We Buy Houses in Nelson County, Virginia
Mountain cabin, Rockfish Valley farmhouse or a house in Lovingston, we buy Nelson County homes for cash in their current condition.
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Where we buy in Nelson County
Nelson County lies southwest of Charlottesville, between the Blue Ridge Parkway on its western ridge and the James River on its southeastern border. It has no incorporated towns, only communities, and we buy in every one of them. That includes Lovingston, the county seat on U.S. 29, and Nellysford and Wintergreen in the Rockfish Valley along Route 151. Off U.S. 29 and the county's back roads we buy in Shipman, Arrington, Faber, Schuyler, Norwood, Roseland, Piney River and Tyro. We also buy in Afton, at the top of the mountain toward Waynesboro.
Houses in Nelson often come with a private well, septic, a steep driveway and a few acres of woods. Wintergreen has condos and mountain homes that were built as getaways and used part of the year. Farther down the valley you'll find old farmhouses that have been in one family for generations. We buy all of these, including ones needing a new roof, a septic field, rot repair or a full cleanout. Along U.S. 29 there are also modest older homes close to town, many on small lots with their original systems.
Winter is hard on empty houses up here. Pipes freeze, gutters fill with leaves, and a small roof leak can go unnoticed for months. If a house has been sitting, we expect some damage and price it in, so you don't have to drive out and fix it first.
Close to the Albemarle line, near Covesville or North Garden? See our Albemarle County page.
What leads Nelson County owners to a direct sale
Below are three reasons that come up often for owners who decide not to list.
A mountain or family property that's been inherited. An estate house far from where the heirs live is hard to look after through the winter, and harder still to fix up for a sale. A direct sale lets the family close the chapter without taking on a project. See selling an inherited house.
Tired of being a landlord. Long-term rentals and vacation rentals both bring repairs, turnovers and guests or tenants who don't always take care of the place. We'll buy it with a lease still running. Read our page for landlords.
More repairs than the house is worth to you. Rot, a failing septic system or an aging roof can stack up quickly on an older house in the woods. A buyer who renovates can take that on. Our as-is selling page explains more.
How it works
Even if you live far from Nelson County, the steps are the same, and most of them can happen by phone and email.
STEP 1
Tell us about your house. We’ll get started today analyzing your property.
STEP 2
We’ll make you a fair offer based on the market value and condition with no obligation.
STEP 3
Choose the day you’d like to close and pick up your check. It’s that easy!
Nelson County questions
Who handles probate for a Nelson County estate?
The Nelson County Circuit Court clerk's office in Lovingston, for anyone who lived in the county. The executor qualifies there, and the title company confirms that before the sale closes.
Is there any part of Nelson County you don't buy in?
No. We cover the whole county, from Afton and Wintergreen down to the James River communities. We also buy in Albemarle County, Waynesboro and across Central Virginia.
Will you buy a condo or house at Wintergreen?
Yes. We buy resort condos and mountain houses, furnished or not, in whatever shape they're in. Any owners' association dues are settled at closing, and rental bookings can be wrapped up beforehand.
I don't live nearby. Do I have to come back to sign?
Usually not. The title company can arrange a mobile notary or signing by mail. For the visit, a neighbor, a property manager or a lockbox gives Scott access. More on selling from out of state.