899 Wares Gap Road

Closed 5/1/26

Last Sold Price

$600,000

1 bed1 bath762 sqft$787/sqft

899 Wares Gap Rd, Amherst, VA 24521

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!

LISTING CLOSED: 05/01/2026 12:00 AM

Listed by JIM FAULCONER • Brokerage DRE #226001129 • MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
P: (434) 981-0076 C: (434) 981-0076 jfaulconer@mcleanfaulconer.com
Listed by WILL FAULCONER • Brokerage DRE #226001129 • MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
P: (434) 987-9455 C: (434) 987-9455 jwfaulconer@gmail.com

Property Details for 899 Wares Gap Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

673824

Days on Market

Taxes

$195 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Detached

Year Built

1838

Lot Size

96.78 AC / 4,215,736 SF

County

Amherst County

Ownership

Other

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Cabin/Lodge, Cottage

Levels/Stories

1.5

Views

Mountain, Pasture, Trees/Woods, Panoramic

Garage

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE (AMHERST VA)

Central Air

Basement

Above Grade Finished SQFT

762.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Above Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Above Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Construction Completed

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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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$3,066 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,050

Property Taxes

$16

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 899 Wares Gap Road

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

Water View: No
Water Oriented: No

Water Body Type: Spring

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: Second

Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: First

Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Additional Bedroom
Room Level: First

Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Level: First

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

Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 762.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Log
Roof: Copper
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8045/8798/5886/804587985886_512_384_pImWRJNDtJ0_G5V4.jpg
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Foundation Details: Stone, Crawl Space
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Features: Mountainous, Partly Wooded, Private, Trees/Wooded

Interior Features

View: Mountains, Panoramic, Rural, Valley, Trees Woods
Fireplace: No

Fireplace Features: Wood
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector

Utilities

Utilities: Fiber Optic 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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 1, 2026	Sold BRIGHT #673824	$600,000	—
May 1, 2026	Sold CAAR #673824	$600,000	—
Apr 22, 2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1938487139	$600,000	—
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	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/01/2026	Sold BRIGHT #673824	$600,000
05/01/2026	Sold CAAR #673824	$600,000
04/22/2026	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1938487139	$600,000
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

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

Public Records for 899 Wares Gap Road

Taxable ValueLand$60,800Additions$3,000Total$63,800

Tax Record2026$382 ($32 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Lot Size4,215,737 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningA1CountyAMHERSTAPN78 A 2,21

Schools near 899 Wares Gap Road

This home is within Amherst County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Temperance Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	7.7 mi
6/10	Amherst Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	8.4 mi
3/10	Amherst County High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	7.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Temperance Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	7.7 mi
6/10	Amherst Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	8.4 mi
3/10	Amherst County High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	7.2 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 899 Wares Gap Road, Amherst, VA 24521	$600,000	1	1	762	4,215,736
861 Grant's Hollow Road, Monroe, VA 24574	$200,000	3	3	1,008	207,825
825 Grant's Hollow Road, Monroe, VA 24574	–	3	3	1,709	243,718
636 Wares Gap, Monroe, VA 24521	$86,100	–	–	–	2,308,680
18 Wares Gap, Monroe, VA 24521	$18,000	–	–	–	348,044
797 Grant's Hollow Road, Monroe, VA 24574	–	3	1.5	1,464	473,584
231 Opus Lane, Amherst, VA 24521	$400,000	3	1	1,550	4,051,080
821 Grant's Hollow Road, Monroe, VA 24574	$250,000	2	1	1,125	483,385
804 Grant's Hollow Road, Monroe, VA 24574	$136,900	2	2	1,244	348,828
545 Wares Gap Road, Amherst, VA 24521	–	5	1	1,397	99,012
225 Opus Lane, Amherst, VA 24521	–	–	–	–	–
1140 Wares Gap Road, Monroe, VA 24574	–	3	3	2,440	530,038
783 Grant's Hollow Road, Monroe, VA 24574	$242,000	2	2	1,971	786,432
251 Angel Hollow Lane, Amherst, VA 24521	–	3	3	3,397	1,835,183
1181 Wares Gap Road, Monroe, VA 24574	–	3	3.5	2,260	2,613,600
1195 Wares Gap Road, Monroe, VA 24574	–	3	2	1,848	5,042,070

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