Land for Sale in Buckingham County, Virginia

Buckingham County has the lowest land prices in the Central Virginia region — and some of the largest available tracts. This is timber and farmland country, bisected by the James River and anchored by the small towns of Buckingham and Dillwyn. It's truly rural: no hospital, limited commercial services, and long drives to Charlottesville.

Buckingham's appeal is raw acreage at rock-bottom prices. 50-acre, 100-acre, and even 200-acre tracts appear here that would cost five times as much in Albemarle. The landscape is rolling Piedmont with mixed hardwood and pine forest — much of the county has been managed for timber production. The James River forms the county's northern border, offering some of the most affordable river-frontage land in Central Virginia.

The Slate River and Willis River systems provide creek access throughout the county. Soil quality is generally suitable for homesteading and small-scale farming, though the county's clay-heavy soils can pose septic challenges on some parcels — PerfectPlace includes USDA SSURGO septic suitability ratings to help you evaluate. Road access varies: main routes are paved, but many interior parcels are reached via gravel or dirt roads.

Buckingham is the right county for buyers who prioritize acreage and value over convenience. There's no hospital, limited cell service in many areas, and Charlottesville is 45-60 minutes away. But for homesteaders, hunters, timber investors, and off-grid enthusiasts, no county in the region offers more land per dollar.

When evaluating large Buckingham tracts, key data points are road access, water, and buildability. Many interior parcels are reached via unpaved roads — PerfectPlace shows road frontage type for every property. Creek access is common along the Slate and Willis river systems, but well depth data matters for parcels without stream frontage. Slope analysis reveals buildable ground within heavily forested tracts where satellite imagery alone won't help. PerfectPlace provides all 15 data layers on every parcel so you can evaluate large tracts efficiently before making the drive.