
Land with Home for Sale in Shipman, Virginia
760 River Trl, Shipman, VA 22971
Tucked among the trees on 5.31 private acres in River Trails, this thoughtfully custom-designed property offers the perfect blend of peaceful country living & modern convenience, approx. 30 minutes south of Charlottesville. The home features a spacious kitchen with quartz countertops, wood cabinetry & island, expansive front porches on both levels, a screened rear porch that looks out into the rear woods, & flexible living spaces including a large mud room, office space with built-ins & a full unfinished walk-out basement ready for future expansion. Outside, the property truly shines with a separate 2-story storybook cottage (no HVAC) ideal for an office, studio or creative retreat, a workshop with electricity, woodshed, hard-surfaced basketball court with lighting, & beautifully landscaped grounds designed for relaxing & entertaining. Enjoy the comfort of a whole-house generator, low utility costs from geothermal HVAC, Firefly fiber internet availability, & a 3-bay covered carport with pavilion-style appeal. An adjacent 4.4-acre parcel is also available, offering the opportunity to own nearly 10 acres of privacy & natural beauty in the heart of Central Virginia.
Location
- Street address
- 760 River Trl
- County
- Nelson County
- Zip code
- 22971
- Community
- River Trails
- Elevation
- 683 feet
Directions
From I-64/Rt. 29 Interchange in Charlottesville: Rt. 29 South for ~21 miles / LEFT onto Rt 617 Rockfish River Rd / RIGHT onto Stagebridge Rd / LEFT onto Wheelers Cove Rd / LEFT onto Starvale Ln. / LEFT onto River Trail to home on right.
Property details
- Acreage
- 5.31 acres
- Zoning
- 2-SINGLE FAMILY SUBUR
- MLS #
- CAARMLS 679400
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2026
- $3,166
Expenses
- Homeowner Association Fee
- $300 annually
Parcels
- 47-7-10
Legal description
Parcel 10-Section Two-River Trails-TM 47-7-10
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
Lot
- Features
- Landscaped, Private, Storage Shed
Exterior
- Pool
- Patio, Porch
Structure
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Heating
- Central, Geothermal, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 3, Dining Room, Family Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile-Ceramic, Vinyl, Wood
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Eat-In, Electric Cooktop, Island, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
- Features
- Whole House Generator
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Rockfish | Elementary |
| Nelson | Middle |
| Nelson | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | New listing | $639,000 | — | CAARMLS |





























































