9090 John S Mosby Hwy, Upperville, VA 20184

OFFER DEADLINE in < 2 HOURS!!!

This is your final opportunity to acquire the historic Upperville Post Office building. With only two hours remaining to submit your offer, seize the chance to acquire a stunning building that has served as both the Peoples National Bank of Leesburg and currently the Upperville Post Office. This property is rich in heritage and charm & has great importance within the community. Don't miss out on this unique chance to own a piece of local history. Act now—make your offer and secure your legacy in this iconic landmark!

History

This historic building was initially the Peoples National Bank of Leesburg, and has been a cornerstone of our community since 1807.  The Upperville Post Office was constructed in 1917 from stone salvaged from the historic Concordia Meeting House, and has served as a beloved landmark for generations. The seller, Jackie Fleming, & her family have been stewards of this property since the 1950s and envision its future as a post office. 

General Information

The property is .39 Acres & has a freestanding commercial building that is 1,288 sqft, per the tax record. The build out includes a retail customer area with individual mailboxes and a service counter, an office area, a mail sorting room, one bathroom, storage, and a conference room upstairs.

Zoning

The property is zoned Fauquier County Residential- Village District (V).  According to the zoning ordinance, the district regulations are designed to "recognize the mixed use character of the village, encourage its rural service functions, and to provide appropriate expansion of the village while maintaining its rural qualities ". There are only a few uses permitted by-right in the V District, including single-family detached dwellings, non-athletic parks and recreation facilities, crops/livestock/horse farms, and wholesale plant nurseries (less than 10,000 sqft).  With a special permit or special exception, allowable uses may include child or adult care centers, places of worship, post offices, museums, libraries, antique shops (less than 3,000 sqft), veterinary clinics, farm supply establishments, and business or professional office (six or less employees).  The subjects use as a Upperville Post Office is assumed to be a grandfathered use.

Historic District

The property is located in the Upperville historic district, which has been listed on the national register of Historic places since October 1972. According to a preservation planner with Fauquier County Department of Zoning/Community development, the design designation does not impose any additional zoning standards.

Well & Septic

The Fauquier County Health Department has nothing on file for the Well & Septic, however, the property is serviced by private well & septic and the seller has had the septic pumped in recent years.

Taxes

The Postal Service lease currently has the Postal Service responsible for reimbursing the Landlord 100% of the total paid Real Property Taxes.

Property Insurance

The landlord's Certificate of Liability Insurance

Current Lease

The property is currently leased to the government for $21,000 per year, but there is potential to negotiate rent increases at renewal.  Other local commercial spaces are renting for $2,500/month or so (it hasn't had an increase in several years). 

To ensure continuity, the seller has committed to a lease agreement that will transfer to the new owner and remains in effect until June 30, 2027. 

Beyond June 30, the government would likely want to renew the lease as a post office, however, nothing is in writing at this time.

Landlord is responsible for exterior maintenance and repairs.  

Tenant is responsible for all interior maintenance and repairs.

Operational Costs

The landlord has removed a couple of trees, pumped the septic, and kept liability insurance.  Those have been the only costs to the landlord for the last several years.  As noted above, the Landlord is responsible for exterior maintenance and repairs & the Tenant is responsible for all interior maintenance and repairs.

Property Condition

The building could benefit from some work and is being sold "as is".

Systems

The Postal Service installed a new boiler heating unit. The heat is radiators and the A/C is window units. The Postal Service Installed a new above-ground oil tank. The property insurance covered new gutters. There is an instant hot water heater for the bathroom. There is also a sump crock in the basement.

Price  

Asking $400,000 but open to all offers.   

Offer deadline is at 5PM 3/13/26

Interested?

This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of Upperville's heritage while continuing to serve our community. If you or someone you know might be interested in exploring this opportunity further, please let me know. I would be happy to provide more details.  If it is something you would be interested in for yourself, and you have an agent, please have them reach out to me on your behalf.