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YEARS OF REAL ESTATE

CHARLOTTESVILLE ALBEMARLE, FLUVANNA, GREENE, LOUISA, MADISON, NELSON, ORANGE, AUGUSTA

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Commercial Real Estate Market Remains Strong

BY CARLA HUCKABEE

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A DREAM HOME IS GREAT, BUT THE RIGHT ONE IS BETTER. Let an agent who knows guide you.

LOUISA

NOW $479,900

$365,000

KENTS STORE

FLUVANNA CO

SOLD!

Bev Nash 434-981-5560 • A brick home on 5.7 rolling acres • 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths • 3,409 sf of living space close to Louisa • 1700 sf walk out basement, attached garage • 1,152 sf shed/shop or barn!

• Covered porch, elevated rear deck • Paved parking space 7 Ac Batesville

Dan Corbin

434-531-6155

$349,000

434-960-0414

• 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full baths, 1,356 Fin Sq. Ft. • Full Unfinished Basement with woodstove • 24 ‘ x 36’ Detached 2 Car Garage • Cypress Wood Siding, Trex Rear Decking • Bruce PreFinished Wood Random Width Flooring • Firefly Broadband Fiber Optic Internet Available

NEW CONSTRUCTION:

$179,000

• Mountain View • 4 Bd Perc, Firefly Internet • Beautiful Elevated Home Site • Driveway in to the Top of the Lot • Great Building Opportunity in Afton • Alb County Schools, 3 mi to Batesville Mkt Fluvanna Co

Ruth Guss

Candice van der Linde 434-981-8730

Contact me to learn about the opportunities on building or renovating! $340,030

14 ELM CT/TROY

NOW $329,900 CONTRACT PENDING

Bev Nash 434-981-5560 • 3 or 4 bedroom, 2 bath home • Cedar siding and recent new roof • Around 1,900 finished sf • Set back off the road on 2 shady acres • A 1,600 sf workshop, 14x10 shed • Large elevated rear deck, chicken coop!

$69,900

Pat Burns

434-465-4444

• Sitting amidst estates and horse properties this beautiful 5 acre lot in Keswick area for sale to build your dream home. Convenient to Charlottesville, Gordonsville. $69,900.

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NEW CONSTRUCTION

Dan Corbin 434-531-6155 • Available Now • One Level Living, 3 Bd, 2 Ba • Split Floor Plan w/ Upgrade Finishes • 1565 Sq Ft, 2 Car Gar, Near Schools • Beautiful Pond and Panoramic Views • No HOA, Well & Septic = No Water Bills • Welcome to West River Meadows - MLS 629888

434.985.0021 410 West Main Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 Downtown

Lori Click

434-326-7593

• To Be Built! The Brookwood, Similar to Photo!

• 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Attached Garage, 1.66 Acres • Upgraded Siding Accent, Wide Window Trim, 10’x16’ Rear Deck • Master Suite with Garden Tub, Double Bowl Vanity • Kitchen with Granite Countertops, Stainless Appliances • Luxury Vinyl Plank Floors, Forest View s/d offer DSL, Fiber Optic

Candice van der Linde 434-981-8730

Sold Investment Property Turtle Creek Under Contract 434.974.1500 943 Glenwood Station Ln Suite 203 Charlottesville VA 22901

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ROCK QUARRY ROAD

Unique building lot overlooking a quarry lake. 3 private properties share lake and access, sandy beach, cabana and 20 acres of common land (including a large utility barn). Amazingly beautiful! Gated, private entrance. Serene, private setting for the home site. Road to home site in place. Surprisingly convenient to Zion Crossroads and Charlottesville.

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Wonderful location close to everything. This beautiful home has everything you want.

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4161 Presidents Rd

Country living 15 minutes of Downtown & within Albemarle County. This single floor home has beautifully updated kitchen & bathrooms. $260,000

63 Soapstone Ln

Here’s your chance to live in a 1906 farmhouse with all the style and character while enjoying the conveniences of a modern home. $130,000

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Enjoy your private oasis!! This beautiful home in desirable etter than new construction ready now! WonEnjoy the sunrise over the mountains from Preddy Creek combines a wonderful neighborhood feel derful location close to everything. Enjoy your your beautiful new home! The floorplan of while enjoying more space & trees, plus no HOA. Upon panoramic view of CarterMountain from your this lovely townhouse is perfectly flexible approaching you’ll will see mature landscaping leading to a private roof top deck. This beautiful home has covered front porch. As you walk through the door you are for any lifestyle. The main level of the home greeted with hardwoodfloors flowing from the foyer to the liveverything you want. As you enter the house has a wide open floorplan with hardwood ing room with a fireplace & on to the dining room. Continue you are greeted in a light filled foyer. The bottom floors. A large kitchen made for a home chef to the bright family room opening to the kitchen making a perfloorhas a great multi-purpose room which can fectentertainment space. The kitchen with granite countertops with oversized island with tons of cabinet be an additional large family/recreation room & plenty of storage space is perfect for the home chef. Walk and counterspace. The spacious dining area or guest suite with attached bath. Upstairs you out onto your back deck with space to grill &socialize while fits a large table for entertaining. All of this overlooking your swimming pool or enjoy soaking in the hot find the open floorplan includingyour living room, opens to the living room creating a comforttub. Head upstairs to find four large bedrooms including your dining room & upgraded gourmet kitchen with master suite with attachedbath & walk-in closet. In the baseable space with tons of natural light! Walk oversized island.

Perfect for entertaining inside & ment you’ll find a rec/multi-purpose room with full bath. The out with a large deck ready for your BBQ. From out onto the back deck to grill & lounge while well thought out design allows access to the basement’s full there,head up to the bedroom level. There you enjoying your mountain view. Go upstairs to bath fromthe two-car garage to keep those wet bathing suits out of the house. As you enter the tree lined backyard, you’ll the bedroom level to find a wonderful master will find a large master bedroom with walk-in Sunday 1-3 pm find your relaxing pool in a private setting with aperfect comcloset & master bathroom with double vanities. bedroom suite with a big walk-in closet & atbination of sun & shade. Just minutes to DIA, NGIC, UVA ReMLS# 631682 tached bath. The2808 additional two bedrooms, Magnolia Dr 1544 Sawgrass Ct $480,000 2142 Avinity Loop search Park, & all Greene County has to offer! MLS# 630265 & tranquility less than 15 from Beautifully upgraded 4 BR townhouse full w/mountain Complete 1st floor living, lg MBR & BA w/laundry. bath, & Peace laundry complete theminutes upstairs. $490,000

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EVERGREEN

A private 18 acre horse farm, with 4 bedroom main residence, 1 bedroom cottage, beautiful 8 stall center aisle barn, outdoor riding ring, and several fenced pastures and hay fields. With access onto 570 plus acres of parkland with trails. MLS#632164 $1,295,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

GREY OAKS

Spectacular 53-acre country estate with incredible custom-designed home, wonderful outdoor spaces, multi-functional 1,800 sf barn, 2-acre lake, Blue Ridge views, and a private, serene setting—all within 15 miles of Charlottesville. MLS#617485 $3,965,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863 greyoaksfarmva.com

STONY POINTE

A spacious and meticulously maintained 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath Manor home on 57 acres of tranquility, and panoramic views of the Southwest Mountains and to the west are winter views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 6 miles from Charlottesville. MLS#626941 $2,850,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

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GREENBRIER HEIGHTS

Brick ranch home located in the Greenbrier neighborhood. Walking distance to Charlottesville HS and close to Downtown Mall and UVA. The main level has hardwood flooring, 3 BR and 2 full tiled BA. The vaulted ceiling creates a warm and open living room with wood burning fireplace and eat-in dining area. The kitchen is bright and overlooks the level fenced backyard providing a terrific outdoor space to entertain or enjoy privacy. A great value in a classic Charlottesville location. MLS#632916 $425,000 Mark Mascotte, 434.826.8610

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PRIVATE & PROTECTED

2-story, custom home, 4 BR, 5 BA, 7 FP, spacious rooms, and numerous windows providing an abundance of light and airy feeling. Idyllic wooded setting overlooking pond with enormous privacy on 76 acres. Under conservation easement with the VOF. MLS#628772 $2,750,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

WOLFCREEK FARM

Situated near the Blue Ridge Mtns. in Madison County on 333 acres. Currently runs as a grazing farm for beef cattle. There are 2 homes on the property and a complement of necessary farm buildings. NOT IN CONSERVATION EASEMENT! MLS#630435 $3,200,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

PEA RIDGE FARM

317 acre estate that has it all, location, views, water, a spectacular 5-BR residence, event center and more! 15+ acre lake is centered among lush rolling fields of rich grass and unparalleled views. Additional acreage available.

25 minutes west of Charlottesville. MLS#631962 $8,875,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

GREENFIELDS FARM

Impressive 763-acre country estate approximately 25 miles south of Charlottesville. The property showcases a stately southern residence, built circa 1904, extensive equestrian facilities, recreation opportunities, creeks and a pond. MLS#623792 $6,295,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863 greenfieldsfarmva.com

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MEADOWBROOK ROAD

Beautiful, ideally located 5 bedroom 4.5 bath Barracks-Rugby home built in 2006 with premium detail. Formal living and dining rooms, spacious eatin kitchen, 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors, family room with fireplace, private office, rear patio. Expansive primary bedroom suite with custom closet and bath. The lower level includes extra (bed)room, full bath, and separate outside entrance. Oversized garage with workshop. Walkable to Bodo’s, Rivanna Trail, Spenga Fitness, JPJ Arena, and more. MLS#631618 $1,195,000 Court Nexsen 646.660.0700

RIVANDALE FARM

An oasis of tranquility and fine country living appr.

20 minutes to Charlottesville and CHO airport.

177 private acres with circa 1901 classic Virginia farm house, 3 ponds, completely remodeled and updated. MLS#626933 $3,475,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 www.RivandaleVa.com

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OWENSVILLE ROAD

5 BR residence on 2 acre lot in Meriwether Lewis Elementary District! Stunning home has top quality finishes and many features include: an open floor concept on all levels; cathedral & vaulted ceilings; fully loaded chef ’s kitchen; and so much more! MLS#632111 $1,675,000 Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

SOUTHWIND ESTATES

3 separate, parcels with commanding Blue Ridge Mtn. views, level building sites only 15 minutes from Charlottesville. Sites have been perked, have wells, and ready for your dream home. MLS#632482 $375,000 (7.8 acres), MLS#632490 $275,000 (2.4 acres), MLS#632487 $175,000 (2.0 acres), Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

ESTATE PARCEL IN AFTON

SIMMONS GAP ROAD

5-acre lot with mature hardwoods. Great opportunity to build with no HOA. Private building site amongst beautiful woods. Located between Free Union and Earlysville but so convenient to Charlottesville & UVA. MLS#621177 $140,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

RAGGED MOUNTAIN

4.32 acres, half open, with gently rolling, cleared homesite on a high plateau with lovely pastoral and mountain views. Situated in Ivy Valley, just off I-64 west of Charlottesville, less than 10 miles to the University of Virginia. MLS#622663 $349,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

WOOD’S END

Striking residence on 5+ acres in the heart of Keswick.

Architecturally-designed with numerous high-end custom features. Gracious one level living with 3,471 fin. sq. ft. Minutes from the world class Keswick Hall, Charlottesville, UVA, and Pantops. MLS#626196 $1,195,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

FRAYS MILL

Mostly wooded preservation tract of 81.395 acres next to Frays Mill Subdivision in highly desirable northern Albemarle. This beautiful gently rolling land has a great, private homesite with Blue Ridge Mountain views, and creek on property. MLS#608509 $995,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

GARTH ROAD

11.73-acre, buildable lot in Western Albemarle! One of a kind location and a rare opportunity to purchase a large lot in an estate neighborhood 10 minutes to town. 2 division rights and is gently rolling with a small stream bisecting the property. MLS#628219 $795,000 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

WILLOW LAKE

Mountain views abound from this spacious, private end unit townhouse. Super convenient to Piedmont Virginia Community College, Downtown & UVA I64. Beautiful private lake & easy access to the Monticello Saunders Trail system. MLS#632761 $335,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

EDNAM FOREST

Wonderfully large 1.5+ acre building lot in Ednam Forest. Build your dream home on this elevated, wooded lot located in a single family community, minutes from UVA and within walking distance to Boar’s Head Resort. MLS#598537 $289,500 Steve McLean, 434.981.1863

MOUNT PARAN CHURCH

Church residence. Redesigned by architect Bruce Wardell, as his own home. A separate addition has 3 or 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Has been further enhanced and improved by the current owners. Bucolic views complete the perfect setting.

MLS#630270 $810,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.112

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Stunning, mountain views available on this attractive 14± acre property, possessing lovely streams and woods.

This parcel is only 1.5 miles from Route 151 Brew Trail, with easy access to Wintergreen, Charlottesville & UVA. MLS#629702 Robert Mellen, 434.996.7386 or Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

SOUTHERN ALBEMARLE

87+ acre pine forest property is a good investment tract, or use as a hunting and recreational tract, or with multiple division rights, a place to build a home or more than one home. Potential mountain views, and private settings. MLS#629213 $499,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

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Area

Commercial Real Estate Market Remains Strong

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soft spot for quirky historical buildings and a GPS malfunction led part-time real estate developer Felix Schapiro to become the enthusiastic new owner of Crigersville School in Madison County.

Last November, Schapiro was headed from Richmond to hike Old Rag when his navigation system took him by an old school with a for sale sign. Intrigued, his subsequent research confirmed that his wrong turn uncovered a world of potential.

Madison County’s multiple attempts to sell the building since 2005 when it closed as an elementary school had failed.

But Schapiro jumped in with both feet hoping to make a big splash in Crigersville and the surrounding area.

Despite headlines touting rising inflation, increasing borrowing costs, negative consumer sentiment, and the potential for recession, Central Virginia keeps attracting entrepreneurs, business owners, and developers. They are taking risks and making progress against strong, but not unbeatable, headwinds.

Offices Open Cubicles aren’t what they used to be.

And you can’t only blame Covid. Commercial real estate analysis by CoStar reveals a 22 percent drop in the median

square footage of occupied office space per worker, from a high of 510 in 1990 to just 410 square feet now. With only about 30 percent of staff showing up on Fridays, workers have a different set of needs than even a few years ago.

Despite those numbers, the Charlottesville/Albemarle County office market is holding strong. According to First Vice President Jenny Stoner of Cushman & Wakefield|Thalhimer, “The office scene is good but not all the way back.

Mid-range size spaces are still moving slowly as some mid-size companies have developed alternative office solutions or revised their space requirements.”

Given that Charlottesville had more than 500,000 square feet of new Class A office space in the pipeline just as the pandemic sent office workers home, this recovery is remarkable. Consider Apex Plaza, CODE Building, 3Twenty3, The Wool Factory, and Dairy Market. Quality begets quality. These transformative buildings have a certain gravity that is having a ripple effect throughout the area.

“Nearly all of that space has been absorbed,” Stoner says. “Only a few smaller spaces remain at each of the new buildings. We saw a real flight to quality, which evidences the market need for Class A office space.”

And everyone else got an upgrade by moving into the space left behind.

Meanwhile, the University of Virginia continues to expand in the Ivy Road corridor. The School of Data Science is above ground now. And UVA’s master plan, 2030 Grounds Plan, is being refined this year with a goal to “improve the Grounds-City interface.”

Retail Holding Its Own Retail stores showed strong growth in the first quarter of 2022 but not everything is rosy. With unemployment at historically low levels, stores and restaurants are having a hard time staffing up to keep their doors open. Add in the ubiquitous supply chain disruptions and shoppers sometimes find limited hours and half-stocked shelves.

If that’s not enough to frustrate buyers, escalating inflation may do them in, at least when it comes to discretionary spending. As housing, utilities, fuel, and food prices continue to climb, there’s less money for everything else.

Despite those headwinds, area retail stores are holding their own. More than 155,000 square feet of retail shops have been built in the Charlottesville market since 2020, according to Thalhimer.

Vacancies continue to decline from pandemic highs.

REALTOR® Matthew Holt, with 1st Dominion Realty, says, “The Starbucks plaza on 5th Street Extended is doing great. The whole place is full and they’re

expanding into extra lots in the back.”

Retail paired with housing has the advantage of a built-in customer base.

Think North Pointe and Brookhill Town Center in northern Albemarle County, or the future Albemarle Business Campus and Fluvanna County’s Colonial Circle. These mixed-use communities create small-scale urban hubs. They give suburbanites the chance to live, work, and play in denser, dynamic, walkable neighborhoods. And they provide built-in support for local retail establishments.

REALTOR® Donna Waugh-Robinson with Jack Samuels Realty sees optimism in downtown Orange. “Main street properties are changing hands with new entrepreneurs buying existing businesses or leasing space to start their own dream.”

Among them, Spelled Ink is a new woman and veteran-owned independent bookstore in Orange.

In Ruckersville, a Dollar Tree is being built across from the Visitor’s Center and an ABC Store is moving next to Food Lion.

Even declining retail hubs like Fashion Square Mall just outside Charlottesville’s city lines are seeing renewed interest.

Complicated by a divided parcel structure, the shopping center has struggled mightily for years with store after store closing its doors, leaving behind a vacant shell of the once-bustling mall built in 1972.

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Stoner confirms that a major big box home improvement retailer is in conversation with Albemarle County about the possibility of opening in one of the mall parcels. With higher housing prices and mortgage interest rates, the market for home improvement products is one of the strongest retail performers.

Restaurants and Hospitality Charlottesville’s rich restaurant environment continues to see some shuffling attracting newcomers who want to take their turn at becoming hometown favorites. Inka Grill, a Peruvian restaurant, is coming to The Yard Food Hall at 5th Street Station.

Ruckersville is getting their hankering for ice cream filled with a new Moo Thru coming to the east side of Route 29 and Jack Shoppe Kitchen fitting out an ice cream parlor on the west side.

Orange is enjoying two new dine-in venues with Bella Cucina Mexican Food and Kida’s Pizza and Grill. The Barn at 678 Vineyard in Barboursville is joining the Barboursville winery scene.

In the fast food/gas station food market, major expansions continue. ChickFil-A rebuilt a Burger King on Barracks Road last fall. Chipotle took over the Old College Inn on the corner. Wawa is converting a Hardees at 5th Street Extended and opening a new store in Ruckersville after their successful opening in Pantops.

The Sheetz in Ruckersville is adding a drive-through window.

At the corporate level, Chipotle is spending $50 million on a venture fund to explore the future of restaurants, focusing on how technology can drive down costs and staffing while improving the customer experience. It’s likely that the future of anything short of fine dining is going to involve some combination of a mobile App, online orders, robots, kiosks, and digital screens. The fewer employees required to run a restaurant, the better chance it can stay open.

Staffing shortages are also impacting area hotels. With such a low employment rate, frontline restaurant and hotel workers can often find higher pay, benefits, and better hours in other industries.

Occupancy in Albemarle and Charlottesville hotels has improved over last year but is still below pre-pandemic levels.

Reduced travel and competition from homestays are still having an effect. “Our occupancy is also limited by shortages in the workforce,” according to Courtney Cacatian, Executive Director of the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Despite those challenges, Schapiro’s Crigersville School project will include a lodging cabin on the back of the parcel to accommodate Old Rag hikers. Schapiro’s other plans include a farm-to-table restaurant, and ultimately other vendors to meet wide-ranging customer needs.

Regional Infrastructure Each of the counties and municipalities in Central Virginia has specific planning processes and infrastructure challenges and advantages. All grapple with striking a balance between growth and protecting natural resources.

Albemarle County is in phase one of its

comprehensive plan and growth management. Focusing new residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments into its limited growth area is a challenge. One area that is seeing major activity is the area around Interstate 64 and 5th Street Extended, including significant road upgrades to support new development.

Water and sewer services for a growing population are huge cost drivers and reward more dense developments, making infrastructure investments more efficient.

Alan Yost, Director of Greene County Economic Development and Tourism, explained that Greene County has been approved to leave the Rapidan Service Authority to start its own authority. “This will pave the way for Greene to directly respond to the sewer and water needs of our residents. We can start construc-

Colonial Circle will sit just outside of Lake Monticello and recent highway improvements may help with some of those concerns. And a proposed grocery store and commercial plaza off Lake Monticello Road can certainly benefit area residents.”

Energy resources, grid capacity, and internet access also limit or accelerate growth Hexagon Energy is petitioning to install a 650-acre solar farm in Albemarle County which could power nearly half of the county’s homes. In Fluvanna County, a coal and gas-powered plant will be decommissioned this year. The net of both actions will increase the area’s renewable energy without exceeding grid capacity.

The commitment each of the counties made to expand high-speed internet ac-

tion on the 100-acre water retention facility and other initiatives to meet the long-term water needs of the county, opening up new economic development opportunities in our growth areas around Ruckersville and Stanardsville.”

Greene County recently approved 192 apartments in Ruckersville and a “glamping” resort in Stanardsville that is expected to generate $700,000 in new tax revenue.

Nearby, Fluvanna County is finally able to move forward with a new Zion Crossroads water and sewer system. This will open a backlog of businesses and services wanting to locate there. Jennifer Schmack, Director of Economic Development, reports that “We are finishing up permitting and breaking ground on 125 acres of industrial property in the Zion Crossroads area.” A business park was also approved in Fork Union.

“In the Lake Monticello area,” Sandra Collins, Associate Broker with Long & Foster, says “there is lots of resistance to new residential developments because of traffic. The mixed-use development

It’s likely that the future of anything short of fine dining is going to involve some combination of a mobile App, online orders, robots, kiosks, and digital screens. The fewer employees required to run a restaurant, the better chance it can stay open.

cess is paying off, with nearly universal coverage expected within 18 months.

New Businesses and Exchanges as Key Economic Drivers The influx of new businesses and 1031 exchanges by existing business owners keep our economy humming along, according to Holt.

“With commercial real estate, we see lots of new investments by existing owners, as well as new businesses coming into the area. Owners will sell their businesses and reinvest that money into a new one. The commercial real estate market is a major economic driver and employs builders, plumbers, electricians, and skilled workers to build and rehab property. It provides employment and keeps our area vibrant.”

Another new business owner coming into Central Virginia is Jawad Yousufi, Chief Executive Officer at Ummah Market. He recently purchased the old Virginia Metal Industries building in Orange County to support his retail operation.

“We have an ethnic/international supermarket in Glen Allen and plan to open more stores in Northern Virginia,” says Yousufi. “With this building, we can have a distribution center, slaughterhouse, meat processing center, and a greenhouse to grow our own ethnic herbs, vegetables, and fruits.”

Yousufi plans to highlight the historic wooden architecture in a possible event center or brewery while subdividing the remainder of the property into smaller warehouses.

Entrepreneurs like Schapiro, Yousufi, and other business builders who take risks keep Central Virginia’s economy strong and healthy, despite prevailing headwinds to the contrary.

Carla Huckabee writes about high-performing real estate.

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Waynesboro Car Wash Property on Corner Lot For Sale

Harrisonburg at Traffic Light Across from Panera Prime End cap Space up to 5,200 SF

Charlottesville Rt. 29 5.7 Acres For Sale, Lease, or Build-to-Suit

Harrisonburg 7.32 acre Mixed Use Parcel by JMU

1 to 3 Acres by Starbucks at Traffic Light Across Chick-Fil-A and McDonald’s

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Industrial Complex Over 110,000 SF on 10 Acres

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2,500 SF New Starbucks Woodstock

New Chipotle Drive Thru

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1,700 SF Shell Gas C-Store

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Leased

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Former School on 10 Acres

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35,000 SF Warehouse-Flex Property

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Portfolio of 4 Car Washes

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Sold

Wendy’s Staunton

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Property Types Include: Shopping Centers, Office Buildings, Gas Stations, Apartments, Mini-Storage, Industrial Buildings, Hotels Serving Local, Regional, National Clients • PO Box 5017 Charlottesville, Industrial Land - 255 Acres VA 22905 73 Bank Branches in VA & NC

Over $425 Million Sold/Leased in Last 20 Years Property Types Include: Shopping Centers, Office Buildings, Gas Stations, Apartments, Mini-Storage, Industrial Buildings, Hotels Serving Local, Regional, National Clients 2903 N. Augusta Street Staunton, VA 24401 • PO Box 5017 Charlottesville, VA 22905

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Over $425 Million Sold/Leased in Last 20 Years Approved 44 Acre Subdivision 6,100 SF Carilion Medical Clinic 2903 N. Augusta Street Staunton, 85 Lots Net Income VA 24401

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500 Westfield Rd, Charlottesville, VA

869 NW Buck Mountain Rd Earlysville, VA Located on desirable Buck Mountain Road northwest of Charlottesville, this charming 1900 farmhouse is set perfectly on a 13.91 parcel with streams and mountain views in a private rural setting.

This home has a lot to offer - large rooms, beautiful heart pine floors and much more. You will love the large front porch to enjoy the mountain views. This property that has been in the same family for years is a treasure waiting for the buyers that want to make changes.

MLS 631814 Offered at $498,000

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HOME SALES STATS ENDING THE WEEK OF JULY 24, 2022

THERE WERE 92 SALES IN THE 11 COUNTY AND CITY AREAS

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n 37 were in Albemarle with an average price of $555,474 n 16 were in Charlottesville with an average price of $427,549 n 7 were in Fluvanna with an average price of $379,645 n 2 were in Greene with an average price of $255,000 n 9 were in Louisa with an average price of $326,597 n 3 were in Madison with an average price of $370,000 n 5 were in Nelson with an average price of $294,000 n 5 were in Orange with an average price of $274,580 n 5 were in Staunton with an average price of $312,160 n 3 were in Waynesboro with an average price of $180,250

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It’s probably because our code is something we like to practice rather than preach. It’s a commitment to honesty, integrity, and trust that’s been protecting property owners like you since 1913.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT (Note: Real estate tax information gathered from local government Web sites and is believed but not guaranteed to be accurate as of publication date. Towns may assess real estate taxes in addition to those charged by each county.)

CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE

GREENE COUNTY

CITY OF STAUNTON

LOUISA COUNTY

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MADISON COUNTY

ALBEMARLE COUNTY

NELSON COUNTY

www.charlottesville.gov Real estate tax rate: $.95 per $100 ci.staunton.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.92 per $100 www.waynesboro.va.us Real estate tax rate: $.90 per $100 www.albemarle.org Real estate tax rate: $.854 per $100

FLUVANNA COUNTY

fluvannacounty.org Real estate tax rate: $.884 per $100

greenecountyva.gov Real estate tax rate: $.82 per $100 www.louisacounty.com Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100 www.madisonco.virginia.gov Real estate tax rate: $.71 per $100 nelsoncounty-va.gov Real estate tax rate: $.72 per $100

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The views will last forever. This opportunity will not.

• Breathtaking Mountain Views

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• Near the Clubhouse, Grill, Tennis, Pool

• Miles of Groomed Walking Paths

• Walk to Farmer’s Market, Town Center

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