1201 East Jefferson St #the Lewis House Is L, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902

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1201 East Jefferson St #the Lewis House Is L,CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902
$2,249,000
  • 7 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 5,750 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by:robert headrick
Office:nest realty group
MLS#:668450
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$2,249,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$240.02

About this home

Historic Estate in Charlottesville ? The Farm (c. 1826) Step into history with The Farm, also known as the John A. G. Davis Farm and the Lewis House, a remarkable estate in the heart of Charlottesville. Originally constructed in 1826 by craftsmen who also worked with Thomas Jefferson on the University of Virginia, this two-story brick residence is a rare example of early 19th-century architecture and enduring craftsmanship. The main house features a low hipped roof, two impressive chimneys, and a stately Tuscan order portico with a terrace above. Inside, historic details blend seamlessly with modern comforts, offering gracious living and entertaining spaces. The property?s history runs deep: Nicholas Lewis, grandson of Meriwether Lewis, built the earlier main house here around 1770, and during the Civil War, Union General George Armstrong Custer used the estate as his temporary headquarters. An even earlier structure, the Lewis House (1730), still stands on the grounds and is one of

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Home facts

  • Year built:1828
  • Listing ID #:668450
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:August 29, 2025 at 02:36 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:7
  • Total bathrooms:6
  • Full bathrooms:5
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Living area:5,750 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Radiant

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1828
  • Building area:5,750 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:1.73 Acres

Schools

  • High school:CHARLOTTESVILLE
  • Middle school:WALKER & BUFORD
  • Elementary school:BURNLEY-MORAN

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,249,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$240.02
  • Tax amount:$21,057 (2025)

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