Tucked away atop Tobacco Row Mountain, this extraordinary 96.78-acre mountain retreat features a beautifully restored circa 1838 log cabin and an adjacent but separate tax parcel of 11+ acres ( being part of the 96.78 acres) with driveway to CLEARED mountaintop homesite, over 2000 ft. elevation, with well/septic and stunning 360 degree views. The 1.5-story historic cabin showcases hand-hewn V-notch logs, two wood-burning stone fireplaces, yellow pine tongue-and-groove ceilings, solid oak floors, American chestnut logs and details, and all new windows. THE CABIN HAS FIREFLY HIGH SPEED FIBER INTERNET!!! The fully rebuilt kitchen & bath (2025) include custom rustic ash cabinetry, chestnut wood shelving, new appliances, custom tile, and stone accents straight from the nearby James River. Major upgrades include new 200-amp service, updated plumbing & electrical, two mini-splits, new pressure tank & hot water heater. Spring-fed water system with 1,175-gallon gravity-fed tank. Septic permitted for 2BR. Mostly wooded acreage with trails, streams, springs, cleared meadow, and a 12x28 storage barn. Ideal weekend retreat, recreational haven, including future homesite with a spectacular panoramic view!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1838Year Built
96.78 acresLot Size
$787Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by JIM FAULCONER• MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
Listed by WILL FAULCONER• MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
Bought with Unrepresented Buyer• UnrepresentedBuyer
Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
BelowGradeFinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
Green Energy Efficient: Exposure/Shade
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 96.78
Lot Features: Garden, Partially Cleared, Private, Wooded
Topography: Mountainous
Road Frontage Type: Public Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $194.59
Parcel Number: 78 A 2 & 78 A 21
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Fiber Optic Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Spring
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ductless
Has Heating
Heating: Dual System, Electric
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Pleasant View
Middle Or Junior School: Monelison
High School: Amherst
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 899 WARES GAP RD
Directions: In Amherst, take Rt. 60 west, to left turn on Rt. 610 , Puppy Creek Rd., left on Rt. 636, Wares Gap Rd. to #899 ( driveway with gate) on left, near top of ridge and the intersection w/ Grant's Hollow Rd..
Community Information
Community Features: Stream
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
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Lot Size: 96.78 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Amherst County
APN: 78 A 2,21
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Temperance Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 7.7mi
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Amherst Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.6mi
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Amherst County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.2mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 101° expected this year, 13 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
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Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Monroe. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.