Welcome to The Bird House, a slice of country living in Central Virginia on Daniel Mountain! Make this your mountain getaway. Freshly updated, this immaculate 2-story home boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, solid wood cabinets and custom granite countertops with a breakfast bar. Beautiful hardwood wall-to-wall Spruce floors on the top level. Driving up to this home you'll see a gorgeous mountain setting, on a state-maintained paved road. Both levels have a full kitchen, and the house is plumbed for 2 laundries: stacked washer/dryer on the ground level and plumbing remains in place in the kitchen of the second level. This country cottage is situated between Culpeper and Charlottesville, at the base of Skyline Drive along the Blue Ridge Mountains! Central Air Conditioning and Heat, and Water Purifying System. New Ceiling Fans, lights, and smoke alarms installed. Bathrooms have new vanities. Lower bathroom has a low-threshold shower. Upper bathroom has a full size bathtub/shower combo. Three Storm doors with roll down screens. French Doors on lower level open to covered porch with ceiling fans so you can sit and enjoy the view. Cable/Internet/Wifi. Broadband available in the area.
Single-familyProperty Type
2011Year Built
2.75 acresLot Size
$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by SUSAN WATTS• FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Bought with BRYAN BOARD• THE HOGAN GROUP-CHARLOTTESVILLE
Own a slice of country living in Central Virginia on Snow Mountain! Newly renovated 2-story, 3 bedroom, 2 full baths. New kitchen updated with 4 never used stainless steel appliances, solid wood cabinets and custom granite countertops with a bar built for entertaining. Beautiful hardwood wall-to-wall Bruce floors on main level. Drive up to this home with a gorgeous mountain setting across from a horse boarding farm on a state maintained paved road. (Both levels had a full kitchen, used as a mother-in-law suite, and 2 laundries. The plumbing remains in place, and you may use it however you want. ) Cable/Internet/Wifi means you can finally work from home. A separate outdoor area with electric, water and septic means you can add a guest RV or motorhome on your property for rental income, or build the garage of your dreams, or both. This country cottage is situated between Culpeper and Charlottesville at the base of Skyline Drive along the Blue Ridge Mountains! This could be your mountain getaway, your permanent residence or an AirBnB for rental income. Two access roads (one paved, one gravel) will allow options for entrances with four doors into the home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,362 (+3.1%)
$44,900 + $152,500
$197,400
2024
$1,321 (−2.7%)
$44,900 + $141,100
$186,000
2023
$1,358 (+9.2%)
$44,900 + $141,100
$186,000
2022
$1,244
$44,900 + $106,800
$151,700
2021
$1,244 (+5.6%)
$44,900 + $106,800
$151,700
2020
$1,178
$44,900 + $98,700
$143,600
2019
$1,178 (+7.4%)
$44,900 + $98,700
$143,600
2018
$1,096
$44,900 + $96,600
$141,500
2017
$1,097 (+6.3%)
$44,900 + $96,600
$141,500
2016
$1,032 (+7.6%)
$44,900 + $88,300
$133,200
2014
$959
$44,900 + $88,300
$133,200
Tax history for 686 Snow Mountain Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,362 (+3.1%)
$44,900 + $152,500
$197,400
2024
$1,321 (−2.7%)
$44,900 + $141,100
$186,000
2023
$1,358 (+9.2%)
$44,900 + $141,100
$186,000
2022
$1,244
$44,900 + $106,800
$151,700
2021
$1,244 (+5.6%)
$44,900 + $106,800
$151,700
2020
$1,178
$44,900 + $98,700
$143,600
2019
$1,178 (+7.4%)
$44,900 + $98,700
$143,600
2018
$1,096
$44,900 + $96,600
$141,500
2017
$1,097 (+6.3%)
$44,900 + $96,600
$141,500
2016
$1,032 (+7.6%)
$44,900 + $88,300
$133,200
2014
$959
$44,900 + $88,300
$133,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.75 Acres
Year renovated
2011
Sq. Ft.
1,276
Year built
2011
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Greene County
APN
25- - 3- - 29-A
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: Second
Room 3 Information
Type: Primary Bathroom
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Room 5 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 8 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: First
Room 9 Information
Type: Primary Bathroom
Level: First
Room 10 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: First
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Interior Features: Primary Downstairs, Multiple Primary Suites, Second Kitchen, Breakfast Bar, Programmable Thermostat
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,344
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, Stick Built
Exterior Features
Roof: Architectural
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Detached
Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
PropertyAttachedYN: No
Levels: Two
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Above Grade Finished Area: 670
AboveGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
AboveGradeFinishedAreaSource: Owner
Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Owner
Below Grade Finished Area: 674
BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
BelowGradeFinishedAreaSource: Owner
Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Owner
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.75
Lot Features: Garden
Topography: Rolling
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,362.06
Parcel Number: 25 3 29 A
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Nathanael Greene
Middle Or Junior School: William Monroe
High School: William Monroe
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 686 SNOW MOUNTAIN RD
Directions: 29 north to Ruckersville left onto 33W to route 810 2.3 miles take right onto Rosebrook road turn right on route 626 home on right
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,276
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2011
Year Renovated: 2011
County: Greene County
APN: 25- - 3- - 29-A
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
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Schools
Nathanael Greene Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
4/10
William Monroe Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
3/10
William Monroe High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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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Estimated sale price
$319,000 – $386,000
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