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!!!
Active
$649,000
899 Wares Gap Rd, Monroe, VA 24574
1beds
762sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1838
96.78 Acres Lot
$443,500 Zestimate®
$852/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 05, 2026 at 05:04am
Listed by:
JIM FAULCONER 434-981-0076,
MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR,
WILL FAULCONER 434-987-9455,
MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
Source: CAAR,MLS#: 673824
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of RealtorsTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Bedroom, Eat-in Kitchen, Full Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Dual System, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: None
Features
- Remodeled, Sitting Area in Primary, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,098
- Total interior livable area: 762 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 762
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Porch, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Panoramic, Rural, Valley, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 96.78 Acres
- Features: Garden, Partially Cleared, Private, Wooded
- Topography: Mountainous
Details
- Parcel number: 78 A 2 & 78 A 21
- Zoning description: A Agricultural
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Stick Built
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Copper
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1838
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Spring
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Exposure/Shade
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Stream
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: NONE
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Monroe
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $852/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $265,000
- Annual tax amount: $194
- Date on market: 3/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
Estimated market value
$443,500
$355,000 - $537,000
$934/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,000+99.7%$852/sqft |
Source:  CAAR #673824 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  LMLS Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2021 | Listed for sale | $325,000$427/sqft |
Source: LMLS #331155 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,617 | $265,000 |
| 2023 | $1,617 | $265,000 |
| 2022 | $1,617 | $265,000 |
| 2021 | $1,617 | $265,000 |
| 2020 | $1,617 +20.4% | $265,000 +20.4% |
| 2018 | $1,343 +229.5% | $220,100 |
| 2017 | $407 | $220,100 |
| 2016 | $407 +117.9% | $220,100 |
| 2015 | $187 | $220,100 |
| 2014 | $187 -83.6% | $220,100 +0.6% |
| 2013 | $1,137 | $218,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,359/mo
Principal & interest
$3083
Property taxes
$276
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 24574
Getting around
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Amherst Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 7.4 mi
- 8/10Amherst Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.4 mi
- 5/10Amherst County High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pleasant View
- Middle: Monelison
- High: Amherst
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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