The Real Estate Weekly 4.16.15

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Louisa Offers Resort Communities

a Relaxed Country Lifestyle and a Rich History

BY CELESTE M. SMUCKER, PHD

CAAR Inducts 48 Members into 2014 Professional Honor Society

Common Sense Upgrades for a Safer Bathroom

CAAR Publishes 2015 First Quarter Home Sales

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MHBR No. 3588 | ©Stanley Martin Homes | *Prices, features and availability subject to change without notice. Number of bedrooms and bathrooms vary by homesite. Options and incentives do not apply to all communities, lots, and house types. Photos shown may be of similar homes. Certain restrictions apply. Please see a Neighborhood Sales Manager for details.

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StonewaterOffering Main Level Living!Mountain View Towns from the $290’s | Single Family Homes from the low $400’s • New Luxury Townhomes & Single Family Homes just minutes from all your everyday conveniences in the Rio Rd. district

• Enjoy being within walking distances to Pen Park • Less than 3 miles from Downtown Charlottesville • Mountain views and wooded home sites • Square footage from 1,862 – 5,181

For more information contact the Neighborhood Sales ManagerAmanda Smith at 434.466.4100 or [email protected]

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SPRING HILL FARMTurnkey city farm sanctuary located in a premiere Albemarle location. Spectacular Blue Ridge views set on over 30 acres. It is just four miles north of Charlottesville Airport, Hollymead Town Center, and Martha Jefferson Emergency Room Annex. The farm is situated across from the 200+ year historic Spring Hill Baptist Church and all views are forever protected from intrusion of new construction. There is a 30’ main entry gate as well as two other 10’ gated entrances. The property bestows the serenity and peacefulness that Albemarle County has to offer, yet is five minutes from all modern amenities. $1,895,000

SHARON CALL SHARON434.981.7200Sharon Donovan, a native of Charlottesville, grew up around the construc-tion industry and has watched Charlottesville and the surrounding area grow and blossom into one of the top ten places to

live in the country. In 1980 Sharon began her career in real estate and went on to attain her broker’s license. She combines tremendous energy, experi-ence, enthusiasm, and extensive knowledge of the local real estate market to give her clients and cus-tomers the best service one would expect from a top producer. Sharon utilizes her superior market knowl-edge to transform the often-stressed home search process into one of enjoyment and satisfaction.

EVE434.825.1878Eve Hesselroth lives in Charlottesville with her husband and two fantas-tic kids. She has known Charlottesville as as a teenager, a UVA student, a parent and a profession-al. Eve utilizes all of those perspectives to help her

clients find the perfect home, or market the house they are selling. She loves matching people up with the right place for them. She brings patience, warmth and a sense of humor to the home buying and selling process. Ella habla español. To learn more about Eve email her at [email protected].

SONJA RING SONJA434.981.3523Sonja Casero has 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. She prides herself in knowing that this experience is some-thing her clients can depend on as she works

hard to ensure successful transactions. She is com-mitted to integrity and a straightforward approach. She goes above and beyond normal service expec-tations and never stops looking out for your best interests. She feels strongly that in this business people come first. As a result, she gives 110% in every transaction. Over 90% of Sonja’s business is personal referrals - why don’t you ring Sonja to see why her clients come back to her again and again?

WALNUT HILLS BEAUTYLike-new dream home on gracious lot in gated community. Convenient to airport & Hollymead Town Ctr. Gourmet custom kitchen: GE Monogram SS appliances, fridge paneled to match natural cherry cabinets, huge granite topped center island, prep sink & breakfast bar, walk in pantry. Whole house wired with CAT-5 & server rm in bsmt for working from home. Heated saltwater pool with underwater lights. Wall of windows for beautiful light in vaulted LR. Large MBR with tray ceiling, en suite BA, his & her WICs, separate vanities, tile-surround tub. Whole House Vacuum, Never Dark Whole House Generator, Invisible Fence System, Home Theater. $792,000

LOCUST AVENUEExtraordinary Downtown home. One level living with auxiliary base-ment apartment. Originally built in 1925, Spanish Colonial style, completely redesigned with new addition by owner Frank Bergland. Very unique with extensive green features and materials used plus double lot for extra garden area. A short stroll to the Downtown Mall. $779,000

WOODTHRUSHCustom designed and custom built by European Homes. Large open spaces. Extensive porches, decking and terraces extend the living and entertaining areas. Beautiful landscaping makes the yard a delight. Play areas and gardens front and back. A delightful home in a quiet neighborhood north of town. $675,000

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RUGBY NEIGHBORHOODThis is the house you have been waiting for. The stately, solid stone home near UVA, on one of Charlottesville’s most desirable streets, was built in 1930 and has been extensively renovated with consummate taste. Set back from the street on a gracious lot this home affords tranquility, privacy and convenience, wrapped in a beautiful package. The huge, gourmet kitchen is a home chef’s dream come true, and all the bathrooms are so lovely you will think you are in a spa. With amenities including a new play court, blue stone patio, climbing wall in the detached garage and salt-water pool, your home will be the retreat you always knew it should be. $1,260,000

MANDEVILLE FARMPeace and tranquility in this nature lover’s paradise. Situated on 43 elevated acres in Albemarle County, this architect designed contemporary has Blue Ridge views, bubbling streams and total privacy. Hardwood floors throughout and high ceilings with lots of ‘nooks and crannies’ to curl up and read a book. Extensive decking, pool and tennis court for outdoor entertainment. Several outbuild-ings incl. greenhouse, workshop, etc.. $589,900

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Louisa Offers Resort Communities

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BY CELESTE M. SMUCKER, PHD

CAAR Inducts 48 Members into 2014 Professional Honor Society

Common Sense Upgrades for a Safer Bathroom


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REAL ESTATE NEWSCAAR 1st Quarter Market Report .. 6-7

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Open Sunday, April 19th 1-3pmBeauty and Location! The main level of this beautifully maintained home consists of a big living room with fire-place and french doors leading out to the back deck. A large kitchen with a pantry, new sink, tiled back splash and updated spacious counters. Enjoy a large & bright dining room with pretty bay window. Upstairs you will find good sized bedrooms-all with ceiling fans, laundry and two full baths - The master bedroom is huge with his & her closets. Even more living space in the nicely finished basement with a family room, a home theater system, guest room and 1/2 bath. MLS# 530289 $249,900

Dir: From the Lake Monticello Main Gate, Go Right on Jef-ferson to the 1st Left onto Tanglewood. Home on the Right.

7 TANGLEWOOD RD

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54 OAK HILL - BLUE RIDGE SHORESCharming 2 BR, 1 BA lakefront cottage. Large LR/DR area. Beautiful views of the lake. Large MBR with walk-in closet. 2nd guest BR. Galley-style kitchen. Laundry room w/washer & dryer. Large wrap around deck. No smokers, no pets. Partly furnished. One year lease required. Tenant pays electric and water. Yard, HOA dues by owner.MLS# 529203 $1,000 per month

PETER PRIMIANI • 434-981-5924 • [email protected]

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This Charming classic is loaded with character! 4 BR 2 BA. Original floors and bullseye molding. Totally renovated wood stove in LR, central air, and heated w/high efficiency gas furnace. Large garage with electric. Great location about a mile to Downtown Crozet. Qualifies for 100% financing.

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OPEN HOUSES Sunday, October 20th

A Virginia Tradition Since 1927Ednam Hall • 1100 Dryden Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22903

Ph (434) 951-5155 • F (434) [email protected] • www.roywheeler.com

This information, although deemed accurate at the time of publication, is not guaranteed.

104 DORSET COURTTime: 2-4

Hosting Agent: Jan ShiflettSUPER CLEAN ONE LEVEL RANCH w/brick front & vinyl siding at the end of a cul-de-sac, plus a full walkout basement! This darling starter home was just painted inside & features hardwood floors. Extra-large deck overlooks private, spacious backyard. Lots of upgrades, new roof, many others. Located in the Baker Butler/Sutherland school districts! $159,000. Jan Shiflett, 242-6057. (514345)Directions: 29N to Camelot, left on Barnes-dale, left on Dorset all the way to the end of the street.

1015 BEDFORD HILLS DRIVETime: 1-4

Hosting Agent: Jim McVayUNIQUENESS AND COMFORT. Enjoy beautiful brick fireplaces, high ceilings and abundant natural light. First floor master suite has adjoining office. Great pool and patio. Cot-tage is wonderful guest or in-law suite or artist/writer studio. 2+ acres for play and gardening in Earlysville. $480,000. [email protected] 434-962-3420. (513693)Directions: From Hydraulic and Rio take Earlysville Rd north over the reservoir to a left onto Bedford Hills Drive. 1015 is on your left.

940 STANLEY DRIVETime: 1-4

Hosting Agent: Mike PetersFABULOUS 5BR COLONIAL located near Hollymead Town Center. This spacious, move-in condition home features an open floor plan with gourmet eat-in kitchen, family room with fireplace, first floor bedroom with office, extensive ceramic and hardwood flooring and new carpet. A must see property! $429,900. http://www.940stanley.com/ Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (512926)Directions: From town Rio Rd. west to Rt. 743 (Hydraulic Road) north towards Earlysville. Right on Stanley Dr, second drive on the left.

520 STAGECOACH ROADTime: 1-4

Hosting Agent: Kay SandsADORABLE 1950s COTTAGE. One floor living on a half-acre that has been lovingly taken care of. 3 bedrooms, spacious well-equipped kitchen, lg. living room w/wood burning fire place, hardwood floors, great room w/outside entrance leading to a sunny terrace & yard, attractive spacious shed w/electricity. Minutes from Downtown. $229,500. Kay Sands, 825-6129. (509047)Directions: 5th Street Ext., cross over Interstate 64, take third left, travel about 1/4 mile, house is on the right.

2226 BANBURY STREET

Time: 1-4 • Hosting Agent: Julie Holbrook

E S T A B L I S H E D NEIGHBORHOOD and convenient to downtown and Rt 29. Well maintained home features hardwood floors, screened porch, main level laundry, 1 full and 1 half bath on main level. Full finished basement includes kitchen and laundry, 1-2 bedroom with outside access. $223,100. Julie Holbrook, 434-989-4415. (512616)

Directions: From 29N, East on Rio, Right on Greenbrier, Left onto Banbury, thru stop sign, home on the left. ALSO OPEN 10/23 FROM 2-3PM PRIOR TO AUCTION.

37 WEXFORD RIDGE ROAD

Time: 2-4 • Matthew Wood-son

READY TO MOVE IN! This upgraded “Berkshire” model has hardwood floors, granite counters, gas fireplace, built-in cabinets, 9’ ceilings, stainless steel appliances, 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths - the list goes on and on. $379,900. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (501463)Directions: From 29N, East on Rio, Right on Greenbrier, Left onto Banbury, thru stop sign, home on the left.

21708 JAMES MADISON HWY.

Time: 1-4 • Hosting Agent: Susan Stewart

DESIGN/BUILD YOUR OWN HOME for as little as $1000 down, no construction loan necessary! I&J invites you to tour this Parade of Homes Award winning plan, with large windows, open spaces, high ceilings, elegant fixtures & finishes. Every detail has been considered! Many floor plans are available or I&J can help you design your very own plan! $369,000. Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (505508)Directions: FFrom Zion Crossroads – Rt. 15 South. Cross Rt. 250 and do immediate U turn into parking lot. Look for sign.

679 TOUCHSTONE LANE

Time: 1-3Hosting Agent: Margaret

RamseyBEAUTIFUL MODERN POST AND BEAM home on 11.5 acres. Artfully crafted bright, airy living area. + 2BR/BA + office. A wonderful vacation home - or live in paradise year-round. Views are protected with a charming upscale B&B on one side, and a conservation easement view across the river. $325,000. Margaret Ramsey, 953-7057/296-7171. (510719)

Directions: North on Hydraulic Rd; left Earlysville Rd; left Buck Mountain Rd; right Simmonds Gap Rd; right Buffalo River Rd; left to continue on Buffalo River Rd (becomes Celt Rd); left Chapman Rd; right Touchstone Lane; right to 2nd house on left (2nd sign).

218 LOGTRAC ROAD

Time: 12-2 Hosting Agent:

Tammi CampbellENJOY FISHING or sunning on the beach when you buy this 3BR/2BA Contemporary cedar-sided Saltbox with open floor plan, delightful sunroom with rock wall waterfall, large laundry room, plenty of storage space, additional storage shed and garden spot. Only 15 minutes to shopping, 20 minutes to Cville. $209,000. www.TammiCampbell.com 985-2348/882-5403. (514558)

From Rt. 29 in Ruckersville head west on Rt. 33, approx. 7 miles turn left on Rt. 622 (Celt Rd) approx. 1 mile to left on Sunset Rd (Entrance to Greene Mtn Lake) to 2nd left onto Logtrac. House on right.

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A Virginia Tradition Since 1927Ednam Hall • 1100 Dryden Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22903

Ph (434) 951-5155 • F (434) [email protected] • www.roywheeler.com

This information, although deemed accurate at the time of publication, is not guaranteed.

104 DORSET COURTTime: 2-4

Hosting Agent: Jan ShiflettSUPER CLEAN ONE LEVEL RANCH w/brick front & vinyl siding at the end of a cul-de-sac, plus a full walkout basement! This darling starter home was just painted inside & features hardwood floors. Extra-large deck overlooks private, spacious backyard. Lots of upgrades, new roof, many others. Located in the Baker Butler/Sutherland school districts! $159,000. Jan Shiflett, 242-6057. (514345)Directions: 29N to Camelot, left on Barnes-dale, left on Dorset all the way to the end of the street.

1015 BEDFORD HILLS DRIVETime: 1-4

Hosting Agent: Jim McVayUNIQUENESS AND COMFORT. Enjoy beautiful brick fireplaces, high ceilings and abundant natural light. First floor master suite has adjoining office. Great pool and patio. Cot-tage is wonderful guest or in-law suite or artist/writer studio. 2+ acres for play and gardening in Earlysville. $480,000. [email protected] 434-962-3420. (513693)Directions: From Hydraulic and Rio take Earlysville Rd north over the reservoir to a left onto Bedford Hills Drive. 1015 is on your left.

940 STANLEY DRIVETime: 1-4

Hosting Agent: Mike PetersFABULOUS 5BR COLONIAL located near Hollymead Town Center. This spacious, move-in condition home features an open floor plan with gourmet eat-in kitchen, family room with fireplace, first floor bedroom with office, extensive ceramic and hardwood flooring and new carpet. A must see property! $429,900. http://www.940stanley.com/ Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (512926)Directions: From town Rio Rd. west to Rt. 743 (Hydraulic Road) north towards Earlysville. Right on Stanley Dr, second drive on the left.

520 STAGECOACH ROADTime: 1-4

Hosting Agent: Kay SandsADORABLE 1950s COTTAGE. One floor living on a half-acre that has been lovingly taken care of. 3 bedrooms, spacious well-equipped kitchen, lg. living room w/wood burning fire place, hardwood floors, great room w/outside entrance leading to a sunny terrace & yard, attractive spacious shed w/electricity. Minutes from Downtown. $229,500. Kay Sands, 825-6129. (509047)Directions: 5th Street Ext., cross over Interstate 64, take third left, travel about 1/4 mile, house is on the right.

2226 BANBURY STREET

Time: 1-4 • Hosting Agent: Julie Holbrook

E S T A B L I S H E D NEIGHBORHOOD and convenient to downtown and Rt 29. Well maintained home features hardwood floors, screened porch, main level laundry, 1 full and 1 half bath on main level. Full finished basement includes kitchen and laundry, 1-2 bedroom with outside access. $223,100. Julie Holbrook, 434-989-4415. (512616)

Directions: From 29N, East on Rio, Right on Greenbrier, Left onto Banbury, thru stop sign, home on the left. ALSO OPEN 10/23 FROM 2-3PM PRIOR TO AUCTION.

37 WEXFORD RIDGE ROAD

Time: 2-4 • Matthew Wood-son

READY TO MOVE IN! This upgraded “Berkshire” model has hardwood floors, granite counters, gas fireplace, built-in cabinets, 9’ ceilings, stainless steel appliances, 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths - the list goes on and on. $379,900. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (501463)Directions: From 29N, East on Rio, Right on Greenbrier, Left onto Banbury, thru stop sign, home on the left.

21708 JAMES MADISON HWY.

Time: 1-4 • Hosting Agent: Susan Stewart

DESIGN/BUILD YOUR OWN HOME for as little as $1000 down, no construction loan necessary! I&J invites you to tour this Parade of Homes Award winning plan, with large windows, open spaces, high ceilings, elegant fixtures & finishes. Every detail has been considered! Many floor plans are available or I&J can help you design your very own plan! $369,000. Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (505508)Directions: FFrom Zion Crossroads – Rt. 15 South. Cross Rt. 250 and do immediate U turn into parking lot. Look for sign.

679 TOUCHSTONE LANE

Time: 1-3Hosting Agent: Margaret

RamseyBEAUTIFUL MODERN POST AND BEAM home on 11.5 acres. Artfully crafted bright, airy living area. + 2BR/BA + office. A wonderful vacation home - or live in paradise year-round. Views are protected with a charming upscale B&B on one side, and a conservation easement view across the river. $325,000. Margaret Ramsey, 953-7057/296-7171. (510719)

Directions: North on Hydraulic Rd; left Earlysville Rd; left Buck Mountain Rd; right Simmonds Gap Rd; right Buffalo River Rd; left to continue on Buffalo River Rd (becomes Celt Rd); left Chapman Rd; right Touchstone Lane; right to 2nd house on left (2nd sign).

218 LOGTRAC ROAD

Time: 12-2 Hosting Agent:

Tammi CampbellENJOY FISHING or sunning on the beach when you buy this 3BR/2BA Contemporary cedar-sided Saltbox with open floor plan, delightful sunroom with rock wall waterfall, large laundry room, plenty of storage space, additional storage shed and garden spot. Only 15 minutes to shopping, 20 minutes to Cville. $209,000. www.TammiCampbell.com 985-2348/882-5403. (514558)

From Rt. 29 in Ruckersville head west on Rt. 33, approx. 7 miles turn left on Rt. 622 (Celt Rd) approx. 1 mile to left on Sunset Rd (Entrance to Greene Mtn Lake) to 2nd left onto Logtrac. House on right.

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1974 ARBOR LAKE DRIVETime: 1-4 pm Hosting Agent: Simone Kerber Alley

SPACIOUS END UNIT TOWNHOME sited for privacy in Forest Lakes feels open and airy with cathe-dral ceilings, plenty of windows and a cozy fireplace. HUGE kitchen, lots of windows, oversized bedrooms with ceiling fans. Lots of privacy, surrounded by trees, enjoy the Forest Lakes amenities with pool, tennis, fitness facility and walking trails. $229,000. Simone Kerber Alley, 760-0076. (529568)

Directions: 29 North to Forest Lakes North. Right onto Timberwood Blvd. Left onto Timberwood Pkwy. Arbor Lake on left.

2420 BARRACKS ROAD #3Time: 1-4 pm Hosting Agent: Mike Peters

BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED! This well-lo-cated 2nd floor condo near UVa North Grounds features a gourmet kitchen with stainless applianc-es, granite counters, ceramic flooring, refinished hardwoods, master bath with glass shower, delight-ful hall bath and so much more! $129,900. Mike Peters 951-5119/981-3995. (528593)

Directions: From Emmet Street go west on Bar-racks Road to right on Barracks Place just before Old Georgetown Road. Veer left and 2420 will be straight ahead.

3311 DUNDEE ROADTime: 2-4 pm Hosting Agent: Jan Shiflett

CUSTOM BUILT HOME, very well main-tained. Walk to the Green Hills Golf Course or ride your cart to play a round. Many upgrades, corian counter tops, gas fireplace, full size 2 car garage with workshop. Apartment on terrace level, lots of storage. $450,000. Jan Shiflett, 242-6057. (527412)

Directions: From Rt. 29 turn Left on to Fred-ericksburg Rd, turn R on Dundee Rd. Property on L, from Stanardsville take Rt. 230 to R on Dundee Rd. house on R.

3395 BROOKSIDE DRIVETime: 12-3 pm Hosting Agent: Jim McVay

9 ACRES OFF GARTH. Gracious home with soaring ceilings . First floor master suite with screened porch, Romanesque bath and private office. Chef’s delight kitchen is 24x21 and opens to family room and covered deck overlooking your private wonderland. Enjoy absolute pri-vacy while living in a protected neighborhood. $1,040,000. [email protected] 434-962-3420.

Directions: Garth Road into Waverly on Dun-more the left on Waverly Dr. Take right onto Rocky Run then right onto Brookside. Follow to end.

A Virginia Tradition Since 1927Ednam Hall • Dryden Lane • Charlottesville, VA 22903

Ph (434) 951-5155 • F (434) 951-5190

[email protected] • www.roywheeler.com

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Directions: From the town of Orange take Rt 20 South to a Right on Westwind Drive... follow Westwind all the way to the end to driveway on left at end of culdesac.

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11428 WESTWIND DRIVENear town of Orange

Spacious family home 5 min from Orange on wonderful private cul de sac with over 3 acres, partially wooded with trails. The current owners have updated this home with family living in mind with 3-4 additional bedrooms. Home looks like classic ranch, but you have to see the spacious two story addition off the back to appreciate the space this home offers. Hardwood floors and vaulted ceiling in great room with fireplace. Must see! Owners relocating in June. $287,500

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CAAR 2015 First Quarter Re-port shows that the median sales price for the region was up 5.1% over Q1-2014, rising

from $244,250 to $256,750; Sellers re-ceived 94% of original list price at sale, 2.7 points higher than the five-year av-erage for the quarter.

Charlottesville Area First Quarter Highlights:• Median sales price for the region

was up 5.1% over Q1-2014, rising from $244,250 to $256,750.

• Sellers received 94% of original list price at sale, 2.7 points higher than the five-year average for the quarter.

• Closed sales remain consistent as new pending sales were up 18%, boding well for the spring market.

• Homes in the $300-$400k price range sold fastest, with half of the 80 homes in this segment selling in 34 days or less.

• Detached median sales price was up 8.2% year-over-year whereas the at-tached median sales price decreased by 6.5%.

Sales ActivityThere were 493 homes sold in the

1st Quarter in Greater Charlottesville, virtually unchanged from Q1-2014 with only one additional closed sale. While the sales rate is even versus the same quarter last year, it is 4.3% high-er than the five-year average for the

quarter. The 106 attached homes sold (including condos and attached sin-gle family homes) is 3.9% higher in Q1-2014 posted sales. Condos had the largest jump in sales, increasing from 34 last year to 48 in Q1-2015, a gain of 41.2%. The 387 detached homes sold represented a nominal 0.8% decrease (-3 sales) compared to Q1-2014.

Inventory of Homes for Sale While closed sales were level with

the same period one year ago, the 929 new pending sales represent an 18% in-crease over Q1-2014. Notably, the 399 new pending sales in March were the highest March-level since 2005, and

exceeded the five-year March average of 318 new pendings by 25.5%. The 855 pendings at quarter’s end is 25.2% higher than the total pendings head-ed into the second quarter last year indicating a strong starts to spring sales. Five of the six jurisdictions have over 20% more pending sales at quar-ter’s end than last year, Charlottesville being the exception with 5.9% fewer pending sales.

For the fourth consecutive quarter, Q1 seller activity exceeded the prior year’s level. The 1,401 new listings add-ed were 9.4% higher than the 1,281 new listings added in Q1-2014. Albemarle

had the largest net gain with over 100 more listings added than last year, 726 versus 618 (+17.5%). Louisa’s 116 new listings for the quarter represented the highest percent increase, gaining 34.9% over it’s Q1-2014 total. With 227 new listings, Charlottesville was the only other jurisdiction with more respective listings added, gaining 6.6%. Fluvanna saw the largest year-over-year decline in new listing activity for the quarter, dipping 11% to 145. Greene’s 82 new listings were 7.9% down while Nelson saw 6.3% fewer listings with 105.

“Our first quarter statistics remain consistent compared to previous years, which reconfirms the value apprecia-tion when investing in real estate,” said CAAR President, Anita Dunbar. “De-spite having limited homes available, our market home prices are holding strong and the demand is growing as indicated by the high percentage of pending sales.”

Days on Market (DOM) and Pricing

The median DOM for Greater Charlottesville in the 1st Quarter was 73 days, three days lower than Q1-2014 and the lowest Q1-level since 2006. One in five homes sold during the quarter (20.9%) were on the market 10 days or less. Homes in the $300k-$400k price range sold fastest, with half of the 80 homes in this segment selling in 34 days or fewer. With a median DOM of 52 days, townhomes sold faster than detached homes (71 days) and con-dos (136 days). The average DOM for homes sold in the first quarter was 138 days, 12 days more than the Q1-2014 level (126 days), but more than two weeks lower than the five-year Q1 aver-age of 155 days.

Homes sold fastest, based on medi-an DOM levels, in Louisa (56 days) and Greene (59 days). Albemarle homes took nine days fewer to sell than last year, with a median DOM of 64 days. The city of Charlottesville was the oth-er jurisdiction with a lower level than the region, but its 69-day median was 19 days higher than Q1-2014. Fluvan-na homes took more than a month lon-ger than the rest of the region, though the county saw its median DOM fall by more than two weeks, from 122 to 106 days. Nelson’s level more than doubled from Q1-2014, spiking to 185 days. With half of its 47 sales in the 1st Quarter sitting on the market for over six months, it’s not surprising that Nelson sellers received a significant-ly lower percentage of original asking price than the other jurisdictions in Greater Charlottesville.

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Although it had a 27.1% increase in to-tal sales, the jurisdiction showed a dra-matic drop in median sales price and doubled its days on the market from Q1-2014,” said CAAR President-Elect, Donna Patton.

About CAAR The Charlottesville Area Association

of REALTORS® (CAAR) represents more than 1,000 real estate profession-

als in Charlottesville and Albemarle and the surrounding areas of Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson counties. This 2015 First Quarter Market Report is produced by the Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® using data from the CAAR MLS. For more information on this report or the real estate market, pick up a copy of the CAAR Real Estate Weekly, visit www.caar.com, or contact your REALTOR®.

©2015 RealEstate Business Intelligence, LLC. All Rights Reserved Data Source: CAAR MLS. Statistics calculated April 3, 2015

SONJA CASERO434.981.3523Multi-Million Dollar Top Producer for over 20 years.

SHARON DONOVAN434.981.7200Native of C-ville with 25+ years of local Real Estate Experience.

ONE LEVEL LIVING ON LOCUST AVE Extraordinary, artisan home in Downtown Charlottesville. One level living with an auxiliary apartment in the basement. The home has been complete-ly renovated and an addition added by owner Frank Bergland. Stunning Arts & Crafts kitchen, dining room and living that are unexpectedly spacious and filled with light. The deep backyard is a double lot, terraced, has raised beds and a two tier rain garden for your enjoyment. A short stroll to the Downtown Mall yet feels like country. $779,000

RALEIGH MOUNTAIN TRAIL Superb quality, spacious rooms and an open floor plan define this 5,080 finished sq. ft. residence. 5/6 BR, 4 full BA and 2 1/2 BA. This fine home, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary features, is privately situated on 10 acres and adjoins a 15+ ac. natural area of Colston. Convenient Ivy location less than 15 min. to Charlottesville. Other features include cypress siding, 1900 sq/ft of decks, in-ground gunnite pool, cherry floors on main level and large windows on all sides. $1,175,000

WALKING DISTANCE TO UVA Very spacious home in the charming Fry Springs area. Walk on sidewalks to UVa or hospital or go for an evening stroll for a coffee or pizza. The four finished levels including includes 4 full bed-rooms and bathrooms, plus a huge rec room in the basement . Ideal for sharing or for the person that just needs some space. Hardwood floors throughout the main level, ceramic tile countertops and kitchen island. The two large decks over-look the common area. $449,000

B E A R I S L A N D PA R K WAY Original model home in Spring Creek. Over $400,000 worth of upgrades and improvements. 1 FLOOR LIVING over a full base-ment. Basement offers a billiards room, home theatre and bar for entertaining. Set on a beautifully landscaped 1/2 acre lot w/ stone water feature. Come see to appreci-ate the many upgrades! $695,000


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503 Faulconer Drive - charlottesville, virginia 22903Phone (434) 295-1131 Fax (434) 293-7377

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ARBOR TRACE. Lake View! 3BR/2 1/2BA, den, FP. Community w/ameni-ties; clubhouse, pool, tennis, walking trails. Walk to shopping & restaurants. $249,900. (529344) Judy S. Campbell 434-466-6688

EDNAM VILLAGE- Easy walk to Boar’s Head Sports Club. 3,006 Sq/ft., first floor master, spacious BRS, 2 FP, 9’ ceilings and large entertaining spaces. $965,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863 or Macon Gunter (434)242-7772 MLS#528153

RUGBY ROAD-Mountain views and walk to Jefferson’s Rotunda. Exceptional qual-ity in this 5BR home, circa 2012, including spacious gourmet kitchen/family room, first level master suite, fabulous sunroom. Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076 MLS#528987

KESWICK ESTATES- 2.5 acres with lovely views of the golf course & moun-tains in the distance yet very private. Architecturally designed 7000+ sq ft res-idence. Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250. #451592 $1,950,000

Magnificent views abound from this ter-rific 3,844 sq. ft. Residence on private 3+ac w/ separate studio/home office space. $850,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250 MLS#526983

EDGEWOOD LANE- Elegant stone Country French home in U. neigh-borhood. FP, hardwood floors, 6BR / 3BA. Mature 0.37 acre lot. $1,075,000. MLS#529646 Judy S. Campbell 434-466-6688

Ballard Woods Court- 1.8 acre lot on a cul-de-sac in Ivy. 3-4 BR w/first floor master. Kitchen/family combina-tion, hardwood floors, light and bright. MLS# 529635. $425,000. Nancy Roche, 434-982-7873.

BARNAHILL FARM - 190 acre Loblolly tree farm approx. 25 min. north of Charlottesville. Main residence built in 1996, 4,100 fin. sq/ft, 4BR/4BA, 2 FP’s. $1,690,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863. MLS#512586

Walnut Grove -Brick residence on 6.9 park-like acres. Residence has LR; DR; huge FR adjacent to kitchen & screen porch; 4 BR/ 3 BA & 3 FP. $485,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250. #507338

ANDREWSIA- 253+/- acre parcel with views of the mountains in the distance. Currently being used as fertile crop land. $1,295,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250. MLS#509267

WEEKEND GETAWAY - Charming 2BR cabin on 8+/- ac. adjacent to VA Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries owned land. $245,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863. MLS#524971

RURAL RIDGE LANE - Charming house close to town, needs renova-tion but good home, great spaces, porches, on 3.67 acres. $199,990. Steve McLean (434)981-1863. MLS#524961

MULBERRY FARM – Rare country property extensively renovated by cur-rent owners of over 20 years loads of charm with wonderful stone walls and court yards, several farm buildings, lovely guest cottage, detached office, wood working shop, large hay barn, smoke house, well house, well portioned rooms in main house, attractive library, new kitchen with soap stone counter tops and Vermont Casting wood shove, formal living and dining rooms and lovely front porch. $575,000 Andrew Middleditch (434)981-1410. MLS#530018



SPOTSWOOD-Private 72 acre estate 8 miles from town. Beautiful Georgian home, guest cottage, stable. 18 divi-sion rights. $2,950,000 Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076 MLS#525850

Walnut Hills - 4BR,4.1BA home in park-like setting. Gated communi-ty w/swimming, tennis, clubhouse & more. Mins. from UVA & Downtown. $795,000 Judy Campbell 434-466-6688 MLS 528360

FANTASTIC LOCATION! Cute home in the Fry’s Spring neighborhood that is explod-ing with potential! Great lot with over half an acre, and a huge backyard. Being sold strictly ‘As-Is’. $249,000 Will Faulconer (434)987-9455 MLS#529333

Glenmore- Immaculate, brick Georgian with EVERYTHING! Beautifully deco-rated, offering a gracious open kitchen/FP w/FP, formal DR, study, spacious 1st floor master suite. Tim Michel (434)960-1124. MLS#529936

HUNTWOOD -3 BR/3 BA town-house conveniently located to UVA, downtown & 29 North. Private view to the rear of woods. $$245,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)981-1250 MLS#526104

CHESTNUT HILL - Dramatic Blue Ridge views from 28 acres, 20 minutes from Barracks Rd. Quality 3-4BR home w/c. 1800 log addition, heart pine floor-ing, stone fireplace. $885,000. Steve McLean (434) 981-1863. MLS#528425.

RIVER CIRCLE FARM – 118 acres, Nelson County, frontage on James River. C. 1920 restored farm house, pool, guest cottage, private and sce-nic! $1,295,000. Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076. MLS#507998

BUCK MOUNTAIN - Prime location in the heart of Free Union! 2.52 Acres adja-cent to the Doctor’s office. Wooded lot with massive potential. $185,000 Steve McLean (434)981-1863 MLS#522508

MADISON LAND- Beautiful pastoral & panoramic mountain views from elevated homesite. Located in near park, trout streams & valley. $195,000 Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076 MLS# 524639 .

IVY - Quality 5,600+ fin. sq.ft. custom home on 42+ private acres, pond, streams, 1 mile of hiking trails - all within 8 miles of UVA. $1,795,000. MLS #505441. Steve McLean (434) 981-1863.

Yorktown Drive- City dwelling adjoin-ing Greenbriar Park Trail system. This move-in ready house offers wide wrap around porches, spacious open kitch-en, & first floor master BR & 2-car garage. Tim Michel (434)960-1124

THE GLEASON – State of the art downtown condo w/ terrific views. Architecturally designed w/ flexible space – currently is a spacious studio w/private bedroom area & 2.5 baths which is easily converted to a one or two bedrm unit. Main living area is open & light w/ high end kitchen. Large outside patio & one deeded secure indoor parking space. $574,000 Charlotte Dammann(434)981-1250. MLS#529291

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Real Estate Related NewsCharlottesville Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) Inducts 48 Members into 2014 Professional Honor Society

CAAR has announced the induction of 48 REALTORS® into the 2014 Pro-fessional Honor Society during a cer-emony on Thursday, April 2nd at the Omni Charlottesville. This esteemed award program has been long-running at the state level and was instituted by CAAR in 1996 to recognize standards of industry excellence. A total of 159 different REALTORS® have reached this pinnacle achievement in the lo-cal program’s history. The 2014 class marks the 19th year for nine CAAR members and the first year for three members.

“Being inducted into the Profes-sional Honor Society is a great accom-plishment. It reflects dedication to the association, industry, community, and profession,” said CAAR President, Ani-ta Dunbar.

Congratulations to the following:

1 - 4 YearsAnne BurroughsDan ConquestJack CrockerPam DentBonnie FieldTele JeniferWendy Peery

Kathleen RitenourYonna SmithEdwina St. RoseTom Woolfolk

5 YearsKay Sands

6 - 9 YearsTammi CampbellKelly CeppaBrad ConnerSasha FarmerMichael GuthrieDenise RameyMargaret RamseyJohn Updike

10 YearsKathy Markwood

11-14 YearsByrd AbbottMarjorie AdamLinda BroadbentPat CrabtreeJames DickersonGaby HallBarbara McMurryDonna PattonSue PlaskonMarina RingstromBarbara SeidlerGreg Slater Sabrina Thompson

15 YearsDrake Van de Castle

16-19 YearsKim ArmstrongRives BaileyTim Carson

Anita DunbarPat JensenBill MayPercy Montague, IVGinny Nelson Trish OwensJudy SavagePat SuryPat WidhalmArleen Yobs

The selection process for each year relies on four core areas: association in-volvement, professional development, leadership & volunteer participation, and the success in either production or ability as a managing Broker.

In addition to the induction ceremo-ny, CAAR also welcomed several Virgin-ia Association of REALTORS® (VAR) leaders to speak at the meeting includ-ing President Deborah A. Baisden. Bais-den reconfirmed with the membership that all the VAR legislative proposals set forth during the 2015 session of the Virginia General Assembly passed with overwhelming support.

“The advocacy process works. Through our due diligence, ongoing education for our members about the issues, and making our positions known to our legislators, we can affect change and create laws that work on behalf of Virginia’s REALTORS® and property owners,” added Baisden.

Activities Highlight Fair Housing Month In Charlottesville

April is “Fair Housing Month,” and the Fair Housing Program at Piedmont Housing Alliance has a schedule of ac-tivities to bring attention to the issue of housing discrimination and what we all can do to promote fair housing. •OnThursday,April23rdfrom12:30-

2:00 p.m., Piedmont Housing Alli-ance is conducting a Fair Housing Workshop for People with Disabil-ities and Advocates. The workshop will take place at the Independence Resource Center, 815 Cherry Avenue in Charlottesville.

•On Wednesday, April 29th, Pied-mont Housing Alliance, in part-nership with the Charlottesville Office of Human Rights, will hold a Fair Housing Film Screening & Discussion from 6-7 pm in the Charlottesville City Council Cham-bers.

•On Tuesday, May 12th, PiedmontHousing Alliance is hosting a Fair Housing Training by Mally Mason of the Virginia Fair Housing Office. The training takes place from 2-5 pm at TJPDC’s Water Street Center, 407 E. Water Street in Charlottesville. Co-sponsored by Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville, and the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission.More information about each of

these activities is available on Pied-mont Housing’s website, www.pied-monthousingalliance.org.

Sotheby’s International Realty Brand Welcomes Virginia Firm

Sotheby’s International Realty Affil-iates LLC today announced that Frank Hardy Inc., in Charlottesville, Virginia, is the newest member of is real estate network, now operating as Frank Har-dy Sotheby’s International Realty.

Established in 1977, the firm is owned by Frank Hardy and will serve the high-end real estate market throughout Charlottesville, Piedmont, Albemarle County, Orange County, Chesapeake Bay and the Shenandoah Valley through its two offices and 22 affiliated agents.

“Since its inception in 1977, Frank Hardy Inc. has developed a reputation for specializing in high-end farms and estates,” said Philip White, president and chief executive officer, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. “During that time, the firm has served its clientele with dedicated support and specialized market knowledge.”

According to Hardy, the affiliation offers his firm a broader reach among potential clients worldwide. “We have always worked with an international client base, and we believe that with the support of this brand we can expand on that,” he said. “We have spent nearly 40 years developing a deep understanding of our unique market, which offers a vi-brant university community mixed with outdoor country living. It is with this understanding and love of our home-town that we serve our clients.”

The Sotheby’s International Real-ty network currently has more than 16,500 sales associates located in ap-proximately 760 offices in 60 countries and territories worldwide. Frank Har-dy Sotheby’s International Realty list-

CAAR REAL ESTATE WEEKLY

NEWS & VIEWS

Congratulations to the 48 REALTORS® who were inducted into the 2014 Professional Honor Society.

CAAR President, Anita Dunbar (left) and VAR President, Deborah A. Baisden (right) greeted CAAR members before the Professional Honor Society ceremony.

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ings are marketed on the sothebysreal-ty.com global website. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm’s brokers and their clients will benefit from an association with the Sotheby’s auction house and world-wide Sotheby’s International Realty marketing programs. Each office is in-dependently owned and operated

What’s Happening Around Town?

Virginia Legends Basketball Camp

Kids are invited to the perfect sum-mer sleep away basketball camp for boys 8-14 years! Basketball is coming back to Graves’ Mountain Lodge, June 2015, led by UVA bball legend, Jim Mill-er & legend guests: Barry Parkhill, Bim-bo Coles, Edmund Sherod & more!

Virginia Legends Basketball Camp & partner ACAC Fitness & Wellness, creates a unique, old-school camp envi-ronment while teaching basketball on a working farm in Syria, VA. We unite the talents of basketball stars, both past & present from VA & beyond. VL-BC’S focus is to help boys be more than better players. Our goal is to guide boys to grow into young men by giving them an incredible opportunity.

VLBC provides an away-from-home learning experience at Graves’ Moun-tain Lodge, in the beauty of the Central Virginia foothills.

Boys ages 8-14 are seeking a new kind of experience, exploring who they are at their core & learning values that will carry them into adulthood. We encour-age parents to support this exploration, especially with the character-build-ing opportunities that VLBC provides teamwork, sportsmanship, fairness, col-laboration, competition, physical activi-ty, learning from mentors & discovering the wonders of nature.

These contributeto a child’s under-standing of his place in the world and what he can achieve, while building self-esteem, creating lifelong friend-ships & fond memories.

The Graves’ experience is amazing! First, it is a good dose of basketball. The fundamentals are blended w/core

values like team, passion, responsibil-ity & character. Second, the setting is majestic & peaceful with basketball courts by the banks of the Rose River, surrounded by mountains. Third, the food is outstanding! There is no better camp food anywhere. And finally, its most precious asset is its people. Start-ing with Jimmy & Rachel Graves’ and their entire family; the hospitality of the entire staff is second to none! Par-ents are also welcome to make a vaca-tion out of the week and stay at Graves’ for some relaxation!

Visit: www.virginialegendsbasket-ballcamp.com for more information. VLBC camp opens June 28 - July 3,2015.

The Charlottesville Symphony Concludes 40Th Anniversary Season With Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9

The Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia ends its 2014-15 season on Saturday, April 18, at 8:00pm andSunday,April19,at3:30pm.Bothperformances take place at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center at Charlottesville High School.

Music Director Kate Tamarkin has chosen Ludwig van Beethoven’s immor-tal Symphony No. 9 as the triumphant culmination of the orchestra’s 40th An-niversary Season. Sometimes dubbed “the Choral Symphony,” Beethoven’s

Ninth was his last complete symphony. It is known for its grandness of scale, and especially for the final movement that includes the chorus and vocal so-loists singing the famous “Ode to Joy.”

Ms. Tamarkin conducts the orches-tra, a two hundred-voice chorus and four renowned vocal soloists: Christina Pier, soprano; Lucille Beer, alto; Carlton Moe, tenor; and Anton Belov, baritone. The choral forces are comprised of the Oratorio Society of Virginia and the U.Va University Singers. Michael Slon is the director of both ensembles.

Parking is free. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing Arts Center is

wheelchair accessible. Tickets are $10-45 for adults and $10 for students. U.Va students may request one compli-mentary ticket in advance. Tickets may be purchased at The University of Vir-ginia Arts Box Office, (434) 924-3376,12:00-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday in the lobby of the Drama Building at 109 Culbreth Road, or on-line at www.artsboxoffice.virginia.edu.

Crescent Hall Quilters Project

Piedmont Council of the Arts (PCA) is proud to announce the Crescent Hall Quilters Project, a collaboration between the Crescent Hall Quilters and local youth at Clark Elementary School.

This community art project pairs third graders from Clark Elementary School with facilitators from the Cres-cent Hall Quilters, a group of women who live in or near Crescent Halls and are known for their hand-sewn and imaginative quilts. Together, they will create a memory quilt that celebrates the cultural heritage of the Belmont and Ridge Street neighborhoods.

In March, third graders met with the quilters during class time to learn about the quilting process and talk about ideas of neighborhood and community. Each student then drew an image to illustrate what their own neighborhood and community meant to them on a block of fabric cloth.

Throughout the month of April, the Crescent Hall Quilters will hand stitch these illustrations and then come to-gether on April 27, from 1:30-2:30pmat Clark Elementary School to lay out the overall quilt design. Students will help the quilters decide how to arrange the fabric blocks in order to create the final memory quilt.

In May, the quilters will stitch the quilt together to reveal in a final celebra-tion with the students on May 26. After the quilt’s completion, a publication will be released to document how the Crescent Hall quilters make their work.

This project is part of Play the City, a National Endowment for the Arts funded project that seeks to magni-fy a community-driven history of the Strategic Investment Area (SIA) neigh-borhood and engage residents in plans for its future. The project is a partner-ship between The Bridge PAI, Pied-mont Council for the Arts, the City of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia School of Architecture.

Klezmer Ensemble Concert with Daniel Kahn and Jake Shulman-Ment

The McIntire Department of Music presents the UVA Klezmer Ensemble’s spring concert under the direction of Joel Rubin with special guests Daniel Kahn and Jake Shulman-Ment from the band Painted Bird.

The songs of Daniel Kahn address political issues and Jewish social move-ments accompanied with klezmer, punk and folk melodies. Jake displays a remarkable versatility as violinist, composer, improviser, arranger, band-leader, and producer, while consistently remaining true to his deep roots in tra-ditional Jewish music.

According to Klaus Halama, “When it’s comes to wicked freaky Klezmer music, the Americans were always way ahead. Daniel Kahn, born in Detroit, living in Berlin, belongs to this caste of Yiddish music agitators. An absolute must for lovers of unusual, intelligent, challenging, exciting folk music and a blast at every instant.” Ticket infor-mation at the U.Va Arts Box Office at 434.924.3376 or artsboxoffice dot Vir-ginia dot edu.

Oakland School & Camp Open House

Oakland School, a specialized school for all children including those with learning differences near Keswick, VA, is having an Open House on Friday, April 17th at 10 am. The event will begin with our Head of School, Carol Williams, giving an overview of our year-round and summer programs followed by student and staff guided tours of the grounds and classrooms. Please call or email Jamie Cato, Admissions Director, with any questions. Ph: 434-293-9059Email: [email protected] Website www.oaklandschool.net.

Physical Address:Oakland School128 Oakland Farm WayTroy, VA 22974 n

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COME ON OUT AND KICK UP SOME DUST in this beautiful home on 5.21 acres. Custom built brick rancher with a 2 car attached garage and walk-out finished base-ment. Many upgrades including granite, hardwood, tile and stainless steel appliances. $349,900. [email protected] Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (527458)

FIRST TIME OFFERED in 30 years! Cute Colonial in Raintree with BRAND NEW hardwood floors, all new plumbing – three bedrooms, 2.5 baths all on a shaded lot in a great neighborhood setting. A great spot to put down some roots! $239,000. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (528580)

ANTIOCH GLEN. This new construction Wallace floor plan offers four bedrooms, 2.5 baths on 2.44 acres. Builder’s special with lots of upgrades, fireplace, 10 x 16 deck, 8” round columns to name a few. To be built, similar to photo. $250,800. Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (510755)

SCENIC/CONVENIENT Wexford subdivision. Hand-some 4BR/2.5BA home on .68 acre lot with Blue Ridge Mountain views! A light-filled open floor plan on 1st level, very functional kitchen with breakfast nook opens to fami-ly room with fireplace. Large master suite and 3 nicely-sized bedrooms. $319,000. Dan Conquest 434-242-8573 [email protected] (528326)

MOVE RIGHT IN! New paint throughout entire first floor, new carpet in living room; rec room & full bath in basement have been finished. Additional features include hardwood floors, gas FP, formal dining room, double vani-ties & jetted tub in master bath, vaulted ceiling in master bedroom. Detached garage/storage building. $212,000. Kim Johnson, 465-5138. (527486)

IMAGINE LIFE where all generations can co-exist in the same space but have separate spaces for privacy as well. Well look no further, this custom ONE OWNER home was specifically designed with this in mind. Each living quarters is separated by a garage & allows easy flow between the two. $475,000. [email protected] Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (526941)

CLASSIC BRICK RANCH STYLE home on full par-tially finished basement that has been well maintained and so convenient. This home offers a spacious kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, formal dining room, large living room with fireplace, basement family room with fireplace, office and sunroom. $269,000. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (526912)

GREAT PROPERTY for a starter home or retire-ment home with a great location. The property has 3 acres, a two stall barn with a tack room for your horses, fenced with two other out buildings and a dog kennel with a half bath, raised tub for bathing and a kitchen, heated and air conditioned. $199,900. Lee Wyatt, 540-718-3065. (525229)

COME AND ENJOY THE PRIMROSE on this lovely lake front lot. Enjoy one level living, with a first floor master. You can choose a rear deck or a screened in porch. Call today for more info. $219,900. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (514886)

SO CUTE IN A GREAT LOCATION! Well maintained ranch on a full basement offering room to grow. Improve-ments throughout just move right in! Large kitchen offers ample cabinet space & pantry, living room is open with lots of natural light, finished bonus room in the basement for extra space. The possibilities are endless! $159,000. Kim Johnson, 465-5138. (529869)

HISTORIC CROZET GEM ON 1.4 ACRES. Enjoy year round Blue Ridge views, gardens and large Koi pond only 5 minutes to downtown. Cottage converted to solar greenhouse/workshop...very cool. 1839s section of home has 10’ ceilings. Master suite on 1st floor has 12’. 3576 finished square feet. $347,000. [email protected] 434-962-3420. (521184)

WELL MAINTAINED HOME on a quiet cul-de-sac with lovely landscaping on one of the largest private lots in CH. Fenced back yard backs to UVA Foundation land. Many upgrades in the past couple of years to include new master bath, partially redone hall bath and kitchen. Rooms generously sized in this light and bright home. $359,000. Owner/Agent Jane Porter Fogleman 981-1274. (529164)

THIS CHARMING HOUSE breathes history. Part of the original structure has been restored to expose the old chestnut logs. The add’l wooded vacant lot provides pri-vacy and tranquility, all giving the feeling of quieter, more peaceful earlier times, away from this bustling world of ours, yet convenient to all that Charlottesville has to offer. $318,500. Peter Lee 951-5142/960-6486. (526587)

NO MONEY DOWN! This great four bedroom home is move-in ready. On 3+ acres of land and lots of water views. Two car garage and no HOA fees. Private and secluded yet minutes from Zion Crossroads. $5,000 in closing cost assistance. $259,900. [email protected] Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (528304)

MONTVUE SUBDIVISION. This home boasts too many special features you have to see to believe. Formal rooms, den, office, eat-in kitchen, many built-ins, finished basement w/another living, family w/kitchenette, play, and 2 bonus rooms, 4 beds/3 full baths and 2 half baths, and walk-up floor attic. The list goes on and on. $485,000. Mat-thewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (529919)

INCREDIBLE VALUE. Custom, top quality home with surprising flexibility and easy maintenance. Single level living on main floor with enjoyable summer/winter views - 1.3 acres with water front. Large master suite, gourmet kitchen & pantry, 3 car garage, plenty of storage. Impecca-bly maintained & improved. Priced to sell! $649,000. www.TheChaseTeam.com 296-9860. (512037)

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LIFE IS SWEET IN ORANGE COUNTY! Private, convenient and beautiful 2.98 wooded acres. Property features three bedrooms, two baths, hardwood floors, central vac, full house generator, great workshop and many more upgrades. And the John Deere mow-er stays! $295,000. Cinde Dodson, 540-661-8812. (521849, OR8234117)

PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED and tucked away this home provides the ultimate in relaxation and privacy. 4BR (plus separate bonus room), 3.5BA, hardwood floors, kitchen w/granite and breakfast nook, gorgeous master suite w/huge master bath. Full finished basement w/sep-arate entrance. Screened rear porch and fenced in yard. $299,900. Warren Maupin, 962-8939. (525518)

WELCOME TO VISTA VIEW! Some of the most beau-tiful unencumbered views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the area. Estate sized lots offer open space with gently roll-ing topography. Less than 30 minutes to downtown Cville or 35 minutes to Culpeper. Truly a special property that you have to visit to believe. $189,900. MatthewWoodsonProp-erties.com 960-5187. (523887)

GREAT MOVE IN READY 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in Belmont! New roof, freshly painted, lovingly cared for home. Hardwood floors in main living areas have retained their beauty (just need a little TLC). This just might be the one you have been waiting for! SO much potential. $239,999. Anne Oliver, 825-8174. (522880)

CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOME in Vista View. To be built, the Washington offers a rear deck to view the Blue Ridge Mountains, 1st floor master, breakfast room, study, gourmet kitchen with granite counters, family room with vaulted ceiling & gas FP, add’l 3BR/2BA upstairs, unfin-ished basement and 2 car garage. $650,000. Matthew-WoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (526185)

ROSE CLIFF. Meticulously restored four-over-four Greek Revival brick farmhouse located in the city of Waynesboro on just over 1.5 acres with river frontage. Property features mature landscaping and trees; the house is situated on a high knoll above a sweeping lawn that stretches to the trout-stocked South River. $494,500. [email protected] Steve White, 242-8355. (526362)

THE HILL MODEL from Liberty Homes offers 2 stories with a large great room and laundry just off the kitchen. Nice large lot central to Richmond and Char-lottesville. Other plans available. Why would you rent when you can own this home with little money down? $166,000. [email protected] Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (517432)

NO MONEY DOWN! Your very own private hide-away! Charming & functional ranch features one level living with split bedroom design, master suite with a double vanity & separate tub/shower. On 3.5 acres - TO BE BUILT! Many plans available, including custom home design/build ser-vices. $149,400. [email protected] Susan Stew-art 434-242-3550. (526480)

HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED a home with wa-ter views but have not been able to afford it? Well here is your chance. This two bedroom rancher is perfect for you. Needs TLC but the price reflects that. Call for details. $135,000. [email protected] Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (527236)

A TRULY UNIQUE CABIN on 3.9 AC in the hills of Mad-ison County VA. Designed as a efficiency residence or private retreat, it’s a popular vacation spot, stays regularly booked by hikers, honeymooners, writers, etc. It has a deck for chilling/grilling. Sells furnished. As an investment, it’s established to pay for itself. $135,000. www.TammiCampbell.com 985-2348/882-5403. (525725)

IMAGINE A HOME where all generations could live. A home w/mountain & lake views year round, a place where you would love to call home. Enjoy a quiet evening on your screened in porch overlooking the water. Gorgeous home built in 2006 will offer years of worry-free living. Many up-grades throughout. $460,900. [email protected] Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (528118)

ENJOY LIFE IN THE COUNTRY! This beautiful brick home over a full basement is privately located on a big 9 acre wooded lot. Custom hickory cabinets, big island and hardwood floors in the kitchen and your master bath has a 60 x 60 walk-in shower! 2 separate garage/workshops and wood stove in the basement conveys! $284,900. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (528815)

THE POPULAR MALIBU with 1st floor master & 3 bed-rooms upstairs. Decked out with favorite features like one car attached garage, 8” round porch columns, 10x10 deck & many more upgrades. Located only minutes to Zion Crossroads & in a quaint subdivision with common area, pond for fishing & more. $213,140. [email protected] Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (519884)

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& bright interior, substantial storage area and more. $240,000. Dan Conquest 434-242-8573 [email protected] (521586)

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for access to down-town, shopping and other ame-nities across the street. Ideal for carefree living. Spacious living ar-eas, two balconies on the front and a

deck to the back make for many entertaining and relaxing opportunities. In addition, there is the possibility of a family room on the first lev-el. Located in one of the more private sections. $310,000. Sherry Orrell, 242-9014. (528554)

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THIS 106 ACRE FARM Southeast of town has mostly open pastoral fields, a creek and a stunning custom home with full basement. Upgrades abound with all hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, solid wood doors and more. A detached garage and NEW barn complete this superb country setting. $799,500. Maury Atkins 540-223-2719. (518740)

MATTIE HILL. State of the art Albemarle mansion of over 10,000 square feet, (9BR/11BA, 4 kitchens, 6 FP) with every amenity imaginable. Exquisite styling with comfortable living spaces. Elevator serves three of 4 floors. Presidential suites, pool, pool house, 6 car garages, apartment, lake with fountain, on 21 acres. $3,995,000. JimBonner.com 951-5102. (513246)

ATTRACTIVE AND ECONOMICAL building lots with access to public sewer and community water. Visualize your new home in this established commu-nity with Lake access and an easy commute. $39,900 each. MatthewWoodsonProperties.com 960-5187. (515271, 72)

GENTLY ROLLING WOODED PARCEL conve-nient to Keswick or Gordonsville. Bring your builder and create your next home. With some clearing you can have a view of the neighbor’s pond. This property was originally two lots that have been combined into one lot. $149,900. www.GerriRussell.com 531-9581. (522415)

YOU WILL NOT FIND another waterfront lot at this price. Scenic double lot with 312 feet of water frontage is the perfect place to build your dream home. Enjoy the good life in picturesque Shenandoah Crossing, a re-sort-style community with many amenities and activities for all ages! $35,000. [email protected] Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (520941)

IF YOU ARE LOOKING for privacy then look no further! This beautiful 3.5 acre lot is full of hard-woods and enjoys a creek. Flexible owner financing terms! Build now or later! $24,500. [email protected] Susan Stewart 434-242-3550. (524319)

NICE, ELEVATED 3+ acre building lot has mountain views, a great location for a primary residence or second-ary retreat. There is a well & the property has been ap-proved for a 2BR conventional drain field. Come & enjoy country & mountain living in this peaceful environment. There are no HOA dues. $59,000. Lee Wyatt, 540-718-3065. (516248)

ATTRACTIVE 21 ACRE PARCEL in the White Hall area of Albemarle County on Garth Road about 12 min-utes from Barracks Road Shopping Center. Several home sites. Plenty of pasture and a perennial stream runs along the southern boundary. $548,000. Ginger Ashcom 978-1066/953-8045. (516620) Additional acreage available.


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14 OVERLOOK CIRCLELAKE MONTICELLO Beautifully maintained & in the Crofton section of Lake Monticello! Enjoy all the amenities! 5 br, 2.5 ba New stainless appl., sink/faucet, Family room has built-in bookshelves & main level rooms have chair railing, adds elegance. 12 x 48 rear deck easily accommodates large gatherings, & the spacious yard adds an-other layer to the entertaining area. 10 x 10 storage shed, 1 year 2-10 home warranty(w/ acceptable offer). MLS#529340, $268,000

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SWEET HOME VIRGINIAClassic brick Cape Cod will surprise and delight, with fabulous new up-grades throughout! Complete with a complementary 1 bedroom guest cottage on 3+ private acres, beside

Totier Creek. $450,000. MLS#529470

JAMES RIVER LAWNJames River frontage just one mile to Scottsville. Three contiguous, buildable parcels totaling 36 acres, each with river frontage and easy access for boats, kayaks, canoes and tubes. Groomed and magnificent campsites.

$375,000. MLS#520927

OLD LYNCHBURG FARMLocated just 6 miles to town, this 123+ acre farm, both open hayfields and wooded land enjoys long frontage on the Hardware River. Ample water,

some fencing, pretty land.

$795,000. MLS#522768

DISTINGUISHED COUNTRY HOME

Pristine Colonial Revival nestled in the historic Carters Bridge area on 3.94 manicured acres. Exceptional details throughout, complementary detached barn can easily be converted into future guest cottage. Additional acres available.

$799,000. MLS#527140

LAFAYETTEA stunning home of exceptional quality. The 91+ acres of pristine pasture and woodland provides a blank canvas for one to create the perfect country estate. Prime Keswick location, in a completely private setting, convenient to town, and

I-64.

$2,950,000. MLS#529307

BELLVOIRA fine equestrian estate of 43 acres in the heart of Keswick with renovated brick manor home, guest cottage, four stall center aisle barn, board fenced pastures. Privately situated featuring poolside gardens and native mountain

views.

$2,250,000.

ROCKY GLENEmbracing a classic Albemarle chestnut log cabin c. 1821, this artfully crafted 5BR home features natural materials, excellent craftsmanship, top of the line appliances, library, and luxurious heated soaking tub in first floor master. 63 acres, guest cottage,

stable, and pond. $1,350,000. MLS#530112

SOUTH KESWICK PRIVACYPerfect privacy on 10 wooded acres at South Keswick. Elegant 4 bedroom home with brand new kitchen, steam shower and fabulous screen porch with Brazilian Hardwood floors and

second stone fireplace

$575,000. MLS#528434.

TIPTON HOUSE c. 1842Meticulously restored historic neoclassical brick residence, c. 1842, enjoying an elevated setting in Scottsville. Walk to the James River, taverns, restaurants, shops, and library. Exquisite finishes of museum quality. In excellent condition.

With detached garage.

$445,000. MLS#523101

TANBARKMake this your Country Home in Albemarle! Gently rolling and partially fenced 20 acre farm. Restored 1893 farmhouse, 1st floor master, wraparound porch. 4 car garage with apartment above, cottage with caretaker in place!

Pond and barns.

$685,000. MLS#530063

MERRIE MILL c. 1857Situated between Keswick and

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LOUISA COUNTY is a self-described “vibrant, dynamic and forward looking community.” Predominantly rural, it is located just east of Albemarle offering easy access to Charlottesville on the west and Richmond on the east. The county has active and growing com-mercial areas such as Zion Crossroads, with restaurants, medical facilities and big box stores. It also boasts several re-sort communities such as Lake Anna, Blue Ridge Shores and Shenandoah Crossings, all of which attract people looking for a beautiful place to retire as well as those wanting a convenient weekend getaway.

Once part of Hanover County, Lou-isa was named for Princess Louisa, the youngest daughter of King George II of England. It became its own entity in 1742 when it had sufficient population to justify a courthouse. Louisa has a rich history carefully preserved by the local Historical Society’s Sergeant Mu-seum. The Society offers classes and programs year round and sponsors special events such as the Second An-nual Heritage Day on Saturday, April 25th, an all day free function that of-fers insights into what life was like in

Louisa during the years between the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.

Today’s Louisa offers a relaxed rural lifestyle with ample shopping and cul-tural opportunities in nearby towns. A variety of housing options make it attractive to just about any buyers from first timers, to growing families, to empty nesters wanting a stress free retirement lifestyle. It also appeals to those wanting acreage for privacy or to enjoy horses, a large garden, or, in some cases, an agribusiness.

Why Home Buyers Love LouisaA big plus for Louisa is its central

location, explained Maury Atkins with Roy Wheeler Realty, Co., himself a na-tive of the area. In addition to Rich-mond, Charlottesville and Fredericks-burg, all of which are in easy driving distance from different parts of the county, northern Virginia and DC are accessible via Highway 15 or Interstate 95. This ease of access is especially at-tractive to anyone who appreciates the benefits of relaxing in the country after a long day at work in town.

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SPRING CREEKOriginal model home in Spring Creek. Over $400,000 worth of upgrades and improvements. 1 FLOOR LIVING over a full base-ment. Basement offers a billiards room, home theatre and bar for entertaining. Set on a beauti-fully landscaped 1/2 acre lot w/ stone water feature. Come see to appreciate the many upgrades! MLS#528328, $695,000

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Fabulous Reedy Creek Home in section closest to I-64 at end of cul-d-sac on Carter Lane. House in immaculate condition featuring large entry foyer, formal living and dining rooms, study/den, conservatory off living room. beautiful kitchen with gas range, double ovens, glass door cabinets, huge family room with gas fireplace, sunroom off kitchen, laundry room and half bath all on 1st floor. The 2nd floor features huge master bedroom with sitting area, deluxe bath and walk in closet, princess bedroom with attached full bath, two additional bedrooms and another full bath. For added storage and even further expansion there is a full unfinished walkout basement. Beautiful rear yard surround by hardwoods for privacy. 1.64 acres.

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MARIE ALLEN HOME158 Bowlers Mill Ln - $349,000 - MLS# 529496Upon entering the home, you find hardwood floors, tray ceiling in living room, and a soapstone wood stove on slate. Open concept kitchen w/granite, stainless steel appl. & beautiful birch cabinets. Vaulted ceiling in the master bedroom w/beautiful master bath, double sinks, & 2 large walk-in closets. Main floor laundry w/ 2 extra pantries. Amazing media room in full finished basement w/ 4th bed, full bath, work shop area and storage room. All on 5 private acres. 10 min to Zions Crossroads and 10 min to Gordonsville, 25 min to Charlottesville.

WATERFRONT6 WINCHAT LN - $499,000 - MLS 508952 Level walk out to dock in 135’ water & seawall. Hardwoods on first floor, oversized windows in great room & kitchen. Mainlake views from cove. Formal Living & dining rms, eat-in kit. w/breakfast bar, gas stove & walk-in pantry. Granite countertops. Master w/ hardwood flrs, vaulted ceiling, ce-ramic tiles, whirlpool overlooking lake. Terrace level family Rm, bedrms, bath easily converts to in-law suite.

STATELY COLONIAL3045 Waverly Dr - $775,000 - MLS# 528577Located on a cul de sac lot in Waverly subdivsion, this is a grand home with large bright rooms. Oversized windows look onto the peaceful wooded lot. Located in the Meriwether Lewis, W. Albemarle school district. This home has a gourmet eat in kitchen with gas stove and double ovens. Main level master suite and a second level master suite. 2 large bedrooms which leads to second floor playroom with ample built ins. Extra guest/office suite over garage. Main floor living room, dining room, and family room with three fireplaces throughout. Terrace level has rec room/bar area with media room, half bath, and kitchenette. Beautiful hardwood floor through out.

OAK GROVE3667 Sacre Meadow Ln - $449,000 - MLS# 528113A restored 1930’s vintage farmhouse that sits gracefully on 11 beautiful acres in Albemarle County. This home was totally ren-ovated in 2006. Hardwood floors throughout with the original hardwoods floors on the second floor. 3 good size bedrooms, each have they own full bathroom attached. One main level bedroom and master bedroom upstairs with sitting area. Multiple built-ins. A upstairs sunny office/study area looks out towards the front of the home. There are French doors on the back of the home that open up to beautiful mountain views.

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couples that find jobs in different cit-ies. For example, from Zion Cross-roads Pantops area jobs, such as at State Farm or Martha Jefferson, are just 15 minutes away, while it takes just 40 minutes to get to the busy com-mercial area of Short Pump near Rich-mond.

Sharon Duke, with William A. Cooke, LLC, explained another advan-tage of a commute to Charlottesville from Louisa. Whether you are going in to work in the morning or coming home in the afternoon, the sun is al-ways behind you and never in your eyes. For variety, or in case of traffic back up on the interstate, commuters can also reach Charlottesville on Route 250 or enjoy the rolling hills of horse country on Route 22.

Louisa’s central location is also at-tractive to retirees who like the com-munity feel and the slower pace of life in a rural area while enjoying the security of easy access to high quality medical care in nearby cities and even as close as Zion Crossroads.

Another big benefit of Louisa com-pared to some neighboring counties like Albemarle, is both the home prices and the property taxes are lower which means a lot more house for your mon-ey than is available closer in.

Louisa’s Active Real Estate Market

Louisa’s size and central location mean it is home to several major real es-tate markets and Multiple Listing Ser-vices. These are very different from each other and represent what Atkins calls, “different worlds.” Markets around urban centers like Charlottesville are more active than those with the longer commute, however overall the outlook is very positive.

“The phone is ringing off the hook,” Duke said when asked about the local market adding that both homes and land are selling. “I’m thrilled to see a lot of land sales which is a huge indica-tor the market is doing well,” she con-tinued. She recently sold a subdivision lot in Shenandoah Crossing and has buyers actively looking at another one in that same location. “Bigger pieces (over 5 acres) are selling too,” she said.

Duke is also excited about the active market for second home lots, another indication that people are feeling more positive and spending money again on real estate. She has some buyers who recently purchased a lot in Blue Ridge Shores for a second home and will be building soon. She added that other resort areas such as Lake Anna are also doing well.

“Now that the cold and snow are behind us, traffic is picking up every

weekend at Spring Creek, and the mar-ket is really ramping up,” said Dan Gir-ouard, sales manager at Spring Creek, a gated community at Zion Crossroads. “We’re seeing good activity in re-sales, stronger than in years past,” he con-tinued adding that there is not a lot of inventory and homes are selling more quickly with fewer days on the market compared to a year ago.

Spring Creek also is seeing activity in new construction with several new builders joining Stanley Martin and Ryan Homes. Colony Builders will have a model open shortly and Barry Meade has just completed a spec home.

Tee Tucker, with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate III, represents Patriot Homes which builds custom homes in the $400,000 to $500,000 price range at Spring Creek. “The mar-ket is active,” he said adding that “new construction is moving.”

Buyers Who Move to LouisaThe availability of land is a big reason

people choose Louisa. Duke described some buyers she worked with who re-located to Louisa from Keswick. They wanted to be east of Charlottesville, and chose Louisa where they could af-ford more land than in Albemarle.

Louisa’s resort properties draw peo-ple who want a nice place to spend their time off. Those who like a lake but enjoy peace and quiet may choose Blue Ridge Shores where fully half of the residences are second homes. Lake Anna on the eastern end of the coun-ty is also a popular resort communi-ty with a much bigger lake and many more opportunities for people who en-joy water sports.

Retirees and others who love golf and like the security of a gated com-munity often move to Spring Creek. Its many amenities include a top rat-ed semi-private golf course that regu-larly receives awards for its high qual-ity. Most recently, in 2015, Golf Digest ranked the Spring Creek course num-ber 55 out of 100 on their list of Amer-ica’s Greatest Public Courses.

Spring Creek is also a favorite of downsizers who have enjoyed living in large homes in nearby communities such as Glenmore or Lake Monticello. Girouard said that often these individ-uals want a smaller house, but still want to enjoy all of the amenities that come with a gated, golf course community. At Spring Creek they can build a home to better meet their needs in retirement and still enjoy a top rated golf course, a new clubhouse and other benefits like a fitness center and walking trails they have grown to appreciate.

Tucker also referenced working with buyers in process of downsizing. He had a couple recently that moved to Spring Creek from Forest Lakes, in part because of the easier commute to work and activities in town. Many such individuals are transitioning to a one level home, or are a family who needs a two story but choose a floor plan with the master bedroom on the main level.

“Spring Creek is a great communi-ty,” Tucker said “where buyers can en-joy new construction for a great price.” Of course they also appreciate the lower taxes. While he often works with local buyers, others come from out of state most recently from places as di-verse as Northern Virginia, Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky.

Louisa also is a place where first time buyers can find a home. Atkins described the market prior to the re-cent downturn when nothing was available in Louisa for under $200,000.

Today first timers will find homes that in some cases, Duke explained, are in good enough shape to move into without requiring a lot of work. There are even a few on the market today in the low $100,000s. She cautioned that some of these lower priced homes need a lot of work and would not qualify for a loan but would be more appropriate for an investor.

Families with children also find Louisa an attractive place to settle. Gi-rouard said that about 40 percent of the Spring Creek buyers are young pro-fessionals with families. Many are new in their careers and want a neighbor-hood that is family oriented with ame-nities like the playground, tennis and

basketball courts and walking trails.Of course the local schools are im-

portant for families, and two of Lou-isa’s schools, the high school and Thomas Jefferson elementary, were re-cently rebuilt after the 2011 earthquake damaged them. Atkins described the new high school as “superb.” A nation-al evaluation from U.S. News and World Report gave it a Bronze Award based on student achievement putting it in the top 25 percent of high schools in the country.

Rural entrepreneurs appreciate Lou-isa which “is incredible for anyone who wants an agribusiness,” Duke said. That would include people who raise animals like sheep, angoras, or alpacas, or any kind of crops. That would also

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include a business like Southern Ex-posure Seed Exchange, a million dollar enterprise that specializes in heirloom seeds. At the other end of the spectrum is one of Duke’s clients who gave up her nursing job in Charlottesville and moved to Louisa to raise vegetables.

Louisa’s Rich History One of Louisa’s heroes, sometimes

called the Paul Revere of the south, is Jack Jouett, a captain in the Virginia militia during the Revolutionary War. He was at Cuckoo Tavern in Louisa when he saw British troops riding west towards Charlottesville. He knew the Virginia Assembly, which included Pat-rick Henry and Thomas Jefferson, was meeting there unprotected by Ameri-can troops, so he jumped on his horse and rode all night through the woods to Monticello to warn them, allowing them to escape.

During the Civil War, Louisa was the site of the Battle of Trevilian Sta-tion, the largest cavalry battle fought during that conflict.

On Saturday, April 25th the Louisa County Historical Society welcomes the public to Heritage Day, a free fam-ily event that shares a flavor of what life was like there between these two wars. Look for period costumes, children’s games, and demos of crafts like spin-ning, woodworking and blacksmithing.

If you like the idea of life in the country, Louisa’s attractive home pric-es and lower taxes mean you can buy more house and land than are available on the other side of the county line. Further, thanks to Louisa’s central lo-cation the amenities you need will be just a short drive away. n

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2680 MILTON HILLS DRIVE 3+ HILLTOP ACRESBATESVILLE

Elevated site overlooking Mechum River. Septic field & well in place. Currently rented, nice oakwood 14 x 70 3BR, 2BA mobile home with deck. Located only 1.5 miles from beautiful downtown Batesville. $106,000

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Albemarle-Mosby MountainCity convenience & suburban lifestyle - abundant windows, flowing floor plan. Hardwood floors, Cherry shaker style cabinets, granite counters. Walkout terrace w/rec room, full BA, 5th BR. Edible landscaping, raised beds, & garden spaces.

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=530288$519,000 • Rives Bailey Team: 434. 227.4446

Orange - GordonsvilleBeautifully maintained 1880 Victorian farmhouse on 2 acres in the heart of town. 1st flr MBR, 4 BRs w/attached BAs, multiple closets. Original heart pine floors. Plus 2 BR rental cottage.

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=530415$400,000 • Anne Burroughs: 434. 422.2242

Albemarle - Fry's SpringMove-in condition with mountain views. 2 story foyer, hardwood floors, office, eat-in Kit, family rm w/gas FP, MBR w/cathedral ceiling & walk-in closet, 3 other spacious BRs.

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=530381$359,900 • Carol Costanzo: 434.962.1419

Cville - FifevilleWalk D'town! Det. cottage with reserved off-st parking. Open, flowing kitchen &LR on the main floor, plus 2 lg BRs upstairs & laundry. Rocking chair porch. Move-in ready.

www.2065thstreet.com$250,000 • Sasha Farmer Team: 434. 260.1435

Cville - Belmont Live in one side, rent the other. Hardwoods refinished, stack W/D under stairs, dishwasher, interior paint. Fenced yard with 2 gates. Patio. Driveway Paved. Back alley access. Shed.

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=530252$257,000 • Carol Costanzo: 434.962.1419

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Fluvanna - Lake MonticelloOne-level living in this 4 BR/ 3 BA custom home. Oversized corner lot, open floorplan, split design, vaulted ceilings, sky lights, hardwood flooring, and newly remodeled kitchen.

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=530457$274,900 • Roxanne Carter-Johnston: 434. 989.3959

Greene-Deer Lake EstatesOne level living on 1.15 acre parcel in peaceful setting. Full walk-out bsmnt for finishing with rough-in's to double the homes fin. sq. ft. Updated appliances & HVAC. Move in ready.

www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=530488$239,900 • Joe Porterfield: 434.906.1616

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Charlottesville - RedfieldsWell-built 3 BR, 2.5 BA. 2,650 fin. sq ft on 2 floors. Main level MBR with private rear porch. Oversized one car garage, and generous storage on both levels.

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ORANGE - 3 BR, 2 BA 2 vehicle carport, fenced rear yard. Kitchen-family rm w/FP, formal DR. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=530382$95,000 • Kyle Olson: 540.649.4131

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ALBEMARLE-One level living in Branchlands. 1 BR- new carpet, new vinyl, & new paint. Move in ready.www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=530122 $148,000 • Shann Whited: 434.962.4741

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CVILLE-Rare opportunity-lease historic property.Reception, conference rm, 5 offices, 2BAs, 2 Kit.www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=522108$14.00/sqft/yr • Peter Primiani: 434.906.3944

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Albemarle - Avinity LoopGrand foyer, chef's kit w/upgraded cabinets, SS appliances & granite counters. Hrdwd floors, LR w/FP opens to screened balcony & solar shades. Upstairs dual MBRs. Terrace garag.

www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=528573$369,900 • Paul McArtor: 434.305.0361

Cville - Stribling AveWalk to UVA, JPA. Spacious low-maint. brick ranch on full bsmnt. Convert to sep. unit-great investment property, zoned R2! New AC, carport, lg BRs, 2 full BAs, off-street parking.

www.112stribling.com • $300,000 Sasha Farmer Team: 434.260.1435

Staunton • DowntownExtraordinary c. 1851 home sits high on a hill. Generous proportions, high ceilings, architectural details. Copper roof and landscaped year w/wrough iron fencing. www.12madisonplace.com • $850,000Carter Montague: 434.951.7156

Fluvanna • Fork UnionExquisite Pre-Civil War Villa, described by "The father of American landscape architecture", A.J. Downing, on 11.5 acres with gardens & well tended landscaping. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=513673 • $349,900Alice Nye Fitch: 434.981.4562

Greene • RuckersvilleOne-level living, pastoral & mtn views in Wexford. Quality upgrades, pristine condition. Lg front porch. Vaulted LR and MBR suite, Kit granite counters & island.

www.montaguemiller.com/mls=526325 • $489,900Joe Porterfield: 434.906.1616

ORANGE-Great location, town limits. Zoned R-1. Adjoins Poplar Forest. 22.27 acres. Build/develop. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=524876 $200,000 • Peter Primiani: 434.981-5924

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ALBEMARLE-2 BR/1 BA Investor or owner-occupant approved! Well maintained. Hardwood floors. Quiet.www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=529564$109,900 • Paul McArtor: 434.305.0361

NELSON-Renovated rancher in Shipman! 3BR/1BA has new carpet & laminate, paint. Move-in ready.www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=528010$115,000 • R. Carter-Johnston: 434.989.3959

LAKE MONTICELLO-One level, 3BR, 2BA, vaulted DR, split BR plan. $3000 closing costs. www.montaguemiller.com/MLS=519402$156,900 • Doug Burke: 434.996.6791

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Fluvanna-New roof, siding, appliances & windows. Lg clear lot. Open floor plan, 3 large BRs, 2 BAs. www.montaguemiller.com/mls=525782 $169,900 • Paul McArtor: 434.305.0361

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New Price! GREENE - 47 gently rolling acres with several homesites or farm. Mtn & pastoral views 1 acre fully stocked pond & stream. Room for cattle, horses, recreation.www.montaguemiller.com/mls=517447 • $539,900Doug Burke: 434.996.6791

New Price! ALBEMARLE - 12+ acres joining Glenmore. Parcel 94-11A has 3 lots plotted/perked. Lot 94-10 plot-ted as 4.26 acre lot/perked. Parcels join Carrol Creek.www.montaguemiller.com/mls=517205 • $295,000 Anita Dunbar: 434.981.1421

ALBEMARLE - Homesite offers beautiful views, an established neighborhood close to conveniences. Terrific value. Bring your builder to this premiere location.www.montaguemiller.com/mls=520951 • $119,950Rives Bailey: 434.227.4446

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While kitchens are a top candidate for remod-eling and upgrading, Remodeling Magazine has pegged bathroom remodels as being an even better invest-

ment from a financial standpoint and mid-range remodels return a higher percentage than luxury plans.

An important consideration these days is toward bathroom safety—things like grab bars, roll-in showers, and good lighting. It makes little differ-ence in the cost of a remodel, but it can be a valuable factor in the market-ability of the property or the ability of residents to “age in place” rather than having to move.

“I think we need to change the public image of viewing these safety features as being just for seniors,” de-clares REALTOR® Linda Broadbent with Charlottesville’s Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate III. “It’s a question of educating the public that grab bars are ‘safety bars’ for all ages and can be very helpful in different situations. Children or persons with disabilities can fall very easily in a tub or shower. Having that rail just provides an extra ounce of prevention.”

Broadbent points out that eliminat-ing barriers is also important. “I am a firm proponent of building barrier-free homes. Just because a home has a hand rail in the shower, tub, and adjacent to the commode doesn’t mean it is just for the older population.”

Eliminating barriers—removing shower sills or possibly widening door-ways—and installing accessible handles on doors, sinks, and faucets allows owners to remain in their home as they age. This is also crucial for any-aged persons with disabilities. “It also defi-nitely increases the value of the home,” Broadbent says. “I think the buying public is slowly seeing the advantages of having a barrier-free home wheth-er it is new construction or an older home that has been renovated.”

These days, many people are replac-ing those aging fiberglass all-in-one shower/tub combinations with tiled, walk-in showers without a sill. This means easier access for persons with disabilities—temporary or perma-nent—as well as older people.

Although ADA (Americans with Dis-abilities Act) guidelines aren’t required for residences, they provide good direc-tions for new construction or remod-eling. For example, grab rails or bars should be able to support a force of at least 250 pounds, be mounted 33 to 36 inches above the floor, and have at least 1.5 inches between the wall and the bar.

Grab bars come in a variety of de-signs and materials besides just plain chrome. Teak, various metallic finish-es, and even glow-in-the-dark acrylic are options that provide architectural interest as well as safety. An interesting variation is provided by grab bars with built-in LED lighting. Several brands market an all-in-one night light/grab handle in various lengths and styles. These can be especially useful for folks with poor eye sight or disorientation.

A shower seat is another nice fea-ture. It should be 18 to 24 inches wide and about 16 inches deep. While a re-

movable plastic seat is useful, it may not be completely stable and also has a “hospital” feel to it. Instead, why not install a spa-like seat of tile or teak. A tile bench, of course, is permanent. Teak wood is waterproof and elegant and the bench could be either built in or one that folds up.

It’s smart to put the shower controls right by the entrance so users can stay dry while the water is warming up. In addition technology has made some very nice advances in user-friendly fix-tures. A hand-held shower option is a worthwhile investment and there are

single-handle mixers offering easier control over flow and temperature for sinks, tubs, and showers. Levers are more usable than faucets. There are even touchscreen-operated showers, al-though these are more expensive.

Note: Setting the water heater tem-perature too high can cause burns, es-pecially with young children and older folks who may be slower to move away from scalding water. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recom-mends setting the water heater to no more than 120 °F.

It’s important to have bathrooms well-lit by day and at night, although less brightly during sleep hours. In ad-dition, it’s important to have sufficient lighting between the bed and the bath-room, too, although not so bright it impairs sleep.

Illuminated light switches are easy to find in the dark and those illumi-nated grab bars are useful here. Anoth-er tactic would be a sensor light that goes on automatically when someone enters. A third option would be attrac-tive nightlights that, although dim, provide adequate light after being in a dark bedroom. Nightlights come in a variety of styles from purely practical to whimsical light-up flowers, butter-flies, and hearts. n

Marilyn Pribus and her husband live in Al-bemarle County near Charlottesville. Their home has many night lights, from basic dol-lar-store items to an arty metal humming-bird shielding a small blue bulb that was a Christmas gift.

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5273 Cub Creek Road Hunters Paradise! This 4 BR, 2 BA cabin is 10–15 minutes to Nellysford, Wintergreenand all of the activities in between. Perched on 8 acresat the top of a ridge, .7 miles back from the road, soyou’ll have total privacy. The house is 120 feet from the George Washington National Forest, so the gameabounds on multiple adjacent acres. You will appreciatethe long-range mountain views from the large decks for6 months of the year. $217,500

299 Lakeland Lane Lake views! Custom 3+ BR, 5.5 BA home and garage apartment with direct lakeaccess and superior finishes. Features includegourmet kitchen, granite counters in kitchen andbathrooms, hardwood and tile flooring, vaultedwood-lined ceilings, family room with wet bar, 3 stone fireplaces, oversized garage, covered porchwith stone columns, screened porch, decks, balcony,stone patio/walks, Hardiplank siding, copper roofing,

security system, generator. 5 minutes to Nellysford and 30 minutes to Charlottesville. $499,000

732 Jones Overlook Cozy cottage with openfloor plan on 5 acres. Located only minutes fromthe James River! High ceilings and hardwoodflooring in the great room. Covered back porch forenjoying the quiet and watching wildlife passthrough. Perfect getaway near the river! $147,000

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SWEET HOME VIRGINIAClassic brick Cape Cod will surprise and delight, with fabulous new up-grades throughout! Complete with a complementary 1 bedroom guest cottage on 3+ private acres, beside

Totier Creek. $450,000. MLS#529470

JAMES RIVER LAWNJames River frontage just one mile to Scottsville. Three contiguous, buildable parcels totaling 36 acres, each with river frontage and easy access for boats, kayaks, canoes and tubes. Groomed and magnificent campsites.

$375,000. MLS#520927

OLD LYNCHBURG FARMLocated just 6 miles to town, this 123+ acre farm, both open hayfields and wooded land enjoys long frontage on the Hardware River. Ample water,

some fencing, pretty land.

$795,000. MLS#522768

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Pristine Colonial Revival nestled in the historic Carters Bridge area on 3.94 manicured acres. Exceptional details throughout, complementary detached barn can easily be converted into future guest cottage. Additional acres available.

$799,000. MLS#527140

LAFAYETTEA stunning home of exceptional quality. The 91+ acres of pristine pasture and woodland provides a blank canvas for one to create the perfect country estate. Prime Keswick location, in a completely private setting, convenient to town, and

I-64.

$2,950,000. MLS#529307

BELLVOIRA fine equestrian estate of 43 acres in the heart of Keswick with renovated brick manor home, guest cottage, four stall center aisle barn, board fenced pastures. Privately situated featuring poolside gardens and native mountain

views.

$2,250,000.

ROCKY GLENEmbracing a classic Albemarle chestnut log cabin c. 1821, this artfully crafted 5BR home features natural materials, excellent craftsmanship, top of the line appliances, library, and luxurious heated soaking tub in first floor master. 63 acres, guest cottage,

stable, and pond. $1,350,000. MLS#530112

SOUTH KESWICK PRIVACYPerfect privacy on 10 wooded acres at South Keswick. Elegant 4 bedroom home with brand new kitchen, steam shower and fabulous screen porch with Brazilian Hardwood floors and

second stone fireplace

$575,000. MLS#528434.

TIPTON HOUSE c. 1842Meticulously restored historic neoclassical brick residence, c. 1842, enjoying an elevated setting in Scottsville. Walk to the James River, taverns, restaurants, shops, and library. Exquisite finishes of museum quality. In excellent condition.

With detached garage.

$445,000. MLS#523101

TANBARKMake this your Country Home in Albemarle! Gently rolling and partially fenced 20 acre farm. Restored 1893 farmhouse, 1st floor master, wraparound porch. 4 car garage with apartment above, cottage with caretaker in place!

Pond and barns.

$685,000. MLS#530063

MERRIE MILL c. 1857Situated between Keswick and

Cismont, on 407 acres, with a grand

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cottages and fine old barns.

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SPRING HILL FARMTurnkey city farm sanctuary located in a premiere Albemarle location. Spectacular Blue Ridge views set on over 30 acres. It is just four miles north of Charlottesville Airport, Hollymead Town Center, and Martha Jefferson Emergency Room Annex. The farm is situated across from the 200+ year historic Spring Hill Baptist Church and all views are forever protected from intrusion of new construction. There is a 30’ main entry gate as well as two other 10’ gated entrances. The property bestows the serenity and peacefulness that Albemarle County has to offer, yet is five minutes from all modern amenities. $1,895,000

SHARON CALL SHARON434.981.7200Sharon Donovan, a native of Charlottesville, grew up around the construc-tion industry and has watched Charlottesville and the surrounding area grow and blossom into one of the top ten places to

live in the country. In 1980 Sharon began her career in real estate and went on to attain her broker’s license. She combines tremendous energy, experi-ence, enthusiasm, and extensive knowledge of the local real estate market to give her clients and cus-tomers the best service one would expect from a top producer. Sharon utilizes her superior market knowl-edge to transform the often-stressed home search process into one of enjoyment and satisfaction.

EVE434.825.1878Eve Hesselroth lives in Charlottesville with her husband and two fantas-tic kids. She has known Charlottesville as as a teenager, a UVA student, a parent and a profession-al. Eve utilizes all of those perspectives to help her

clients find the perfect home, or market the house they are selling. She loves matching people up with the right place for them. She brings patience, warmth and a sense of humor to the home buying and selling process. Ella habla español. To learn more about Eve email her at [email protected].

SONJA RING SONJA434.981.3523Sonja Casero has 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. She prides herself in knowing that this experience is some-thing her clients can depend on as she works

hard to ensure successful transactions. She is com-mitted to integrity and a straightforward approach. She goes above and beyond normal service expec-tations and never stops looking out for your best interests. She feels strongly that in this business people come first. As a result, she gives 110% in every transaction. Over 90% of Sonja’s business is personal referrals - why don’t you ring Sonja to see why her clients come back to her again and again?

WALNUT HILLS BEAUTYLike-new dream home on gracious lot in gated community. Convenient to airport & Hollymead Town Ctr. Gourmet custom kitchen: GE Monogram SS appliances, fridge paneled to match natural cherry cabinets, huge granite topped center island, prep sink & breakfast bar, walk in pantry. Whole house wired with CAT-5 & server rm in bsmt for working from home. Heated saltwater pool with underwater lights. Wall of windows for beautiful light in vaulted LR. Large MBR with tray ceiling, en suite BA, his & her WICs, separate vanities, tile-surround tub. Whole House Vacuum, Never Dark Whole House Generator, Invisible Fence System, Home Theater. $792,000

LOCUST AVENUEExtraordinary Downtown home. One level living with auxiliary base-ment apartment. Originally built in 1925, Spanish Colonial style, completely redesigned with new addition by owner Frank Bergland. Very unique with extensive green features and materials used plus double lot for extra garden area. A short stroll to the Downtown Mall. $779,000

WOODTHRUSHCustom designed and custom built by European Homes. Large open spaces. Extensive porches, decking and terraces extend the living and entertaining areas. Beautiful landscaping makes the yard a delight. Play areas and gardens front and back. A delightful home in a quiet neighborhood north of town. $675,000

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RUGBY NEIGHBORHOODThis is the house you have been waiting for. The stately, solid stone home near UVA, on one of Charlottesville’s most desirable streets, was built in 1930 and has been extensively renovated with consummate taste. Set back from the street on a gracious lot this home affords tranquility, privacy and convenience, wrapped in a beautiful package. The huge, gourmet kitchen is a home chef’s dream come true, and all the bathrooms are so lovely you will think you are in a spa. With amenities including a new play court, blue stone patio, climbing wall in the detached garage and salt-water pool, your home will be the retreat you always knew it should be. $1,260,000

MANDEVILLE FARMPeace and tranquility in this nature lover’s paradise. Situated on 43 elevated acres in Albemarle County, this architect designed contemporary has Blue Ridge views, bubbling streams and total privacy. Hardwood floors throughout and high ceilings with lots of ‘nooks and crannies’ to curl up and read a book. Extensive decking, pool and tennis court for outdoor entertainment. Several outbuild-ings incl. greenhouse, workshop, etc.. $589,900


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HOME SALES STATS FOR WEEK ENDING

APRIL 3, 2015

There Were 45 Sales in the Seven-County Area

n Twenty were in Albemarle with an average price of $427,944.

n Seven were in Charlottesville with an average price of $248,143.

n Five were in Fluvanna with an average price of $242,458.

n Three were in Greene with an average price of $172,833.

n Two were in Louisa with an average price of $451,965.n Two were in Madison with an average price of

$168,250. n Four were in Nelson with an average price of

$185,250.n Two were in Orange with an average price of $302,000.

HOMES SOLD

6748 LEMON HILLKEENE

3468 GILBERT STATION RDSTONY POINT

1625 GREENLEAF LANE CHARLOTTESVILLE

4060 KIDDS DAIRY ROADSCOTTSVILLE

1019 OAK PARK ROADMADISON

5619 FREDERICKSBURG RDBARBOURSVILLE

LOCALGOVERNMENT(Note: Real estate tax information gathered from local government Web sites and is believed but not guaranteed to be accurate as of publication date. Towns may assess real estate taxes in addition to those charged by each county.)

CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLEwww.charlottesville.orgReal estate tax rate: $.95 per $100

ALBEMARLE COUNTYwww.albemarle.orgReal estate tax rate: $.799 per $100

FLUVANNA COUNTYwww.co.fluvanna.va.usReal estate tax rate: $.88 per $100

GREENE COUNTYwww.gcva.usReal estate tax rate: $.69 per $100

LOUISA COUNTYwww.louisacounty.comReal estate tax rate: $.68 per $100

MADISON COUNTYwww.madisonco.virginia.govReal estate tax rate: $.68 per $100

NELSON COUNTYwww.nelsoncounty.comReal estate tax rate: $.72 per $100

ORANGE COUNTYwww.nelsoncounty.comReal estate tax rate: $.804 per $100

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SONJA CASERO434.981.3523Multi-Million Dollar Top Producer for over 20 years.


ONE LEVEL LIVING ON LOCUST AVE Extraordinary, artisan home in Downtown Charlottesville. One level living with an auxiliary apartment in the basement. The home has been complete-ly renovated and an addition added by owner Frank Bergland. Stunning Arts & Crafts kitchen, dining room and living that are unexpectedly spacious and filled with light. The deep backyard is a double lot, terraced, has raised beds and a two tier rain garden for your enjoyment. A short stroll to the Downtown Mall yet feels like country. $779,000

RALEIGH MOUNTAIN TRAIL Superb quality, spacious rooms and an open floor plan define this 5,080 finished sq. ft. residence. 5/6 BR, 4 full BA and 2 1/2 BA. This fine home, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary features, is privately situated on 10 acres and adjoins a 15+ ac. natural area of Colston. Convenient Ivy location less than 15 min. to Charlottesville. Other features include cypress siding, 1900 sq/ft of decks, in-ground gunnite pool, cherry floors on main level and large windows on all sides. $1,175,000

WALKING DISTANCE TO UVA Very spacious home in the charming Fry Springs area. Walk on sidewalks to UVa or hospital or go for an evening stroll for a coffee or pizza. The four finished levels including includes 4 full bed-rooms and bathrooms, plus a huge rec room in the basement . Ideal for sharing or for the person that just needs some space. Hardwood floors throughout the main level, ceramic tile countertops and kitchen island. The two large decks over-look the common area. $449,000

B E A R I S L A N D PA R K WAY Original model home in Spring Creek. Over $400,000 worth of upgrades and improvements. 1 FLOOR LIVING over a full base-ment. Basement offers a billiards room, home theatre and bar for entertaining. Set on a beautifully landscaped 1/2 acre lot w/ stone water feature. Come see to appreci-ate the many upgrades! $695,000


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W W W . L O R I N G W O O D R I F F . C O M

2035 HESSIAN ROAD • $795,0004 bedroom, 4.5 bath in the coveted Meadowbrook Heights neighborhood. Interior has been extensively freshened with new flooring, light fixtures, and paint colors added to an already renovated kitchen and bathrooms. 2nd floor masters, graciously proportioned foyer, formal living, dining & library. MLS# 529524

2205 ROCKY TOP ROAD • $479,000Fully renovated by the current owner, custom builder/cabinet maker. Inset custom cherry cabinets in kitchen, southern maple hardwood floors, stone fireplace, vaulted great room with skylights. Fully finished terrace level including in-law apartment and large family room. Lindsay Milby (434) 962-9148. MLS# 530126

1375 E JACK JOUETT ROAD • $269,900Tranquil mini-farm near Charlottesville surrounded by fruit trees! Bring your horses or have an organic farm - fulfill your dream. Three separate pastures, with several springs, are enclosed with fencing. Essential outbuildings for farming and organic gardening are already in place. Inessa Telefus (434) 989-1559. MLS# 530042

7047 HAMPSTEAD DRIVE • $509,000Bright and open Old Trail home with high ceilings, abundant windows and cozy covered deck. Retreat to the tranquil master suite with luxurious bath, private covered deck, and huge his/her walk-in closets. 5 bedrooms/3.5 baths; 2,800 sq ft/2 car-garage; finished 3rd floor. Kristin Cummings Streed (434) 409-5619. MLS# 529288

DAZZLING MERIWETHER-LEWIS CAPE COD

TREMENDOUS VALUE IN THE CITY - REDUCED

IDYLLIC COUNTRY SETTING NEAR TOWN

STROLL DOWNTOWN - REDUCED

CHARMING c. 1900 FARMHOUSE NEW ENGLAND SALTBOX INSPIRED HOME

COMPREHENSIVE RENOVATION IN FARMINGTON

761 LEXINGTON AVENUE • $712,000Character-rich and light drenched on charming street. Thoroughly renovated meticulously accenting original charms with farmhouse kitchen, tile baths, refinished hardwoods, and new systems. Extensive landscaping and attractive privacy fence have created a tranquil oasis. Shows like a piece of art. MLS# 529516

2540 Pine Lane $2,845,000

Large but understated Farmington residence showcases premium design. Current owners engaged Greer & Associates to execute the ‘09 renovations and 2nd floor expansion. Owner is an interior designer and it shows, from striking stone selections to paint colors. The dramatic kitchen features 2-inch thick Calcutta gold marble counters and backsplash. Bathroom selections equally remarkable. Extensive, original wainscoting, built-ins. Attached 2-car garage, 1st floor master, wine cellar, laundry on 2nd and lower levels. MLS# 530026

1940 OWENSVILLE ROAD • $1,245,000From stylish entertaining spaces to multiple outdoor living areas (terrace with fireplace, private screened porch off the master, covered porch), to a rock star terrace level, this 6 bedroom, family-friendly property has it all. Immaculate condition & a majestic oak tree in the front yard complete the picture. MLS# 530040

1532 DAIRY ROAD • $810,000City charmer of 4300+ sf, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and two-car garage nestled behind stone wall on desirable Dairy Road. Mountain views & large living spaces, including newly renovated gourmet kitchen, master bath, and full terrace level suite with rec room and wet bar. Erin Garcia (434) 409-5619. MLS# 530105

PHENOMENAL FIND IN THE CITY!

1204 SHERWOOD DRIVE • $289,000This solid built brick one-story enjoys a private entry foyer, and great room with wood burning fireplace. Off the great room is the eat-in kitchen which opens to a formal dining room or den and both lead to a screened porch which overlooks the fenced rear yard. Full walk-out terrace level. Lindsay Milby (434) 962-9148. MLS# 530223

OFF RUGBY ROAD SHORT DISTANCE TO UVA

NEW CONSTRUCTION IN MERIWETHER-LEWIS2108 ReiveRs Run

$1,195,000High quality, well appointed and newly constructed 5 bedroom farmhouse-style residence in the heart of Ivy. The Blue Ridge views and generous scale of every last, well appointed room are truly of note. Inherent quality is evident in the solid doors, hardwood floors in EVERY room, custom cabinetry, many built-in details, extensive and true crown molding (in closets too), granite and marble counters, distinctive lighting (Timberlake), low maintenance exterior (metal roof, hardiplank siding, stone foundation), 3 heating & cooling zones with dual fuel ... the list goes on. MLS# 530088

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