Nelson County Real Estate
Nelson County is located south of Albemarle County and is primarily mountainous in character. Many of the larger, more spectacular farms tend to be along the county's many rivers ( The James, Tye and Rockfish), incorporating the rich bottomland associated with them. Wild and wonderful might summarize a quick drive through of the county but one could easily miss some of the magnificent properties tucked away on quiet country roads. Nelson County is ideal for anyone who is desirous of privacy since it is still so undeveloped yet within easy reach of Charlottesville. It's County seat, Lovingston is quite charming with many historic buildings and antique shops and is located about 30 minutes from Charlottesville. Nelson County Virginia real estate has a wonderful rustic feeling to it; I think similar to what I felt about Vermont's Green Mountains in 1985 - peaceful serenity. And is home to the fabulous Monroe Institute. The area has a very holistic feeling to it and the homes look as though they are at peace with the natural world. The killer views from the condos high on the Blue Ridge Mountains increase the sense of rural tranquility that comes with owning a piece of Nelson County real estate. Nelson County is located on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains and bordered on the east by the James River. This makes for a stunning landscape. Mountain, bucolic farms, and waterfront properties are all a part of Nelson County Virginia real estate. 
Nelson County real estate is largely an agricultural area, and highly touted for it's pastoral scenic beauty. The higher elevations in the county near Montebello are suitable for orchards, where apples, peaches, and wine grapes are grown. The flavor of the wine grapes is considered exceptional. Nelson County is a very small county. It's situated 27 miles SW of Charlottesville, the nearest major city. Residents can food shop in either Charlottesville or Waynesboro and play amongst the numerous vineyards, orchards and trout streams. Two wonderful places to visit or utilize are the Wintergreen Resort, which features 2 super golf courses, tennis, skiing, and a fabulous 4 Star spa.. Between the extraordinary vistas, the wonderful Virginia history, Wintergreen Resort and the overall feel for the area; we highly praise the value of Nelson County Virginia real estate. 
Nelson County Virginia History Dr. William Cabell of the British Navy, so the records say, was the first pioneer to explore and to establish himself in what is now Nelson County. In 1723 he settled on the north banks of the James River near the present site of Warminster. Patrick Henry, Jr., is buried on the Cabell plantation. In 1790, Robert Rives built Edgewood in the same vicinity, then ten years later building Oak Ridge, the boyhood home of William Cabell Rives. Oak Ridge, shortly after 1900, became the home of Thomas Fortune Ryan, a Nelson County boy who had every excuse for later using his middle name. The prime attraction to large and small game is the water which in this area cascades over boulders for several hundred feet in its plunge into a deep gorge between Devil’s Knob and Crawford Mountain. The latter mountain is named for Nelson native William H. Crawford, Secretary of War, Secretary of Treasury and presidential contender. The caucus of 1816 nominated James Monroe over Crawford 65 to 54. On the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Nelson County is located an easy 30 miles from the cities of Charlottesville, Lynchburg and Staunton. Bordered on the west by the Blue Ridge Parkway and on the east by the James River, making for a varied topography ranging from rugged mountainous terrain to gently sloping river banks.
The Blue Ridge Mountains, George Washington National Forest, Crabtree Falls, the James River: you're invited to experience adventure in this 471-square-mile playground of unspoiled natural beauty. Take time to explore Nelson County by car, bicycle, and boat or on foot. Tour a vineyard or an orchard, fish in well-stocked trout streams, rest at a country inn, visit unique shops and attractions, meet talented artisans- and of course, take in the sublime scenery. Treat yourself to Wintergreen Resort, where every season creates a new menu of activities and indulgences - from golf and tennis and skiing, to nature walks and spa repose. Rich in history, Nelson County is home to such 18th and 19th century treasures as Woodson's Mill and the elegantly restored Oak Ridge Estate.
Agriculture is a primary industry in Nelson County. Farms cover 24% of Nelson's mountainous terrain with 357 farms engaged in livestock, fruit, greenhouse/nursery products, fresh vegetables, and other crops. Total agricultural income is estimated at $6 million per year. The higher elevations of the Blue Ridge allow apples, peaches and wine grapes to reach exceptional flavor development and account with other crops for 64% of farm production. 15,500 livestock are also raised within the county, 83% of which are beef. Nelson County is governed by a 5-member Board of Supervisors with staggered 4-year terms and by five Constitutional Officers, the Sheriff, the Commonwealth's Attorney, the Treasurer, the Commissioner of Revenue and the Circuit Court Clerk. Appointed county officials include a County Administrator and department heads to lead the following departments: Economic Development & Tourism, Inspections, Planning & Zoning, and Recreation. From the James River to the Blue Ridge Mountains, every turn offers a spectacular view. Nelson County Real Estate provides rural country living in addition to the resort living offered by Wintergreen and Stoney Creek. 
Nelson County is in the Central Virginia region midway between Charlottesville and Lynchburg and is bounded by the James River on east and the Blue Ridge Mountains north and west. It's home to orchards, wineries and the 10,800-acre Wintergreen Resort, a year-around resort offering downhill skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding, golf and tennis. It is one of only five resorts south of New York to offer a 1,000-foot vertical drop! 10 Nelson County High School is a four year comprehensive public high school with an enrollment of 652 students in grades 9 - 12. Instruction is provided by 60 professional staff members averaging 14 years of experience. Approximately 35% hold a master's degree. The school is accredited by the Virginia State Board of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). 21 According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,228 km (474 mi). (472 mi) of it is land and 5 km (2 mi) of it (0.41%) is water. Nelson County is bordered on the east by the James River and on the west by the Blue Ridge Mountains. A large portion of the western section of the county is located in the George Washington National Forest. 37 The most striking topography in the county is found in the western and southwestern areas. In The Knobs area, conical hills and irregular land masses rise 300 to 400 feet or more above the surrounding lowland. The highest elevation in the county, 1,090 feet, is on Rohan Knob, located on the Nelson-Marion County line. Cecil Ridge, northeast of Howardstown, has a maximum elevation of 1,022 feet, and Indian Grave Ridge in Knobs State Forest has a maximum elevation of 902 feet. Several knobs northeast of New Haven also attain elevations in excess of 900 feet. 25 Located in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, Nelson County is a rural county with a population of approximately 14,400. There is no incorporated town within the county; and Lovingston is the county seat and the largest community. Wintergreen, an exclusive 10,600 acre four-season recreational resort, is located on the county's western boundary. Although the county is largely a lower-middle income community, its students come from diverse social and economic backgrounds. 21 According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 474 square miles (1,228 km), of which, 472 square miles (1,223 km) of it is land and 2 square miles (5 km ) of it (0.41%) is water. The Blue Ridge Mountains form the northwest boundary of the county; the James River forms the boundary to the southeast. Internally, Nelson consists of the Rockfish, Tye and Piney Rivers, along with many known creeks. 1 Nelson County is located in the central part of Virginia midway between the metropolitan areas of Charlottesville and Lynchburg. The county has a total area of 471 square miles. It is bordered on the east by the James River and on the west by the Blue Ridge Mountains. A large portion of the western section of the county is in the George Washington National Forest. Elevation range from about 500 feet above sea level near the James River to as high as 4,000 feet in the Blue Ridge. Winters are moderately cool, with temperatures in January averaging about 38 degrees. Average annual precipitation is about 42 inches. The county is almost in the geographic center of Virginia and by car, is about two hours from Richmond, three hours from Washington, D.C. and four hours from Charlotte, North Carolina. 47 The public education system consists of two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The middle and high schools are located just outside Lovingston, Virginia. Nelson County also provides free GED testing to all adults. 1 Thirty-five percent of those employed in March, 1971, were classified in the non-manufacturing sector. Non-manufacturing employment has experienced the greatest percentage increases since 1960 particularly in contract construction, wholesale and retail trade, and service categories. Manufacturing employment has also increased since 1960 but by a slower rate. Approximately 26 percent of those employed in March, 1971, were engaged in manufacturing, primarily with one of the two major manufacturers -- Nelson Manufacturing Company (children's playwear) and Alberene Stone (cut-stone). Each employs over 100 persons. Other products produced within the county include metal products and inorganic pigments. Approximately 51 percent of the county's workers remain. 35 Recreational facilities are playing an increasing role in the county's economy. A new $100 million recreational community is being developed on a 13,000 acre tract in northern Nelson County. The George Washington National Forest and Lesesne State Forest preserve large portions of the mountainous areas of the county. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail offer both highway and foot routes along the mountain crests. State-owned facilities include a large trout farm at Montebello and Lake Nelson, a 45-acre fishing lake east of Arrington. 35 Nelson County is the perfect rural landscape with bold trout streams, high ridges, and breathtaking vistas that no camera can adequately capture. At the same time, there is access to the health services of the University of Virginia in nearby Nellysford and additional amenities, from the theater to Starbucks, are located just up the road in Charlottesville. 15 Nelson County is located near the geographic center of Virginia, bordered on the Northwest by the Blue Ridge Mountains and on the Southeast by the James River making for a varied topography ranging from rugged mountainous terrain to gently sloping river banks. Lovingston, the County seat is within an hour's drive of Charlottesville, Waynesboro and Lynchburg. The primary industries in Nelson County are agriculture and tourism; Wintergreen, a four-season resort, is the largest employer. 64 Many of Nelson's residents lack access to broadband and even cable television. While Adelphia provides cable television and Internet services for Charlottesville and Albemarle County residents, Nelson County is served by the small company Nelson Cable. 62 But Central Virginians don’t just sit and watch, as Golf Digest’s recognition might indicate. So plentiful are local golf facilities that the annual Central Virginia Invitational Golf Tournament uses a different course for each day of its four-day run. Local courses open to the public include Ivy Hill, Poplar Forest, and London Downs in Bedford county; Colonial Downs and Cedar Hills in Campbell County; Winton and Poplar Grove (a brand-new championship course designed by golfing legend Sam Snead) in Amherst; two courses associated with the Wintergreen Resort in Nelson County; and a number of public/private layouts near Smith Mountain Lake, including Mariners Landing. 97 Abandoned since 1944, when trains shifted to a newer, larger tunnel nearby, the Blue Ridge Tunnel is owned by CSX Corp. College and high school students sometimes trespass there, leaving behind graffiti and beer cans. Corum said Nelson County is negotiating with CSX to buy the Blue Ridge Tunnel for a nominal fee. 85 Nelson County is underlain by igneous and metamorphic bedrock covered by soil and weathered rock less than 50 feet deep. Granite and gneiss make up the bedrock in a northeast trending strip from Rockfish to the Blue Ridge. The rest of the county has layered metamorphic rocks except for small areas of sedimentary rock along the eastern boundary. 35 Drilled wells obtain ground water from fractures and weathered zones in the rock. Well records indicate most water is encountered in the upper 300 feet of rock and that the best wells are located in valleys and draws. Approx-imately 80 percent of the drilled wells are less than 200 feet deep and yield less than 10 gallons per minute. Yields are erratic due to irregular fracturing of bedrock. Of two wells on the same property, one was dry; another produced 12 gallons per minute. One of the best wells in the county produced 90 gallons per minute and is 175 feet deep. 35 "Nelson County is a perfect example of why it's economically unfeasible to deploy [wireless] in that type of terrain," says Lee. "The trees block the signal. The mountains block the signal." 78 In summer, water lovers can trailer their boats to Smith Mountain Lake and enjoy water skiing, jet skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, and sailing. And, Nelson County welcomes thousands of skiers to Wintergreen resort each winter. 97 Running through the heart of Lynchburg, the James River is known for its healthy small mouth bass population. Rainbow, brown, and native brook trout are also found in the local Blue Ridge mountain waters. 97 Search and find Nelson county homes for sale by Nelson county real estate agents - Realtors who are commited to making the buying of Nelson county real estate a pleasant experience. Gain access to Nelson county real estate listings through the MLS, Charlottesville Virginia Foreclosures, home values and Virginia houses for sale. Living in Nelson County offers many choices from community living in Stoney Creek and Wintergreen to remote mountain living in the Blue Ridge Mountains or living on a river may be your style. Whatever your style, Nelson County has a lot to offer! 25 Also, Nelson County home values and appraisals. Find valuable data related to Nelson County real estate listings, including: the ByOwnerMLS, foreclosures and new homes for sale by owner. 31 Looking for Nelson County Virginia homes for sale? Perhaps you're an investor tracking down the ideal Nelson County Va. real estate purchase. Charlottesville-Area-Real-estate.com offers complete listings of Nelson County realty to make your search easier. Start looking for Nelson County Va homes for sale by consulting the authorities in Nelson County real estate, Charlottesville-Area-Real-estate.com . What have you got to lose? Find free Nelson County Virginia real estate listings, in addition to every other Virginia city and county. There's no time like the present to invest in the Central Virginia real estate you're looking for. Nelson County, Va real estate listings made easy with Charlottesville-Area-Real-estate.com . Want your home listed on Charlottesville-Area-Real-estate.com? Insist that your real estate representative is a Charlottesville-Area-Real-estate.com member! Check back to Charlottesville-Area-Real-estate.com for Nelson County area homes for sale, condos, new homes, and neighborhood information, or consult one of the Charlottesville-Area-Real-estate.com Nelson County Virginia Neighborhood Experts. Nelson County, VA real estate and homes for sale in Wintergreen and Stoney Creek. Get free real estate reports, a market analysis of your home, area and mortgage info. Real estate owners in Wintergreen and Nelson County enjoy mild winters and warm, but humid summers. The mean annual average temperature is 57 degrees. June through August, the average temperature is 75 degrees, and December through February, the average is 37 degrees. 2 From the James River to the Blue Ridge Mountains, every turn offers a spectacular view. Nelson County Real Estate provides rural country living in addition to the resort living offered by Wintergreen and Stoney Creek. 11 Fluvanna County is located in the midst of the Virginia Piedmont region between Charlottesville and Richmond. The James River flows along the southern boundary. Fluvanna County real estate consists of the Lake development of Lake Monticello and very rural areas elsewhere. 11 Nelson County has a variety of real estate listings from which to choose and a Charlottesville-Area-Real-estate.com agent is ready to help you locate the Nelson County Virginia real estate that best fits you needs. Whether you are looking for townhouses, condos, luxury homes, or investment properties, let Charlottesville-Area-Real-estate.com find you a new home in Nelson County, Virginia. Please feel free to browse through this site to explore the Nelson County communities of Afton, Livingston, Schuyler, Wintergreen, Nellysford, Amherst, Roseland, Arrington and Nelson County. This comprehensive online tool offers direct access to the latest properties for sale in your area. Featuring extensive community information, consumer links, school information, free reports, answers to commonly asked real estate questions, and more, you'll find everything about real estate within one easy source. 48 Nelson County is the perfect rural landscape with bold trout streams, high ridges, and breathtaking vistas that no camera can adequately capture. At the same time, there is access to the health services of the University of Virginia in nearby Nellysford and additional amenities, from the theater to Starbucks, are located just up the road in Charlottesville. 2 Wintergreen Real Estate lists a variety of homes and condominiums in Virginia golf communities. The Nelson County golf community is known throughout the country for featuring unique and outstanding golf courses. 76 The site includes every listing from all of the Charlottesville-Area-Real-estate.com database. Browse from 317 real estate listings to view new homes, houses for sale and commercial properties in Nelson County, Virginia. Considering selling your own home or performing some of the (FSBO) sales activities on your own? Reply can connect you to Nelson, Virginia real estate companies, agencies and resources to help you sell your Nelson, Virginia home yourself Welcome to a new Season at Wintergreen. Construction is underway on the most upscale and largest Nelson County townhomes in the resort. Each of the 24 townhomes will be 3670 sqft with 4BR, 5.5 BA plus a large bonus room that could be a 5th BR, Media room or recreation area. Each home has its own private elevator, gourmet kitchen and a large dining area open to a Great Room. Enjoy the wood burning fireplace or the covered balconies. Many homes have mountain or valley views. Ask for a sales kit. |
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