899 Wares Gap Rd

762 Sq. Ft.
$852 / Sq. Ft.
762
Sq. Ft.
$852
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Tucked away atop Tobacco Row Mountain, this extraordinary 96.78-acre mountain retreat features a beautifully restored circa 1838 log cabin and an adjacent but separate tax parcel of 11+ acres ( being part of the 96.78 acres) with driveway to CLEARED mountaintop homesite, over 2000 ft. elevation, with well/septic and stunning 360 degree views. The 1.5-story historic cabin showcases hand-hewn V-notch logs, two wood-burning stone fireplaces, yellow pine tongue-and-groove ceilings, solid oak floors,...Tucked away atop Tobacco Row Mountain, this extraordinary 96.78-acre mountain retreat features a beautifully restored circa 1838 log cabin and an adjacent but separate tax parcel of 11+ acres ( being part of the 96.78 acres) with driveway to CLEARED mountaintop homesite, over 2000 ft. elevation, with well/septic and stunning 360 degree views. The 1.5-story historic cabin showcases hand-hewn V-notch logs, two wood-burning stone fireplaces, yellow pine tongue-and-groove ceilings, solid oak floors, American chestnut logs and details, and all new windows. The cabin has firefly high speed fiber internet! The fully rebuilt kitchen & bath (2025) include custom rustic ash cabinetry, chestnut wood shelving, new appliances, custom tile, and stone accents straight from the nearby James River. Major upgrades include new 200-amp service, updated plumbing & electrical, two mini-splits, new pressure tank & hot water heater. Spring-fed water system with 1,175-gallon gravity-fed tank. Septic permitted for 2BR. Mostly wooded acreage with trails, streams, springs, cleared meadow, and a 12x28 storage barn. Ideal weekend retreat, recreational haven, including future homesite with a spectacular panoramic view! ,Solid Surface Counter,Wood Cabinets,Fireplace in Bedroom,Fireplace in Living Room
  1. Listed by JIM FAULCONER • MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
    P: (434)-981-0076 jfaulconer@mcleanfaulconer.com
  2. Listed by WILL FAULCONER • MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
    P: (434)-987-9455 jwfaulconer@gmail.com

Property Details for 899 Wares Gap Road

Ownership
Other
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cabin/Lodge, Cottage
Levels/Stories
1.5
Views
Mountain, Pasture, Trees/Woods, Panoramic
Garage
No
LISTING UPDATED: 03/16/2026 06:32 PM

Property Details for 899 Wares Gap Road

StatusPending
MLS #673824
Days on Market10
Taxes$195 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1838
Lot Size96.78 AC / 4,215,736 SF
CountyAmherst County

Location

Listing Courtesy of MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR, JIM FAULCONER; MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR, WILL FAULCONER
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Building Information for 899 Wares Gap Road

Stories-Year Built1838Building Size-Lot Size96.78 AC / 4,215,736 SF

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$3,166 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,150

Property Taxes

$16

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 899 Wares Gap Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: AMHERST COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121141549199
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: PLEASANT VIEW (AMHERST VA)
  • Middle Or Junior School: MONELISON (AMHERST VA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: AMHERST (AMHERST VA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: AMHERST
  • Topography: Mountainous
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Water Body Type: Spring
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: A
  • Zoning Dscrp: Agricultural
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Kitchen, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Green Info
  • Green Energy Efficient: Exposure/Shade
  • Green Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Building Info
  • Building Total SQFT: 1098
  • Total Finished SQFT: 762.00
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Features: Mountainous, Partly Wooded, Private, Trees/Wooded
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • View: Mountains, Panoramic, Rural, Valley, TreesWoods
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ElectricRange, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electric Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating Type: Steam
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Water Source: Spring
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS (VA)
  • List Agent URL: www.mcleanfaulconer.com

Property History for 899 Wares Gap Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 15, 2026

Pending

CAAR #673824

Mar 14, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #673824

Mar 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

CAAR #673824

Mar 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #673824

$649,000
Mar 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

CAAR #673824

$649,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/15/2026

Pending

CAAR #673824

03/14/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #673824

03/03/2026

Listed (Active)

CAAR #673824

03/02/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #673824

$649,000
03/02/2026

Listed (Active)

CAAR #673824

$649,000

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Schools near 899 Wares Gap Road

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

Amherst Middle School
Public6 to 8

Amherst County High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR, JIM FAULCONER; MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR, WILL FAULCONER

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