Rare opportunity to own a 'little slice of heaven' in desirable Free Union. One of a kind, architect designed. First time on the market since built; one owner. Main floor owner's suite with walk-in closet, updated en suite bath, sliding doors walkout to back deck with view of property; the perfect spot for morning coffee. Updated kitchen, wood burning fireplace in the great room, oak hardwood floors, custom built-ins throughout, and plentiful natural light with three more pairs of sliding glass doors. Charming second floor has two more bedrooms, plus a bonus room with built-ins and spacious full bath, all with oak or bamboo flooring. Fully finished light-filled basement boasting two add’l bedrooms and updated full bath and large laundry w sink, plus three more pairs of sliding glass doors opening onto brick paver patio, as well as renovated home office / workshop with custom interior Dutch door and separate exterior French door entrance. Abundant wildlife and incredible views from the full length deck overlooking open field, woods, sledding hill and spring fed pond stocked with bass. Winter mountain views. Mature landscaping: bountiful azaleas, rhododendrons, maples and more…don’t miss this opportunity! Free Union Country School.
Active
$959,000
4051 Free Union Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
5beds
3,487sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
2.5 Acres Lot
$920,600 Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 33 days |
- 2,168 |
- 64 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 23, 2026 at 12:23pm
Listed by:
SUSAN WATTS 434-249-6794,
FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Source: CAAR,MLS#: 674144
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of RealtorsTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath, Foyer, Half Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Other
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Foyer
- Level: First
Half bath
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Basement
Office
- Level: Basement
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Primary Downstairs, Sitting Area in Primary, Skylights, Entrance Foyer, Home Office, Programmable Thermostat, Utility Room
- Flooring: Bamboo, Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,704
- Total interior livable area: 3,487 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,101
- Finished area below ground: 1,386
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Wood
- Exterior features: Chimney Cap(s)
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 2.5 Acres
- Features: Dead End, Garden, Landscaped, Native Plants, Private, Wooded
- Topography: Rolling
Details
- Parcel number: ID 029000000045G0
- Zoning description: R Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chalet/Alpine,Cape Cod,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Stick Built
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Details
- Builder name: WLW CONTRACTING CO.
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Exposure/Shade
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pond
- Subdivision: NONE
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Charlottesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $275/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $556,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,168
- Date on market: 3/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Exclusions: Washer/Dryer. Long window curtains and rods do not convey. Shop light trio in basement shop.
Estimated market value
$920,600
$875,000 - $967,000
$4,299/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $959,000$275/sqft |
Source:  CAAR #674144 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2025 | Listing removed | $959,000$275/sqft |
Source: CAAR #668840 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $959,000-1.4%$275/sqft |
Source: CAAR #668840 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $973,000+253.8%$279/sqft |
Source: CAAR #668840 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2012 | Sold | $275,000$79/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/1999 | Sold | $275,000$79/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,974 +19.4% | $556,400 +14% |
| 2024 | $4,168 +0.1% | $488,000 +0.1% |
| 2023 | $4,163 +7.9% | $487,500 +7.9% |
| 2022 | $3,858 +6% | $451,700 +6% |
| 2021 | $3,640 -3.1% | $426,200 -3.1% |
| 2020 | $3,756 +3% | $439,800 +3% |
| 2019 | $3,645 +10% | $426,800 +8.1% |
| 2018 | $3,312 +96.7% | $394,800 -1.7% |
| 2017 | $1,684 -51.1% | $401,500 -2.3% |
| 2016 | $3,447 +107.5% | $410,800 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $1,661 | $405,600 +0.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $405,100 -3% |
| 2013 | -- | $417,700 -3.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $434,600 -1.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $440,700 -0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $443,700 -3.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $459,800 -4.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $479,700 -1.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $487,400 +32% |
| 2006 | -- | $369,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $369,300 +15.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $320,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $320,300 +16.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $274,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $274,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$5,295/mo
Principal & interest
$4664
Property taxes
$631
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 22901
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Meriwether Lewis Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 5.2 mi
- 7/10Joseph T Henley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.5 mi
- 9/10Western Albemarle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ivy Elementary
- Middle: Henley
- High: Western Albemarle
Source: CAAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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