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899 Wares Gap Rd, Monroe, VA 24574

$649,000
96.8 acres
Active
ago
Est $3,129/mo

Tucked away atop Tobacco Row Mountain, this extraordinary 96.78-acre mountain retreat features a beautifully restored circa 1838 log cabin and an adjacent but separate tax parcel of 11+ acres ( being part of the 96.78 acres) with driveway to CLEARED mountaintop homesite, over 2000 ft. elevation, with well/septic and stunning 360 degree views. The 1.5-story historic cabin showcases hand-hewn V-notch logs, two wood-burning stone fireplaces, yellow pine tongue-and-groove ceilings, solid oak floors, American chestnut logs and details, and all new windows. THE CABIN HAS FIREFLY HIGH SPEED FIBER INTERNET!!! The fully rebuilt kitchen & bath (2025) include custom rustic ash cabinetry, chestnut wood shelving, new appliances, custom tile, and stone accents straight from the nearby James River. Major upgrades include new 200-amp service, updated plumbing & electrical, two mini-splits, new pressure tank & hot water heater. Spring-fed water system with 1,175-gallon gravity-fed tank. Septic permitted for 2BR. Mostly wooded acreage with trails, streams, springs, cleared meadow, and a 12x28 storage barn. Ideal weekend retreat, recreational haven, including future homesite with a spectacular panoramic view!!!

762
Sq feet
1
Bed
1
Full bath
1838
Built

Location

Street address
899 Wares Gap Rd
Community
Amherst
Elevation
1,355 feet
Coordinates
37.6126, -79.1795

Directions

In Amherst, take Rt. 60 west, to left turn on Rt. 610 , Puppy Creek Rd., left on Rt. 636, Wares Gap Rd. to #899 ( driveway with gate) on left, near top of ridge and the intersection w/ Grant's Hollow Rd..

Property details

Acreage
96.78 acres
Zoning
A Agricultural
MLS #
CAARMLS 673824
Posted

Property taxes

Recent
$195

Parcels

  • 78 A 2
  • 78 A 21

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Details and features

Listing

Type
Residential
Subtype
Single Family Residence

Lot

View
Mountain, Panorama, Valley

Structure

Style
Cottage
Stories
1
Heating
Electric, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
Zoned
Materials
Log
Roof
Copper, Metal

Interior

Rooms
Bathroom, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood

Nearby schools

NameType
Pleasant ViewElementary
MonelisonMiddle
AmherstHigh

Listing history

DateEventPriceChangeSource
Mar 4, 2026New listing$649,000CAARMLS
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This 96.78-acre property is located at 899 Wares Gap Rd in Monroe, VA 24574. The property is available for sale for $649,000. It has a 762 sq ft 1 bedroom, 1 bath house built in 1838.

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