Step into the magical "Tower House" an 1876 Victorian on 5 acres in the charming and welcoming Batesville community. This home has been maintained and restored by the previous owners and will warm your heart. There are numerous out buildings including a 2 car garage, barn, log building, potting shed, most with electricity and well maintained except the run-in shed which could use some shoring up. The variety of landscaping is impressive and huge shade trees provide cover for out door entertaining. The rooms are large and flow easily.. There are 4 fireplaces with beautiful mantels, a huge front porch with swing and a screened porch for dinning out and Breakfast patio surrounded by a herb garden and trellis. The original wood work is amazing and the staircase is impressive. All exterior trim has been recently painted and repaired. The home has upgraded electrical, plumbing, well and gas furnace. The are about 3 acres of fenced pastures and many opportunities for garden spaces. The kitchen has a huge island with an extra sink and cutting area. There are mountain views from the back yard, and about 3 acres of fenced pasture for all your animals. WA schools, grocery shopping, restaurants and I64 are about 10 minutes away.
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$800,000
1888 Craigs Store Rd, Afton, VA 22920
3beds
2,335sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1876
5.04 Acres Lot
$824,000 Zestimate®
$343/sqft
$2,438 Estimated rent
Home value
$824,000
$742,000 - $915,000
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Mountain viewsHerb gardenFenced pastureFenced pasturesNumerous out buildingsOriginal wood workScreened porch
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Listed by:
LOI PATKIN 434-760-4919,
LONG & FOSTER - CHARLOTTESVILLE
Bought with:
SYDNEY ROBERTSON, 0225211572
LORING WOODRIFF REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES
Source: CAAR,MLS#: 663510
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Full Bath, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bonus room
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Level: First
Foyer
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Stacked
Features
- Remodeled, Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Home Office, Kitchen Island, Utility Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Stone, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Multiple, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,979
- Total interior livable area: 2,335 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,335
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Fence, Porch
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 5.04 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Private, Wooded
- Topography: Rolling
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Workshop, Barn(s), Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 08500000001700
- Zoning description: RA Rural Area
- Horse amenities: Barn, Loafing Shed, Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Stick Built
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1876
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic Available, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Surveillance System
- Subdivision: NONE
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Afton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $343/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $500,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,275
- Date on market: 4/23/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Exclusions: electric fence.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2025 | Sold | $800,000+6.7%$343/sqft |
Source:  CAAR #663510 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2025 | Pending sale | $750,000$321/sqft |
Source: CAAR #663510 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $750,000$321/sqft |
Source: CAAR #663510 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,474 +10.9% | $500,500 +5.9% |
| 2024 | $4,036 -1.1% | $472,600 -1.1% |
| 2023 | $4,082 +10.4% | $478,000 +10.4% |
| 2022 | $3,697 +9% | $432,900 +9% |
| 2021 | $3,392 +2.5% | $397,200 +2.5% |
| 2020 | $3,308 +6.2% | $387,400 +6.2% |
| 2019 | $3,115 +3.4% | $364,800 +1.6% |
| 2018 | $3,013 +111.9% | $359,100 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $1,422 -50.3% | $339,000 -0.6% |
| 2016 | $2,861 +3.9% | $341,000 +1.4% |
| 2015 | $2,754 | $336,300 +0.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $335,700 +2.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $328,900 -5% |
| 2012 | -- | $346,300 -4.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $363,700 -5.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $384,000 -3.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $397,900 -3% |
| 2008 | -- | $410,200 -3.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $424,500 +34.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $316,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $316,500 +16% |
| 2004 | -- | $272,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $272,900 +12.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $243,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $243,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 22920
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Brownsville Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 5.1 mi
- 8/10Joseph T Henley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.1 mi
- 8/10Western Albemarle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brownsville
- Middle: Henley
- High: Western Albemarle
Source: CAAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Virginia
- Albemarle County
- Afton
- 22920
- 1888 Craigs Store Rd
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