HOLLY HILL - Quintessential charming cottage style home on 3+ acres in Ivy! The light-filled residence has living room, dining room, kitchen with adjacent family room/sun room, cozy study, half bath, spacious primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling, full bath and a second bedroom all on the first floor. The walk out lower level has a bonus room, bedroom, full bath and washer/dryer. The floor plan is flexible and convenient with quality features such as recently refinished wood floors, new sun room tile floor and new roof. Enjoy privacy and serene views from the oversized deck on the rear which is accessed from both the dining room and master bedroom. Mature landscaping and trees abound on the property which backs up to a large tract of land under permanent conservation easement. There is a shared pond. Brightspeed Fiber Optic is available. Easy access to amenities of Charlottesville and University of Virginia either from Interstate 64 or VSH 29.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
3.17 acresLot Size
$329Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by CHARLOTTE DAMMANN• MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
Bought with BRADLEY PITT• KELLER WILLIAMS ALLIANCE - CHARLOTTESVILLE
Charming Ivy Cottage on 3+ acres of secluded privacy. In the desirable Western Albemarle school district, and minutes from Charlottesville and Crozet, this well-situated home offers the perfect balance between convenience and privacy. It backs up to fields and woodland that are protected by conservation easements. On the property, you can look out onto a tranquil pond or walk out the master bedroom onto a large deck on the edge of the Ragged Mountains. An open and bright home with old pine floors and newer oak floors. In addition to three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a living room, dining room, a large walk-out basement, and a study/library, there is a cozy family room with a fireplace that walks out onto the covered brick patio. Note that this listing includes two separate parcels, 45 and 46. The zoning allows for a separate building for a home office, studio, or guest house.
Public Records
Aug 31, 2021
Sold
$415,000
$207/sq ft
CAAR #619143
Jun 24, 2021
Listed
$395,000
$197/sq ft
+49
PRIVATE LIGHT-FILLED COTTAGE in IVY! This must-see in gorgeous Western Albemarle exudes charm and comfortable living. All of the doors of this 1950’s home are made of glass in order to take in the stunning mature landscaping on 3+ acres with a pond. Walk out of the master bedroom onto a huge deck that sits right on the edge of the Ragged Mountains. Enjoy the sunny rolling yard in privacy, surrounded on three sides by fields and woodland under conservation easement. Open and bright home with old pine floors and newer oak floors throughout. In addition to three bedrooms, two full and one half baths, LR and DR, a large bright walk-out basement, and study/library, there’s a cozy family room with a fireplace with a view of the perennial garden off the covered brick patio in back. Move to the country 12 minutes from Charlottesville. Did we mention the front porch swing? Note that this listing includes two separate parcels, 45 and 46. Zoning will allow a separate building for home office/studio/guest house.
Public Records
Apr 25, 2016
Sold
$335,000
$167/sq ft
CAAR #534685
Jul 6, 2015
Listed
$329,000
$164/sq ft
CAAR #420239
Dec 31, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 3, 2006
Listed
$549,000
$274/sq ft
CAAR #423178
Jun 12, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Mar 11, 2006
Listed
$167,000
$83/sq ft
CAAR #418687
Apr 10, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Oct 14, 2005
Listed
$179,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,036 (+6.4%)
$168,000 + $283,500
$451,500
2025
$3,795 (+16.5%)
$168,000 + $283,500
$451,500
2024
$3,259 (−2.4%)
$158,400 + $266,100
$424,500
2023
$3,337 (+9.3%)
$144,000 + $237,600
$381,600
2022
$3,055 (+5.4%)
$121,800 + $269,000
$390,800
2021
$2,898 (+4.3%)
$120,000 + $237,700
$357,700
2020
$2,777 (+3.5%)
$123,000 + $202,200
$325,200
2019
$2,684 (+4.9%)
$120,000 + $194,300
$314,300
2018
$2,558 (+6.7%)
$120,000 + $184,900
$304,900
2017
$2,397 (+39.5%)
$120,000 + $184,900
$304,900
2014
$1,718
$120,000 + $95,100
$215,100
Tax history for 973 Taylors Gap Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,036 (+6.4%)
$168,000 + $283,500
$451,500
2025
$3,795 (+16.5%)
$168,000 + $283,500
$451,500
2024
$3,259 (−2.4%)
$158,400 + $266,100
$424,500
2023
$3,337 (+9.3%)
$144,000 + $237,600
$381,600
2022
$3,055 (+5.4%)
$121,800 + $269,000
$390,800
2021
$2,898 (+4.3%)
$120,000 + $237,700
$357,700
2020
$2,777 (+3.5%)
$123,000 + $202,200
$325,200
2019
$2,684 (+4.9%)
$120,000 + $194,300
$314,300
2018
$2,558 (+6.7%)
$120,000 + $184,900
$304,900
2017
$2,397 (+39.5%)
$120,000 + $184,900
$304,900
2014
$1,718
$120,000 + $95,100
$215,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,005
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Albemarle County
APN
07300000004500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
RA
Rural Areas District
This district hereafter referred to as RA is hereby created and may hereafter be established by amendment of the zoning map for the following purposes: Preservation of agricultural and forestal lands and activities; Water supply protection; Limited service delivery to the rural areas; and Conservation of natural, scenic, and historic resources. Residential development not related to bona fide agricultural/forestal use shall be encouraged to locate in the urban area, communities and villages as designated in the comprehensive plan where services and utilities are available and where such development will not conflict with the agricultural/forestal or other rural objective. Where development does occur, rural residents should expect to receive a lower level of service delivery than will be provided to residential developments in designated growth areas. In relation to residential development, agricultural/forestal activities shall be regulated only to the extent necessary to protect public health and safety.; In regard to agricultural preservation, this district is intended to preserve the county's active farms and best agricultural and forestal lands by providing lot areas designed to insure the continued availability of such lands for preferential land use tax assessment in order to enhance the economy, and maintain employment and lifestyle opportunities. In addition, the continuation and establishment of agriculture and agriculturally-related uses will be encouraged, and landowners will be encouraged to employ Virginia State Water Control Board best management practices.
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Detached
Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
PropertyAttachedYN: No
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,525
AboveGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
AboveGradeFinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
Below Grade Finished Area: 480
BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
BelowGradeFinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 442
Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 3.17
Lot Features: Garden, Landscaped, Open Lot, Partially Cleared, Private, Secluded, Wooded, Waterfront
Is Waterfront
Topography: Rolling
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,258.90
Parcel Number: TAX MAP 73 PARCEL 45 & 46
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Other
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Oil
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Murray
Middle Or Junior School: Henley
High School: Western Albemarle
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 973 TAYLORS GAP RD
Directions: 64 WEST TO IVY EXIT (114) , LEFT ON DICK WOODS RD. GO 2 MILES TO LEFT ON TAYLORS GAP RD. PROPERTY 1.1 MILES ON LEFT OR 29 SOUTH, RIGHT ON RED HILL RD FOR 1.9 MILES, RIGHT ON TAYLORS GAP RD, 1.4 MILES TO HOUSE ON RIGHT
Community Information
Community Features: Pond
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,005
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Albemarle County
APN: 07300000004500
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Virginia L Murray Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
10/10
Joseph T Henley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
8/10
Western Albemarle High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$627,000 – $758,000
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