$800,000
SOLD JUL 14, 2025

1888 Craigs Store Rd Afton, VA 22920

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,335 Sq Ft
5.04 Acres

Recently Sold

$343 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Brownsville Elementary School Rated A-
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Victorian Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2025

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.,Oak Cabinets,Fireplace in Bedroom,Fireplace in Dining Room,Fireplace in Living Room,Fireplace in Master Bedroom

Last Agent to Sell the Property

LOI PATKIN

LONG & FOSTER - CHARLOTTESVILLE License #0225157458[3790] Listed on: 04/23/2025

LONG & FOSTER - CHARLOTTESVILLE

Last Buyer's Agent

Sydney Robertson

LORING WOODRIFF REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES License #0225211572[4204]

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,275

Year Built

  • Built in 1876

Lot Details

  • 5.04 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned RA, Rural Area

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Storm Windows
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Stone
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • 3 Acres of Pasture

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The Tower House Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,275

Year Built

Built in 1876

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Building Total Sq Ft: 4979.00
  • Exclusions: electric fence.
  • Inclusions: Stack washer and dryer, Electric Range, 2 refrigerators, dishwasher, microwave, mirror above fireplace, ceiling fans
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1876
  • Remarks Public: 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.,Oak Cabinets,Fireplace in Bedroom,Fireplace in Dining Room,Fireplace in Living Room,Fireplace in Master Bedroom
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminated, Wood, Stone, Vinyl
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Insulated, Storm
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Foyer, Office, Bonus Room, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partial, Unfinished
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 3119
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2335
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 321.20
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2335
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 784
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 784
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1888

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Composite
  • View: Mountain
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Exists
  • Utilities: Electric Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: ALBEMARLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: BROWNSVILLE
  • Middle School: HENLEY
  • High School: WESTERN ALBEMARLE
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121141540441
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: BROWNSVILLE
  • High School: WESTERN ALBEMARLE
  • Middle Or Junior School: HENLEY

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Partially
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Sloping, Partly Wooded, Private
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.04
  • Pasture Acres: 3.00
  • Zoning: RA
  • Zoning Description: Rural Area

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Hvac

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4275.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Close Date: 07/14/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ALBEMARLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2025
Closed on
Jul 8, 2025
Sold by
Spangler Baker Nancy
Bought by
Babineau Kathryn Claire and Banjo Solomon Adeoye
Seller's Agent
LOI PATKIN
LONG & FOSTER - CHARLOTTESVILLE
Buyer's Agent
Sydney Robertson
LORING WOODRIFF REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
6.67%
Views
5

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-65.45%
Original Mortgage
$719,000
Outstanding Balance
$719,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$31,578
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $800,000 Old Republic National Title In
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $719,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Sold $800,000 +6.7% $343 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $750,000 -- $321 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2025 -- $500,500 $136,900 $363,600
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

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 663510

Bright MLS

APN: 08500-00-00-01700