Ednam Forest, gloriously-designed contemporary with beautiful long windows throughout, taking in an exceptional landscape. This fully-updated home is sited privately within its 2 acres of gardens, adjoining approximately 1500 acres (uninhabited except for the wildlife!) belonging to the University of Virginia for its Birdwood Golf Course and the City's Ragged Mountain Reservoir property. This is a stunning home, designed in 1988 by Sam Cleveland, AIA, and updated by Cleveland in 2008 with a main level primary suite, office and lower level recreation areas. The living area and bedrooms are spacious and welcoming; this beautiful home merges seamlessly with its glorious setting. In our documents area, you will find survey and other land info, along with lists of improvements and special features.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
2.07 acresLot Size
$420Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by VIRGINIA GARDNER• HOWARD HANNA ROY WHEELER REALTY CO.- CHARLOTTESVILLE
Bought with GREG BALDWIN• CORE REAL ESTATE LLC
Source:CAAR #636271
Redfin Estimate
$2,409,546
$1.7M since sold in June 2023$171K since September
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Ednam Forest, gloriously-designed contemporary with beautiful long windows throughout, taking in an exceptional landscape. This fully-updated home is sited privately within its 2 acres of gardens, adjoining approximately 1500 acres (uninhabited except for the wildlife!) belonging to the University of Virginia for its Birdwood Golf Course and the City's Ragged Mountain Reservoir property. This is a stunning home, designed in 1988 by Sam Cleveland, AIA, and updated by Cleveland in 2008 with a main level primary suite, office and lower level recreation areas. The living area and bedrooms are spacious and welcoming; this beautiful home merges seamlessly with its glorious setting. In our documents area, you will find survey and other land info, along with lists of improvements and special features.
Public Records
Mar 2, 2017
Sold
$1,350,000
$235/sq ft
CAAR #486988
Jun 13, 2011
Listing Removed
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Mar 22, 2011
Listed
$1,449,000
$252/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,329 (+18.2%)
$485,000 + $1,788,900
$2,273,900
2025
$17,201 (+19.1%)
$485,000 + $1,788,900
$2,273,900
2024
$14,445 (−8.2%)
$440,000 + $1,484,000
$1,924,000
2023
$15,740 (+8.3%)
$385,000 + $1,306,400
$1,691,400
2022
$14,538 (+14.9%)
$423,500 + $1,419,600
$1,843,100
2021
$12,656 (+18.2%)
$423,500 + $1,278,800
$1,702,300
2020
$10,712 (−9.6%)
$390,500 + $863,800
$1,254,300
2019
$11,851 (+3.5%)
$390,500 + $997,200
$1,387,700
2018
$11,456 (−5.1%)
$390,500 + $974,900
$1,365,400
2017
$12,067 (+7.5%)
$390,500 + $974,900
$1,365,400
2016
$11,224 (+14.9%)
$390,500 + $947,300
$1,337,800
2014
$9,765
$385,000 + $837,200
$1,222,200
Tax history for 517 Rookwood Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,329 (+18.2%)
$485,000 + $1,788,900
$2,273,900
2025
$17,201 (+19.1%)
$485,000 + $1,788,900
$2,273,900
2024
$14,445 (−8.2%)
$440,000 + $1,484,000
$1,924,000
2023
$15,740 (+8.3%)
$385,000 + $1,306,400
$1,691,400
2022
$14,538 (+14.9%)
$423,500 + $1,419,600
$1,843,100
2021
$12,656 (+18.2%)
$423,500 + $1,278,800
$1,702,300
2020
$10,712 (−9.6%)
$390,500 + $863,800
$1,254,300
2019
$11,851 (+3.5%)
$390,500 + $997,200
$1,387,700
2018
$11,456 (−5.1%)
$390,500 + $974,900
$1,365,400
2017
$12,067 (+7.5%)
$390,500 + $974,900
$1,365,400
2016
$11,224 (+14.9%)
$390,500 + $947,300
$1,337,800
2014
$9,765
$385,000 + $837,200
$1,222,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Residential District
This district hereafter referred to as R-1 is created to establish a plan implementation zone that: Recognizes the existence of previously established low density residential districts in communities and the urban area; Provides incentives for clustering of development and provision of locational, environmental and development amenities; and; Provides for low density residential development in community areas and the urban area. R-1 districts may be permitted within community and urban area locations designated on the comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Public service
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,184
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Walk Out
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Brick Chimney
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: EDNAM FOREST
Living Sq. Ft: 5,740
Building Sq. Ft: 6,754
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/4
Legal Description: EDNAM FOREST 6 F 30
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 530
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 90,343
Legal Lot Number: 30
Legal Block Number: F
Municipality Name: SAMUEL MILLER
Acres: 2.074
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID (URBAN)
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: SAMUEL MILLER
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,740
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Albemarle County
APN: 059D1020F03000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Virginia L Murray Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Joseph T Henley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.3mi
8/10
Western Albemarle High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.3mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 103° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.29M – $2.77M
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