12601 River Rd
Goochland, VA 23238
$17,000,000
Few US properties possess the historical gravity and architectural purity of Tuckahoe. Boyhood home of Thomas Jefferson, thisextraordinary 557 acre estate overlooking the James River represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most complete and authentic early 18th century plantation layouts in North America. At the heart of the estate stands the irreplaceable H frame manor house, masterfully constructed by WilliamRandolph between 1733 and 1740. As the only surviving Randolph home still on its original site, the residence retains a breathtaking degree of original material, from period windows and detailed entrances to the legendary, fully paneled black walnut salon. The timeless, cedar lined approach leads to manicured formal grounds and the remarkably preserved Plantation Street. Here, the original quarters, kitchen, smokehouse, storehouse, barn, and overseer’s office still stand. Most notable is the original one room schoolhouse where a young Thomas Jefferson received his earliest formal education beneath a unique domed ceiling. Protected in perpetuity by historic conservation easements, this National Historic Landmark stands as an undisturbed sanctuary of early American architecture and a legacy estate without peer.
| Listing Id: | 2619003 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $17,000,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | SingleFamilyResidence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 5 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 3 |
| Living Area: | 6,480 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $10,147 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 557.0 |
| Architectural Style: | Colonial,TwoStory |
| Waterfront?: | Yes |
| City: | Goochland |
| Postal Code: | 23238 |
| Year Built: | 1733 |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 5,400.0 |
| Basement: | InteriorEntry, Partial, WalkOutAccess |
| Basement Yn: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 6 |
| Below Grade Finished Area: | 1,080.0 |
| Building Area Source: | Assessor |
| Construction Materials: | Brick, Plaster, WoodSiding |
| Cooling: | CentralAir |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Directions: | GPS |
| Disclosures: | Easements |
| Elementary School: | Randolph |
| Exterior Features: | OutBuildings |
| Fencing: | Partial |
| Fireplace Features: | Masonry, WoodBurning |
| Flooring: | Wood |
| Garage Spaces: | 2.0 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating: | Oil, Other |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| High School: | Goochland |
| Horse Amenities: | Stables |
| Interior Features: | SeparateFormalDiningRoom, Fireplace |
| Levels: | Two |
| Listing Agreement: | ExclusiveRightToSell |
| Living Area Source: | Assessor |
| Lot Size Area: | 557.0 |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Goochland |
| MLS Area Major: | 24 - Goochland |
| Original List Price: | $17,000,000 |
| Other Structures: | Barns, Outbuilding, Stables |
| Ownership: | Individuals, Partnership |
| Ownership Type: | Partnership |
| Parcel Number: | 67-1-0-12-0 |
| Parking Features: | Detached, Garage |
| Parking Total: | 2 |
| Pool Features: | None |
| Possession: | CloseOfEscrow |
| Property Condition: | Resale |
| Roof: | Slate |
| Rooms Total: | 12 |
| Sewer: | SepticTank |
| State Or Province: | VA |
| Stories: | 2 |
| Stories Total: | 2 |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $13,086,900 |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| View: | Water |
| View?: | Yes |
| Water Body Name: | James River |
| Waterfront Features: | NavigableWater, RiverFront, Waterfront |
| Water Source: | Well |
| Year Built Details: | Mixed |
| Property Sub Type Additional: | SingleFamilyResidence |
| County Or Parish: | Goochland |
| Below Grade Unfinished Area: | 1080.0 |
| Country Subdivision: | 51075 |
| Record Signature: | -1,761,938,486 |
| Universal Parcel Id: | urn:reso:upi:2.0:US:51075:67-1-0-12-0 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
Listing Courtesy of: Frank Hardy Sotheby's Int'l
(434) 981-0798
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Central Virginia Regional MLS data last updated on October 08, 2026 04:57 PM - ET
Property Last Updated: October 08, 2026 04:57 PM - ET






















































































