The following report was generated from the Charlottesville Association of Realtors on November 20, 2008 at 11:05 AM EST. The chart will show how many homes sold in different price ranges in Fluvanna County comparing 2008 to 2007. We will update this chart again after the New Year.                  

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MLS PROFILE Year to Date - SOLD HOMES

Category - Residential

Betsy Gunnels recently listed this beautiful ranch home for sale at Lake Monticello, Virginia. 409 Jefferson Drive was built by Southern Homes in 1995. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 2144 finished square feet. This home has been lovingly cared for and owned by the original owner. The seller is offering a one year home buyer warranty for the buyer’s peace of mind. If you are looking for one level living you will not be disappointed. The seller has completed incredible landscaping in the front and back yards. A brick walkway leads you to the concrete covered front porch with a leaded glass front door. You will find perfection inside PLUS a split bedroom design with a vaulted ceiling and gleaming hardwood floors in the living room, dining room, kitchen and hallway. Get cozy in the living room next to the gas fireplace. Two sliders allow entrance to the sunroom. The sunroom enjoys complete privacy because it backs up to Fluvanna farmland. The master bedroom suite offers a vaulted ceiling, palladium window, private master bathroom with a whirlpool tub, separate shower and tile floors. This seller uses the very tall crawl space for extra storage room. If you are looking for one level living, this is it! Call Betsy Gunnels 434-996-9797 or Maggie Gunnels 434-960-8987 TODAY to preview this home! Click here for more pictures and information

Are you a buyer looking to build your dream home on land in Fluvanna County Virginia? Come See Country Living at its Best! Centre Hill Estates offers wide open spaces and green pasture vistas. This land is the perfect blend of acreage, privacy and pastoral views all in a dynamic location. This special piece of Fluvanna County land is only minutes to Zion Crossroads, less than 15 minutes to Pantops in Charlottesville and around 30 minutes to Short Pump in Richmond. The community allows you to bring your own builder for the country home you have always dreamed of. Lots are listed from $125,000-$225,000. Two builders are offering new construction options, ranging from $512,500 - $673,100. This showcase community boasts two miles of walking/fitness/riding trails and a thirteen acre common ground park. Horses are welcome and there is riding/jumping ring available. You will not be disappointed when you preview these beautiful pieces of Fluvanna county land. Please Contact Betsy Gunnels today to walk any of these lots. 434-996-9797

Betsy Gunnels’ Lake Monticello Waterfront Report for 2008

• 19 Lake Monticello waterfront homes have sold in 2008
• Betsy Gunnels has sold 9 of the 19 Lake Monticello waterfront homes
• Betsy Gunnels has sold approximately 47% of ALL Lake Monticello waterfront sales
• Betsy Gunnels’ Lake Monticello waterfront listings were on the market for an average of 50 days
• For ALL other Lake Monticello waterfront listings, the average days on market was 60 days
• On average 1.5 Lake Monticello waterfront homes sell each month
• Currently there is six months of Lake Monticello waterfront inventory for sale on the real estate market
• Currently Betsy Gunnels has sold the most expensive 2008 Lake Monticello waterfront home for $612,500
• The lowest waterfront sale was a Lake Monticello condo for $325,000

BETSY GUNNELS IS Lake Monticello’s TOP WATERFRONT HOME PRODUCER

Contact Betsy Gunnels TODAY to buy or sell YOUR LAKE MONTICELLO HOME

Phone: 434-996-9797

Email: BetsyGunnels@gmail.com

These statistics were taken from the Charlottesville Association of Realtors as of November 19, 2008 3:54 PM EST.

New condo construction has begun in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. General contractor RE Lee & Sons are progressing on site work and utilities. The building itself will provide two levels of structured parking, 8,000 square feet of retail space on the ground level, two full floors of Class A commercial office space, and the upper three floors will consist of 36 private residences. This unique condo complex will provide each residence secured parking, a one year membership to ACAC’s health facility, located directly next door and The Gleason Concierge Services, providing everything from package receipt and delivery, grocery shopping, service provider coordination, and pet care services. The Gleason Concierge Services will be especially useful for those buyers who are on the go or who are a little apprehensive of Charlottesville condo living with pets. Each resident can expect a variety of beautiful interior finishes: Viking kitchen appliances, Kohler plumbing fixtures, Mountain Lumber reclaimed hardwood flooring, Pretty Hard concrete countertops and vanities. For $339,000 a Charlottesville condo buyer can purchase a one bedroom, one bathroom, 875 finished square feet condo. The two bedroom, two bathroom, 1,192 finished square feet condo, is listed at $499,000. The three bedroom, three bathroom, 2,500 finished square feet condo is listed at $995,000. If you are interested in more information about Charlottesville’s newest condo construction feel free to contact Maggie Gunnels, The Gunnels Group at 434-960-8987.

Fluvanna County’s long anticipated water pipeline from the James River may be moving closer to reality. A county Water Pipeline Committee is in the final stages of coming up with a recommendation for the Board of Supervisors. The Committee also is considering a new proposal by Aqua Virginia to build the line and provide the water.

Several years ago, the county entered into an agreement with Louisa County to jointly fund a pipeline which could provide a maximum of 3 million gallons per day to parts of Fluvanna, the Zion Crossroads area, and Louisa.

Currently, Fluvanna expects to pay approximately $25 million for its share of the line, which would include a spur to the Fork Union area that could replace the current water wells. The plan also envisions a reservoir on county owned parkland at Pleasant Grove.

The line would utilize an existing Dominion Power water line and also run north on Route 600 past Lake Monticello. This would provide an alternative supply for Fluvanna’s largest community should the current water source – the Rivanna River – ever become unavailable.

Fluvanna’s portion of the line would end at the Zion Crossroads area. Officials have said that while the pipeline would not pay for itself initially, they expect that the economic growth that will follow will more than cover the longer-term cost.

Water availability is a growing concern in some rural areas of the county that are dependent upon wells, especially during the current drought cycle. The pipeline could relieve growth pressure on those rural areas by providing assured supply to the planned growth areas of the county.

The Board of Supervisors has set no date for final action on the project.

Betsy Gunnels recently listed a new home for sale at Lake Monticello. 29 Evergreen Road is a spectacular and spacious split bedroom ranch on a ¾ acre lot. This open floor plan features a light filled living room with vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, gas fireplace, ceramic tile and gleaming hardwood floors. The formal dining room is currently being used as an office. The gourmet kitchen features stunning granite countertops, gorgeous maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar and eat-in kitchen area. The master bedroom suite is truly luxurious, featuring a vaulted ceiling, reading area, large walk-in closet, exquisite ceramic tile, whirlpool tub and separate shower. There is bonus room above the garage with a full bathroom. Off the garage there is a large mud room. The terrace level features its own apartment/suite, perfect for in-laws or teens. There is a bedroom, family room, media room, full bathroom, and storage room. Plus the doorways in the terrace level are large enough for a wheelchair. The yard has been meticulously landscaped. You can take in the wooded acreage views from the screened-in porch and deck. There is 4000 finished square feet offering room for everyone to spread out. You will not be disappointed! Click here for more details and photos.

Betsy Gunnels recently sold this beautiful waterfront home at Lake Monticello.  This Lake Monticello home not only has beautiful water views but also features 125 feet of water frontage.  There is plenty of room for her buyers to spread out, 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.  The sellers worked extensively improving the interior and exterior.  While the sellers purchased this home in June 2007 for $430,000 and listed it for $599,900, Betsy’s buyers only paid $480,000 for this beautiful Lake Monticello waterfront.  Proving great waterfront buys are still available.  BETSY GUNNELS is Lake Monticello’s WATERFRONT SPECIALIST!  If you are interested in purchasing or selling a Lake Monticello waterfront, please contact Betsy at 434-996-9797 or by email at betsygunnels@gmail.com 

Betsy Gunnels has recently listing this stylish Lake Monticello ranch home is for sale in the outside section. This home was beautifully built by Carter Construction with an open floor plan, 9 foot ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors and a vaulted ceiling. The gourmet kitchen features oversized maple glass front cabinets, double sink, upgraded appliances and fixtures, plus under counter lighting. The home has been freshly painted throughout neutral designer colors. Throughout the home you will find incredible detail including chair rail, crown molding and shadow box. The amazing master suite has a tray ceiling with uplighting, oversized walk-in closet, large master bath with double vanities, separate shower, clerestory window, jacuzzi, exquisite custom tile work and separate entrance to back deck. There spacious terrace level was beautifully finished with craftsman trim detail, window seats, built-in desk, large storage room, ½ bath and laundry room. The outdoor space will not fall short of any buyer’s expectation. The sellers have beautifully landscaped the front and yard. Plus there is a full length deck, perfect for entertaining large parties. Buyers, you will not be disappointed when you see this GORGEOUS HOME. If you are interested in previewing more pictures and information, click here!

HOME FOR SALE   Are you looking to buy a beautiful Lake Monticello home with waterviews?  You will not be disappointed when you see this absolutely immaculate front porch colonial at Lake Monticello. This home has beautiful water views at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac street. Enjoy the peaceful and private setting with mature hardwood trees, circular driveway, shed and incredible hardscaping with curved lit concrete steps. This home was built by Church Hill Homes with all the extras, including spacious open floor plan, upgraded appliances, breakfast bar, crown molding, chair rail, hardwood floor, vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, neutral colors, cordless pleated shades, dual zone heat/ac, and palladium windows. This home also features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 3200+ finished square feet with plenty of room to spread out with your family and friends. The master bedroom suite is fit a king with a vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet, whirlpool tub, separate shower and double vanities. The sunny terrace level has 9 foot ceilings, concrete patio and possible in-law/teen suite. This home is an absolute deal at $319,900. You can view more information here.