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Top-tier Real Estate: Albemarle’s Most Expensive Home Sales in August 2025

Standout Luxury Sales

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23 Sep

“Even as the overall market cooled in August 2025, Albemarle’s luxury estates proved their resilience—multi-million-dollar homes continued to attract discerning buyers seeking space, elegance, and timeless Blue Ridge views.”

    Among the most remarkable was 310 Goodloe Ln, Afton, which sold for $3 million—one of the highest recorded sales in the county that month.
    Another notable property was 1480 Garth Gate Ln, Charlottesville, listed by McLean Faulconer, Inc. and closing at $2.6 million.
    Further highlighting the upper echelon, 3729 Reas Ford Ln, Earlysville fetched about $2.250 million in its transaction.

What’s Driving Premium Home Sales?

Luxury homebuyers in Albemarle continue to chase unique attributes: expansive acreage, sophisticated design, high-end finishes, and privacy. The recent sales underscore that in August 2025, the top end of the market remained robust even as the broader market saw some softening. While the median pace of sales and pricing suggest cooling pressure in the everyday market, these ultra-luxury properties maintain strong demand among buyers seeking exceptional homes.

“Even as the overall market cooled in August 2025, Albemarle’s luxury estates proved their resilience—multi-million-dollar homes continued to attract discerning buyers seeking space, elegance, and timeless Blue Ridge views.”

Current Albemarle Luxury Homes for Sale

While August 2025 showcased record-breaking luxury sales, Albemarle’s high-end market remains active. Below are the current listings of the most expensive homes for sale in Albemarle county that rival the top properties recently sold.

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