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$699,900

740 Lyons Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902

3beds

2,496sqft

$4,318/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1964

0.57 Acres Lot

$674,500 Zestimate^®

$280/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Mid century brick ranchWoodburning fireplaceFinished walkout basementSeparate entrancePrimary bedroom with ensuiteMature landscapingCul-de-sac setting

xceptional opportunity for investors or renovation-minded buyers in Charlottesville’s highly desirable North Downtown area and priced under assessed value. Positioned at the end of a quiet culdesac on an unusually large .57-acre lot is this mid century brick ranch on a full basement ready for the new owner to reimagine its next next 60 years. The main level features extensive hardwood floors, masonry fireplace with gas logs, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths including a primary bedroom with ensuite. The finished walkout basement adds a large open living/recreation area, a third full bathroom, a woodburning fireplace, and a separate entrance offering potential for rental income. Enjoy the rare combination of a large private-feeling lot, mature landscaping, cul-de-sac setting, and an exceptional North Downtown location, all just minutes from the best of Charlottesville. Bring your vision and create something truly special in one of Charlottesville’s most sought-after areas!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3
Main level bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 3

Rooms

Room types: Bathroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Full Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Recreation

Primary bedroom

Level: First

Bedroom

Level: First

Primary bathroom

Level: First

Bathroom

Level: Basement

Bathroom

Level: First

Dining room

Level: First

Kitchen

Level: First

Laundry

Level: Basement

Living room

Level: First

Recreation

Level: Basement

Heating

Baseboard

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup

Features

Primary Downstairs
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Windows: Vinyl
Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Finished,Heated,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Two

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,496
Total interior livable area: 2,496 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,292
Finished area below ground: 1,204

Property

Parking

Parking features: Off Street, On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Exterior features: Fence, Mature Trees/Landscape
Fencing: Picket,Partial
Has view: Yes
View description: Residential

Lot

Size: 0.57 Acres
Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End, Landscaped

Details

Parcel number: 520016200
Zoning description: R-A Low-Density Residentail District

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Stick Built
Foundation: Block
Roof: Architectural

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1964

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Sidewalks
Subdivision: LYONS PLACE

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Charlottesville

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $280/sqft
Tax assessed value: $678,300
Annual tax amount: $7,084
Date on market: 7/16/2026
Cumulative days on market: 33 days

Estimated market value

$674,500

$641,000 - $708,000

$3,534/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/21/2026	Listed for sale	$699,900+14634.7%$280/sqft
Source: CAAR #679629 Report a problem
2/14/2011	Listing removed	$700
Source: TNC Report a problem
1/15/2011	Listed for rent	$700
Source: TNC Report a problem
2/27/1981	Sold	$4,750$2/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,719	$678,300 +13%
2024	--	$600,500 +2%
2023	--	$588,700 +6%
2022	--	$555,200 +7.9%
2021	--	$514,700 +9.4%
2020	--	$470,600 +2.4%
2019	$873 +6.9%	$459,600 +8.8%
2018	$817	$422,500 +6.8%
2017	--	$395,500 +5.9%
2016	$3,348	$373,500
2015	$3,348	$373,500 +6%
2014	$3,348	$352,400
2013	$3,348	$352,400
2012	$3,348	--
2011	$3,348	--
2010	--	--
2009	$3,280	--
2008	--	$359,700 +1.7%
2007	--	$353,700 +14%
2006	--	$310,300 +19%
2005	--	$260,700 +17.1%
2004	--	$222,600