retreat in a serene setting with seasonal mountain views in the Ivy Elementary district! This exquisite property offers so much within its 5 acres. The home has been lovingly updated over the last five years with extensive updates including new metal roofing on all three structures, refinished hardwoods, kitchen updates, new lighting, finished basement spaces, a new basement bathroom, fresh interior painting, and so much more. Designed to offer...Meticulously maintained, beautifully landscaped country retreat in a serene setting with seasonal mountain views in the Ivy Elementary district! This exquisite property offers so much within its 5 acres. The home has been lovingly updated over the last five years with extensive updates including new metal roofing on all three structures, refinished hardwoods, kitchen updates, new lighting, finished basement spaces, a new basement bathroom, fresh interior painting, and so much more. Designed to offer comfort both inside and out, there are ample spaces for gathering. Inside enjoy the open concept kitchen/living/dining space with the large wood burning fireplace, take the party to the huge back deck for a BBQ, finish the night at the custom firepit or in the basement shooting pool next to the wood stove. The current owner has taken exceptional care of the property adding extensive stone walls, raised garden beds, invisible fencing for pets, recently repainting the exterior and trim, the list goes on. A detached 2 car garage provides additional storage, a rear workshop with electricity also features an attached coop so bring your chickens! Privacy and comfort just twenty minutes from Charlottesville.
  • Listed by: JEFF MATTIE 434.466.8256 jeff@corecville.com Brokerage DRE #0226037221 • CORE REAL ESTATE PARTNERS LLC
Listing closed: 05/21/2025 12:00 AM • Source: CAAR, MLS#: 663374

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$882,500

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

99.4%

Free Union, VA

9 comparable properties found

1

$850,000

Sold 05/05/26

4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,555
Square Feet
9.35
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard table and chairs
1/50
2

$985,000

Sold 10/14/24

4
Bedrooms
2,783
Square Feet
4.47
Acres
$915,000 | 5315 Free Union Road, Free Union, VA 22940
1/58
3

$915,000

Sold 07/09/26

4
Bedrooms
3,543
Square Feet
3.99
Acres
a view of a brick house with a yard and large tree
1/54
4

$1,225,000

Sold 09/30/26

4
Bedrooms
4,564
Square Feet
4.51
Acres
a view of a house with a big yard
1/69
5

$750,000

Sold 05/06/26

3
Bedrooms
2,394
Square Feet
5.85
Acres
6

$736,646

Sold 06/16/26

3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
3,063
Square Feet
2.77
Acres
front view of a house with a patio
1/76
7

$915,000

Sold 07/22/26

5
Bedrooms
3,568
Square Feet
3
Acres
a view of backyard with table and chairs a fire pit and large trees
1/36
8

$812,000

Sold 05/01/25

3
Bedrooms
2,246
Square Feet
5.10
Acres
an aerial view of a house with a yard
1/43
9

$1,700,000

Sold 09/03/25

4
Bedrooms
2,757
Square Feet
84.99
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of CORE REAL ESTATE PARTNERS LLC, JEFF MATTIE

Sold By NEST REALTY GROUP, KARYN TRUMBULL

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Property Information for 5138 Free Union Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,757 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: NONE
  • Zoning: RA Rural Area
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Lot Size: 5.16 AC / 224,769 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Charlottesville take Barracks Rd to Foxfield, turn right on Free Union Rd, in 6.1 miles the driveway is on your left.
  • Latitude: 38.17828813
  • Longitude: -78.57991639
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Year Built: 1980
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,757
  • Tax Legal Description: ACREAGE Albemarle County TMP#01700-00-00-018E0
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Electricity, Garage, GarageDoorOpener
School Information
  • Elementary School: Ivy Elementary
  • High School: Western Albemarle
  • Middle Or Junior School: Henley
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1620.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1200.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1400.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 320.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 5416.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 3020.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Features: NativePlants
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.16
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: Seller Disclosure
  • New Construction: No
  • Parcel Number: 01700-00-00-018E0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Zoning Description: RA Rural Area
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticTank
  • Utilities: HighSpeedInternetAvailable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Stream
  • Construction Materials: StickBuilt
  • Fireplace Features: One, WoodBurning, WoodBurningStove
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block, BrickMortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Deck, FrontPorch, Porch, Wood
  • Roof: Metal, Other
Interior Features
  • Basement: ExteriorEntry, Full, Heated, InteriorEntry, PartiallyFinished, WalkOutAccess
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: CentralAir, Ductless
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Concrete, CeramicTile, Hardwood
  • Heating: HeatPump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: PrimaryDownstairs, BreakfastBar, HomeOffice, MudRoom, RecessedLighting
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup, Sink
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Type: Bathroom, Bedroom, DiningRoom, ExerciseRoom, FullBath, Kitchen, LivingRoom, MudRoom, Recreation
  • Spa: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, InsulatedWindows, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ElectricRange, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified: No
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 5
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
Room 6
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Mud Room
Room 9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 10
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation
Room 11
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 5138 Free Union Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 21, 2025

Sold

CAAR #663374

$725,000—
May 21, 2025

Sold

Harrisonburg-Rockingham AOR #663374

$725,000—
May 19, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558891012

$725,000

+10.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/21/2025

Sold

CAAR #663374

$725,000
05/21/2025

Sold

Harrisonburg-Rockingham AOR #663374

$725,000
05/19/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1558891012

$725,000

+10.8% / yr

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

Public Records for 5138 Free Union Road

Taxable ValueLand$232,900Additions$426,900Total$659,800
Tax Record2026$5,899 ($492 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,020 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,620 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,400 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,620 SqFtStories1Lot Size224,770 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980Year Renovated2023ZoningRURAL AREACountyALBEMARLEAPN01700-00-00-018E0

Schools near 5138 Free Union 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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Listing Courtesy of CORE REAL ESTATE PARTNERS LLC, JEFF MATTIE

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