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.
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Price cut: $800K (3/13)
$4,950,000
1790 Lambs Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
4beds
4,552sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
102.75 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,087/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sweeping viewsRolling terrainMature treesLight-filled interiors
- 345 days |
- 2,978 |
- 132 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
ANN HAY HARDY 202-297-0228,
FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Source: CAAR,MLS#: 664419
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of RealtorsTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Bedroom
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Basement
Foyer
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Geothermal, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Water Softener, Washer
Features
- Primary Downstairs, Remodeled, Entrance Foyer, Home Office
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Finished,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,552
- Total interior livable area: 4,552 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,966
- Finished area below ground: 1,156
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport, Detached, Electricity, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage Faces Side
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Brick, Front Porch, Porch, Side Porch, Stone
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Pool, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Mountain(s), Rural
Lot
- Size: 102.75 Acres
- Features: Conservation Area, Garden, Landscaped, Open Lot, Private, Wooded
- Topography: Bottomland,Rolling
Details
- Parcel number: 4435,35A & 457A
- Zoning description: R Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mansion
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stick Built
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Copper
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Stream
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: NONE
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Charlottesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,087/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,477,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,722
- Date on market: 5/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 346 days
- Exclusions: Wrought iron gate at patio hedge, paintings, and all free standing lamps.
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,953/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Price change | $4,950,000-13.9%$1,087/sqft |
Source:  CAAR #664419 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,750,000$1,263/sqft |
Source: CAAR #664419 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,204 +14% | $1,477,000 +8.9% |
| 2024 | $11,585 -1.2% | $1,356,600 -1.2% |
| 2023 | $11,724 +8.7% | $1,372,800 +8.7% |
| 2022 | $10,782 +8.6% | $1,262,500 +8.6% |
| 2021 | $9,923 +3% | $1,162,000 +3% |
| 2020 | $9,633 -24.8% | $1,128,000 -24.8% |
| 2019 | $12,813 +5.3% | $1,500,300 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $12,171 +101.6% | $1,450,600 +0.3% |
| 2017 | $6,038 -38.4% | $1,446,500 +25.5% |
| 2016 | $9,808 +24.2% | $1,152,600 +19.6% |
| 2015 | $7,894 | $963,900 +0.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $958,100 -0.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $960,800 -3.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $996,100 -2.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,020,200 -1.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,032,000 -4.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,077,900 -4.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,123,700 -3.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,166,400 +15.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,011,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,011,000 +33.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $756,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $756,600 +18.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $637,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $637,000 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$27,621/mo
Principal & interest
$24362
Property taxes
$3259
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 22901
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mary Carr Greer Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Jack Jouett Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Albemarle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Greer
- Middle: Journey
- High: Albemarle
Source: CAAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Virginia
- Albemarle County
- Charlottesville
- 22901
- 1790 Lambs Rd
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