RIVANDALE -an oasis of tranquility and fine country living 20 minutes to Charlottesville shopping and CHO AIRPORT. MAGNIFICENT 177 acres privately situated in Somerset Estate Region, featuring circa 1901 classic Virginia farmhouse, completely remodeled, expanded and updated using quality materials & expert craftsmanship to create a comfortable & elegant, 4 bedroom & 4.5 bath home. There are covered & screened porches, open terraces, and large gunite pool tucked into gardens. Grounds are expertly landscaped with a tree park, many shrubs & flower beds, & 3 stocked ponds. Improvements include 12 stall stable, two detached garages, barn & sheds, with all land fenced for animals. RIVANDALE FARM IS IN IMPECCABLE CONDITION & HAS FIBER LINK INTERNET AND GENERATOR.
RanchProperty Type
1901Year Built
177.09 acresLot Size
$772Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by JIM FAULCONER• MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
Bought with Default Agent Bright• BrightMLS Office
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Market trends in 22972, VA
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
92.9%
2.0% MoM
Median sale price
$460K
$15K MoM
Avg. days on market
135d
64 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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1 MoM
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Sale history for 5290 Ridge Rd
Date
Event
Price
CAAR #635433
Oct 6, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Mar 1, 2022
Listed
$3,475,000
$772/sq ft
CAAR #626933
May 24, 2022
Price Changed
$3,475,000
$772/sq ft
Feb 27, 2022
Listed
$3,795,000
$843/sq ft
CAAR #609244
May 24, 2022
Price Changed
$3,475,000
$772/sq ft
Feb 16, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Oct 2, 2020
Listed
$3,795,000
$843/sq ft
CAAR #441701
Aug 16, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jun 11, 2007
Listed
$2,995,000
$666/sq ft
CAAR #440633
Jun 11, 2007
Listed
$2,995,000
$666/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,846 (+21.3%)
$1,859,000 + $1,072,300
$2,931,300
2024
$8,115
$1,859,000 + $1,072,300
$2,931,300
Tax history for 5290 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,846 (+21.3%)
$1,859,000 + $1,072,300
$2,931,300
2024
$8,115
$1,859,000 + $1,072,300
$2,931,300
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
164.64 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,844
Year built
1901
Style
Ranch
County
Orange County
APN
04000-00-00-00140
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
A
Agricultural District
The agricultural zoning district (A) comprises most of the land area of the county. It preserves the rural character of the county by protecting agriculture from conflicts with incompatible uses and discourages the random scattering of commercial and industrial uses and residential developments. In addition to agriculture, it permits the traditional rural pattern of homes and small businesses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
Garage Spaces: 6
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Directions: FROM CHARLOTTESVILLE, 18 MILES NORTH ON RT. 29, RIGHT ON RT. 609 (Fredericksburg Rd) TO RIGHT ON RT. 644 (RIDGE RD.) FOR ONE MILE TO #5290 ON LEFT AT RIVANDALE SIGN; OR RT. 20 NORTH, LEFT ON RT. 609, LEFT ON RT. 644, APPROX. ONE MILE TO #5290 ON LEFT.
Community Information
Community Features: Pond, Stream
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,844
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 164.64 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1901
Year Renovated: —
County: Orange County
APN: 04000-00-00-00140
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Orange Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.9mi
6/10
Prospect Heights Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.7mi
5/10
Orange County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.1mi
6/10
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
4% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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