Real Estate - On the Block
Spotlight on Bentivar
Published on May 23rd, 2013
0 comments Location: BentivarPrice range: $345,000-$1,200,000Schools: Baker-Butler, Sutherland, AlbemarlePros: convenient location, large lotsCons: potentially hazardous access, wide variance in lot & house...
Spotlight on Waynesboro
Published on May 16th, 2013
0 comments Location: Waynesboro Price range: $49,000-$499,900Schools:  Berkeley Glenn Elementary, Wenonah Elementary, Westwood Hills Elementary, William Perry Elementary, Kate Collins Middle School,...
Spotlight on Key West
Published on May 9th, 2013
0 comments Subdivision: Key WestLocation: Stony PointPrice range: $227,000-$622,500Schools: Stony Point, Burley, MonticelloPros: large lots, walking trails, sense of communityCons: dated homes, no bike trails...
Spotlight on Peacock Hill
Published on May 2nd, 2013
0 comments Subdivision: Peacock HillLocation: Ivy Price range: $251,000-$600,000Schools: Murray, Henley, Western AlbemarlePros: Easy commute to town, affordability, emphasis on nature, school districtsCons:...
Spotlight on Belmont
Published on Apr 18th, 2013
2 comments Area: BelmontPrice range: $155,000-$415,000Schools: Clark, Walker & Buford, CharlottesvillePros: affordability, proximity to amenities, sense of communityCons: number of rentals,...
Spotlight on Scottsville
Published on Apr 11th, 2013
0 comments Area: ScottsvillePrice Range:  $32,225-$4,250,000Schools:  Scottsville, Walton, MonticelloPros:  relaxed atmosphere, outdoor recreation, proximity to James RiverCons:  commute to...
Spotlight on Locust Grove
Published on Apr 4th, 2013
0 comments Area: Locust GrovePrice range: $172,500-$800,000Schools: Burnley-Moran, Walker & Buford, CharlottesvillePros: proximity to downtown, stately homes, nice lotsCons: traffic, traffic noise It's hard...
Spotlight on Fry's Spring
Published on Mar 28th, 2013
1 comments Area:  Fry’s Spring Price range:  $108,800-$882,500 Schools: Jackson Via & Johnson, depending on location, Walker and Buford, Charlottesville High School Pros: Easy access to...
Spotlight on Farmington
Published on Mar 21st, 2013
20 comments Area: Farmington
Price range: $575,000-$5,900,000
Schools: Murray, Henley, Western Albemarle Pros: location, amenities, beautiful neighborhood
Cons: high cost of ownership, close identification...
Spotlight on Greenbrier
Published on Mar 14th, 2013
0 comments Area: GreenbrierPrice range: $150,000-$399,000Schools: Greenbrier, Walker, Buford, CHSPros: location, valueCons: age of some of the homes Mention the name Greenbrier and you might think first of the...
Spotlight on Free Union
Published on Mar 7th, 2013
1 comments Area:  Free UnionPrice range:  $55,000-$9,650,000Schools:  Meriwether Lewis, Henley, Western AlbemarlePros:  dramatic scenery, privacy, proximity to Blue RidgeCons:  high...
Spotlight on Highlands at Mechums River
Published on Feb 28th, 2013
0 comments Subdivision: Highlands at Mechums RiverLocation: CrozetPrice range: $163,000-$386,000Schools: Crozet, Henley, Western AlbemarlePros: pretty area, friendly neighbors, decent value, low maintenanceCons...
Spotlight on Robinson Woods
Published on Feb 21st, 2013
1 comments Subdivision:  Robinson WoodsLocation:  Barracks/Rugby Price range:  $345,000-$535,000Schools:  Venable, Walker & Buford, Charlottesville High SchoolPros: proximity to UVA...
Spotlight on Dunlora
Published on Feb 14th, 2013
10 comments Community:  DunloraLocation:  East Rio RoadSchools:  Agnor-Hurt, Burley, AlbemarlePrice range:  $327,500-$595,000Pros: Convenient location, neighborhood amenitiesCons: HOA dues,...
Fifeville farmhouse: Country charm, convenient location
Published on Jan 31st, 2013
5 comments Address: 311 6 1/2 Street SWNeighborhood: FifevilleAsking: $250,000Assessment: $284,400Year Built: 1925Size: 1502 finished sq. ft.Land: .1260 acresCurb Appeal: 7 out of 10Listing Agent: Shannon...
Cabin fever: Rustic charm minutes from downtown
Published on Jan 18th, 2013
4 comments Address: 1979 Old Lynchburg RoadAsking: $395,000Assessment: $343,000Year Built: 1980Size:  1200 finished sq. ft., 800 unfinishedLand: 6.78 acresCurb Appeal: 8 out of 10Listing Agent: Carter...
Fear and learning: School districts and property values intertwine
Published on Jan 3rd, 2013
6 comments Redistricting has been a hot topic of late for many families in Albemarle County. Parents of students attending potentially affected schools have expressed concerns about the impact redistricting...
Looking forward, looking back
Published on Dec 17th, 2012
0 comments     Our local housing market saw a bit of a rebound in 2012, as reported by both Nest Realty and CAAR (the Charlottesville-Albemarle Association of Realtors), and now that the year is...
U. Circle classic: History in the midst of history
Published on Dec 6th, 2012
1 comments Address: 31 University CircleNeighborhood: RugbyAsking: $995,000Assessment: $611,200 Year Built: 1928Size: 4240 finished sq. ft. /2060 unfinished sq. ft.Land: .34 acresCurb Appeal: 7 out of 10Listing...
Space galore: Room to grow in Louisa
Published on Nov 16th, 2012
8 comments Address: 247 River Crest RoadNeighborhood: Mountain View Estates (Louisa)Asking: $279,900Assessment: $254,900 Year Built: 1996Size:  3,059 finished sq. ft. /576 unfinished sq. ft.Land: 1.5...
Rosy fall? Recent reports suggest happy trend
Published on Nov 1st, 2012
5 comments New reports, released just a few weeks ago, indicate that the Charlottesville-Albemarle real estate market is showing signs of recovery. For instance, the third quarter report from Nest...
Merry Randolph: Upscale finishes highlight downtown tower condo
Published on Oct 13th, 2012
3 comments Address: 210 NE 10th Street, Unit 103Neighborhood: The RandolphAsking: $625,000Assessment: $555,000Year Built: 2008Size: 1789 finished sq. ft.Curb Appeal: 5 out of 10Listing Agent: Lindsay Milby,...
Broken condos: Barracks West complex sold short
Published on Oct 2nd, 2012
6 comments The condo-craze bubble is officially popped. Developer Hunter Craig was part of a team that paid $32 million in 2007 to turn student-apartment complex Old Salem into a condo-plex renamed Barracks...
On Secretarys Road: Homesteading possibilities with green amenities
Published on Oct 1st, 2012
0 comments Address: 2230 Secretarys RoadNeighborhood: Carter’s BridgeAsking: $250,000Assessment: $219,300Year Built: 2008Size: 1800 finished sq. ft.Land: 2.00 acresCurb Appeal: 7 out of 10Listing Agent: Gracie...
New trend? Ramsay goes on absolute-auction block
Published on Sep 22nd, 2012
9 comments It turns out the rich are as hesitant to buy real estate in a down market as the not-so-rich, and high-end properties have languished since the bubble burst. That's why Harry and Susan Lankenau are...
Real recovery? Belvedere, Old Trail cite building booms
Published on Sep 18th, 2012
9 comments Realtors say they're seeing positive signs. New construction starts and sales have jumped in the past year, say the management of two of the county's most audacious mixed-use developments, Belvedere...
Volume amid volume: Upscale home graces a casual neighborhood
Published on Sep 17th, 2012
3 comments Address: 3585 Morgantown RoadNeighborhood: IvyAsking: $649,000Assessment: $607,000Year Built: 1990Size:  5,997 finished sq. ft., 600 unfinished sq. ft.Land:  2.01 acresCurb Appeal: 8 out of...
Ag living lite: What's up with Greene's Farm Colony?
Published on Aug 31st, 2012
0 comments Address: 451 Colony DriveNeighborhood: Farm ColonyAsking: $369,000Assessment: $392,900Year Built: 1976Size:  3,298 finished sq. ft., 500 unfinished sq. ft.Land: 2.07 acresCurb Appeal: 8 out of...
Move-in ready: Near north house mixes past and present
Published on Aug 19th, 2012
6 comments Address: 1406 Holly RoadNeighborhood: Rutledge/GreenbrierAsking: $329,000Assessment: $290,700Year Built: 1957Size:  1,829 finished sq. ft.Land: .28 acresCurb Appeal: 6 out of 10Listing Agent:...
Swallowtail Cottage: Birds and butterflies abound in Free Union
Published on Aug 9th, 2012
2 comments Address: 1813 Old Orchard RoadNeighborhood: Free UnionAsking: $349,900Assessment: $203,800Year built: 1973Size: 1,904 finished sq. ft., 400 unfinishedLand: .47 acresCurb Appeal: 8 out of 10Listing...