Madison County, Virginia, is where founding fathers Thomas Jefferson and James Madison made their homes at Monticello and Montpelier, respectively. The nearby town of Charlottesville, home to the University of Virginia, is brimming with cultural and culinary attractions, while outdoor attractions in the area include biking, canoeing and kayaking and hiking the trails of Shenandoah National Park and local mountains like Old Rag. Land for sale in Madison County recently totaled $52 million and 3,000 acres. Madison County ranks 74th out of 133 counties in Virginia for the total number of acres of land currently advertised for sale. Of all farms, hunting land and other rural land and acreage for sale in Madison County, Madison featured the most land for sale. Madison County is the 67th biggest county (321 square miles) in Virginia. It's located in the Central Virginia region of the state.