ABSOLUTE TRUSTEE AUCTION - A 2,920' HOUSE BUILT IN 1832 ON 13 ACRES - SCOTTSVILLE, VA - ALBEMARLE COUNTY
Live auction by The Counts Realty & Auction Group
Starts Jul 22, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
Location: 55 High Meadows Lane, Scottsville, VA 24590
Live On Site - Absolute Trustee Auction AUCTION DATE: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 @ 12:00 noon PROPERTY LOCATION: 55 High Meadows Lane, Scottsville, VA 24590 County: Albemarle County LOCATION OF AUCTION: 55 High Meadows Lane, Scottsville, VA 24590 PREVIEW DATES: Tuesday June 30 (2 – 4 pm) and Thursday July 9 (2 – 4 pm). Other times by appointment. SALES MANAGER: Pete Ramsey - 434-258-6611 - pete@countsauction.com Property Overview: What's selling: The 2,920’ main house on this historic property was built in 1832. It has been registered as a Historic Virginia Landmark and has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The main house has 7 bedrooms, several sitting areas, 5 full baths, 3 half baths, and a commercial kitchen. In addition, a cottage located on the property has 1 bedroom, 2 full baths, a living room and kitchen. All of this is on 13 acres located in the heart of Scottsville, VA. The main house needs upgrades and renovations. This is a great opportunity to bring this property back to it former glory and own a piece of history. The houses are heated via electric baseboard units and cooled by central air supplemented by window A/C units. The property is served by public water and sewer. (See below) The property is zoned Village Residential (VR). The property has been used as a private residence as well as a bed and breakfast. Tax Map #130A1-4 Tax assessment $961,600.00 Sewer The property is connected to public sewer but has an unpermitted well connection and the Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) requires reconnection to public water. The purchaser will need to submit an application to the ACSA for water service, engage a plumber to reconnect to public water, and allow the ACSA to personally witness the disconnection of the unpermitted well, all of which must occur prior to closing. For more information, please contact Pete Ramsey (434-258-6611) Directions: In Scottsville, from the intersection of Irish Rd. (Rt. 6) and Scottsville Rd. (Rt. 20), go north on Rt. 20 for 0.1 miles to High Meadows Ln. Turn right onto High Meadows Ln. and go to the top of the hill. The property will be in front of you. Buyer's Premium: 10% Terms: A deposit of $30,000 in certified funds will be due from the high bidder on day of sale. If the initial deposit is less than 10% of the winning bid, then the successful bidder’s deposit must be increased to 10% of the winning bid by cashier’s check or wired funds within 3 business days of the auction sale date. The balance, including the Buyer’s Premium of 10% which will be paid to the Auctioneer, will be due at closing in 30 days. Full terms listed below.