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$567,500

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 6,002 Sq. Ft.
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Historic home with privacy, convenience, and lots of charm! Walkable to Downtown Scottsville on 5+ acres, just 5 minutes from the James River. There is 2000+ unfinished sq ft for more living space. Perfect opportunity for a short term rental or bed and breakfast. Just minutes from the James River, this 1914 Greek Revival-style home sits on over five acres, offering endless potential. Classic architectural details include a grand double-columned portico, high ceilings, wood flooring, and multiple fireplaces. The spacious kitchen is a blank slate, ready for customization, while original outbuildings?including a garden house with a working pump?add to the home?s historic charm. With 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, this property is perfect for those looking to restore a timeless estate or create a unique bed & breakfast. Located in a serene setting, this property combines the charm of early 20th-century architecture with the tranquility of rural living, all while being conveniently close to local amenities in Albemarle County and Charlottesville. Expand into the large unfinished attic and basement for additional living space.,Formica Counter,Wood Cabinets,Fireplace in Dining Room,Fireplace in Living Room

Full Property Details for 278 James River Rd

General

  • Sold For: $567,500
  • Taxes: $7,715 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: 660895
  • Added to Site: 336 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Dining Room, Kitchen, Foyer, Study, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
  • Interior Features: Entry Level Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace(s): Wood
  • Flooring: Laminated, Wood, Tile/Brick

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 2
  • Main Floor Baths: 2
  • Main - Full Baths: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Upper: 4
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 1

Location

  • County: ALBEMARLE
  • Subdivision: UNKNOWN
  • Driving Directions: From Charlottesville, travel South on Rt 20 to Scottsville. Turn RIGHT on James River Rd (726) for 0.5 mile. (The driveway for the home is around the corner to the right when James River Rd connects with Warren St).

School Information

  • School District: Albemarle County Public Schools
  • Elementary School: Scottsville
  • Middle School: Walton
  • High School: Monticello

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Entrance: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Outside Entrance, Unfinished, Windows
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Slate
  • Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Stories Description: Main
  • Building Size: 6002
  • Square Feet: 6,002
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 3,986 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 3,986 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Year Built Source: Estimated

Lot Features

  • Property View: Mountain, Trees/Woods
  • Lot Size (Acres): 5.23
  • Zoning: RA
  • Lot Description: Sloping, Partly Wooded, Private, Trees/Wooded

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $160.54
  • Tax Amount: $7,715
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Other

Listed by Town Realty, GARY PALMER
Sold by Loring Woodriff Real Estate Associates, ALEXANDRA SCHWARTZ

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— 278 James River Rd —

  • GARY PALMER

    Town Realty

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Schools serving 278 James River Rd

School District:Albemarle County Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Scottsville Elementary School
7868 Scottsville Road, Scottsville, VA 24590
PK-51.1 mi
Leslie H Walton Middle School
4217 Red Hill Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
6-88.5 mi
Monticello High School
1400 Independence Way, Charlottesville, VA 22902
9-1213.6 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 278 James River Rd

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/15/2025
Sold
$567,500
-11.31%
MLS
10/20/2025
Price Reduced
$639,900
-0.78%
MLS
9/16/2025
Price Reduced
$644,900
-0.77%
MLS
8/01/2025
Price Reduced
$649,900
-7.09%
MLS
4/29/2025
Price Reduced
$699,500
-3.52%
MLS
2/14/2025
Listed
$725,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Town Realty, GARY PALMER
Sold by Loring Woodriff Real Estate Associates, ALEXANDRA SCHWARTZ

278 James River Rd, Scottsville, VA 24590 (MLS# 660895) is a Single Family property that was sold at $567,500 on December 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 278 James River Rd? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Scottsville? You can browse all Scottsville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.