$750,000
PENDING

1888 Craigs Store Rd Afton, VA 22920

Estimated payment $4,515/month

Total Views 761
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,335 Sq Ft
$321 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Private Lot
  • Brownsville Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Partially Wooded Lot

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

LOI PATKIN

LONG & FOSTER - CHARLOTTESVILLE License #0225157458

LONG & FOSTER - CHARLOTTESVILLE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,275

Year Built

  • Built in 1876

Lot Details

  • 5.04 Acre Lot
  • Elevated Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Fence is in fair condition
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned RA Rural Area

Home Design

  • Concrete Block With Brick
  • Composition Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Utility Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Storm Windows
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Schools

  • Brownsville Elementary School
  • Henley Middle School
  • Western Albemarle High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Green Features
  • Patio

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 08500-00-00-01700

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,275

Year Built

Built in 1876

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Type: Detached
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2335
  • Below Grade Total Sq Ft: 784
  • Unfinished Above Grade: 1380
  • Total Above Grade: 1380
  • Dependency Total Sq Ft: 1380
  • Design: Victorian
  • Electricity: Elec Above ground
  • L V T Date: 04/24/2025
  • Nameof Property: The Tower House
  • Parcel Number: 08500-00-00-01700
  • Pasture Acreage: 3
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 321.2
  • Property Excluded: electric fence.
  • Property Included: Stack washer and dryer, Electric Range, 2 refrigerators, dishwasher, microwave, mirror above fireplace, ceiling fans
  • Total Sq Ft: 4979
  • Total Unfinished Sq Ft: 2644
  • Type of Construction: On Site Built
  • Zoning: RA Rural Area
  • Best Use: fenced pasture about 3 acres for horses, goats, whatever!
  • Current Use: Grazing
  • Subdivision: NONE
  • Comments: Yes
  • Concatenated Rooms1: |Kitchen1|Dining Roo1|Bedroom1|Living Roo1|Full Bath1|Foyer1|Bedroom2|Pri Bath2|Pri Bed2|Home Offic2|Bonus Room3|
  • Current Animal Use: Cattle
  • Structures Deck Porch: Patio, Porch - Front, Porch - Screened, Porch - Side
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Property Details

  • Lot Improvements: Other Buildings, Workshop

Interior Features

  • Unfinished Below Grade Sq Ft: 784
  • Fireplace: Three or More, Wood Burning
  • Laundry: Stack Unit
  • Basement Type: Inside Access, Outside Entrance, Partial, Unfinished
  • Room 1: Kitchen,On Level: 1
  • Room 2: Dining Room,On Level: 1
  • Room 3: Bedroom,On Level: 1
  • Room 4: Living Room,On Level: 1
  • Room 5: Full Bath,On Level: 1
  • Room 6: Foyer,On Level: 1
  • Room 7: Bedroom,On Level: 2
  • Room 8: Primary Bath,On Level: 2
  • Room 9: Primary Bedroom,On Level: 2
  • Room 10: Home Office,On Level: 2
  • Room 11: Bonus Room,On Level: 3
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2335
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2335
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Kitchen Cabinets Counters: Oak Cabinets
  • Land Description: Elevated, Gently Rolling, Landscaped, Partly Wooded, Private
  • Level: 2 Story
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Beds: 3
  • Number Beds Main Level: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Types: Bedroom, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Foyer, Full Bath, Home Office, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Sewing Room, Utility Room, Primary Bath, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Room Types Level1: Bedroom (L1), Dining Room (L1), Exercise Room (L1), Foyer (L1), Full Bath (L1), Kitchen (L1), Laundry (L1), Living Room (L1), Loft (L1), Mud Room (L1)
  • Room Types Level2: Bedroom (L2+), Bonus Room (L2+), Home Office (L2+), Primary Bedroom (L2+), Sewing Room (L2+), Primary Bath (L2+)
  • Room Types Level B: Utility Room (LB)
  • Source of Sq Ft: Public Records

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Condition Fair, Partially Fenced
  • Exterior: Aluminum
  • Number Of Acres: 5.04
  • Roof: Composition Shingle
  • Structure Floors: Hardwood, Laminate, Pine, Soapstone, Vinyl, Oak
  • Structure Window Ceiling: Double-hung Windows, Insulated Windows, Storm Windows
  • View: Mountain View
  • Yard: Landscaped

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Unfinished Above Grade Garage: 480
  • Number of Car Spaces: 2
  • Total Above Grade Garage: 480
  • Driveway Parking: Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heating: Central Heat, Forced Air, Propane
  • Gas: Liquid Propane
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank
  • Water: Individual Well

Schools

  • Elementary School: Brownsville
  • Middle School: Henley
  • High School: Western Albemarle

Green Features

  • Green Features: Yes
  • Green Heating: ENERGY STAR Equipment

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1876

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Taxes: 4275

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Western Albemarle
  • Middle School: Henley
  • Elementary School: Brownsville

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 -- $472,600 $123,900 $348,700
2023 $4,082 $478,000 $123,900 $354,100
2022 $3,697 $432,900 $120,200 $312,700
2021 $3,392 $397,200 $120,200 $277,000
2020 $3,308 $387,400 $98,200 $289,200
2019 $3,115 $364,800 $101,900 $262,900
2018 $2,929 $359,100 $101,900 $257,200
2017 $2,844 $339,000 $87,400 $251,600
2016 $2,861 $341,000 $116,500 $224,500
2015 $2,754 $336,300 $116,500 $219,800
2014 -- $335,700 $116,500 $219,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $750,000 -- $321 / Sq Ft
Source: Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®

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Source: Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 663510

Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®

APN: 08500-00-00-01700