Step into a rare piece of Charlottesville history. Built in 1895, this Greek Revival home retains its original character with a central hall, grand staircase and striking brick façade; features seldom preserved today. The property includes 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths plus a flexible basement apartment and a separate 2-bedroom guest house. Nearly an acre of landscaped grounds provides space for entertaining or quiet retreat. Located just blocks from downtown and minutes from UVA, this residence blends historic charm with modern livability in one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods.
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$2,300,000
521 1st St N, Charlottesville, VA 22902
4beds
--baths
5,781sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1859
0.9 Acres Lot
$2,369,600 Zestimate®
$398/sqft
$5,769 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,369,600
$2.01M - $2.80M
$5,769/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
LINDSAY MILBY 434-962-9148,
LORING WOODRIFF REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES
Bought with:
MURDOCH MATHESON, 0225058114
FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Source: CAAR,MLS#: 669596
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,087
- Total interior livable area: 5,781 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,290
- Finished area below ground: 1,339
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Mature Trees/Landscape
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Residential
Lot
- Size: 0.90 Acres
- Features: Native Plants
Details
- Parcel number: 330002000
- Zoning description: RB Residential-Business District
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Georgian,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stick Built
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1859
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Charlottesville
- Subdivision: NONE
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $2,300,000+44.2%$398/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listing removed | $8,000$1/sqft |
Source: CAAR #668882 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Listed for rent | $8,000+517.8%$1/sqft |
Source: CAAR #668882 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,295 |
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| 8/17/2004 | Sold | $1,595,000$276/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,566 +4.8% | $2,286,500 +4.8% |
| 2024 | $21,539 +5.1% | $2,181,700 +3% |
| 2023 | $20,496 +113.9% | $2,118,500 +6.1% |
| 2022 | $9,583 -46.6% | $1,996,500 +5.6% |
| 2021 | $17,962 | $1,890,700 +12.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $1,676,700 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $15,574 +6.4% | $1,639,400 +7.5% |
| 2018 | $14,644 | $1,524,800 +4% |
| 2017 | -- | $1,465,900 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $12,627 | $1,394,600 |
| 2015 | $12,627 | $1,394,600 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $12,627 | $1,329,200 |
| 2013 | $12,627 | $1,329,200 |
| 2012 | $12,627 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $12,259 | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $1,344,200 +44.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $928,600 +17.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $792,400 +8.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $730,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: North Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Burnley-Moran Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Buford Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 4/10Charlottesville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Burnley-Moran
- Middle: Walker & Buford
- High: Charlottesville
Source: CAAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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