Date
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Price
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Source
3/04/2026
Listed
$649,000
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Property Description
Tucked away atop Tobacco Row Mountain, this extraordinary 96.78-acre mountain retreat features a beautifully restored circa 1838 log cabin and an adjacent but separate tax parcel of 11+ acres ( being part of the 96.78 acres) with driveway to CLEARED mountaintop homesite, over 2000 ft. elevation, with well/septic and stunning 360 degree views. The 1.5-story historic cabin showcases hand-hewn V-notch logs, two wood-burning stone fireplaces, yellow pine tongue-and-groove ceilings, solid oak floors, American chestnut logs and details, and all new windows. THE CABIN HAS FIREFLY HIGH SPEED FIBER INTERNET!!! The fully rebuilt kitchen & bath (2025) include custom rustic ash cabinetry, chestnut wood shelving, new appliances, custom tile, and stone accents straight from the nearby James River. Major upgrades include new 200-amp service, updated plumbing & electrical, two mini-splits, new pressure tank & hot water heater. Spring-fed water system with 1,175-gallon gravity-fed tank. Septic permitted for 2BR. Mostly wooded acreage with trails, streams, springs, cleared meadow, and a 12x28 storage barn. Ideal weekend retreat, recreational haven, including future homesite with a spectacular panoramic view!!!,Solid Surface Counter,Wood Cabinets,Fireplace in Bedroom,Fireplace in Living Room
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 899 Wares Gap Rd
General
- Price: $649,000
- Taxes: $194 (2025)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: 673824
- Updated: 3/16/2026
- Added to Site: 30 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Kitchen, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
- Fireplace(s): Wood
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security System, Smoke Detector
Location
- County: AMHERST
- Driving Directions: In Amherst, take Rt. 60 west, to left turn on Rt. 610 , Puppy Creek Rd., left on Rt. 636, Wares Gap Rd. to #899 ( driveway with gate) on left, near top of ridge and the intersection w/ Grant's Hollow Rd..
School Information
- School District: Amherst County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Pleasant View
- Middle School: Monelison
- High School: Amherst
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Steam
- Heating Fuel: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Spring
- Utility Description: Electric Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cabin/Lodge, Cottage
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Log
- Foundation: Stone, Crawl Space
- Roof: Copper
- Stories Description: Main
- Building Size: 1098
- Square Feet: 762
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 762 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 762 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1838
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountain, Pasture, Trees/Woods, Panoramic
- Lot Size (Acres): 96.78
- Zoning: A
- Lot Description: Mountainous, Partly Wooded, Private, Trees/Wooded
Water Features
- Water Front Type: Spring
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Exposure/Shade
- Water Conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $851.71
- Tax Amount: $194
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Other
- Inclusions: appliances in kitchen
Listed by McLean Faulconer Inc., Realtor, JIM FAULCONER and McLean Faulconer Inc., Realtor, WILL FAULCONER
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WILL FAULCONER
McLean Faulconer Inc., Realtor
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Schools
Schools serving 899 Wares Gap Rd
School District:Amherst County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Temperance Elementary School 1981 Lowesville Road, Amherst, VA 24521 | PK-5 | 7.7 mi |
Amherst Middle School 165 Gordons Fairgrounds Road, Amherst, VA 24521 | 6-8 | 8.6 mi |
Amherst County High School 139 Lancer Lane, Amherst, VA 24521 | 9-12 | 7.3 mi |
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899 Wares Gap Rd, Monroe, VA 24574 (MLS# 673824) is a Single Family property with 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. 899 Wares Gap Rd is currently listed for $649,000 and was received on March 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 899 Wares Gap Rd? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Monroe? You can browse all Monroe real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.