9281 Frascati Dr

Gordonsville, VA 22942

$2,700,000
Price
5
Beds
6,759 Sq. Ft.
$399 / Sq. Ft.
6,759
Sq. Ft.
$399
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Frascati, c. 1823. Here is an exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire a national landmark perfectly located on 62.74 acres in the Somerset estate area of Orange County. Frascati was built for Philip Barbour, Associate Justice for the Supreme Court by John Perry, known for his work for Thomas Jefferson in building the University of Virginia and Monticello. Frascati is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark. For a full history and architectural details about...Frascati, c. 1823. Here is an exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire a national landmark perfectly located on 62.74 acres in the Somerset estate area of Orange County. Frascati was built for Philip Barbour, Associate Justice for the Supreme Court by John Perry, known for his work for Thomas Jefferson in building the University of Virginia and Monticello. Frascati is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Virginia Historic Landmark. For a full history and architectural details about Frascati please see the Wikipedia listing in the documents section. In addition to the manor home the restored summer kitchen now serves as a charming guest cottage, the original formal gardens still exist with magnificent 200 year old boxwoods and extraordinary specimen trees. A lovely gunnite swimming pool is tucked away in a "secret garden" The 62 acres with Frascati is mostly open in high quality pasture and is suitable for any agricultural pursuit. There are several useful barns and sheds. The gently rolling land boasts superb views of the Blue Ridge mountains and is surrounded by large farms. Frascati is protected with a conservation easement with the VOF and The Virginia Board of Historic Resources. (See Documents).
  1. Listed by JOHN INCE • Brokerage DRE #0226038802 • CHARLOTTESVILLE COUNTRY PROPERTIES, LLC
    P: (434)-981-3011 C: (434)-981-3011 john@charlottesvillecountry.com

Property Details for 9281 Frascati Drive

Ownership
Other
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Other
Levels/Stories
2
Views
Garden/Lawn, Mountain, Pasture
Garage
No
LISTING UPDATED: 06/26/2025 06:52 AM

Property Details for 9281 Frascati Drive

StatusActive
MLS #637878
Days on Market791
Taxes$8,634 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1823
Lot Size62.74 AC / 2,732,954 SF
CountyOrange County

Location

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Building Information for 9281 Frascati Drive

Stories2Year Built1823Building Size-Lot Size62.74 AC / 2,732,954 SF

Payment Calculator

$14,866 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,146

Property Taxes

$720

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 9281 Frascati Drive

Location
Location
  • School District Name: ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121141052477
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: GORDON-BARBOUR (ORANGE VA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: PROSPECT HEIGHTS (ORANGE VA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: ORANGE (ORANGE VA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: ORANGE
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Water Body Type: Pond
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • 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: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Study, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Study
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Additional Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Total SQFT: 8259
  • Total Finished SQFT: 5,650.00
Lot / Land Information
Farm Information
  • Pasture Acres: 45.00
  • Wooded Acres: 10.00
Lot / Land Information
  • Sign On Property: No
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • View: Garden, Mountains, Rural
  • Fireplace: No
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: FiberOpticAvailable
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Radiant
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • 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.charlottesvillecountry.com

Property History for 9281 Frascati Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 26, 2025

Price Change

CAAR #637878

$2,700,000
Mar 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #637878

Feb 14, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #637878

Dec 26, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #637878

Sep 26, 2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #637878

$2,750,000
Sep 26, 2024

Price Change

CAAR #637878

$2,750,000
Mar 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #637878

Feb 15, 2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #637878

Jan 15, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #637878

Sep 2, 2023

Price Change

BRIGHT #637878

$3,250,000
May 1, 2023

Price Change

BRIGHT #637878

$3,500,000
Jan 19, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #637878

$3,900,000
Jan 19, 2023

Listed (Active)

CAAR #637878

$3,900,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/26/2025

Price Change

CAAR #637878

$2,700,000
03/28/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #637878

02/14/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #637878

12/26/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #637878

09/26/2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #637878

$2,750,000
09/26/2024

Price Change

CAAR #637878

$2,750,000
03/12/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #637878

02/15/2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #637878

01/15/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #637878

09/02/2023

Price Change

BRIGHT #637878

$3,250,000
05/01/2023

Price Change

BRIGHT #637878

$3,500,000
01/19/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #637878

$3,900,000
01/19/2023

Listed (Active)

CAAR #637878

$3,900,000

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

Public Records for 9281 Frascati Drive

Taxable ValueLand$722,000Additions$707,700Total$1,429,700
Tax Record2024$10,862 ($905 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,566 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,609 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,957 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,733,129 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1823ZoningA AGRICULTURACountyORANGEAPN055-00-00-00-0015Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 9281 Frascati Drive

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

Prospect Heights Middle School
Public6 to 8

Orange Co. 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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9281 Frascati Drive is a single family home for sale in Gordonsville, VA 22942. This property was listed for sale on January 19, 2023 by CHARLOTTESVILLE COUNTRY PROPERTIES, LLC, it's currently listed at $2,700,000. This listing's school district is Orange County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Gordon Barbour Elementary School, Prospect Heights Middle School and Orange Co. High School. 9281 Frascati Drive is a 5-bed, 3.5-bath, 6,759 sqft single family home built in 1823.

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