CHARMING 3 bedroom brick COTTAGE set on 1.5 ACRES in western Albemarle is cute as a button and move in ready, with updated kitchen and baths and a brand new roof! The spacious rec room on the terrace level, with a full bath, wood burning stove and outside access, currently serves as multi-purpose TV room, guest suite and exercise room. The smaller first floor bedroom could easily become a home office, dining room, or play room. Pick quarts of blueberries in the summer from the three large blueberry bushes. Enjoy barbecuing on the new deck, lawn games, gardening and good old country living close to town with NO HOA!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$357Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Kathy Hall• LORING WOODRIFF REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,550
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Albemarle County
APN
058000000014A0
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 16, 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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Assembly / meeting place
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Veterinary clinic
Jun 13, 2026 • Final
Mechanical - residential
Install a mini-split system.
Heat pump
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch, Porch
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Detached
Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
PropertyAttachedYN: No
Levels: One
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,025
AboveGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area: 500
BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 525
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.5
Zoning: R-1 Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,630
Parcel Number: 05800-00-00-014A0
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Murray
Middle Or Junior School: Henley
High School: Western Albemarle
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 985 DRY BRIDGE RD
Directions: Rt. 250 West to Right on Tilman Rd. Right on Morgantown Rd. Left on Dry Bridge Rd. to 985 Dry Bridge. House on Left (Directly across from Country Lane)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,550
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Albemarle County
APN: 058000000014A0
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Virginia L Murray Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Joseph T Henley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
8/10
Western Albemarle High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Charlottesville, VA • 22903
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$518,000 – $626,000
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