"Mt. Bernard" is a magnificent river front estate listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. It is located along scenic River Road West in eastern Goochland County. Portions of the main residence were build around 1850. The current owner purchased the mostly fenced 63.5 acre estate in the late 1970's & between 2003-2005 made substantial additions & modernizations increasing the condition & quality of the home. Mt Bernard is a spectacular example of mid-19th century domestic architecture with progressive Classical Revival updates. There are several outbuildings, including a renovated guest house and tenant house and a three car garage. Other improvements include a beautiful stone ice house/root cellar dating to the early 1900s. . Equestrian/farm improvements include a 3-level bank barn with 17+ stalls, several paddocks, pastures, storage buildings and run-in sheds. The lovely swimming pool complex has a heated saltwater pool, expansive hardscaping with a fire pit plus a pool house containing a kitchen, bath, sauna and veranda. Extensive gardens and terraces descend towards the river. There are additional acres that may be available for a Mt Bernard's Purchaser if desired.
Single-familyProperty Type
1840Year Built
58.3 acresLot Size
$312Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Richard Bower• Joyner Fine Properties
Bought with Emily Stanford• Long & Foster REALTORS
"Mt. Bernard" is a magnificent river front estate listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. It is located along scenic River Road West in eastern Goochland County. Portions of the main residence were build around 1850. The current owner purchased the mostly fenced 63.5 acre estate in the late 1970's & between 2003-2005 made substantial additions & modernizations increasing the condition & quality of the home. Mt Bernard is a spectacular example of mid-19th century domestic architecture with progressive Classical Revival updates. There are several outbuildings, including a renovated guest house and tenant house and a three car garage. Other improvements include a beautiful stone ice house/root cellar dating to the early 1900s. . Equestrian/farm improvements include a 3-level bank barn with 17+ stalls, several paddocks, pastures, storage buildings and run-in sheds. The lovely swimming pool complex has a heated saltwater pool, expansive hardscaping with a fire pit plus a pool house containing a kitchen, bath, sauna and veranda. Extensive gardens and terraces descend towards the river. There are additional acres that may be available for a Mt Bernard's Purchaser if desired.
CVRMLS #2017821
Dec 31, 2021
Listing Removed
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Jun 16, 2020
Listed
$2,800,000
$336/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,244 (+3.9%)
$1,196,900 + $2,105,400
$3,302,300
2025
$12,746 (+9.8%)
$1,141,300 + $2,025,900
$3,167,200
2024
$11,605 (+2.6%)
$1,038,200 + $1,849,400
$2,887,600
2023
$11,312 (−2.7%)
$942,800 + $1,825,100
$2,767,900
2022
$11,623 (+18.1%)
$944,200 + $1,826,600
$2,770,800
2021
$9,843 (+4.1%)
$842,100 + $1,530,300
$2,372,400
2020
$9,457
$779,500 + $1,475,800
$2,255,300
2019
$9,457 (+8.7%)
$779,500 + $1,475,800
$2,255,300
2018
$8,698
$766,700 + $1,347,100
$2,113,800
Tax history for 2371 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,244 (+3.9%)
$1,196,900 + $2,105,400
$3,302,300
2025
$12,746 (+9.8%)
$1,141,300 + $2,025,900
$3,167,200
2024
$11,605 (+2.6%)
$1,038,200 + $1,849,400
$2,887,600
2023
$11,312 (−2.7%)
$942,800 + $1,825,100
$2,767,900
2022
$11,623 (+18.1%)
$944,200 + $1,826,600
$2,770,800
2021
$9,843 (+4.1%)
$842,100 + $1,530,300
$2,372,400
2020
$9,457
$779,500 + $1,475,800
$2,255,300
2019
$9,457 (+8.7%)
$779,500 + $1,475,800
$2,255,300
2018
$8,698
$766,700 + $1,347,100
$2,113,800
*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
4.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
58.3 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
6,017
Year built
1840
Style
Other
County
Goochland County
APN
54-3-0-C-0
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
A2
Agricultural - Limited
This district is intended to provide a transitional rural area between the general agricultural district (A-1) and more intense development occurring in the eastern portion of the county. This district allows for agricultural and forestal land uses, comingled with rural residential development (2-acre minimum lot size) and agricultural-based businesses. This district serves to protect agricultural and forestal lands thereby conserving the county's natural resources. The A-2 districts are generally found east of Routes 522 and 607 and west of the Tuckahoe Creek Service District; and are generally designated on the comprehensive plan as rural enhancement area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Fire house
Agriculture
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking
Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Off Street, Storage, Unpaved