955 Simmons Gap Rd

25,919,071 / 595.02
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Named for its geographic relation to a nearby sister farm, The Upper Farm spans 595 acres in Albemarle County with sought-after Blue Ridge Mountain views. The property features a 20-acre lake, over half a mile of road frontage, and a blend of rolling pastures and mature woodlands, offering numerous homesite options. Located just 14 minutes from the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport and a little over 25 minutes to UVA, this property uniquely combines scenic seclusion with convenient access. With 12...Named for its geographic relation to a nearby sister farm, The Upper Farm spans 595 acres in Albemarle County with sought-after Blue Ridge Mountain views. The property features a 20-acre lake, over half a mile of road frontage, and a blend of rolling pastures and mature woodlands, offering numerous homesite options. Located just 14 minutes from the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport and a little over 25 minutes to UVA, this property uniquely combines scenic seclusion with convenient access. With 12 distinct parcels and an existing farmhouse that can be utilized or reimagined, The Upper Farm is primed for diverse opportunities—from agricultural ventures to creating an exceptional recreational retreat. Additional acreage across Simmons Gap Road is also available for expanded possibilities.
  1. Listed by MURDOCH MATHESON • Brokerage DRE #226012062 • FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
    P: (434)-981-7439 C: (434)-981-7439 murdoch@murdoch-matheson.com

Property Details for 955 Simmons Gap Road

Subdivision Name
NONE
LISTING UPDATED: 01/09/2026 11:52 AM

Property Details for 955 Simmons Gap Road

StatusActive
MLS #658277
Days on Market394
Taxes$4,019 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeFarm / Residential
Year Built1754
Lot Size595.02 AC
CountyAlbemarle County

Location

Listing Courtesy of FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, MURDOCH MATHESON
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Building Information for 955 Simmons Gap Road

Building Size-Lot Size595.02 AC

Payment Calculator

$32,015 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$31,680

Property Taxes

$335

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 955 Simmons Gap Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Earlysville Rd left onto Buck Mountain Rd right onto Simmons Gap Rd (3.2 miles) property on left.
  • Latitude: 38.212506
  • Longitude: -78.517268
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Year Built: 1754
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,019
  • Tax Legal Description: Parcels 9-26,9-30A,9-12,9-12A,9-12B,9-33,18-28B,9-32,9-32B,18-28A,9-27,9-29
  • Tax Year: 2024
Parking
  • Garage: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Broadus Wood
  • High School: Albemarle
  • Middle Or Junior School: Journey
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1580.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Other
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Other
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Other
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Other
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Area Source: Other
  • Building Area Total: 1580.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Living Area: 1580.0
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 595.02
Property and Assessments
  • Disclaimer: The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed, as well as participants of Bright MLS via the CAAR/Bright MLS data share.
  • Disclosures: SellerDisclosure
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Farm
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Farm
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Zoning Description: RA Rural Area
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticTank
  • Utilities: Other
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: StickBuilt
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Security Features: SurveillanceSystem
Interior Features
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: ForcedAir
  • Heating: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0
  • Room Type: Bathroom, FullBath
  • Stories: 2
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified: No
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 955 Simmons Gap Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

CAAR #658277

$6,500,000
Nov 13, 2025

Pending

CAAR #658277

Oct 28, 2024

Listed (Active)

CAAR #658277

$6,500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/08/2026

Listed (Active)

CAAR #658277

$6,500,000
11/13/2025

Pending

CAAR #658277

10/28/2024

Listed (Active)

CAAR #658277

$6,500,000

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

Public Records for 955 Simmons Gap Road

Taxable ValueLand$805,600Additions$151,000Total$956,600
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,580 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,580 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,561,030 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1754ZoningRURAL AREASCountyALBEMARLEAPN00900-00-00-02900Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 955 Simmons Gap Road

This home is within Albemarle County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Broadus Wood Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Jack Jouett Middle School
Public6 to 8

Albemarle High School
Public9 to 12

Community Lab School
Charter6 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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955 Simmons Gap Road is a 595.02 ac of land for sale in Dyke, VA 22935. This property was listed for sale on October 28, 2024 by FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, it's currently listed at $6,500,000. This listing's school district is Albemarle County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Broadus Wood Elementary School, Jack Jouett Middle School and Albemarle High School. 955 Simmons Gap Road is a 4-bed, 1-bath, 1,580 sqft 595.02 ac of land built in 1754 on a 25,919,071 sq. ft. / 595.02 acres lot.

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