Recreational Land with Home for Sale in Charlottesville, Virginia
1790 Lambs Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Set on 102 acres just minutes from Charlottesville, Shack Mountain is a remarkably private estate where architecture and landscape exist in quiet balance. Designed by Fiske Kimball and inspired by Thomas Jefferson's Farmington, the residence reflects timeless proportion and intention. A long drive reveals sweeping views and complete seclusion. The home is elevated yet restrained, offering light-filled interiors and a seamless connection to the surrounding land. The acreage provides both scale and serenity-rolling terrain, mature trees, and a rare sense of calm just minutes from town. A property of architectural significance that remains deeply livable, Shack Mountain offers a unique opportunity to own a private, legacy estate in one of Virginia's most storied landscapes.
Location
- Street address
- 1790 Lambs Rd
- County
- Albemarle County
- Zip code
- 22901
- Community
- Albemarle
- Elevation
- 627 feet
Directions
Hydraulic Road to west on Lambs Road at Albemarle High School to property on right.
Property details
- Acreage
- 102.75 acres
- Zoning
- R Residential
- MLS #
- CAARMLS 664419
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $12,722
Parcels
- 35A
- 44-35
- 45-7A
Legal description
Parcel IDs 44-35,35A & 45-7A.
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
Lot
- Waterfront
- Creek
- Features
- Bottomland, Conservation Easements, Elevated, Garden Spot, Gently Rolling, Landscaped, Open, Partly Wooded, Private
Exterior
- Pool
- Porch
Structure
- Stories
- 1
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Central, Geothermal
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Roof
- Copper
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Pine
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Security
- Security System
- Features
- Renovated, Water Conditioner, Water Softener, Whole House Generator
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Greer | Elementary |
| Journey | Middle |
| Albemarle | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | Price drop | $4,950,000 | $800,000 -13.9% | CAARMLS |
| May 12, 2025 | New listing | $5,750,000 | — | CAARMLS |