Land with Home for Sale in Charlottesville, Virginia
2830 Penny Ln, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Nestled on 17+ pastoral acres in Southern Albemarle, Down Branch Farm offers an exceptional farmette just 15 mins from downtown & UVA. Masterfully built in 1984 w/ reclaimed materials - heart pine, slate, soapstone, wainscoting & brick - all from local historic homes & businesses. Current owners have honored the custom quality, warmth & soul of this one-of-a-kind home while adding practical & luxurious elements throughout. Highlights include - firefly internet, all new septic, new stunning primary bath, new wood stove & gas fireplace (both w/ new liners), new Wolf double ovens, Wolf 6 burner gas range, Miele DW, new windows (living, dining, kitchen, bedroom), upstairs bedroom reno, interior, exterior & roof painted, new landscaping, bluestone hardscape & high-end lighting / plumbing fixtures throughout. Fabulous kitchen features Buckingham slate counters & Sub-Zero refrigerator AND freezer. Multiple outbuildings, including a 2,100 sq. ft. barn & log cabin, provide function, character & a memorable backdrop for daily living & entertaining. The land is open & level w/ a canopy of mature hardwoods framing the long views. The remarkably private & tranquil setting make you forget you're minutes from all Charlottesville has to offer!
Location
- Street address
- 2830 Penny Ln
- County
- Albemarle County
- Zip code
- 22903
- Community
- Albemarle
- Elevation
- 509 feet
Directions
From downtown, south on 5th Street Ext., becomes Old Lynchburg Road, Left on Canfield, Left onto Penny Lane. Go to the end, turn Left onto property.
Property details
- Acreage
- 17.25 acres
- Zoning
- R-1 Residential
- MLS #
- CAARMLS 678732
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2026
- $9,871
Parcels
- 08900000009600
Legal description
Acreage 17.250 acres, DOWN BRANCH FARM
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
Lot
- Vegetation
- Wooded
- Features
- Barn, Easement, Farm, Garden Space, Garden Spot, Nearly Level, Open, Partly Wooded, Private, Private Road, Secluded Lot
Exterior
- Pool
- Patio
- Features
- Mature, Sunny
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Wood
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Roof
- Metal
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 3, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room
- Flooring
- Pine, Soapstone
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Eat-In, Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven
- Features
- Renovated, Water Conditioner, Water Softener
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Red Hill | Elementary |
| Walton | Middle |
| Monticello | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2026 | Under contract | $1,250,000 | — | CAARMLS |
| June 24, 2026 | New listing | $1,250,000 | — | CAARMLS |