Welcome to your own private retreat in the heart of Augusta County. Nestled on nearly five wooded acres, this custom-built, one-owner home offers a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and comfortable living, conveniently located between Staunton, Waynesboro, and Harrisonburg. This well-maintained home features spacious living areas, quality craftsmanship, and a huge unfinished walkout basement with a fireplace, offering exceptional storage and future expansion potential. Surrounded by mature trees and abundant wildlife, the property provides a peaceful setting where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature from the deck, screened porch, or the comfort of your home. A natural rock ledge along the Middle River creates a gentle cascade whose soothing sound can be enjoyed from the outdoor living spaces. A wooded trail leads to the property's river frontage for those who appreciate nature, hiking, and outdoor exploration. With fiber-optic internet and no HOA, this property offers the perfect balance of privacy, convenience, and modern connectivity. This exceptional property provides a lifestyle that is increasingly difficult to find!
The General Agriculture District is intended to allow an area to be devoted to agricultural use; to conserve, protect, and encourage the development, improvement and preservation of agricultural land for the production of food and other agricultural products; to retain major areas of natural ground cover for conservation purposes; and to retain forests; The principal purposes of this district may be accomplished by maintaining the existing agricultural lands and preventing the encroachment of incompatible land uses, while allowing development to occur at a reasonable density; Non-farm residents should recognize that in this district they are located in an agricultural environment where the right to farm and the right to practice forestry have been established as public policies; This district is also intended to minimize the demand for unanticipated public improvements and services, such as public sewer and water, by reducing development densities and discouraging large-scale development.
Zone overlays
Airport Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Climate risks
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 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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Historical weather
Verona, VA • 24482
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 759 Rifes Ford Rd
$751,187
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $525K to $850K.