Looking for a beautiful peaceful place in the country? “Farmview” offers 18 acres of mostly open land with a renovated 3 bedroom 2 ½ bath home built in 1790. In the past several years, so much has been done - a new 50 yr roof, new heat pump, new front and back porches, new drywall and paint, 2 1/2 new bathrooms, new kitchen with white cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, a new laundry room with washer & dryer, lots of new wiring and light fixtures, new plumbing, new flooring on the 1st floor and basement. The basement has been transformed into a great party room with a wet bar, beamed ceiling, a half bath, new lighting and storage areas, Outside, there a 30’x 36’ concrete patio with a pavilion + a brick fireplace, and a brick grill & cook top. It’s the perfect place to entertain! There are new front and back concrete sidewalks and new fencing for a good part of the property. A big deck at the edge of a hill surrounds the top of an above ground pool with fantastic views of the fields and woods. There is a stream along the woods edge. There are 3 wells on the property, one for the house, one for the chicken house and another one in the field where there had been a chicken house that has been demolished. An attached Garage is the perfect place for a workshop and to store your car or ATVs. A renovated tool house and an old barn are good for storage. .This property is located about 5 minutes from Bear Creek State Park and the Bear Creek Market. A little further down the road on Rt 60 is Cumberland Courthouse. This could be your weekend get away spot or your full time home in the country!
Sold for $474,900
$474,900
55 Ownby Rd, Cumberland, VA 23040
3beds
2,623sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1790
18.14 Acres Lot
$501,500 Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$2,247 Estimated rent
Home value
$501,500
$456,000 - $547,000
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Listed by:
Anne Thompson annethompson@comcast.net,
RE/MAX Commonwealth
Bought with:
Anne Thompson, 0225127204
RE/MAX Commonwealth
Source: CVRMLS,MLS#: 2402415
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLS
Originating MLS: Central Virginia Regional MLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Walk-in closet,10'ceiling,recessed lites, C-can
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.0 x 11.6
Bedroom 2
- Description: Pine flr,closed FP w mantle,window,skylight,c-fan
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17.3 x 9.3
Bedroom 3
- Description: Pine flr,closet,window,skylight,C-fan w lite
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17.3 x 12.6
Additional room
- Description: Pine flr,window,skylight,open picket railing
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.3
Additional room
- Description: Mechanical/ storage room,circuit breaker box, HP
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 17.0 x 9.0
Foyer
- Description: 10' ceiling,open picket turned stairway
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 23.10 x 9.10
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Half bath
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Description: LVP,new white cabinets,granite tops,SS appliances
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 29.3 x 7.6
Laundry
- Description: LVP, Washer & Dryer,10' ceiling
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 7.0 x 5.0
Living room
- Description: 10' ceiling,built-in book shelves, recessed lights
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17.3 x 13.0
Recreation
- Description: LVP,beam ceiling,Lg wet bar,window,half bath
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 30.4 x 15.9
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Electric Cooking, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Smooth Cooktop, Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Main Level Primary, Recessed Lighting, Skylights, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Access Only
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,623 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,856
- Finished area below ground: 767
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Direct Access, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side, Unpaved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Out Building(s), Porch, Storage, Shed, Unpaved Driveway
- Pool features: Above Ground, Pool
- Fencing: Fenced,Partial
- Waterfront features: Stream
Lot
- Size: 18.14 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Storage, Barn(s), Outbuilding, Stable(s)
- Parcel number: 040A54
- Zoning description: A2
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Drywall, Frame, Mixed, Shingle Siding
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1790
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Cumberland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $181/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $127,610
- Annual tax amount: $957
- Date on market: 12/18/2025
- Ownership: Individuals
- Ownership type: Sole Proprietor
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/5/2024 | Sold | $474,900-1%$181/sqft |
Source:  CVRMLS #2402415 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2024 | Pending sale | $479,900$183/sqft |
Source: CVRMLS #2402415 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $479,900+254.2%$183/sqft |
Source: CVRMLS #2402415 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2020 | Sold | $135,500-9.6%$52/sqft |
Source:  LMLS #323973 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2020 | Pending sale | $149,900$57/sqft |
Source: State Wide Realty #45539 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $149,900$57/sqft |
Source: State Wide Realty #45539 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $478 | $79,590 |
| 2024 | $478 -0.5% | $79,590 +24.4% |
| 2023 | $480 | $63,980 |
| 2022 | $480 | $63,980 |
| 2021 | $480 -2.6% | $63,980 |
| 2020 | $493 -30.4% | $63,980 -29.5% |
| 2019 | $708 | $90,690 |
| 2018 | -- | $90,690 |
| 2017 | -- | $90,690 |
| 2016 | -- | $90,690 |
| 2015 | -- | $90,690 |
| 2014 | -- | $90,690 -39.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $150,270 |
| 2012 | -- | $150,270 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 23040
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Cumberland Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 4.4 mi
- 7/10Cumberland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
- 5/10Cumberland Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 4.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cumberland
- Middle: Cumberland
- High: Cumberland
Source: CVRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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