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Last Sold Price
12,675,960 Lot Size291 Acres
678 Bessie Bell Mountain Rd, Castleton, VA 22716
LandProperty Type
291 acresLot Size
1820Year Built

Description

Stunningly sited at the base of Bessie Bell Mountain, this turn-key cattle and hay farm run by off-site farmer is yours to use full-time or on weekend basis. Acres of rolling pasture, a large 3 acre lake, old stone walls, and wooded mountainside to explore. Stables, barns, pool, and other charming outbuildings complement a 3 bd, 2 ba cottage with log cabin origins. Beautifully maintained.Stunningly sited at the base of Bessie Bell Mountain, this turn-key cattle and hay farm run by off-site farmer is yours to use full-time or on weekend basis. Acres of rolling pasture, a large 3 acre lake, old stone walls, and wooded mountainside to explore. Stables, barns, pool, and other charming outbuildings complement a 3 bd, 2 ba cottage with log cabin origins. Beautifully maintained.
Listing closed: 07/11/2016 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003938699

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Median sold price

$615,000

Avg days on market

28

Sale-to-list ratio

96.4%

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Location

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Property Information for 678 Bessie Bell Mountain Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Farm / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: TM50-36,40,4A, 41, 65C
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Cottage
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Boat/Launch Ramp
  • Views: Water, Mountain
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: BESSIE BELL
  • Subdivision: BESSIE BELL (RAPPAHANNOCK VA)
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • New Construction: No
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 291.00 AC
Location
Location
  • School District Name: RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121140061778
  • County: RAPPAHANNOCK
  • Topography: Hilly,Level,Moderate Slope,Rolling,Sloped
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Name: LAKE
  • Water Body Type: Lake
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 1000.0
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
  • Docks Count: 0
  • Dock/Slip Conveys Y/N: false
  • Dock/Slip Conveyance: None Available
  • Slips Count: 0
  • Boats Power Count: 0
  • Boats Nonpower Count: 1
  • Mean Low Water Feet: 10.00
  • Distance To Body Of Water: .00
  • Distance To Body Of Water Units: Blocks
  • Remarks Distance To Body Of Water: Less than 1 Block
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Assessed Value: $0
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
  • Concessions Amount: $0
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Mud Room
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 1980
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Construction Materials: Log, Wood Siding
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Other
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Dock Slip Conveyance: None Available
  • Property Attached Y/N: false
  • Other Structure: Barn/Stable, Barn, Corn Barn, Poultry House, Storage Barn/Shed, Run-in Shed, Loafing Shed, Boat House
  • Possible Use: Livestock
Lot / Land Information
Farm Information
  • Pasture Acres: 150.00
  • Wooded Acres: 155.00
  • Farm Operation: Mixed Use, Beef, Hay, Livestock
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Area: 12,675,960.00
  • Fencing: Fully, Masonry/Stone, Wire
  • Location Type: Lake
  • Parcel ID: 16322841
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Dining Area
  • View: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground
  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent URL: www.farms-estates.com

Property History for 678 Bessie Bell Mountain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 11, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003938699

$2,200,000
Mar 10, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003938699

Mar 10, 2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003938699

$2,950,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/11/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003938699

$2,200,000
03/10/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003938699

03/10/2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003938699

$2,950,000

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

Public Records for 678 Bessie Bell Mountain Road

Taxable ValueLand$292,800Additions$435,000Total$727,800
Tax Record2025$4,585 ($382 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,712 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,712 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,062,998 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1815CountyRAPPAHANNOCKAPN50 40AFireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 678 Bessie Bell Mountain Road

This home is within Rappahannock County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 7
Public - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Rappahannock County Elementary School
PublicPK to 7

Rappahannock County High School
Public8 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: 678 Bessie Bell Mountain Road, Castleton, VA 22716
$2,200,000
3
12,675,960
$487,000
2
1,055,459
2
998
414,473
3
2
3,916
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