1715 Essex Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
What's special
Open Houses: Sat. 12-2 and Sun. 12:30-2:30.....Epitome of convenience in coveted Meadowbrook Heights/Greenbrier! This beautifully remodeled 3,700 SF home offers light-filled, one-level living. Kitchen features ample closed storage, open shelving & kid-safe induction cooktop. Sun-drenched dining room w/ clerestory windows. Living room boasts a wood-burning stove for cozy winter evenings. Renovated, conditioned garage offers bonus artist studio + workshop. Basement includes family rm (refinished 2025), workout & game space. Nearly flat, private lot w/ fall color & mountain views—great for kids & pets. 360 SF Kebony deck overlooks patio & fenced backyard w/ native landscaping & raised garden beds. Major updates: HVAC heat pump w/ gas backup (2025), water heater (2024), main waterline (2025), updated PVC sewer line, Pella wood-core windows (within 10 yrs). Walk to CHS, Walker, Brooks Family Y & Rivanna Trails. Mins to UVA & Downtown. Whole Foods 1 mi.
- 27 days |
- 1,781 |
- 78 |
Likely to sell faster than
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of RealtorsTravel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
HEATHER GRIFFITH 434-249-6894,
NEST REALTY GROUP 434-566-0121
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Dining Room, Exercise Room, Family Room, Full Bath, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Mud Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Basement
Bonus room
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Exercise room
- Level: Basement
Family room
- Level: Basement
Foyer
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Primary Downstairs, Remodeled, Breakfast Bar, Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Recessed Lighting, Utility Room, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Concrete, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens, Tilt-In Windows
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Finished,Heated,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,534
- Total interior livable area: 4,312 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,834
- Finished area below ground: 1,478
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt, Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Wood
- Exterior features: Fence, Mature Trees/Landscape
- Fencing: Fenced,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Residential, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Features: Garden, Landscaped, Level, Native Plants, Near Public Transit
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 41D028000
- Zoning description: R-A Low-Density Residentail District
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Fiber Cement, Stick Built
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation
- Subdivision: MEADOWBROOK HEIGHTS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Charlottesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $226/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $799,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,230
- Date on market: 8/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 27 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Pending sale | $975,000$226/sqft |
Source:  CAAR #680848 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $975,000+254.5%$226/sqft |
Source: CAAR #680848 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2003 | Sold | $275,000+323.1%$64/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/1978 | Sold | $65,000$15/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,003 +7.8% | $799,000 +8% |
| 2024 | $7,421 +6.9% | $739,600 +4.9% |
| 2023 | $6,943 +133.7% | $705,200 +14% |
| 2022 | $2,970 -45.1% | $618,800 +8.7% |
| 2021 | $5,409 | $569,400 -0.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $572,000 +22.7% |
| 2019 | $4,427 +12.3% | $466,000 +17.5% |
| 2018 | $3,941 | $396,700 +6.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $373,100 |
| 2016 | $3,314 | $373,100 +7% |
| 2015 | $3,314 | $348,800 |
| 2014 | $3,314 | $348,800 |
| 2013 | $3,314 | $348,800 |
| 2012 | $3,314 -3.9% | -- |
| 2011 | $3,448 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $3,548 | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $373,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $373,500 +11% |
| 2006 | -- | $336,600 +9.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $307,000 +2.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $298,800 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$980,900
$932,000 - $1.03M
$3,455/mo
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