
Land with Home for Sale in Monroe, Virginia
899 Wares Gap Rd, Monroe, VA 24574
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!!!
Location
- Street address
- 899 Wares Gap Rd
- County
- Amherst County
- Community
- Amherst
- Elevation
- 1,355 feet
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
Legal description
EAST OF PLEASANT VIEW SEE DB 388-90 PB G-3 78 A 2,21
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
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Pleasant View | Elementary |
| Monelison | Middle |
| Amherst | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | New listing | $649,000 | — | CAARMLS |












































