Must be financed as land or be a cash sale! Looking to start a homestead or escape to the country? This remodeled cottage on 42+ acres of relatively flat, usable land offers the perfect mix of comfort, space, and potential, whether you're ready to build your dream home or settle into the updated cottage. The 2-bedroom home features vaulted ceilings, an open kitchen and living area, mini-split HVAC, auxiliary propane heat, pantry and attic storage, and full generator wiring. A spacious 40x12 front patio is ideal for relaxing, gathering, or taking in the quiet. Outbuildings include a large workshop with electricity and lean-to, a heated “she shed” with power, plenty of room to garden, for growing your own food. The partially wooded acreage is private great for hunting, hiking, or expanding your homestead vision. Enjoy reliable high-speed Firefly Internet, and a location that’s just 15 minutes to Scottsville and 45 minutes to Charlottesville or Farmville. Peaceful, practical, and full of opportunity. Flat land, flexible living, and room to grow, come make it your own.
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Property details
Public facts
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Lot Size: 42.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
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County: Buckingham County
APN: 24-0-0-21-0
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 17, 2024
Sale and tax history for 10239 Howardsville Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CAAR #673720
Feb 27, 2026
Listed
$299,900
CAAR #665163
Aug 13, 2025
Listing Removed
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May 29, 2025
Listed
$350,000
SCAR #55432
Jan 3, 2025
Sold
$315,000
Nov 11, 2024
Pending
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Oct 17, 2024
Listed
$325,000
CAAR #657963
Jan 7, 2025
Sold
$315,000
Oct 17, 2024
Listed
$325,000
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Come Live with the Turkeys ! Retreat from the hustle and bustle of work life to this charming, remodeled cottage on 42+ acres near the James River! Two bedrooms with vaulted ceilings provide rest, and the open, eat-in kitchen and living room work as spaces to congregate and relax. You'll find plenty of practical components, too: mini split HVAC, storage in the pantry and attic, auxiliary propane heat, and home is wired for generator. Great patio (40x12) along front of home has ample room for enjoying a morning coffee, cookouts, and night time stargazing and visits with your neighbors - you know, the 4-legged and the winged ones! There is a large workshop with lean-to and electricity, and a “she shed” with both electricity and heat! A large, enclosed garden can provide plenty of fresh veggies, while the wooded acreage is sure to have plenty of hunting and exploring! About 15 minutes from Scottsville, 45 to Charlottesville or Farmville, and the James River Park -an International Dark Sky Park, and practically feet from US and Virginia history galore! Come for a visit, stay forever! HIGH SPEED FIREFLY Internet !
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2015
$602
$108,500 + $11,800
$120,300
2014
$601
$108,500 + $11,800
$120,300
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42.75 Acres
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Single Family Residential
County
Buckingham County
APN
24-0-0-21-0
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Last updated by owner on Oct 17, 2024.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% 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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Historical weather
Howardsville, VA • 24562
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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6.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 10239 Howardsville Rd
$300,368
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