1790 Lambs Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Charlottesville
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1790 Lambs Rd,Charlottesville, VA 22901
$4,950,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,552 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: ann hay hardy
Office: frank hardy sotheby's international realty
MLS#:664419
Source:CHARLOTTESVILLE

Price summary

  • Price:$4,950,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,087.43

About this home

Set on 102 acres just outside Charlottesville, Shack Mountain is a remarkably private estate where architectural legacy and landscape exist in quiet balance. Designed by renowned architectural historian Fiske Kimball and inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s design for Farmington, the residence reflects a rare level of intention—where proportion, symmetry, and setting are considered at every turn. Approached by a long, unassuming drive, the property opens to sweeping views and complete seclusion. The home itself is elevated yet restrained, offering a sense of permanence without excess. Light moves beautifully through the interiors, while each room maintains a quiet connection to the surrounding landscape. The acreage provides a setting that is both expansive and deeply personal—rolling land, mature trees, and a sense of calm that is increasingly difficult to find within such close proximity to town. Grand in its provenance yet intimate in experience, Shack Mountain is not simply a historic...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1937
  • Subdivision & Development:NONE
  • Listing ID #:664419
  • Added:451 day(s) ago
  • Updated:August 06, 2026 at 02:47 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Flooring:Hardwood, Wood
  • Kitchen Description:Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Finished, Full
  • Living area:4,552 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating:Central, Geothermal, Heat Pump
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1937
  • Building area:4,552 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:102.75 Acres
  • Lot Features:Landscaped, Private, Wooded
  • Architectural Style:Mansion
  • Construction Materials:Brick, Stick Built
  • Foundation Description:Block
  • Levels:1 Level

Schools

  • High school:Albemarle
  • Middle school:Journey
  • Elementary school:Greer

Utilities

  • Water:Private, Well
  • Sewer:Septic Tank

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$4,950,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,087.43
  • Tax amount:$12,722 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
  • Amenities:Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Pool features:Pool, Private

Parking

  • Parking description:Carport, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Heated Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
“Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of August 6, 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.” "Listings courtesy of APPLICABLE MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

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