Sold
Last Sold Price
4,215,737 Lot Size96.78 Acres
899 Wares Gap Rd, Monroe, VA 24574
LandProperty Type
96.78 acresLot Size

Description

This 96 acres is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Central Virginia. There is a V-notched hewn log cabin that was built during the Antebellum Era and dates back to at least 1837. The home offers spring fed water, 2 bedroom septic, kitchen, bath,large living room and loft bedroom and 2 woodburning fireplaces. The property is mostly wooded with trails, springs and streams through out. There is a homesite at the top of the mountain with awesome mountain views with a well,septic and electricity...This 96 acres is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Central Virginia. There is a V-notched hewn log cabin that was built during the Antebellum Era and dates back to at least 1837. The home offers spring fed water, 2 bedroom septic, kitchen, bath,large living room and loft bedroom and 2 woodburning fireplaces. The property is mostly wooded with trails, springs and streams through out. There is a homesite at the top of the mountain with awesome mountain views with a well,septic and electricity in place. Ideal for hunting, ATV riding, a weekend retreat or build your permanent dream home.
  • Listed by: Lynn Bowling • Montague Miller And Co.-Amher
Listing closed: 06/02/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Lynchburg Association of REALTORS, MLS#: 331155

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$285,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

97.6%

Monroe, VA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Montague Miller And Co.-Amher, Lynn Bowling

Sold By Montague Miller And Co.-Amher, Lynn L Bowling

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Property Information for 899 Wares Gap Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,660 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Unimproved Land
  • Directions: 29 business north from Monroe to left on Five Forks to left on Father Judge Rdleft at the stop sign on Mathoe bare right on Wares Gap Rd to proprty on the right at the crest of the mountain
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 96.78 AC
Summary
Location and General Information
  • County/City: Amherst
  • State: VA
  • ZIP: 24521
  • Area: Amherst
  • Longitude: -79.16
  • Latitude: 37.60
  • City/Town: Amherst
  • Access: Rd Frnt State Paved
  • Accessible Transport: State Maintained Rd
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Map/Parcel ID: 78A2
  • Estimated Taxes: $1,660.00
  • Association: Lynchburg Board of Realtors
  • Association Fee Amount: $.00
  • Association Fee: 0.00
School Information
  • Elementary School: Amherst Elem
  • High School: Amherst High
  • Middle School: Amherst Midl
  • School District: Amherst
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 96.78
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Size Source: (Public Records)
  • Lot Square Footage: 4215737.0
  • Square Footage: 0.0
Property and Assessments
  • Property Type: Land
  • Property Subtype 1: Unimproved Land
  • Road Frontage: .00
  • Restrictions: None
  • Age: 0
  • Financing: Cash
  • FIPS Code: 9
  • Legal Description: 96.78 acres Tax Map 78-A-2, 78-A-21 Deed Book 385 Page 341
  • Building on Property: House
  • Property Disclaimer: All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed
  • Best Use: Current Existing, Recreational, Timber
  • Current Use: Agricultural, Hunting, Investment, See Remarks, Timber
  • Allow Auto Estimate: Yes
  • Allow Reviews: Yes
  • Validated: Yes
Utilities
  • Utility - Electric: American Electric
  • Utilities: Overhead Electric, Septic System, Other
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Attach Doc to DocBox: Survey, Tax Map
Interior Features
  • Limited Services: No
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Display: 1 (1 0)
  • Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0
Multi Family
Income and Expenses
  • Miscellaneous: Mountain Views, Stream / Creek, Wooded

Property History for 899 Wares Gap Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 2, 2021

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #331155

$325,000
Apr 30, 2021

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #331155

Apr 26, 2021

Listed (Active)

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #331155

$325,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/02/2021

Sold

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #331155

$325,000
04/30/2021

Pending

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #331155

04/26/2021

Listed (Active)

Lynchburg Association of REALTORS #331155

$325,000

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$262,000Additions$3,000Total$265,000
Tax Record2022$389 ($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
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Amherst Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Amherst Middle School
Public6 to 8

Amherst County 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 899 Wares Gap Road, Monroe, VA 24574
$325,000
1
4,215,737
$775,000
3
3.5
2,768
2,928,974
$460,000
4
3,024
3,599,798
11,661,927
$195,000
2
1,008
207,781
$1,400,000
5
2,851
5,688,065

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Listing Courtesy of Montague Miller And Co.-Amher, Lynn Bowling

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