Gordonsville, Virginia has spent more than two centuries punching above its weight. Founded in 1794, the town once hosted Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and the Marquis de Lafayette at its historic tavern before playing its own role in the Civil War — and today it sits at the heart of the Monticello Wine Trail, surrounded by more than 80 wineries built into the granite-clay hills of Central Virginia. A single-story, three-bedroom home on 5.13 acres at 2257 Columbia Rd is now listed here at $250,000, offering a rare combination in this market: real acreage, a one-level layout, and a location less than 20 miles from downtown Charlottesville.
Everything on One Floor
Built in 1975, the 1,328-square-foot home is designed entirely on a single level — all three bedrooms, both bathrooms, the kitchen, living room, and mud room are on the first floor, with vaulted ceilings adding a sense of openness that one-story homes don’t always manage. That layout matters more than it might seem: buyers looking to avoid stairs long-term, or families who simply want everyone on the same floor, aren’t easy to accommodate on 5+ acres at this price point in Orange County.
The interior mixes hardwood, linoleum, and luxury vinyl plank flooring, with insulated windows and screens throughout, plus a mud room off the entry — a practical detail for a rural property where boots and gear tend to pile up. A breakfast nook rounds out the kitchen, and the home includes a dishwasher, electric range, refrigerator, washer, and dryer.
Five Acres, Zoned for What Comes Next
The lot itself is zoned A-2 Agricultural General, and at 5.13 acres, it offers real flexibility — space for gardens, small livestock, outbuildings, or simply the kind of privacy that comes with acreage rather than a standard suburban lot. There’s no HOA and no subdivision to answer to, and fiber optic internet is available on site, which is a genuine rarity for rural Virginia properties and a meaningful plus for remote workers.
Outdoor living is covered by a wood front porch, a separate porch, and a deck — three distinct spaces to take in 5 acres of Piedmont countryside depending on the time of day.
The Practical Details
The home runs on baseboard heating with a dual system and ductless cooling, sits on a block foundation with an architectural roof, and has no basement. Water comes from a private well, and the property uses a septic tank. Annual property taxes come in at $1,652, and the home has been on the market for just 5 days as of this listing.
The Numbers
| Price | $250,000 ($188/sq ft) |
| Location | 2257 Columbia Rd, Gordonsville, VA 22942 |
| Home Size | 1,328 sq ft (single level) |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 3 / 2 (1 full, 1 half) |
| Lot Size | 5.13 acres, zoned A-2 Agricultural |
| Year Built | 1975 |
| Water / Sewer | Private well / septic tank |
| Internet | Fiber optic available |
| HOA | None |
| Annual Taxes | $1,652 |
Why Gordonsville
Gordonsville’s appeal isn’t just historical — it’s practical. The town sits about 19 miles from Charlottesville and within easy reach of James Madison’s Montpelier estate, but its real draw for many buyers is its position inside Virginia’s oldest wine-growing region, the Monticello AVA, where wineries like Horton Vineyards and Barboursville Vineyards have turned the surrounding hills into a genuine destination. For a buyer who wants acreage without giving up proximity to a university city, good restaurants, and some of the best wine touring on the East Coast, Gordonsville offers a rare middle ground.
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