2863 Palmer Dr, Keswick, VA, 22947
About This Home
Keswick Springs | Set on five acres blending manicured gardens with natural beauty in Keswick Estate just outside Charlottesville, this 4,900+ sq ft home offers 4 bedrooms and 4 full-plus-2 half baths, combining traditional Southern architecture with modern livability. Light-filled interiors include a refined dining room, library, chef’s kitchen with scullery and wet bar, and multiple spaces for entertaining. The primary suite is a private retreat, while additional bedrooms and a snug studio offer flexibility for guests or work. Custom wallpaper, artisan-crafted millwork, and expansive windows frame garden and water views. Outdoor living features deep porches, a screened porch, and terraces overlooking native plantings, kitchen gardens, fruit trees, and a tranquil lake. Within Keswick Estate, owners have the option to join the Keswick Club, offering Pete Dye’s Full Cry championship golf course, an adults-only infinity-edge pool, tennis courts, fitness center, spa, and dining at Marigold by Jean-Georges. Enjoy a rare blend of timeless design, resort-style amenities, and a serene natural setting in one of Virginia’s most prestigious communities.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2025
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Copper,Shingle,Wood
- Construction materials: HardiPlank Type,Stick Built
Other
- Builder name: ALEXANDER | NICHOLSON
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subType: Farm,Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Primary Downstairs,Butler's Pantry,Entrance Foyer,Home Office,Mud Room
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Two
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 4,974
Foyer
- Level: First
Half Bath
- Level: First
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 5,766
- Total interior livable area: 4,974 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: Second
Laundry
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Master Bathroom
- Level: First
Master Bedroom
- Level: First
Mud Room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Other
- Features: Butler's Pantry
- Level: First
Study
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 080000000010H0
- Zoning description: RA Rural Area
- Exclusions: To be discussed.
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch,Front Porch,Patio,Porch,Screened
- Exterior features: Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden,Trees/Woods,Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- On waterfront: Yes
Lot
- Lot size: 5.01 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac,Garden,Landscaped,Secluded,Wooded,Waterfront
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Drought
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Virginia Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $25,029 | $300,348 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,136 | $13,632 |
| Property Taxes | $1,674 | $20,088 |
| Electricity | $479 | $5,749 |
| Total | $28,318 | $339,816 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Virginia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-01 | Price change | $5,595,000 |
| 2025-08-11 | Listed for sale | $6,500,000 |
New Construction
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