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4 beds3,265 sqft$87/sqft
8290 James River Rd, Shipman, VA 22971
Single FamilyProperty Type
12.17 acresLot Size
1980Year Built
$87/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Nature lover or Sportsman's paradise! Beautiful well-maintained multi-level home located in Nelson county nestled on 12.7 acres, total of two wooded lots and multiple outbuildings. Main level boast a spacious foyer opening to a huge living room, separate dining room and open kitchen with updated granite counter tops, gas range, refrigerator, and large island. Four bedrooms and two full baths upstairs with tiled whirlpool tub. Spend early mornings and late evenings on the upper deck right outside...Nature lover or Sportsman's paradise! Beautiful well-maintained multi-level home located in Nelson county nestled on 12.7 acres, total of two wooded lots and multiple outbuildings. Main level boast a spacious foyer opening to a huge living room, separate dining room and open kitchen with updated granite counter tops, gas range, refrigerator, and large island. Four bedrooms and two full baths upstairs with tiled whirlpool tub. Spend early mornings and late evenings on the upper deck right outside the master bedroom. Lower level features a large family room with built in entertainment centers, shelving, and fireplace. Full bath with walk in shower, large workshop, house vacuum system, water purification system, conditioned wine cellar, and two car garage. Would be perfect as a small farm, or great for horses. Schedule your showing today!
  • Listed by: Michael Cooper • Key to Your Heart Realty
Listing closed: 07/12/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 309947

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Listing Courtesy of Key to Your Heart Realty, Michael Cooper

Sold By Long and Foster Realtors, Loi Patkin

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Property Information for 8290 James River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,840 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Styles: Split Level
  • Directions: 29 N to Lovingston, R on Front St., R on 56, 6.3 miles to property on L
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Lot Size: 12.17 AC / 530,125 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • County/City: Nelson
  • State: VA
  • ZIP: 22971
  • Area: Nelson
  • Longitude: -78.80
  • Latitude: 37.71
  • City/Town: Shipman
Taxes and HOA
  • Estimated Taxes: $1,840.00
  • Association: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
  • Association Fee Amount: $.00
  • Association Fee: 0.00
School Information
  • Elementary School: Tye River Elem
  • High School: Nelson County High
  • Middle School: Nelson Midl
  • School District: Nelson
Parking
  • Garage Area: .00
  • Garage Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Garage Length: .00
  • Garage Width: .00
  • Carport Area: .00
  • Carport Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Carport Length: .00
  • Carport Width: .00
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 12.17
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Size Source: (Public Records)
  • Lot Square Footage: 530125.0
  • Square Footage: 3265.0
  • Above Grade Fin SqFt: 1975.0
  • Est Fin SqFt BelGrde: 1290.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 3: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 2: 0.0
  • Est Fin SqFt Level 1: 1975.0
  • Est UnFin SqFt Total: 658.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Age: 0
  • Financing: FHA
  • FIPS Code: 125
  • Legal Description: 69-8-5& 69-4-106c
  • Construction Status: Completed
  • Property Disclaimer: All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed
  • Allow Auto Estimate: No
  • Allow Reviews: No
  • Validated: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Heater: Electric, Solar
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: Two
  • Porch: 31x6 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Patio: 25x15 Level: Below Grade
  • Screened Porch: 10x11 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Circular Drive, Garden Space, Landscaped, Screened Porch, Secluded Lot, Storm Windows, Storm Doors
  • Exterior Finish (AG): Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Attach Doc to DocBox: Disclosure
  • ScreenedPorch Area: 110.0
  • ScreenedPorch Dimensions: 10.000 x 11.000
  • ScreenedPorch Length: 10.0
  • ScreenedPorch Width: 11.0
  • Deck Area: 247.0
  • Deck Dimensions: 19.000 x 13.000
  • Deck Length: 19.0
  • Deck Width: 13.0
  • Patio Area: 375.0
  • Patio Dimensions: 25.000 x 15.000
  • Patio Length: 25.0
  • Patio Width: 15.0
  • Porch Area: 186.0
  • Porch Dimensions: 31.000 x 6.000
  • Porch Length: 31.0
  • Porch Width: 6.0
  • Foyer Area: 77.0
  • Foyer Dimensions: 11.000 x 7.000
  • Foyer Length: 11.0
  • Foyer Width: 7.0
  • Deck: 19x13 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
Interior Features
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Heating System: Circulating Firepl, Electric Baseboard, Forced Warm Air-Gas, Heat Pump, Hot Water-Elec, Wood Stove
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Tile Bath(s), Master Bed w/ Bath, Security System, Vacuum System, Walk-In Closet(s), Whirlpool Tub, Workshop
  • Laundry: Dryer Connection, Washer Connections
  • Limited Services: No
  • Attic: Access, Floored
  • Basement: Exterior Entrance, Finished, Fireplace, Full, Heated, Workshop
  • Den: 15x23 Level: Below Grade
  • Den Area: 345.0
  • Den Dimensions: 15.000 x 23.000
  • Den Length: 15.0
  • Den Width: 23.0
  • Foyer: 11x7 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Air Conditioning: Central Electric
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 3 (2 1)
  • Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0
  • Appliance/Convey: Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range-Gas, Refrigerator, Water Purifier, Washer, Wine Cooler
Room Information
Additional Room Information
  • 2nd Bedroom: 10x13 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • 2ndBedroom Area: 130.0
  • 2ndBedroom Dimensions: 10.000 x 13.000
  • 2ndBedroom Length: 10.0
  • 2ndBedroom Width: 13.0
  • 3rd Bedroom: 10x13 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • 3rdBedroom Area: 130.0
  • 3rdBedroom Dimensions: 10.000 x 13.000
  • 3rdBedroom Length: 10.0
  • 3rdBedroom Width: 13.0
  • 4th Bedroom: 9x11 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
  • 4thBedroom Area: 99.0
  • 4thBedroom Dimensions: 9.000 x 11.000
  • 4thBedroom Length: 9.0
  • 4thBedroom Width: 11.0
  • 5thBedroom Area: 0.0
  • 5thBedroom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • 5thBedroom Length: 0.0
  • 5thBedroom Width: 0.0
  • 6thBedroom Area: 0.0
  • 6thBedroom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • 6thBedroom Length: 0.0
  • 6thBedroom Width: 0.0
  • Kitchen: 19x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Living Room: 22x13 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • Formal Dining: 11x14 Level: Level 1 Above Grade
  • RecRoom Area: 0.0
  • RecRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • RecRoom Length: 0.0
  • RecRoom Width: 0.0
  • FamilyRoom Area: 0.0
  • FamilyRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • FamilyRoom Length: 0.0
  • FamilyRoom Width: 0.0
  • GreatRoom Area: 0.0
  • GreatRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • GreatRoom Length: 0.0
  • GreatRoom Width: 0.0
  • OtherRoom1 Area: 0.0
  • OtherRoom1 Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • OtherRoom1 Length: 0.0
  • OtherRoom1 Width: 0.0
  • OtherRoom2 Area: 0.0
  • OtherRoom2 Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • OtherRoom2 Length: 0.0
  • OtherRoom2 Width: 0.0
  • OtherRoom3 Area: 0.0
  • OtherRoom3 Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • OtherRoom3 Length: 0.0
  • OtherRoom3 Width: 0.0
  • Office Area: 0.0
  • Office Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • Office Length: 0.0
  • Office Width: 0.0
Breakfast Room Information
  • BreakfastArea Area: 0.0
  • BreakfastArea Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • BreakfastArea Length: 0.0
  • BreakfastArea Width: 0.0
Master Bedroom Information
  • MasterBedroom Area: 130.0
  • MasterBedroom Dimensions: 10.000 x 13.000
  • MasterBedroom Length: 10.0
  • MasterBedroom Width: 13.0
  • Master Bedroom: 10x13 Level: Level 2 Above Grade
Bathrooms Information
  • Full Bath BelowGrade: 0
  • Full Bath Level 1: 0
  • Full Bath Level 2: 2
  • Full Bath Level 3: 0
  • Half Bath BelowGrade: 1
  • Half Bath Level 1: 0
  • Half Bath Level 2: 0
  • Half Bath Level 3: 0
Dining Room
  • FormalDining Area: 154.0
  • FormalDining Dimensions: 11.000 x 14.000
  • FormalDining Length: 11.0
  • FormalDining Width: 14.0
Sun Room
  • SunRoom Area: 0.0
  • SunRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • SunRoom Length: 0.0
  • SunRoom Width: 0.0
Laundry Room
  • LaundryRoom Area: 0.0
  • LaundryRoom Dimensions: 0.000 x 0.000
  • LaundryRoom Length: 0.0
  • LaundryRoom Width: 0.0
Kitchen Room
  • Kitchen Area: 266.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 19.000 x 14.000
  • Kitchen Length: 19.0
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • LivingRoom Area: 286.0
  • LivingRoom Dimensions: 22.000 x 13.000
  • LivingRoom Length: 22.0
  • LivingRoom Width: 13.0

Property History for 8290 James River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 12, 2018

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #309947

$285,000
May 25, 2018

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #309947

Feb 15, 2018

Listed (Active)

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #309947

$299,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/12/2018

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #309947

$285,000
05/25/2018

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #309947

02/15/2018

Listed (Active)

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #309947

$299,000

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

Public Records for 8290 James River Road

Taxable ValueLand$39,700Additions$314,800Total$354,500
Tax Record2025$2,304 ($192 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,975 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,975 SqFtStories1Lot Size290,545 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980CountyNELSONAPN69 8 5Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8290 James River Road

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

Nelson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Nelson County High School
Public9 to 12

Rockfish 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8290 James River Road, Shipman, VA 22971
$285,000
4
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530,125
$150,000
2
1
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Listing Courtesy of Key to Your Heart Realty, Michael Cooper

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