899 Wares Gap Rd Monroe, VA 24574
Estimated payment $3,430/month
Highlights
- Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
- 96.78 Acre Lot
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Views of Trees
- Front Porch
- Wood Patio
About This Home
Tucked away atop Tobacco Row Mountain, this extraordinary 96.78-acre mountain retreat features a beautifully restored circa 1838 log cabin and an adjacent but separate tax parcel of 11+ acres ( being part of the 96.78 acres) with driveway to CLEARED mountaintop homesite, over 2000 ft. elevation, with well/septic and stunning 360 degree views. The 1.5-story historic cabin showcases hand-hewn V-notch logs, two wood-burning stone fireplaces, yellow pine tongue-and-groove ceilings, solid oak floors, American chestnut logs and details, and all new windows. THE CABIN HAS FIREFLY HIGH SPEED FIBER INTERNET!!! The fully rebuilt kitchen & bath (2025) include custom rustic ash cabinetry, chestnut wood shelving, new appliances, custom tile, and stone accents straight from the nearby James River. Major upgrades include new 200-amp service, updated plumbing & electrical, two mini-splits, new pressure tank & hot water heater. Spring-fed water system with 1,175-gallon gravity-fed tank. Septic permitted for 2BR. Mostly wooded acreage with trails, streams, springs, cleared meadow, and a 12x28 storage barn. Ideal weekend retreat, recreational haven, including future homesite with a spectacular panoramic view!!!
Listing Agent
MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR License #0225209215 Listed on: 03/02/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $195
Year Built
- Built in 1838 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 96.78 Acre Lot
- Zoning described as A Agricultural
Home Design
- Stone Foundation
- Log Siding
- Stick Built Home
Interior Spaces
- 762 Sq Ft Home
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Views of Trees
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Exposure or Shade
Outdoor Features
- Wood Patio
- Front Porch
Schools
- Pleasant View Elementary School
- Monelison Middle School
- Amherst High School
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Heating Available
- Spring water is a source of water for the property
Community Details
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 78 A 2 & 78 A 21
Map
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $417 | $68,300 | $65,300 | $3,000 |
| 2025 | $389 | $63,800 | $60,800 | $3,000 |
| 2024 | $389 | $265,000 | $262,000 | $3,000 |
| 2023 | $1,617 | $265,000 | $262,000 | $3,000 |
| 2022 | $1,617 | $265,000 | $262,000 | $3,000 |
| 2021 | $1,617 | $265,000 | $262,000 | $3,000 |
| 2020 | $1,617 | $265,000 | $262,000 | $3,000 |
| 2019 | $1,343 | $220,100 | $220,100 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,343 | $220,100 | $220,100 | $0 |
| 2017 | $407 | $220,100 | $220,100 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,343 | $220,100 | $220,100 | $0 |
| 2015 | $187 | $220,100 | $220,100 | $0 |
| 2014 | $187 | $220,100 | $220,100 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2026 03/16/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/04/2026 03/04/26 | For Sale | $649,000 | -- | $852 / Sq Ft |
Source: Charlottesville area Association of Realtors®
MLS Number: 673824
APN: 78-A-2,21
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