$2,575,000
PENDING

291 Saddleback Farm Afton, VA 22920

Afton Neighborhood

Estimated payment $14,883/month

Total Views 4,754
3 Beds
3 Baths
4,335 Sq Ft
$594 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • 5.6 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Panoramic View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

OPEN SUN JUNE 8 FROM 12 to 2 In the heart of award-winning Veritas Vineyards in coveted Afton wine country, Saddleback Sanctuary is sure to impress. A stunning contemporary designed by renowned architect, Hugh Newell Jacobsen, it stands as a sentinel of the Rockfish Valley. Light pours in through three stories of glass showing off astounding mountain, valley & vineyard views. Step in to main living level with open plan connecting great room, dining & kitchen, all appointed with upscale features and finishes. Great room w/ fireplace & soaring cathedral ceiling opens through glass doors to an upper patio with room for dining & relaxing while taking in the views. Even the stairwell is a work of art, leading down to the mid-level which has a home office w/ fireplace, guest quarters and luxury Owner?s Suite w/ fireplace and lavish bath. Find a surprise on the terrace level with an indoor, heated lap pool, a guest bedroom w/ ensuite bath and access to fabulous patio & outdoor kitchen. The home is an entertainer's delight! Owners made meticulous improvements, converting the property to a successful vacation-rental w/ excellent revenue forecasts: see link! Turnkey, conveys furnished. Close to popular Nelson151 amenities!,Solid Surface Counter,White Cabinets,Fireplace in Great Room,Fireplace in Home Office,Fireplace in Master Bedroom

Listing Agent

Susan Reres

HOWARD HANNA ROY WHEELER REALTY - CHARLOTTESVILLE License #0225214808[4587] Listed on: 04/30/2025

HOWARD HANNA ROY WHEELER REALTY - CHARLOTTESVILLE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,948

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 5.6 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Pasture
  • Mountain
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Finished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Rockfish Elementary School
  • Nelson Middle School
  • Nelson High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Heating system powered by active solar
  • Private Pool

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by HUGH NEWELL JACOBSEN
  • Saddleback Sanctuary Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,948

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Total Sq Ft: 5419.00
  • Exclusions: Please see MLS document "Personal Property that Does Not Convey" for details.
  • Inclusions: Property conveys fully furnished with exceptions noted in the MLS docs.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Remarks Public: OPEN SUN JUNE 8 FROM 12 to 2 In the heart of award-winning Veritas Vineyards in coveted Afton wine country, Saddleback Sanctuary is sure to impress. A stunning contemporary designed by renowned architect, Hugh Newell Jacobsen, it stands as a sentinel of the Rockfish Valley. Light pours in through three stories of glass showing off astounding mountain, valley & vineyard views. Step in to main living level with open plan connecting great room, dining & kitchen, all appointed with upscale features and finishes. Great room w/ fireplace & soaring cathedral ceiling opens through glass doors to an upper patio with room for dining & relaxing while taking in the views. Even the stairwell is a work of art, leading down to the mid-level which has a home office w/ fireplace, guest quarters and luxury Owner?s Suite w/ fireplace and lavish bath. Find a surprise on the terrace level with an indoor, heated lap pool, a guest bedroom w/ ensuite bath and access to fabulous patio & outdoor kitchen. The home is an entertainer's delight! Owners made meticulous improvements, converting the property to a successful vacation-rental w/ excellent revenue forecasts: see link! Turnkey, conveys furnished. Close to popular Nelson151 amenities!,Solid Surface Counter,White Cabinets,Fireplace in Great Room,Fireplace in Home Office,Fireplace in Master Bedroom
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Stone
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Block, Slab
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Dining Room, Kitchen, Foyer, Great Room, Office, Recreation Room, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 4743
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4335
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 709.76
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3628
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 707
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 408
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1115
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 291

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Glass
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Mountain, Pasture, Panoramic
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating Type: Solar - Active, Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Exists
  • Water Source: Well
  • Internet Services: Other

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: NELSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: ROCKFISH
  • Middle School: NELSON
  • High School: NELSON
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121141052214
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: ROCKFISH
  • High School: NELSON
  • Middle Or Junior School: NELSON

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Private, Secluded
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.60
  • Zoning: R
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Building Info

  • Builder Name: HUGH NEWELL JACOBSEN

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7948.29
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: NELSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

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
2025 -- $1,079,200 $139,600 $939,600
2024 $7,948 $1,144,600 $205,000 $939,600
2023 $7,440 $1,144,600 $205,000 $939,600
2022 $7,440 $1,144,600 $205,000 $939,600
2021 $6,574 $913,100 $195,000 $718,100
2020 $6,574 $913,100 $195,000 $718,100
2019 $6,574 $913,100 $195,000 $718,100
2018 $6,574 $913,100 $195,000 $718,100
2017 $6,422 $891,900 $195,000 $696,900
2016 $6,422 $891,900 $195,000 $696,900
2015 $6,422 $891,900 $195,000 $696,900
2014 $6,422 $891,900 $195,000 $696,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $2,575,000 +15.1% $594 / Sq Ft
05/10/2024 05/10/24 Sold $2,236,600 -10.5% $616 / Sq Ft
04/09/2024 04/09/24 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2024 01/19/24 For Sale $2,500,000 -- $689 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $2,236,600 Chicago Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Bargain Sale Deed $990,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $792,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $2,175,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 663915

Bright MLS

APN: 3-A-154