Southern Albemarle County, 1843 farmhouse, restored and modernized, comfortably expanded with spectacular views of the James River Valley at Howardsville and beyond to the far horizon of Willis Mountain 30 miles away. Peaceful and serene southern exposure with amazing light. Mount Alto House is a perfect retreat, getaway, second home or investment opportunity with short-term (max 30 days) homestay rental potential. Extraordinary primary home for the learning gardeners, homesteaders, food foresters, farm scientists, creatives, and all manners of nature lovers. House features veneer plaster throughout, rustic old-growth pine trims in select rooms, and old growth pine floors and revealed architectural features in original early balloon frame structure. A remote worker's dream with CenturyLink gigabit optical fiber internet feeds internal ethernet backbone and mesh wifi network. Enjoy spring pool/mini-pond with a steady 56° temperature and two miles to river access on the James. Easy access from Route 29 South. Twenty minutes to charming downtown Scottsville; thirty minutes north to Charlottesville or west into Nelson County’s 151 Brew Trail. Will Start Showing on Friday April 21, 2023. See showing instructions.
Closed
$549,000
4539 Mount Alto Rd, Esmont, VA 22937
4beds
3,475sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1845
9.15 Acres Lot
$661,800 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$3,237 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 08, 2025 at 08:37am
Listed by:
MATTHEW HOLT 434-953-6752,
1ST DOMINION REALTY INC-SCOTTSVILLE
Bought with:
CARTER SNIPES, 0225104785
SNIPES PROPERTIES
Source: CAAR,MLS#: 640596
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: Third
Foyer
- Level: Second
Foyer
- Level: First
Great room
- Level: First
Half bath
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Study
- Level: First
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Primary Downstairs, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Masonry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,015
- Total interior livable area: 3,475 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,475
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Porch, Side Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Electric,Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 9.15 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse, Other
- Parcel number: 0133000000011A0
- Zoning description: RA Rural Agricultural
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Other,Rustic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Stick Built
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
- Roof: Architectural,Metal,Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1845
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Underground
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Fiber Optic Available, High Speed Internet Available, Satellite Internet Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Surveillance System
Community
- Community features: Pond, Stream
Location
- Region: Esmont
- Subdivision: NONE
Services availability

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