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a PubLicatiON Of the charLOttesViLLe area assOciatiON Of reaLtOrs®
Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange
Harry
austin:
Green Technology
on a Greene County
Mountainside
By Rick BRitton
-ONTPELIER
Hunt Races
Boost Orange County Economy
Reverse Mortgages:
What are They and Who are They For?
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Residential Brokers
OLD KESWICK C. 1736 - 550+ acre horse property with WILLOWBROOK, c. 1869. Charming, completely reno- STAVE MILL FARM - Elegant Virginia horse farm in a pas-
board fencing throughout is one of the premier estates in Kes- vated horse property in a desirable area of The Keswick Hunt. toral setting. Residence was built in 2001 with a copper roof
wick. For the past 6 decades, the farm has been well known for 35+/- acres with six stall center aisle stable w/apt. and four and stucco on 84 ac. in Albemarle Co circa. 20 min. from
breeding and raising some of the finest thoroughbred horses bedroom manor house with a new gourmet kitchen and located UVA Hospital & Charlottesville Master BR suite on 1st floor,
A HISTORICAL GEM CLASSIC FLOORPLAN FABULOUS COUNTRY HOME
in the industry. The manor has 11 ½ ft ceilings and original
woodwork as well as graciously proportioned rooms (including just 10 mi. from Charlottesville and UVA. A small gem sur- on 2nd floor 2 large BR w/ separate baths, lovely high ceil-
7 bdrms.) Extensive horse facilities (36 stalls), several cottages, rounded by some of the most impressive larger estates in the ings, cast-iron lentils, hardwood floors 2 fireplaces, high-end Largest and nest Federal mansion in Lynchburg, Located on a quiet cul de sac in Forest Lakes South. Less Custom built with loving attention to detail.
Old Dominion. MLS# 470235 $2,100,000. kitchen, guest cottage, 8-stall barn w/paddocks, run-in sheds,
meticulously restored. Grand staircase, eleva- than 10 mins to NGIC and DIA / 20 mins to downtown
A very open oor plan which has an expan-
summer kitchen and pool complex. This is a rare opportunity
to purchase one of the finest estates in Virginia. MLS#428479 riding ring, tractor shed w/shop, potting shed/summerhouse and UVA. Kitchen has island, recessed lights, large master
Price Upon Request tor, heart pine and marble oors, barn, carriage sive feeling, a stunning kitchen, and a sophis-
and trap shooting shed. MLS #464183 $2,450,000 suite with double vanities and jetted tub. French doors be-
house. Call Anya Scott, 434-882-1777 or email tween living & family room, hardwood oors, 9’ ceilings, ticated design in a tranquil, rural setting in
at anyashomes@gmail.com. immaculate condition. Mature landscaping, private lot w/ western Albemarle. This home is truly a rare
long level driveway with large 2 car garage! $399,900
Call Sharon 434-981-7200 nd. $575,000
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GREEN SPRINGS LAND - 260+/- acres located in the FRAYS MILL ROAD - Custom built brick home with in- CUTALONG FARM - Spectacular 260+/- acre estate parcel
beautiful and protected Green Springs area of Louisa Co. This credible mtn. views located just north of Charlottesville. The located on the North Anna River in Louisa County, only 15
property has mountain views towards the west and is located house, which was built in 1998, has more than 3300 finished sq. minutes from Town of Orange. Approx. 140 acres of meadow
within 30 min. of downtown Charlottesville. The land is a mix ft. and a large walk-out basement could add substantially more with incredible interior views. Ideally suited for horse farm or
of open fields and woods which makes it an ideal equestrian liveable space. The property consists of 10 open acres which sporting estate for shooting with abundant wildlife. Protected
estate. Situated in one of the great Keswick Hunt areas. gives the house complete privacy. MLS#473682. $795,000. by a V.O.F. Conservation Easement with one division right. FIRST TIME ON MARKET GEORGETOWN GREEN BELMONT
Numerous springs and frontage on Camp Creek. MLS#471740 Available with less acreage. MLS#481257 $995,000 This stunning, unique architect-designed home with Truly one of the best homes in close-in, convenient Quintessential charming period cottage in quiet street in Fry The
$1,695,000. breathtaking Mt. views has a separate 2-story guest Georgetown Green, this 3 story brick end unit has 4 charm of an older home with the conveniences of a new one.
cottage with its own laundry, kitchen, LR, BR, BA Completely upgraded period home in Belmont. Totally renovat-
BRs, 3 1/2 baths, replace, fully fenced private yard ed 4 years ago, new heat pumps, plumbing right to street, chef’s
and high ceilings. Main house enjoys private views with brick patio, fresh paint throughout. Close to kitchen, bathrooms, closets, built in bookshelves, on-demand
out a wall of windows. Clean lines, great light,
UVA, Darden, hospital, Rt 250 + 29. MLS #479608. water heater, windows, the list goes on and on. Walk to Down-
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CAPSTONE - Charming craftsman built stone house situated RED ROCK LAND - 14+ acres located in the Rapidan area 481 N. MADISON ROAD - Residential/Commercial prop-
on 53 beautiful acres in the Warrenton Hunt Country. Capstone of Orange County. Beautiful setting with views of open farm erty located in the town of Orange. Solid brick home built in
offers great privacy yet is only minutes to the town of Warrenton land and the Southwest Ridge. Property is mostly wooded with 1920s sits on 2.25 acres that is zoned commercial. Ideal invest-
and Route 66. The house has a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 ½
bathrooms and was built using local field stone and reclaimed
a mixture of hardwoods. Numerous trails bisect the land and a
four bedroom perk site has been approved. Located in the terri-
ment property or ready as a convenient residence In addition
to main house, there is a 1300+/- sq. ft. structure that is ideal
Ring Sonja Call Sharon Call Eve Laurie Ripper Kelly Anya Scott
chestnut beams. The open floor plan allows for entertaining and tory of the Keswick Hunt. MLS#482592 $209,000 for retail or rental cottage. MLS#468865 $575,000. 434-981-3523 434-981-7200 434-825-1878 434-882-1194 434-882-1777
suits the life styles of modern living. The property also boasts Sonja Casero has 20 years of experience in Sharon Donovan, a native of Charlottesville, Eve Hesselroth lives in Charlottesville with • Available to show property on short notice.
Laurie Ripper Kelly moved to Charlottesville
equestrian facilities. MLS#481684 $1,750,000 the real estate industry. She prides herself in grew up around the construction industry and has her husband and two amazing children, Aidan
from Northern Virginia to attend U.Va. for • Real estate investor and world traveler.
knowing that this experience is something her watched Charlottesville and the surrounding area and Maya. She has experienced Charlottesville
clients can depend on as she works hard to grow and blossom into one of the top ten places as a teenager, a UVA student, a parent and a undergrad and law school, and has turned • Raised in Moscow and New York City, chose to
ensure successful transactions. She is committed to live in the country. In 1980 Sharon began her professional. Eve utilizes all of those perspectives her passion for real estate into a fulfilling make Charlottesville home 18 years ago.
to integrity and a straightforward approach. career in real estate and went on to attain her to help her clients find the perfect home, or career. She enjoys using her expertise to help
To inquire about these properties and other fine properties, please contact She goes above and beyond normal service broker’s license. She combines tremendous energy, market the house they are selling. She is highly
her clients navigate the complex process of
• Graduate of The College William and Mary,
background in the performing arts.
expectations and never stops looking out for experience, enthusiasm, and extensive knowledge enthusiastic about matching people up with the
JUSTIN WILEY, (434) 981-5528 your best interests. She feels strongly that in of the local real estate market to give her clients right place for them. She brings patience, warmth buying or selling a home. She is certified as • Mother of two, very well versed in area schools
this business people come first. As a result, and customers the best service one would expect and a sense of humor to the home buying process. an e-pro Internet Specialist and American and children’s cultural and athletic programs.
jwiley@farmandestate.net she gives 110% in every transaction. Over 90% from a top producer. Sharon utilizes her superior To learn more about Eve, check out her LinkedIn Conservation Broker. Email Laurie at • Keen understand and appreciation of individual
of Sonja’s business is personal referrals - why market knowledge to transform the often-stressed profile: www.linkedin.com/pub/0/7a3/434 or
laurieripperkelly@gmail.com for more info. tastes and needs.
don’t you ring Sonja to see why her clients come home search process into one of enjoyment and email her at evefhi@gmail.com.
back to her again and again? satisfaction. • Fluent in Russian
• anyascott@gmail.com or call 434-882-1777
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Harry austin:
New to the Market......................................... 4
www.RealEstateIII.com
Green Technology
on a Greene County
Mountainside
By Rick BRitton
Lots & Land................................................... 4
Open House Quick Search ............................... 6
Open Houses ..............................................6-8
Green TechnoloGy -ONTPELIER
Hunt Races
Boost Orange County Economy
Home Sale Stats............................................ 9
Homes for Sale in Every Price Range ............ 9
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What are They and Who are They For?
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ridge. The
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$300,955
newer home is maintenance free with hardwood floors on
first level and Berber carpet upstairs. $695,000 FOR THE WEEK ENDING 10.22.2010 $136 per fin. square foot
On market for 225 days $179,900
55 sales 921 JEFFERSON DRIVE
Craig Builders 777 Rhue Hollow Enjoy sunsets from the front
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take a walk to the park a couple of blocks away, or family room with a gas fireplace, roughed-in third
be accurate as of publication date. Towns may assess real
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estate taxes in addition to those charged by each county.)
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$300,000 - $400,000 $600,000 - $700,000
FLuVANNA COuNTY
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Real estate tax rate: $.54 per $100 of
assessment
3575 TURNBRIDGE LN
MLS# 478071 $899,000
Left at 1st Paddington, 1st Left at Turnbridge,
3536 GLASGOW LANE
$749,500
First Left at cross over onto Darby Road, go to the top
3386 PIPERFIFE CT, #D56
MLS# 476821 $429,000
Piper Way then left on Paddington Circle, Right on Sample GREENE COuNTY
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property on Left. Glenda Howard 434 981 0839 of the hill, Right onto Glasgow, home on Right. Bremerton Lane, Left to Piperfe Court. Real estate tax rate: $.69 cents per
Andrea Gruber 434 960 7738 Rives Bailey 434 227 4446 Yates Nobles 434 996 0888 $100 of assessment
LOuISA COuNTY
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Real estate tax rate: $.62 per $100 of
assessment $329,900 $609,900
1078 RAMBLEWOOD PLACE
MADISON COuNTY RAINTREE 26 UNIVERSITY
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$100 of assessment quirements. 4 plus bedrooms including a mult-win- Conveniently located 2 blocks,
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NELSON COuNTY w/ fireplace, home office & more. Basement has a
7102 BLACKWELLS www.nelsoncounty.com second home office or the 5th bedroom, rec room Barracks Rd Shopping Center
area & utility room. New back yard fence keeps the
HOLLOW ROAD Real estate tax rate: $.55 per $100 of pool private. Recent upgrades inc. roof, water heater, and the Rotunda. This 3BR, 2BA
Albemarle (Crozet) assessment plumbing. MLS#471780 brick ranch with finished walk-
ROBERT PEERY 434-825-2468
3208 WALLINGFORD LN 1719 DOWNING CT 2273 PIPER WAY $425,000 ORANGE COuNTY MAUREEN HEGARTY out basement and 2,605 sq. ft at
MLS# 482587 $935,000 MLS# 476528 $1,385,000 MLS# 470386 $1,299,000 $130 per fin. square foot http://orangecountyva.gov 26 University Circle.
Enter through gate, bear Right on Wallingford Left on Paddington, Left on Devon Pines, Right on Piper Way to 3rd Left, then 2nd Right on Piper Way. Real estate tax rate: $.47 cents per
Lane, home on Right. Glenda Howard 434 981 0839 Newbridge, Left on Downing, house on Left. Home on Right. On market for 172 days
$100 of assessment 434.996.0303
Andrea Gruber 434 960 7738 Rives Bailey 434 227 4446 Yates Nobles 434 996 0888
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A PRESTIGOUS COUNTRY HOME FULL CIRCLE FARM. Horses wel- BRAND NEW heat pump system in this 1996 WEST LEIGH. Great house, location & neigh- LARGE LOT WITH VIEWS in one of Albemarle’s ROSEWOOD AT STONEY CREEK. Models and TOUCHSTONE. Riverside retreat. Walk BEAUTIFUL 8.14 ACRE lot in Langdon
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four bedrooms, Brazilian cherry foyer, and a full unfinished basement with outside kitchen, lower level suite for teenagers or in-laws, home site on the rear of the property allows for enor- before you lies the heart-stopping, pristine view subdivision. Lot 12 enjoys a nice stream and
ca. 1935 with hardwood floors – updated ship, many Universal Design features. Maintenance-free
PLUS a finished rec room in the base- access. Pole barn/shop and plenty of room for screened porch and deck, on a newly landscaped mous views. Already perked for a 4BR home and the over a peaceful valley, and a sparkling, tumbling
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an enclosed
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Very low main-
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the HOA cov-
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with pond and pastoral views from back deck & $118,000. Anne town Charlottesville. House features close to views and an unfinished basement. The com-
close to new Crozet shopping. Meriwether Lewis through August 2011. Close to busline, Route 29, owner. Sunny, 1-level at its best, well-situated on Consisting of 17+/- acres you will truly feel on
side terrace, room for horse. $469,000. Jane Porter district and winter Blue Ridge views. $529,900. Darden School, Barracks Road. Good maintenance Lasley Mykich 4000 square feet of living space and walkout munity offers the use of farmland for gardens,
Fogleman Jane@foglemangroup.com 981-1274 or a 1+ acre partly-wooded lot, lakefront and a smart top of the world. Additional acreage available.
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it. Enjoy dinner on your large deck with lots of deck with access through French doors off family Features gas heat & cooktop - expanded full size bath. family room with vaulted ceiling, eat-in kitchen, 2 ft.) for office/showroom. M1 zoning allows unlimited brick guest cottage dating to 1745. The handsome brick and lic pond. Beautiful hardwoods. New road, well, survey,
minutes to Route 29, the new Wal-Mart, NGIC &
privacy. Many upgrades just waiting to be found like room overlooks the beautiful, private 2.36 acre lot. Overlooks ½ acre, level grassy yard, rest of elevated porches plus 1 screened porch, deck, professional land- potential for your business. Good exposure on Route 33 slate main residence, of over 8500 sq. ft., was expanded in soil work. Bring the builder of your choice to build your
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REAL hardwood floors in place under the current Finished bonus room in basement! 1 car attached parcel in mature hardwoods overlooking Broad Axe just one mile East of Ruckersville. $525,000. Matthew@ the 20th century with the help of noted architect, Floyd dream home! Subject Lot #2 is part of a five lot subdivi-
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www.HoosYourAgent.com Simone Alley 760-0076. Tammi Campbell 985-2348/882-5403. (473305) com Jim Bonner, 951-5102. (456873) com Jim Bonner, 951-5102. (444215)
(482428) TheChaseTeam.com 296-9860. (480568) Paved driveway. $192,900. Ginny Barefoot, 531-
7864. (480851)
This information, although deemed accurate at the time of publication, is not guaranteed. This information, although deemed accurate at the time of publication, is not guaranteed.
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A Virginia Tradition Since 1927
ABUNDANT NATURAL
LIGHT
Fabulous TOP FLOOR CORNER UNIT w/
SO MUCH HOUSE for $235,000 and in PRISTINE NEIGHBORHOOD home on METICULOUSLY-MAINTAINED home with Exceptional Value! Extremely well maintained home in park like setting on .85 acre lot in extra high ceilings, and wonderful Mt. views.
SMOKIN HOT DEAL. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths,
PERFECT condition. Features include large cathedral ceiling, hardwood floors, skylights, spacious corner lot near NGIC/DIA! Gorgeous hardwood floors in formal living room and all 3 the well established Northelds neighborhood. Wonderful location with easy commutes OVER $10k IN UPGRADES DONE: granite
rooms, formal entrance foyer, cozy FP, 2 car garage, stainless steel appliances, finished basement and home is flooded with natural light, enjoys large bedrooms. Dining opens to the large, sunny kitchen. to Downtown, Rt. 29, less than 10 miles to NGIC! Home boasts handsome hardwood counters in Bthroom/ktchn, oversized clos-
unfinished basement, huge walk up attic, gourmet 2 car garage. New roof, HVAC, hot water heater, bedrooms, open floor plan, handsome built-in Family and rec rooms are on the lower level. Recent oors, beautiful custom kitchen cabinets, spacious master bedroom with attached bath, ets/windows,stainless steel appliances, full sz
kitchen and central vac. 25 minutes to Cville, 40 appliances and a home warranty too! $214,900. cabinets, finished basement, over-sized 2 car upgrades include paint, vinyl windows, HVAC & roof. cozy den with wood burning replace & large garage with great storage. MLS#: 480399, wash/dryer, hrdwd/tile flrs. Truly a wonder-
to Lynchburg. 2.35 acre lot, professionally land-
scaped, sunny level backyard. Michele Sheffield
susanstewart76@gmail.com Susan Stewart 242- garage. Priced to sell today! $279,000. Sharon Fenced backyard & shed with electricity. $264,900. $275,000 ful unit! Walking or biking distance to UVA,
3550. (480152) Wood 242-6847/985-2348. (480760) Matthew@RoyWheeler.com 960-5187. (472311) Hospital and Downtown Mall. Community
906-2923/951-5188. (470776)
CONVENIENT TO Northern Albemarle For directions, photos and property details visit: KevinHoltRealty.com pool and exercise room. $175,000
(NGIC, GE...) this townhouse is a “must see”. CALL SHARON 434-981-7200
With 3 bed-
rooms, 3 bath-
rooms, and 4 BELLAIR
floors of living
space there is
NEIGHBORHOOD
plenty of room Renovated home in Western
to spread out. School district on over an acre
Beautiful floor-
UPGRADED HOME with over 2500 fin. sq. ft. ing, wonderful LOVELY CAPE COD with UVa and Downtown con- BEAUTIFUL piece of land adjacent to lovely farmettes
of landscaped lawn. Big rooms
including a grand family room full of windows and a renovations, venience! Offering 3BR/3BA, full basement with 4th in desirable Gordonsville. Come build your dream with lots of light. Living room
vaulted ceiling. Spend your fall season on the large very bright and BR option. Handmade red oak flooring and cabinets. home and enjoy the privacy that almost 30 acres affords
deck off the family room. Finished basement den and cheerful and a great back yard. $174,900. The cooks will love the high end appliances, ceramic you! Land has perc’d for 4+ bedroom home. $165,000. and family rooms have floor-to-
office make this a great buy. Priced below assessment www.MaupinGroup.com Christy 882-3456 or
tile in kitchen and all baths. 2 FP, 2 decks and profes- www.DeniseRamey.com Denise Ramey 434-960-4333 or ceiling windows and fireplaces.
at $229,900. Matthew@RoyWheeler.com 960-5187. sional landscaping! $269,000. Anne Lasley Mykich Nancy Barrett 434-825-3279. (476065)
(477519)
Warren 962-8939. (475639) 953-9996/985-7561. (481033) Fabulous upgrades! $799,000
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Feature
Feature
austin:
Green TechnoloGy
on a Greene county Mountainside
$299,900
By Rick BRitton taken up by this,” says Austin, refer- Bingham’s Mountain casts a shadow Almost 2 1/2 acres and 3325 fin sq ft.! This home ideal for large
ring to solar energy. “I got interested in the morning. I was trying to make & extended families. 1st FLOOR MASTER plus 2 huge bedrooms
upstairs (lg enough for multiple beds.) Spacious rooms, new carpet
“Our solar house perienced that danger. . . . There is a
world of difference between knowing
in solar and designed this house with
the intention of using it to teach
up with the afternoon sun what I’d
lost on the morning sun.” and paint, walk-in attic, on-grade garage. Full sep entrance IN-LAW
APARTMENT in basement - with room used as bedroom, full living
uses onsite, non-pol- something and experiencing it.” seminars on solar house design. This
home was built to demonstrate how
In the summertime, of course,
the warmth of the sun can be over-
room, kitchen, rec room,full bath & private deck! Full front porch,
How does this relate to green tech- Sunroom overlooks fenced yard full of blooming trees, gazebo and
luting, renewable, nology? In today’s economy—follow- passive solar works.” whelming. Fortunately, however, the
fiery orb during the summer months
stocked POND! Very near NGIC & DIA. MLS# 481401
ing the burst of the housing bubble, The science is wonderful in its
sustainable, forever with unemployment at well over 9 simplicity. One of the basic concepts obligingly pursues a much higher
path across the sky. Austin’s passive
Gracie Haines
free sunshine (or solar
percent, and millions of Americans
rethinking the size, the cost, and
is called direct gain. In the United
States—or anywhere else in the north-
solar home employs 21-inch-wide 434-953-8183
eaves that overhang the windows, CAAR HONOR SOCIETY • CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE • DIAMOND CLUB
the environmental sustainability of ern hemisphere—the south side of a
energy). For heating the structure they call home—lots home always receives the most direct
shading them and ensuring that no
direct sunlight strikes the interior.
graciehaines@realestateiii.com
www.graciehaines.com
a
and a stainless steel chimney. “With a
minimum of care and maintenance,”
says Austin, “a home of this design
and construction should last for more
than a century.” Perhaps this afford-
able type of green technology—passive
solar—provides us with a glimpse of
“the shape of things to come.” In the
words of Dr. R. Buckminster Fuller: Geographic Spotlight
“You never change things by fighting Greene county,
the existing reality. To change some- VirGinia
thing build a better model that makes
the existing model obsolete.” If you’re considering a move to
Greene County, here are some
Solar energy technology has
statistics that you may find of
evolved over the decades. According interest:
to Austin, famed American architect
Land area
Frank Lloyd Wright (1869–1959), 156.58 sq. miles
“knocked on the door, but he did
Population (Projected 2010)
not have the insulation technology
19,269
to bring it into being.” The modern
Population Density
solar age began in the 1960s. The in-
novative solar homes of that era fea-
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tured huge glass fronts facing south.
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in the wintertime, that’s better than Although built using conventional income (2008)
ogy got a boost with the creation 0/6
a crawl-space with the frigid outside construction technology—concrete $59,321
of the Department of Energy. Sub-
air temperature cooling it.” slab on grade, roof trusses, and frame
sidies were granted solar builders,
Per capital income (2005) &DOO-RKQ,QFHDW
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New with early 1900’s charm…in the city… convenient SPRING HILL AT IVY-A superb value, 4 BR, 3 BA BECKONING RIDGE - New custom Home by Alex EXQUISITE FARMHOUSE-STYLE HOME, designed DREAM KITCHEN & ADJOINING FAMILY ROOM FREE UNION - Mouse Hill is the quintessential property MEADOWBROOK HEIGHTS-Solid 2-level classic SCENIC SETTING! - Dramatic pastoral & Blue Ridge
to UVA and downtown. This 2006 home has beautiful cape, on 3 levels, over 4,000 finished sq/ft, beauti- McAlister and Braxton Design Group on choice, close by Dalgliesh Gilpin Paxton Architects, to be on - Greenbrier School District. Fenced yard, 4 BR, in the heart of Free Union. A turn of the century farm- home w/full basement in great neighborhood, Mountain views of the surrounding countryside abound
detailing, many upgrades and offers easy living: 4 BR, ful eat-in gourmet kitchen, great room w/stone FP, in 2 acre parcel. Blue Ridge and pastoral views over 37 acres at Bundoran Farm, appx. 15 min- house with loads of character, three car garage with apt. convenient to entire city. Large LR and rec room from this wonderful 143+ acre property located in
3 full baths, formal and informal living areas. 2 above,and 48.8 acres of both open fields and woods. A Greene County. Open & wooded, gently rolling ter-
3.5 baths, exceptional family living spaces including a large master suite, terrific screened porch. Private are permanently protected by scenic easement. utes south of Charlottesville. 1st-floor master Fireplaces. On City bus line. Punkie Feil (434)962- perfect property to protect w/ a conservation easement. w/FPs, 1st level BR and BA, or in-law quarters. rain, fully renovated c. 1897 main residence, cottage,
third floor hide away & wonderful wrap around porch. 3.38 acres. $695,000. Call Jim Faulconer (434)981- Ten Minutes to Farmington, 15 to UVA or Barracks wing, high-quality finishes & spectacular views. 5222. $339,000 #479703 First time on the market in almost fifty years. One of Total 4 BR, 3 BA. Great yard! #481815 Jim barns, & other outbuildings. Under easement w/Virginia
Grounds have been beautifully landscaped. $525,000. 0076. MLS# 479280 Road. Western schools. Tim Michel (434)960-1124. $3,995,000. MLS #481487 Steve McLean (434) those special country properties. $1,695,000. Charlotte Faulconer (434)981-0076. Outdoors Foundation. $1,495,000. MLS #476189 Steve
#477706. Nancy Roche, 981-7873. $849,000. #469577 295-1131. Dammann (434)981-1250 #478975 McLean (434) 295-1131
FREE UNION -Mountain views are supreme FARMINGTON - Rare meticulously renovated “turn GREENFIELDS FARM - Excellent value for 582 17TH STREET NEW-INVESTMENT APARTMENT BUILDING-
from this spectacular piece of land in the key” residence a short walk to the main club acre grazing farm, 3 houses, barns, 2 ponds, Rare 10 unit student apartment building. Seven 1 BR,
heart of Free Union. The property has a complex. 7,000 sq/ft, 5 BR, 4.5 BA, professional about 14 miles from Charlottesville. Priced three 2 BR suites, walk to the Central grounds. Each
shared lake. Several gorgeous building sites. kitchen, all custom baths, first floor master suite, to sell under $5,800/acre. Call Jim Faulconer unit has separate meters, gas heat, central air, off street
high ceilings, media room, 2-car garage all on parking on site laundry, all systems in excellent condi-
$990,000 Charlotte Dammann (434)981- 3.5 lovely landscaped acres. $2,900,000. Andrew (434)981-0076. tion. Cash flow $75,000 per year. Andrew Middleditch
1250. #477657 Middleditch, (434)981-1410 # 475022 (434)981-1410. $1,450,000. #481736
IVY - Pine Hill is a rare find - delightfully updated ADVANCE MILLS VILLAGE - 21 Acre elevated home- MAXFIELD – 37+ acre estate located in the renowned IMPECCABLE - 6,000+ sq.ft. home situated on over CENTRALLY LOCATED OFFICE CONDO configured MCGUFFEY HILL - Spacious, elevated one floor 2 BR con- KESWICK - Walnut Grove is an impeccably With sophisticated design & appeal, the
c. 1900 cottage style house on a private 1.5 ac. site, gently rolling land, mostly pasture and hay Keswick Hunt Country features a circa 1767 renovated 19 acres in Albemarle Co. 5/6 BR, 4 full & 3 half BA, with a small reception area/kitchenette, a private dominium featuring over 2,130 sq/ft w/granite counter- maintained & updated brick residence on pavilions at White Gables offer luxurious
fields, SPECTULAR PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN VIEWS! historic manor home w/handsome interior woodwork, well-designed floor plan, 10’ ceilings & hardwood office, and a large open work area that could tops, private balcony, redone master bath, covered park-
The spacious LR w/ FP; DR w/FP; fully equipped ing, updated kitchen, 2 full BA, large sunny rooms, private 6.9 park-like acres. Residence has LR; DR; living in a prestigious location in Albemarle
kitchen; cozy sun room; library/TV room & 3 Drilled well, 10 gpm, beautiful approved homesite. hardwood floors, 5 working FP. Complete w/1.5 Story flooring on all 3 levels, multiple decks, gorgeous become additional office space. At just under entry and more. All only 2 blocks from Charlottesville’s huge FR adjacent to kitchen & screen porch; Co. Spacious 2-3 BR units w/2,848+/- to
This land is exceptionally well priced at $460,000, guesthouse, 6-stall stable, kennels, bank barn & machine mountain views. $1,585,000 MLS #475052 Steve 1,000 sq.ft., this is the best buy in Charlottesville. Downtown Mall. $559,000 Call Tim Michel (434)960-
BR abound w/ character. $575,000 Charlotte great neighborhood, convenient to Rt 29 North. sheds. $995,000. Steve McLean (434)295-1131/981- McLean (434) 295-1131 MLS 470677 Dora Conway, 434-825-5742. 4 BR/ 3 baths & 3 fireplaces. Charlotte 3,496+/- sq.ft of living space. Steve McLean
1124 #469792
Dammann (434)981-1250 #471178 Call Jim Faulconer (434)981-0076 MLS# 474635. 1863. MLS #463584 Dammann (434)981-1250. #468844 (434) 981-1863.
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COMMUNITY FOCUS
COMMUNITY FOCUS
ues the tradition started by Marion
DuPont scott in 1924.
The Montpelier hunt races is
the premier event on the National
steeplechase association’s circuit. as
-ONTPELIER
the single largest event of the season
in Orange—with estimates anywhere
from 12-18,000 people—the races
generate a substantial income for the
county and shine a spotlight on Or-
ange county’s residential properties.
“When i talk to people at the rac-
es, they comment that they’ve never
Hunt Races
been out this way and they love it,”
says cindy Joskowiak, Principal Bro-
ker at Premier Virginia Properties in
$378,900
Orange. “They get to see a part of the
county they may not normally come Set in the elegant estate area of Somerset, less that 30 minutes from
Joskowiak says Premier Virginia
As the single
Charlottesville, this large solid brick home has a flexible floorplan:
By Joanne DiMaggio
and they don’t stop in Orange coun-
ty. The races sidetrack them into Or-
ange so it gives people a good insight
about residential opportunities, and
the agents meet and greet people largest event with new flooring, 2 bedrooms w/attached baths, kitchen, ongrade
garage and laundry. Downstairs: one bedroom apartment w/attached
bath, living room, kitchen and laundry. Handicapped accessible.
into what Orange county is about.”
Pat crabtree, a reaLTOr® with
throughout the day.
“People will come up and ask
questions like—it’s so beautiful here,
of the season MLS# 479651
Gracie Haines
Montague Miller & co. reaLTOrs®
in Orange, calls The Montpelier hunt
what’s the land value? What are farm
prices? So you have to know the mar-
in Orange— 434-953-8183
races, “a huge homecoming.” ket,” Joskowiak says. “The answers
are very subjective because if you’re
with estimates CAAR HONOR SOCIETY • CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE • DIAMOND CLUB
graciehaines@realestateiii.com
looking in the estate area, it’s mil-
anywhere from 12- www.graciehaines.com
from across the country have ested in finding land to put a vineyard
on. The races are on even a larger scale.
nut floors, marble/granite thru out, Travertine
floors in basement, custom bar, movie theaters,
library, ceiling treatments in almost every room,
converged on Montpelier in if there’s anything that’s going to help
real estate, it is seeing the location it-
huge walk incloset, cork floor in mirrored gym.
Come see it!Owner/Agent. $885,000
Orange county for the annual self. Orange county is horse country,
so while you’re getting all those people
Heathers Mendleson 540-220-0501
COMMUNITY FOCUS
kitchen w/ stainless appliances &
COMMUNITY FOCUS
granite tops, formal living & dining
shirts, caps and sweatshirts with the rooms, built-in bookcases, tray ceil-
ings, stunning master bath w/ mar-
race logo are available for sale in the
Realty
ble shower, home office, ceramic
tile floors, solid wood doors, game
Montpelier Museum Shop tent. A room w/ wet bar, & theater room
Specialists
wired for surround. 1200sf 3-bay
garage. Private, mostly wooded
wide array of vendors provide unique property. MLS#476997, $499,900 MOTIVATED
shopping on Vendor’s Row, mak- SELLER, BRING
G. R. FALLS • 434-760-2500 ALL OFFERS!
ing this a good time to start holiday Large, private corner
shopping. Food vendors are also on lot. Freshly painted and Looking for privacy,
power washed. Stone gorgeous mt. views &
the grounds. fireplace in family room, a terrific horse facility in Bull Run Hunt Territory, look no more! This horse haven
open kitchen, formal features 2 barns, pastures, riding ring, contemporary home w/heart pine cabinetry,
Up Close Thrill dining and living room. gorgeous floor-ceiling custom brick hearth & so much more! There is also the most
Spacious bathrooms
When all is said and done, one upstairs. Laundry on
adorable cottage perfect for office/studio & w/broadband available.
second floor.
thing is for certain—the Montpelier MLS# 482509 $149,900
Hunt Races are a chance to experi- $379,500
ence the awe of being up close as PAT BURNS • 434-465-4444
eautiful , well kept home on 10
the horses thunder across the track. acres in Fluvanna county. Great
for animals, horses welcome. Home
Viewing is available right at the rail features finished attic with skylight
perfect for home office or bedroom.
and is described as “exhilarating be- 1st floor humidifier, octagon ceiling BYRDHILL POND
in formal dining room, brand new
yond belief.” Watching the horses compressor in 2nd floor heat pump, DRASTICALLY
sitting area in master, 2 rear decks
being saddled and walked in the pad- connected, 2 car finished garage REDUCED
with storage. Subdivision roads
dock is also popular with spectators. newly tarred and graveled. FROM $495,000. Custom
MLS# 481771 $399,900 built home with loads of charm & character is nestled on almost 8 private, peaceful park like acres
The Montpelier Hunt Races al- w/large pond, studio/guest house & much more. The large sun room, gorgeous stone fireplace,
G. R. FALLS • 434-760-2500
ways hosts seven races. Two races are Exceptional renovated home on
multi level decking, sky lites, steam shower, & loft area are just a few of the many features offered
as well as the “Spa Room” w/hot tub & unique artisan touches. Loft can be used as a sleeping area
on the flat and five are over fences. over 1.5 acres in Albemarle County.
5 minutes to NGIC and hollymead & studio has heat, electric & water available. Also available for rent or rent to own MLS#472632
Town Center and town.Spacious
The premier race is the sixth race
and is run over Montpelier’s signa- (434) 974-1500 brick home with vaulted ceilings,
hardwood floors, updated kitchen,
pany that has been in business in Or- standing tradition that has morphed mansion’s architectural restoration
ture brush fences. Most races are 355 West Rio Road,
Charlottesville, VA
spacious bedrooms & remodeled
bathrooms. Full finished basement
with full inlaw/teenager suite with
new floors,bathroom,full kitchen
Pat Crabtree
over two miles and the horses make and family room including fireplace.
Managing Broker, CRS, GRI, SRES, ABR, ePRO, Certified New Home Specialist
ange for eight years—seven of which into a big family reunion weekend. complete, visitors can witness the 22901 Beautiful private backyard, land-
over two turns around the course. A scaped lot.MLS#475938, $299,500
Orange Office
have been spent catering the races. “There are thousands of people investigation, discovery, and instal- janet@janetsellshomes.net
traditional presentation is made in JANET BRADLEY • 434-996-0303 540-672-7373 Ofce
“The races affect us in a positive who grace this community with their lation of Madison furnishings and Each office Independently 434-989-3999 (cell)
the Winner’s Circle below the Race
way because it’s the biggest event we meals and their hotel stays,” Chewn- crabtree1@starband.net
www.remaxrealtyspecialists.com
Owned and Operated
décor and watch as curators bring Tower for the winning horse, jockey
do each year,” she said. “We feed 700- ing said. “It’s truly a big event in Vir- James and Dolley Madison’s home and trainer.
800 people that day. It gives our staff ginia and we’re so grateful that it’s back to life. Separate tickets are re- Gates open at 9:00 a.m. rain or
a full day of work and it enables us to here in Orange County because tour- quired for house tours at a reduced shine. The first horse race begins at
be a part of the local race fever, which
the Montpelier Hunt Races create in
ist business is the best. We need these
kinds of weekends. This is a long-
cost of $10 on race day. 12:30 p.m. and the last race concludes Montague, Miller & Co. REALTORS® Orange Ofce
The Visitor Center, Museum Shop around 4:30 p.m. Everyone attending
a town like this. The Friday before standing tradition so you know it’s
and the William duPont Gallery are needs a General Admission Badge
540.672.7373 local 866.672.7373 toll free
the event there is a lot of retail traffic coming and you can count on it.”
also open to the public. The latter is (except for children 12 and under)
in town and many restaurants gain
business that night.”
House Tours & Vendors Row of special interest to race goers, as it for admission and every car coming Visit us on the web at MontagueMiller.com
The race is one of Montpelier’s tells the story of the duPont tenure on the grounds needs a parking pass.
AMBER RIDGE CROZET STONEGATE SPECTACULAR VIEWS - NELSON COUNTY RENOVATED & EXPANDED EARLYSVILLE
Spacious and bright gem boasting 1st floor master Beautiful 3300 sf home on 1 acre lot located in W. Everything upgraded! Gorgeous sunroom, elegant Privacy with panoramic views, beautiful sunsets, Historic Jefferson Pk Cir. Open oorplan, chef’s Charming 2 BR, 1 full bath cottage on magnificent
bedroom, 12x17 family room addition and open Albemarle school district. Gourmet kitchen, stone dining room, beautiful open floorplan. Two sided on 11 acres with easy commute to C’ville & UVa. kitchen, breakfast nook, great rm w/replace & 1.5 ac offering glorious views of the Blue Ridge.
kitchen/living room. Private rear yard. $235,000. foundation. Spacious screened porch $599,900. gas fireplace. Library off master suite. $385,000. Energy efcient 3 BR with chef’s kitchen. $649,900. spacious master. 6 BR & 3 BA. $795,000. MLS# Over 850 sf of living space w/ Oak flrs. $159,900.
MLS #481118 Pat Sury 434.760.2999 MLS #481170 Sasha Farmer 434.466.3212 MLS #477358 Karyn Trumbull 434.989.4847 MLS# 467983. Rosa Lee Tate, 434.981.1439. 474647. Anita Dunbar, 434.951.7135. MLS# 477765. Jan Bas van Beek, 434.981.6122.
FAULKNER FALLS MILL CREEK SOUTH BLUE RIDGE VIEWS SPRING CREEK NEW! HOMESITE IN BELLAIR
Beautiful Estate parcels in new Ivy neighborhood Popular 3-4 BR floorplan on a terrific corner lot. By day, watch wildlife from the decks; at night, Multiple lots available - bring your own builder! Tucked privately in Bellair, this home site features We’ll find you a perfect fit
off of Owensville Rd. Total of 9 lots 2-6.9 1st flr master, lg kitchen, new stainless appliances, stargaze in the hot tub. One side of the house The golf course is exceptional and was ranked mature trees & small pond. Bring your plans. Gaffney for all of your home repair
acres. Bring your own builder. Rives Bailey, ceramic tile + hardwood flrs, more. $275,000. made up of expansive windows. $374,830. MLS# the best new golf course in the country in 2008! Homes or your bldr of choice. Near UVA. $279,000. and remodeling projects!
434.227.4446 or Byrd Abbott, 434.951.7136. MLS#480065. Ronda McCauley, 434.760.1718. 475512. Carol Costanzo, 434.962.1419. $85,000. Sasha Farmer, 434.466.3212. MLS# 481923. Rives Bailey, 434.227.4446.
Reverse Central Virginia Mortgage Rates FOR THE WEEK OF NoVeMbeR 1st
nice that seniors now have another is not taxable. Any interest (includ-
option when it comes to purchasing ing original issue discount) accrued
their dream retirement residence.” on a reverse mortgage is not deduct-
home finance
The FHA does have certain re- ible until you actually pay it, which 15 Year Fixed 30 Year Fixed 30 Year Jumbo 5/1 ARM FHA/VA
Mortgages:
home finance
RATE/APR % DOWN POINTS APP. FEE RATE/APR % DOWN POINTS APP. FEE RATE/APR % DOWN POINTS APP. FEE RATE/APR % DOWN POINTS APP. FEE RATE/APR % DOWN POINTS APP. FEE
quirements for HECMs. According is usually when you pay off the loan
to HUD: “To be eligible for a FHA in full.”
M O R T G A G E
HECM, the FHA requires that you There are some negatives to 3.625%/ 20% 0 0 4.0%/ 20% 1 0 4.375%/ 20% 0 0 3.125%/ 20% 0 0 4.0%/ 3.50% 1 0
be a homeowner 62 years of age or HECM loans, which should be con- 434-975-LoAN (5626)
3.79% 4.45% 4.5% 3.375% 4.9%
800-965-1631 (Toll Free)
older, own your home outright, or sidered. The closing costs on a re-
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W
By RogeR A. VARneR, II info@newamerican.com
cent of reverse mortgages are replac- ation is that using the equity in the
ing an existing loan on a home.” house leaves a smaller inheritance to Rates listed deemed accurate as of 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 1, 2010. *Rates based on $150,000 loan amount. Minimum lock-in of 30 days. **”Agency Jumbo” rates based on >$417,000 loan amount up to county high balance limit. Minimum lock-in of 30 days. The rate and annual percentage
rate (APR) are effective as of 8/23/10. The APR may increase after consummation and may vary. Payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance. All rates are quoted on a minimum FICO score of 700. Points quoted include discount and/or origination. Annual percentage rates (APRs) are based on
hen most peo- ated the Home Equity Conversion How do you know how much your family/estate as the loan bal- fully indexed rates for adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs). The APR on your specific loan may differ from the sample used. Fees reflect charges relative to the APR. The Real Estate Weekly does not guarantee the accuracy of the information appearing above or the availability of rates and fees in this table. All
rates, fees and other information are subject to change without notice. We recommend that you contact a lender directly to determine what rates may be available to you.
ple are asked to Mortgage (HECM) and represents you are entitled to? A normal mort- ance may reach the home’s value.
define what re- roughly 90 percent of all reverse gage looks at income, credit score, Because the FHA recognizes that
verse mortgage
is, thoughts of
mortgages.
“The HECM is a safe plan that
amount borrowed, and interest rates
to determine the payments. For a
the general public has a lack of knowl-
edge regarding reverse mortgages,
Include your rates and reach
a mystical bank
loan come to
can give older Americans greater
financial security,” says the U.S.
reverse mortgage the variables used
are the homeowners’ ages, interest
it requires that potential borrowers
receive a minimum of one hour of thousands of potential
mind—one that
ends your mort-
Department of Housing and Ur-
ban Development (HUD). “Many
rates and equity in the home. The
older the homeowner, the lower the
financial counseling from an FHA
approved HECM housing counselor. homebuyers!
gage payment to the bank one month seniors use it to supplement social interest rate, and the more equity in Some counselors offer this service for
and reverses the next when the bank
begins to write the mortgage pay-
security, meet unexpected medical
expenses, make home improvements
the home, the larger the payments.
AARP has a reverse mortgage cal-
free; others require a small fee. FHA
counselors can be found by calling Contact us today to find out how!
culator to help you determine the HUD (800) 569-4287.
ment to you. While this definition is and more.”
amount you can expect (http://rmc. MacDougall recommends that
Call 434-817-9330
not exactly what a reverse mortgage HECM loans now can be used to
ibisreverse.com//rmc_pages/rmc_ homeowners do their homework on
is, it is not that far off. purchase a home thanks to new laws
HEMCs before making a decision.
A reverse mortgage is a special allowing FHA to guarantee these “The National Council on Aging,
loan that lets homeowners cash out loans. This can be useful as people “Starting at 62 years old, roughly
(http://ncoa.org/), is an excellent
equity in the home. Unlike a home are looking to downsize from their 55 percent of the home’s equity is
resource for credible, accurate infor-
equity loan and/or a second mort- empty nest into their retirement available for withdrawal and it tops
mation,” he said.
gage, with a reverse mortgage there home. This move would be more out at roughly 78 percent of the eq-
Reverse mortgages may not be
Real Estate
is no monthly payment to the lender. manageable without paying closing uity if the loan is taken out during
CAAR
right for all borrowers, but if you
Seem too good to be true? Well, there costs on conventional and/or home one’s mid 80s,” says Onks. “Fixed
qualify, it is a viable option to meet-
is a catch. The balance of the reverse equity loans. rates on reverse mortgages currently Weekly
ing your financial goals as you ap-
Thanksgiving
mortgage has to be paid back, but “The Reverse Purchase Mortgage start at 4.99 percent and 2.5 percent
proach your golden years.
not until the owners sell the home, is the fastest growing loan product for adjustable rate mortgages.”
Deadlines
the last loan holder passes away, or in the country,” says Dan MacDou- The IRS does not consider dis-
mortgage is a cities in terms of retirement and it’s the amount you receive Tuesday, November 16th, 5pm
Classified:
Wed., November 17th, 5pm
special loan Final: Thursday,
November 18th, noon
cash out
Right now rates are low and home choices are plentiful. But no matter which way the market is leaning, it’s essential to work November 19th, 5pm
with a professional. REALTORS have an objective eye and are experienced in seeing things from both a buyer’s and a seller’s
Materials: Monday,
®
perspective. Now more than ever, you need a REALTOR to help you achieve your goals and realize your dreams.
®
equity in
Every market’s different, call a REALTOR today.
®
Classified: Tuesday,
November 23rd, 5pm
Ask if your agent is a REALTOR,®
a member of the National Association of REALTORS® Final: Wednesday,
the home.
November 24th, noon
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