550 Grassmere Rd

4,223 Sq. Ft.
$509 / Sq. Ft.
4,223
Sq. Ft.
$509
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Historic Grassmere Farm, an enchanting circa 1820 Ivy treasure. Beautiful period details blend seamlessly with extensive modern amenities. Infused with abundant natural light , the home is warm and inviting. Main level features include the primary suite with luxurious bath, living room with built-in cabinetry, vaulted ceiling chefs kitchen & adjoining dining room. The second level offers two generous bedrooms, a reading nook plus a full bath with clawfoot tub. The terrace level boasts a guest suite...Historic Grassmere Farm, an enchanting circa 1820 Ivy treasure. Beautiful period details blend seamlessly with extensive modern amenities. Infused with abundant natural light , the home is warm and inviting. Main level features include the primary suite with luxurious bath, living room with built-in cabinetry, vaulted ceiling chefs kitchen & adjoining dining room. The second level offers two generous bedrooms, a reading nook plus a full bath with clawfoot tub. The terrace level boasts a guest suite or recreation room, office, workout room, full bath & laundry room. Living and entertaining spaces extend out to the large covered porch, deck & bluestone terrace. Additional amenities include; Solar, heated saltwater pool, greenhouse with water & electricity, oversized 2 car garage with workshop. Gardens & seeded wildflower meadows surround the house. Over 27 acres! Meander across the 1.5 miles of paths mowed & maintained through the meadows & woodlands. Grassmere Farm has been exceptionally well maintained & improved by the current owners. To be featured in the New York Times real estate section. Improvements & plat are located in the Document section. Century Link is current internet provider. Firefly from CVEC available next year
  1. Listed by ROBERT HEADRICK • Brokerage DRE #226020130 • NEST REALTY GROUP
    P: (434)-242-8501 C: (434)-242-8501 bheadrick@nestrealty.com

Property Details for 550 Grassmere Road

Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Subdivision Name
GRASSMERE
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Garden, Rural, TreesWoods, Water
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Yes
Zoning
R-1 Residential
LISTING CLOSED: 10/13/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 550 Grassmere Road

StatusClosed
MLS #621688
Days on Market12
Taxes$8,061 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1820
Lot Size27.79 AC / 1,210,532 SF
CountyAlbemarle County

Location

Listing Courtesy of NEST REALTY GROUP, ROBERT HEADRICK

Sold By BROWNFIELD REALTY ADVISORS INC., ROBERTA BROWNFIELD

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Building Information for 550 Grassmere Road

Stories2Year Built1820Building Size-Lot Size27.79 AC / 1,210,532 SF

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$11,600 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,928

Property Taxes

$672

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 550 Grassmere Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Charlottesville, take 250 West to Ivy. After Railroad bridge turn Left onto Morgantown Road, follow to Left onto Grassmere Road.
  • Latitude: 38.05091479
  • Longitude: -78.616614
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Year Built: 1820
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,061
  • Tax Legal Description: GRASSMERE FARM 1, Lot 020B0
  • Tax Year: 2020
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Electricity, GarageFacesFront, Garage, GarageDoorOpener
School Information
  • Elementary School: Murray
  • High School: Western Albemarle
  • Middle Or Junior School: Henley
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2156.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2067.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Area Total: 4942.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Living Area: 4223.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 27.79
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Parcel Number: 05800-00-00-020B0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Zoning Description: R-1 Residential
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: SolarPanels
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticTank
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Stream
  • Construction Materials: StickBuilt, WoodSiding
  • Fireplace Features: Multiple
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Patio And Porch Features: RearPorch, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Metal
  • Security Features: CarbonMonoxideDetectors
Interior Features
  • Basement: ExteriorEntry, Finished, Heated, InteriorEntry, PartiallyFinished, WalkOutAccess
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: CentralAir, HeatPump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, HeatPump, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: PrimaryDownstairs, SittingAreaInPrimary, BreakfastArea, EntranceFoyer, EatInKitchen, HomeOffice, KitchenIsland, Loft, VaultedCeilings
  • Laundry Features: WasherHookup, DryerHookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom, Bedroom, DiningRoom, ExerciseRoom, FamilyRoom, FullBath, Foyer, HalfBath, Kitchen, Laundry, Loft, LivingRoom, PrimaryBathroom, PrimaryBedroom
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, TiltInWindows
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, GasRange, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified: No
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
Room 3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Loft
Room 4
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: HalfBath
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Foyer
Room 8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 10
  • Room Level: Basement
Room 11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 12
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 14
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: ExerciseRoom
Room 15
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 550 Grassmere Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 13, 2021

Sold

CAAR #621688

$2,150,000
Oct 6, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1475125900

$2,150,000

+6.6% / yr

Sep 1, 2021

Listed (Active)

CAAR #621688

$1,495,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/13/2021

Sold

CAAR #621688

$2,150,000
10/06/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1475125900

$2,150,000

+6.6% / yr

09/01/2021

Listed (Active)

CAAR #621688

$1,495,000

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Public Records for 550 Grassmere Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,178,700Additions$1,062,200Total$2,240,900
Tax Record2025$20,032 ($1,669 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,243 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,176 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt2,067 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,210,532 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1820Year Renovated1998ZoningRURAL AREACountyALBEMARLEAPN05800-00-00-020B0

Schools near 550 Grassmere Road

This home is within Albemarle County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Virginia L Murray Elementary School
PublicPK 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 NEST REALTY GROUP, ROBERT HEADRICK

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