Charlottesville Real Estate Talk

Fluvanna County's population has grown 31.6% since 2000 according to an article in the Charlottesville Daily Progress.  This places it 8th in Virginia for the time frame according to the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center.  These figures should come as no surprise to residents of Fluvanna or to anyone who was aware of the 60% growth experienced by Fluvanna from 1990-2000.

There are two main reasons for this high growth rate.  One is the county's convenient location close to Charlottesville and adjacent to Albemarle County.  The other is the fact that housing prices are generally more affordable in Fluvanna offering the ability to purchase more home for the money than in Charlottesville and Albemarle. 

The county seat of Fluvanna is Palmyra and the largest development is the gated community of Lake Monticello.  There are currently 309 homes actively listed on the Fluvanna County real estate market with an average list price of $309,961 and a median price of $259,900.

If you would like to view the growth figures for Fluvanna, Charlottesville, Albemarle and the surrounding areas, click here.

 

Contact Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at  434 960-0161 , pam@JumpintoGreenerPastures.com, to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

  To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

 Visit my website  Jump into Greener Pastures or read my other blog Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes for more information on Central Virginia homes, events and real estate.

This evening's weather forcast is filled with warnings of snow and ice.  The grocery store was packed with shoppers stocking up of bread and milk.  But I am dreaming of daffodils and springtime in Charlottesville, Virginia.                                                                                                                        

One of my favorite activities on an especially cold, dreary winter day is to get out the gardening catalogs and plan my summer flower beds.  Now is the time to read up on all the different perenials and flowering trees and shrubs.  I might put on my winter coat and stroll around the yard envisioning what plants to keep and which parts of the yard have room for a new addition.

Luckily winter in Central Virginia is not too long lived and has a mix of cold and warm days.  Today it was hard to believe that we had two days last week in the upper fifties.  We just have February to get through and then March will be here with crocus, daffodils, winter jasmine and banks of yellow forsythia.  If you begin your hunt for a Charlottesville home now, you could be experiencing the beauty of a Central Virginia spring in your own home.

 

Contact Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at   434 960-0161  , pam@JumpintoGreenerPastures.com, to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

  To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

 Visit my website  Jump into Greener Pastures or read my other blog Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes for more information on Central Virginia homes, events and real estate.

Open House - 758 South Keswick Drive - Sunday January 25, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Don't miss the chance to view this stunning contemporary in the South Keswick equestrian community.

 

This home is a steal priced $87,000 below assessment.  5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with 3,100 finished sq. ft. and 1,700 unfinished on an 11.14 acre lot with its own 1.5 acre pond.  Home offers an attached 2 car garage and an additional detached 2 car garage.  Priced at $595,000.

Relax and watch the visual tour.

Directions: I64 to Keswick exit.  take rt 616 toward rt 250.  cross 250 and continue on rt 616 (Union Mills Rd) 2 miles to South Keswick.  Turn right on South Keswick Drive, home on right.

 

Contact Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at  434 960-0161 , pam@JumpintoGreenerPastures.com, to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

  To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

 Visit my website  Jump into Greener Pastures or read my other blog Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes for more information on Central Virginia homes, events and real estate.

 

 

Spring Creek is a gated community located in the Zion Crossroads area of Louisa County.  This community is centered around a nationally renouned golf course.  Other amenities include a clubhouse, pool, playground and tennis courts.  This area is within an easy commute of Charlottesville and Richmond Virginia; perfect for families where one spouse works in each area. 

The neighborhood consists of a variety of home styles, sizes and price ranges.  There are both single family homes and attached homes available.  Six different builders are building in Spring Creek contributing to the selection.  There are also some developer lots available for purchase.  You will see both new construction and resales listed on the market.  There is something for every taste and pocketbook.

The detached homes that are on the market at this time range from $249,990 to $499,900.  Attached homes listed today are ranging from $189,990 - $544,500.

If you would like to tour Spring Creek give me a call; it is one of my favorite things to do.

 

 

Contact Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at  434 960-0161 , pam@JumpintoGreenerPastures.com, to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

  To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

 Visit my website  Jump into Greener Pastures or read my other blog Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes for more information about Central Virginia homes, events and real estate.

 

As soon as President Obama was sworn, just as his speech was beginning, a new blog post popped up on the White House website.  We all know how important a role the internet played in the Obama campaign not only in raising money for the campaign, but also in generating support.  Now Whitehouse.gov contains a blog The Briefing Room - The Blog.  This initial post was titled Change Has Come To The White House. 

The Briefing Room Blog is the "beginning of the new administrations efforts to expand and deepen" the online engagement begun during the campaign. 

The new media efforts will have three priorities:

• Communication - You will be able to subscribe via rss feed or email
• Transparency - All executive orders and proclaimations will be published on the blog.
• Participation - As promised in the campaign they "will publish all non-emergency legislation to the website for five days, and allow the public to review and comment before the President signs it."

It will be interesting to see in what other innovative ways this administration uses the internet and web 2.0 to connect and engage the country. 

 

There are only a few hours left before President-elect Obama is sworn in as our country's first African-American president.  I feel like the whole country has been holding it's collective breath for several months now awaiting this historic moment.  Have you ever noticed that when you are afraid or paralized with indicision you end up holding your breath? Even though interest rates are at 30 year lows and inventory is high with many good deals out there, buyers are not buying.  What is everybody waiting for?  Many are waiting to see what the new president will do.  Generally I am sensing a feeling of support for the new administration even among people who did not vote for Obama.  Everyone wants him to succeed, because if he succeeds then the country will succeed.  At least maybe we will finally be out of the holding pattern and into a time of action.  Housing is poised to gradually rebound and some real estate markets have already begun to improve, perhaps the new administration will be the catalyst to reverse the trend and start the market on an upward swing.  We need an infusion of consumer confidence and maybe todays events will help provide just that! 

Listen carefully at noon;  what you think is the wind blowing could just be the whole country exhaling.

Small horse properties in the Charlottesville area are hard to find. New Forest Farm includes all of the features that equestrian buyers are looking for in a small Keswick horse farm plus a great location! This is a turnkey horse property. All you need are the horses!

Charlottesville, Virginia has just been hit with a blast of arctic air.  As far as I'm concerned its way too cold outside, but if skiing is your sport you are probably rejoicing.  This is the perfect weather for snow making.

There are two ski resorts in Central Virginia each about an hours drive from Charlottesville.

Wintergreen Resort located in nearby Nelson County  has 129 skiable acres with a vertical drop of 1003'.  Out of a possible 24 trails, 17 trails and 4 lifts were open today.  This weekends weather report promises ideal conditions for constant snwo making throughout the weekend.

Massanutton Resort which is in the Shenandoah Valley just outside of Elkton, Virginia has 70 skiable acres and a vertical drop of 1110'.  As of yesterday 10 out of 14 trails and 8 lifts were open. 

Take advantage of the winter temps and hit the slopes this weekend!  I'll be curled up inside by a cozy fire.

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Contact Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at  434 960-0161 , pam@JumpintoGreenerPastures.com, to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

  To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

Visit my website  Jump into Greener Pastures or read my blogs Charlottesville Real Estate Talk and Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes.

758 South Keswick Drive offers the opportunity to live in a one of a kind home in the most beautiful of country settings.  The South Keswick neighborhood allows you to experience country living on areage located only minutes from Charlottesville and I64.  This is an opportunity not to be missed.  You can steal this home at $87,000 below assessment!

Palmyra, Virginia is the countyseat of Fluvanna County.  Fluvanna is an area of rolling countryside adjoining Albemarle County and within an easy commute of both Charlottesville and Richmond Virginia.

At the heart of the small town of Palmyra is the historic town square.  The oldest buildings are the old courthouse,  the jail, and the house contianing the Fluvanna Historical Society.

Fluvanna County offers many choices of neighborhoods in which to live, including the popular Lake Monticello.  Also the gently rolling countryside is perfectly suited for a Virginia horse farm.  Whatever kind of Fluvanna home is on your wish list, I would I be happy to consult with you regarding what properties are on the market that would suit your particular wants and needs.

Contact Pam Dent, e-PRO, SRES, NHD, REALTOR®, Real Estate III, Charlottesville, Virginia at 434 960-0161, pam@JumpintoGreenerPastures.com, to list your property for sale or to buy a property in the following areas in Central Virginia: Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Keswick, Glenmore, Ivy, Crozet, Earlysville, Free Union, Cismont, Scottsville, Fluvanna County, Troy, Palmyra, Lake Monticello, Louisa County, Louisa, Mineral, Spring Creek, Orange County, Gordonsville, Orange, Barboursville, Greene County, Ruckersville.

  To view all of the Charlottesville, Virginia and Central Virginia Homes for Sale click here and click on the mls search button.

 Visit my website  Jump into Greener Pastures or read my other blog Charlottesville Horse Farms and Country Homes for additional information on Central Virginia homes, events and real estate.