559 Bessie Bell Mountain Rd Castleton, VA 22716
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About 559 Bessie Bell Mountain Rd
Some properties are just a place apart. One of those special places is the Red Oak Mountain Retreat. This 55 acre parcel features gently rising mountain land, a dramatic modernist house well positioned on the landscape, two bold running streams, and trails meandering through the woodlands. Enhanced by thoughtful landscaping that blends nicely into the forest beyond, Red Oak Mountain Retreat is a true escape from the rest of the world. RESIDENCE Sited on a bluff about two thirds of the way up Red Oak Mountain, the residence was created in 2023 by a noted architect as a retreat for his own family. The house is a sleek modern space designed to showcase the woodland landscape in all directions. Soothing interiors in neutral colors allow the dramatic wood grain of the hand-selected douglas fir trim to take pride of place. Modernist architecture with zen like placement of elements make this a calming retreat from the world. Large windows and high ceilings in all rooms bring the views and allow light to flood each space. The effect is a light and airy open living space in all rooms. Views of Bessie Bell Mountain and the surrounding countryside are visible in the winter months, but the rest of the year the house is enveloped in a wall of
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior: Master Downstairs
- Fireplace: Gas
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- View: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Propane, Natural Gas, Radiant
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $2,650,000
- Price/SqFt: $530
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,085
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: from Bessie Bell Moutain Road, turn north on to property drive
- Year Built: 2024
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 5,000 SqFt
- Lot Size: 55.69 Acres
- MLS Number: VARP2002080
- MLS Name: CharlottesvilleVA
- Office Name: Washington Fine Properties, LLC
- Office Phone: (540) 675-1488
- Listing Agent: Alan Zuschlag
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $505,800 | $3,085 |
| 2022 | $218,000 | $1,308 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Emerald Hill Elementary School
Public District PK-5
10.4 mi
•11245 Rixeyville Rd
4
Yowell Elementary School
Public District PK-5
11.6 mi
•701 Yowell Dr
3
Sycamore Park Elementary School
Public District PK-5
12.5 mi
•451 Radio Ln
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $47,000. Most Castleton, VA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
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Dillards
Dick's Sporting Goods
Wal-Mart
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Cracker Barrel
Texas Roadhouse
Hardee's
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About 559 Bessie Bell Mountain Rd
The listing price of 559 Bessie Bell Mountain Rd property is $2,650,000.
The property 559 Bessie Bell Mountain Rd is a house located in Castleton, Virginia, 22716.
Active Listing: 559 Bessie Bell Mountain Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 559 Bessie Bell Mountain Rd are: Emerald Hill Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Yowell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Sycamore Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Rappahannock County Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Culpeper Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Floyd T. Binns Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Rappahannock County High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Culpeper County High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Eastern View High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,085 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 559 Bessie Bell Mountain Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 559 Bessie Bell Mountain Rd is 5,000 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 559 Bessie Bell Mountain Rd is 2024.
This home is located at 559 Bessie Bell Mountain Rd in Castleton, VA and zip code 22749. This 5,000 square foot home, which was built in 2024, sits on a 55.69 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,650,000.