Well maintained cottage with privacy, creek, garden beds, chicken coops, outbuildings for storage or workshop, fiber optic internet, and mountain/ridge views! Amazing opportunity to own an affordable full time residence or vacation getaway to have plenty of outdoor space for relaxation and hobbies while still being only 2.4 miles to Rt 29 for easy commuting. No home owners association or restrictions permitting you to live on your own terms. Also has agricultural zoning to accommodate chickens or a few farm animals if desired. Meticulously maintained with entire home painted inside/out in 2025 with renovations to flooring, some bathroom and kitchen updates, and replacement of most windows and doors. Features: Front screened porch, covered back grilling or sitting area, circular drive, carport, multiple outbuildings with electric, covered equipment area, covered wood storage, large yard perfect for play or pets, woods and tree line enhancing privacy, and alternate heat source with wood stove in basement to reduce utility bills. Easy access to Nelson wine and brew trails, outdoor hiking, rivers, and recreation, and less than 30 minutes to Charlottesville. Can be sold with some furniture/mower with acceptable offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$335Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by MARLO ALLEN• MOUNTAIN AREA NEST REALTY
Bought with KEVIN QUICK• RE/MAX REALTY SPECIALISTS-CHARLOTTESVILLE
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Tilt-In Windows
Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
BelowGradeFinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 564
Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 5
Lot Features: Easement, Garden, Partially Cleared, Private, Wooded
Topography: Rolling
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,229
Parcel Number: 47 A 29
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Fiber Optic Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Wood
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Rockfish
Middle Or Junior School: Nelson
High School: Nelson
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 1015 ROCK SPRING RD
Directions: (Only 2.4 miles to Rt 29) From Charlottesville: 29S to L on Irish Rd 6E, 1 mile to R on Church Ln, .2 miles to R on Rock Spring Rd, .8 miles to shared drive on R at red mailbox, .4 miles to property at end - just through board fence past the yellow house
Community Information
Community Features: Stream, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,044
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Nelson County
APN: 47 A 29
Home facts updated by county records on Feb 1, 2023
Around this home
0/100 Car-Dependent5/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
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Transit
Rockfish River Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.9mi
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Nelson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.2mi
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Nelson County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.3mi
4/10
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Faber, VA • 22938
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