NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8165 Open Gate Ln Afton, VA 22920

Afton Area

Estimated Value: $556,747

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,674 Sq Ft
$333/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 18, 2025

Last sale price $533,000 $318 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,350 / mo

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 5.03 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Porch
  • Brownsville Elementary School Rated A-
  • Home Office
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of November 2025

This quintessential Western Albemarle farmette boasts magical Blue Ridge views (which are protected by surrounding conservation easements), several acres of flat, sunny pasture ringed by shady woods for complete privacy, raised garden beds, extensive plantings, fruit trees, a majestic oak, a chicken coop and run (protected by electric fence), a garage/outbuilding with many possible uses! Enjoy one level living in the cottage style home, packed with updates & upgrades including a new kitchen, fabulous stone-floored living room w/woodstove, a reconfigured primary suite w/tiled shower and much more. This home has abundant character and charm, flexible spaces to suit your needs, an electric dog fence, gutter guards, tankless water heater & whole house generator for easy living, and potential expansion/project space in the cellar. Wake to deer, wild turkey and other wildlife. Bring your horses, other furry friends & your green thumb! The mountain views are ever-changing & the star-filled sky is simply spectacular on the dark country nights. Please see docs for floor plans and list of extensive recent updates. Firefly broadband installed. Western Albemarle Schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Webb

NEST REALTY GROUP License #0225076211 Listed on: 09/04/2025

NEST REALTY GROUP

Co-Listed By

Kelly Ceppa

NEST REALTY GROUP License #0225065501

Last Buyer's Agent

Liza Bottas

SALLY DU BOSE REAL ESTATE PARTNERS License #0225077764

Range of Values:

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,331

Year Built

  • Built in 1955 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5.03 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as RA Rural Agricultural

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • HardiePlank Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Private Water Source
  • Well

Community Details

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 084000000028A0

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,331

Year Built

Built in 1955 | Remodeled

Lot Details

5.03 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 084000000028A0
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • LotSizeAcres: 5.03
  • Road Frontage Type: Public Road
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 246
  • Co List Office Phone: 434-566-0121
  • Subdivision Name: NONE
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1674.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Detached
  • PreviousStandardStatus: Pending
  • BelowGradeUnfinishedArea: 968.0
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Partial, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Downstairs, Remodeled, Walk-In Closet(s), Home Office, Recessed Lighting
  • Living Area: 1674.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Disclosures: Seller Disclosure
  • Construction Type: HardiPlank Type, Stick Built
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Poultry Coop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Detached, Garage Faces Front, Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Utilities: Fiber Optic Available, Propane
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Electric: Generator
  • Cooling: Ductless, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Schools

  • Elementary School: Brownsville
  • Middle Or Junior School: Henley

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscaped, Level, Private, Secluded
  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Zoning Description: RA Rural Agricultural

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1955

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4331.0

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Western Albemarle

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2025
Closed on
Nov 12, 2025
Sold by
Patricia Lyell Dougherty Revocable Trust and Dougherty Patricia Lyell
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amy Webb
NEST REALTY GROUP
Buyer's Agent
Liza Bottas
SALLY DU BOSE REAL ESTATE PARTNERS
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$533,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$92,000
-14.72%
Views
157
Current Estimated Value
$556,747

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,747
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2021
Closed on
Jul 12, 2021
Sold by
Dougherty Patricia Lyell
Bought by
Dougherty Patricia Lyell and Dougherty Patricia Lyell
Seller's Agent
Grier Murphy
NEST REALTY GROUP
Buyer's Agent
Amy Webb
NEST REALTY GROUP
List Price
$355,000
Sold Price
$403,000
Premium/Discount to List
$48,000
13.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.48%
Original Mortgage
$253,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2021
Closed on
Jun 1, 2021
Sold by
Bertoni Michael A and Bertoni Kathryn T
Bought by
Dougherty Patricia Lyell
Seller's Agent
Grier Murphy
NEST REALTY GROUP
Buyer's Agent
Amy Webb
NEST REALTY GROUP
List Price
$355,000
Sold Price
$403,000
Premium/Discount to List
$48,000
13.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$253,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2016
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Bertoni Michael A and Bertoni Kathryn T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2014
Sold by
Bank Of America
Bought by
Hud
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Afton, VA

  • CAROLINE REVERCOMB Real Estate Agent - HOWARD HANNA ROY WHEELER REALTY CO.- CHARLOTTESVILLE

    CAROLINE REVERCOMB

    HOWARD HANNA ROY WHEELER REALTY CO.- CHARLOTTESVILLE

    (434) 443-5497

    103 Total Sales

    11 in Afton

    $375K - $1.7M Price Range

    CAROLINE REVERCOMB
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  • Kim Irving Real Estate Agent - LONG & FOSTER - CHARLOTTESVILLE

    Kim Irving

    Responds Quickly

    LONG & FOSTER - CHARLOTTESVILLE

    (571) 487-8337

    99 Total Sales

    1 in Afton

    $279,000 Price

    Kim Irving
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  • Michael Cook Real Estate Agent - BPG Real Estate

    Michael Cook

    BPG Real Estate

    (540) 712-6025

    77 Total Sales

    1 in Afton

    $335,000 Price

    Michael Cook
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  • PETE KOOKEN Real Estate Agent - DOGWOOD REALTY GROUP LLC

    PETE KOOKEN

    DOGWOOD REALTY GROUP LLC

    (434) 443-6301

    80 Total Sales

    18 in Afton

    $208K - $800K Price Range

    PETE KOOKEN
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  • Kristina Sefter Real Estate Agent - STORY HOUSE REAL ESTATE

    Kristina Sefter

    STORY HOUSE REAL ESTATE

    (434) 443-7791

    14 Total Sales

    2 in Afton

    $622,500 Price Range

    Kristina Sefter
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  • Cynthia Hash Real Estate Agent - FIND HOMES REALTY LLC

    Cynthia Hash

    FIND HOMES REALTY LLC

    (434) 443-7402

    99 Total Sales

    1 in Afton

    $220,000 Price

    Cynthia Hash
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$533,000 Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Dougherty Patricia Lyell -- Stewart Title Guaranty Co
Dougherty Patricia Lyell $403,000 Stewart Title Guaranty Co
Bertoni Michael A -- Court Square Title Agency Ll
Hud $283,970 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner Dougherty Patricia Lyell $253,000
Previous Owner Bertoni Kathjryn T $75,000
Previous Owner Bertoni Michael A $129,190
Previous Owner Golema Sharin M Sloan --
Previous Owner Golema Sharon M Slon $25,768
Previous Owner Golema Sharon M Sloan $19,226
Previous Owner Golema Don R $260,491
Previous Owner Fitzgerald Charles B $125,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/18/2025 11/18/25 Sold $533,000 -3.1% $318 / Sq Ft
10/21/2025 10/21/25 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2025 10/10/25 Price Changed $550,000 -7.6% $329 / Sq Ft
09/23/2025 09/23/25 Price Changed $595,000 -4.8% $355 / Sq Ft
09/04/2025 09/04/25 For Sale $625,000 +55.1% $373 / Sq Ft
06/08/2021 06/08/21 Sold $403,000 +13.5% $279 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/05/2021 04/05/21 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2021 04/01/21 For Sale $355,000 -- $246 / Sq Ft
Source: Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®

Tax History

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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
2026 $4,740 $530,200 $155,100 $375,100
2025 $0 $484,400 $140,200 $344,200
2024 -- $446,500 $126,900 $319,600
2023 $3,396 $397,700 $126,900 $270,800
2022 $2,857 $334,500 $108,600 $225,900
2021 $2,211 $258,900 $90,100 $168,800
2020 $1,972 $230,900 $73,500 $157,400
2019 $1,885 $220,700 $76,400 $144,300
2018 $1,740 $213,500 $76,400 $137,100
2017 $1,689 $201,300 $82,900 $118,400
2016 $1,847 $220,100 $110,500 $109,600
2015 $1,730 $211,200 $104,700 $106,500
2014 -- $207,600 $101,400 $106,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amy Webb Real Estate Agent - NEST REALTY GROUP

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Amy Webb

    NEST REALTY GROUP

    (434) 760-1319

    100 Total Sales

    Amy Webb
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  • Kelly Ceppa Real Estate Agent - NEST REALTY GROUP

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Kelly Ceppa

    NEST REALTY GROUP

    (434) 981-2506

    88 Total Sales

    Kelly Ceppa
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  • Liza Bottas Real Estate Agent - SALLY DU BOSE REAL ESTATE PARTNERS

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Liza Bottas

    SALLY DU BOSE REAL ESTATE PARTNERS

    (434) 531-9429

    116 Total Sales

    Liza Bottas
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  • Grier Murphy Real Estate Agent - NEST REALTY GROUP

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Grier Murphy

    NEST REALTY GROUP

    (434) 466-5850

    132 Total Sales

    Grier Murphy
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Map

Source: Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 668682

Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®

APN: 08400-00-00-028A0

Virginia Albemarle County Afton 22920

8165 Open Gate Ln, Afton, VA

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