Southern Albemarle County Real Estate
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 The southern part of Albemarle County is rich in Virginia history. There are a variety of interesting and important towns throughout the area. The town of Scottsville once served as the center of commerce and government for Virginia’s westernmost region during the eighteenth century. At that time the only mode of transportation in the area was via the rivers. A canal was later constructed on the James River, and Scottsville became its largest port.
These developments ensured that the town of Scottsville became a prominent and busy place. As a result much wealth from northern Albemarle poured into this town while making its journey to Richmond. The town of Scottsville still maintains much of its historic charm, and many of the homes are in well preserved, but original condition.
 The Covesville area in this part of Albemarle has been widely recognized as a historic district. Events are in motion to get the town signed to the National Register of Historic Places. There are several important structures in this district such as the Cove Presbyterian Church, which was built in the early 1800s and later reconstructed because it was damaged by a tornado.
Most of the residential and commercial establishments in this area were formed around 1865 to 1914. During that time the district experienced a lot of prosperity as a result of the flourishing apple orchard business and increased rail traffic. This provides for the ample preservation of much of the local history.
 Individuals interested in living in the Southern Albemarle real estate market fall into one of two categories: buyers looking for land or historical properties, or buyers looking to move into some of the area’s newest subdivisions just on the outskirts of the city limits. Carter’s Bridge is home to some of Virginia’s most prominent plantation homes and horse farms including Morven, Nutmeg Farm, Redlands, and Albemarle House. Farther south is the town of Scottsville, located along the banks of the James, but now protected by a floodwall.
Along Avon Extended, are the neighborhoods of Lake Reynovia, Mill Creek, and Foxcroft. Just west of Avon is Redfields along Sunset Avenue. Between all of these neighborhoods lies a farm called Biscuit Run. This former art studio on over 1,300 acres is in the process of being developed by local interests, and could add as many as 2,500 new residences over the next 20 years. Convenience to the city and I-64, as well as spectacular mountain views will be the draw for many people. Biscuit Run is still early in the planning stages, but will likely be a mixed use development with commercial zones as well as single family housing, apartments, and attached townhomes.
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