The value of all land for sale in Nelson County recently was around $65 million, representing a combined 4,220 acres of land for sale in Nelson County. Nelson County ranks 40th in Virginia for the total acreage of land currently advertised for sale. Of all farms and rural real estate for sale in Nelson County, Nellysford had the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, Nelson County's economy is dependent on tourism and recreation. Nelson County is the 35th largest county (474 square miles) in Virginia. It's located in the Central Virginia region of the state.