Sold329d on market
2959 Mechum Banks Dr
Charlottesville, VA, 22901 • 22901 • Albemarle County
$1,030,000
$275/sqft
4Beds
4Baths
3,743Sqft
7.3 acLot
1977Built
Property DNA
Trees/Woods Views
Trees/Woods
Contemporary Style
Built 1977 · 49 years of history
MECHUM BANKS
22901
Outdoor Living
Deck · Wood
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 329 days ago · 18 views · Top 4% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
18 views
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329 days on market
Established listing
$275/sqft
Price per square foot
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Very HighThis home ranks in the top 4% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1977
Nestled on over 7 private acres in Ivy, this beautiful home offers contemporary design and custom craftsmanship throughout. The open floor plan features vaulted ceilings with skylights, wood plank ceilings, exposed beams, and a hand-built stone fireplace in the great room. The space flows seamlessly from the kitchen to the dining room to the family room. The first-floor primary suite includes a Vermont Castings ceramic stove, two walk-in closets, and a luxurious bathroom with a steam shower and jetted soaking tub. Upstairs, find the original primary suite, two additional bedrooms, and a whimsical loft. The terrace level offers flexible space for a home office, gym, or recreation area. Recent updates include refinished hardwood floors, a new deck with a propane line for the grill, modernized second-floor bathrooms, two hot water heaters (2020), a new heat pump (2022), a gas furnace (2013), and a Whole House generator (2018). This home perfectly blends style, functionality, and privacy in a tranquil setting.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights whole house generator, hand-built stone fireplace, and gas furnace as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,497/month
Principal & Interest$5,124
Property Tax$1,030
Insurance$343
Down payment20% ($206,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.34% rate · 30yr fixed · $824,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1977
HeatingHeat Pump
CoolingHeat Pump
ParkingNo Data
Lot7.33 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleContemporary
Year built1977
Stories2
Systems
HeatingHeat Pump
CoolingHeat Pump
RoofArchitectural
ConstructionCedar, Stick Built
Water / SewerPrivate, Well / Septic Tank
Parking & Outdoor
BasementFull,Finished,Walk-Out Access
Lot7.33 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood22901
Annual tax$7,861
Parcel042000000033I0
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Double Vanity
Primary Downstairs
Walk-In Closet(s)
Breakfast Bar
Entrance Foyer
Loft
Mud Room
Recessed Lighting
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances
Dishwasher
Gas Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dryer
Washer
Flooring
Carpet
Wood
Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Heat Pump
Fireplace
Gas Log
Exterior Features
Construction
Cedar
Stick Built
Patio & Porch
Deck
Wood
Lot Features
Private
Secluded
Wooded
Community
Stream
Views
Trees/Woods
Pool Features
None
Utilities
Cable Available
High Speed Internet Available
Room details
15 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
FirstBedroom
SecondMaster Bathroom
FirstBathroom
SecondDen
FirstDining Room
FirstListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market329
Est. value$1,067,900
Est. rent$4,351/mo
Tax rate0.79%
Price/sqft$275
On marketApr 7, 2025
PostedApr 5, 2025
Last sold$1,030,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMay 19, 2025
Tour days6
Views18
How are the schools in Charlottesville?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Charlottesville, VA, 22901
Price history
18 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 15, 2025Sold$1,030,000$275CAAR
Apr 15, 2025Pending Sale$1,050,000$281CAAR
Apr 8, 2025Listed For Sale$1,050,000$281CAAR
Mar 28, 2024Sold$930,000$248CAAR
Mar 5, 2024Pending Sale$895,000$239CAAR
Feb 27, 2024Listed For Sale$895,000$239CAAR
May 13, 2021Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Manager
Apr 30, 2021Listed For Rent$3,000$1Zillow Rental Manager
Mar 15, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Jun 23, 2019Listing Removed$2,450$1Owner
Mar 25, 2019Listed For Rent$2,450$1Owner
May 6, 2018Listing Removed$2,450$1Owner
Apr 8, 2018Price Change$2,450$1Owner
Mar 28, 2018Listed For Rent$2,550$1Owner
Apr 20, 2017Listing Removed$2,450$1Owner
Mar 20, 2017Listed For Rent$2,450$1Owner
Apr 8, 2016Listing Removed$2,250$1Owner
Mar 9, 2016Listed For Rent$2,250$1Owner
Sold$1,030,000
May 15, 2025•$275/sqft•CAAR
Pending Sale$1,050,000
Apr 15, 2025•$281/sqft•CAAR
Listed For Sale$1,050,000
Apr 8, 2025•$281/sqft•CAAR
Sold$930,000
Mar 28, 2024•$248/sqft•CAAR
Pending Sale$895,000
Mar 5, 2024•$239/sqft•CAAR
Listed For Sale$895,000
Feb 27, 2024•$239/sqft•CAAR
Listing Removed—
May 13, 2021•Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent$3,000
Apr 30, 2021•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Listing Removed—
Mar 15, 2021•Owner
Listing Removed$2,450
Jun 23, 2019•$1/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$2,450
Mar 25, 2019•$1/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$2,450
May 6, 2018•$1/sqft•Owner
Price Change$2,450
Apr 8, 2018•$1/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$2,550
Mar 28, 2018•$1/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$2,450
Apr 20, 2017•$1/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$2,450
Mar 20, 2017•$1/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$2,250
Apr 8, 2016•$1/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$2,250
Mar 9, 2016•$1/sqft•Owner
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$8,229$920,500
Apr 10, 2024$5,841$683,900
Apr 10, 2023$5,718$669,600
Apr 10, 2022$5,513$645,600
Apr 10, 2021$5,174$605,800
Apr 10, 2020$4,973$582,300
Apr 10, 2019$4,879$571,300
Apr 10, 2018$4,536$540,600
Apr 10, 2017$2,167$516,600
Apr 10, 2016$4,067$484,700
Apr 10, 2015$3,955$482,900
Apr 10, 2014—$485,500
Apr 10, 2013—$486,400
Apr 10, 2012—$509,400
Apr 10, 2011—$537,900
Apr 10, 2010—$541,400
Apr 10, 2009—$557,800
Apr 10, 2008—$574,400
Apr 10, 2007—$589,200
Apr 10, 2006—$483,400
Apr 10, 2005—$483,400
Apr 10, 2004—$382,000
Apr 10, 2003—$382,000
Apr 10, 2002—$324,600
Apr 10, 2001—$324,600
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Local context around this listing
Charlottesville, VA • Albemarle County
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Nearby zip codes
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