$420,000
SOLD NOV 24, 2025

2420 James River Rd Esmont, VA 22937

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,714 Sq Ft
30.06 Acres

Recently Sold

$89 Per Sq Ft

35% Below List Price

266 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • 30.06 Acre Lot
  • Front Porch
  • Leslie H. Walton Middle School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Wood Patio

About This Home

As of November 2025

Chermont- a 30-acre estate featuring a blend of open pastures and mature woodlands. The property includes a 5-stall barn, hay storage 16 x 12 upper, 36 x 16 tractor / equipment area at end of barn, a detached 1-car garage, and an apartment building with three 1-bedroom, 1-bath units—ideal for rental income or multi-generational living. The main residence boasts 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a living room, dining room, and kitchen on the main floor, plus a lower level with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a den, and a kitchenette. Additionally, the apartment building offers 1,560 sq. ft. of storage space on the main level and a sprawling 3,600 sq. ft. unfinished basement. While all dwellings require renovation, this unique estate presents an incredible opportunity to create your country getaway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Dawson

BHHS DAWSON FORD GARBEE & CO.-LYNCHBURG License #0225002895 Listed on: 02/03/2025

BHHS DAWSON FORD GARBEE & CO.-LYNCHBURG

Last Buyer's Agent

GARY PALMER

TOWN REALTY License #0225217224

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,241

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 30.06 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as AG Agricultural

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Block Exterior
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Quarters
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Permanent Attic Stairs
  • Second Kitchen
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Wood Patio
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Scottsville Elementary School
  • Walton Middle School
  • Monticello High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Well

Community Details

  • Albemarle Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 13400-00-00-005B0

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,241

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 13400-00-00-005B0
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • LotSizeAcres: 30.06
  • Road Frontage Type: Public Road
  • Subdivision Name: ALBEMARLE
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1408.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Detached
  • PreviousStandardStatus: Pending
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedArea: 142.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Heated, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1266.0
  • Fireplace Features: One, Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Additional Living Quarters, Attic, Primary Downstairs, Permanent Attic Stairs, Second Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Utility Room
  • Living Area: 4714.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Topography: Rolling
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: Block, Stick Built
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Electricity, Garage, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
  • Utilities: Other
  • Sewer: Conventional Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Schools

  • Elementary School: Scottsville
  • Middle Or Junior School: Walton

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Garden, Partially Cleared, Secluded, Wooded
  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Pasture Area: 8.0
  • Wooded Area: 22.0
  • Zoning Description: AG Agricultural

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1957

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5241.0

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Monticello

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2025
Closed on
Nov 12, 2025
Sold by
Chermont Land Trust and Glass Katherine
Bought by
Yakman Endeavors Llc
Seller's Agent
Robert Dawson
BHHS DAWSON FORD GARBEE & CO.-LYNCHBURG
Buyer's Agent
GARY PALMER
TOWN REALTY
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$229,000
-35.29%
Views
471

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4362.82%
Source: Public Records

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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 $420,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/24/2025 11/24/25 Sold $420,000 -15.8% $89 / Sq Ft
10/27/2025 10/27/25 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2025 09/25/25 Price Changed $499,000 -9.1% $106 / Sq Ft
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Price Changed $549,000 -8.3% $116 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Price Changed $599,000 -7.7% $127 / Sq Ft
02/03/2025 02/03/25 For Sale $649,000 -- $138 / Sq Ft
Source: Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®

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 $6,056 $628,700 $217,000 $411,700
2024 $5,647 $613,700 $217,000 $396,700
2023 $4,747 $555,900 $217,000 $338,900
2022 $4,501 $527,000 $217,000 $310,000
2021 $4,191 $490,800 $217,000 $273,800
2020 $3,716 $435,100 $183,300 $251,800
2019 $3,407 $399,000 $168,800 $230,200
2018 $3,260 $388,600 $180,100 $208,500
2017 $3,260 $388,600 $154,000 $234,600
2016 $3,599 $429,000 $194,400 $234,600
2015 $1,748 $426,800 $194,400 $232,400
2014 -- $424,900 $194,400 $230,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 660523

Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®

APN: 13400-00-00-005B0