1521 Rugby Road

Closed 12/15/22
Closed 12/15/22
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$775,000
5 beds2,800 sqft$277/sqft
1521 Rugby Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.49 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$277/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

An architectural gem in the heart of town. This 1955 mid-century inspired home was designed by renowned architect Fred Nichols, the dean of the Architecture school at UVA and known for his restoration of the Rotunda. This home was designed for his close friend, an artist and painter. The current owners are only the second owners in almost 70 years. There are numerous special details that aren't found in today's construction. The focal point of the home is the two story vaulted entertaining space...An architectural gem in the heart of town. This 1955 mid-century inspired home was designed by renowned architect Fred Nichols, the dean of the Architecture school at UVA and known for his restoration of the Rotunda. This home was designed for his close friend, an artist and painter. The current owners are only the second owners in almost 70 years. There are numerous special details that aren't found in today's construction. The focal point of the home is the two story vaulted entertaining space with central brick dual sided fireplace. Cedar siding with red wood interiors. Tilt sash windows with screens help create air flow in the warmer months and the sliding windows all have unique specially designed tracks which are a beautiful detail. All windows are energy efficient and well insulated. All lighting in the house is antique to the period of the home and conveys. A bright sunny primary bedroom has a new skylight adding to the treehouse feel. All bathroom vanities and fixtures are original and in pristine condition. This is a true time capsule that has been lovingly maintained. A built in green house looks out to the fenced in back yard. Detached artist studio. 4 off street parking spots.
  • Listed by: ANN HAY HARDY 202.297.0228 ahhardy@frankhardy.com Brokerage DRE #226012062 • FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Listing closed: 12/15/2022 12:00 AM • Source: CAAR, MLS#: 626977

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$725,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

98.8%

Charlottesville, VA

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1508 Rugby Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903

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Property Information for 1521 Rugby Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,182 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
  • County: Charlottesville Independent City
  • Architectural Style: MidCenturyModern
  • Subdivision Name: NONE
  • View: Garden, Residential
  • Zoning: R Residential
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.49 AC / 21,344 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From downtown Charlottesville, take 250W to Dairy Road exit. Turn left onto Grove Road. Cross bridge and continue onto Dairy Road. Turn right at stop sign onto Rugby Road. House is down the hill on the left.
  • Latitude: 38.054739
  • Longitude: -78.489615
  • Water Source: Public
  • Year Built: 1955
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,182
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT C & PAR T&Z MEADOWBROOK H
  • Tax Year: 2022
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 6.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: Trailblazer
  • High School: Charlottesville
  • Middle Or Junior School: Walker & Buford
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2800.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Area Total: 2800.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Living Area: 2800.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
Property and Assessments
  • Disclaimer: The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed, as well as participants of Bright MLS via the CAAR/Bright MLS data share.
  • New Construction: No
  • Parcel Number: 410009000
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Zoning Description: R Residential
Utilities
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, NaturalGasAvailable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, StickBuilt
  • Fireplace Features: Two, Masonry, WoodBurning
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: StudioOffice
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, SidePorch
  • Roof: Architectural
  • Security Features: CarbonMonoxideDetectors, SmokeDetectors
Interior Features
  • Basement: InteriorEntry
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Heating: Central, ForcedAir, NaturalGas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Skylights, EatInKitchen, VaultedCeilings
  • Levels: ThreeOrMore
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Type: Bathroom, Bedroom, DiningRoom, FullBath, HalfBath, Kitchen, LivingRoom, PrimaryBedroom
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Screens, TiltInWindows, Skylights
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, GasRange, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified: No
Room 1
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
Room 2
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: HalfBath
Room 8
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 1521 Rugby Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2022

Sold

CAAR #626977

$775,000—
Feb 28, 2022

Listed (Active)

CAAR #626977

$845,000—
Sep 4, 2012

Sold

CAAR #500029

$399,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2022

Sold

CAAR #626977

$775,000
02/28/2022

Listed (Active)

CAAR #626977

$845,000
09/04/2012

Sold

CAAR #500029

$399,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1521 Rugby Road

Taxable ValueLand$313,100Additions$592,700Total$905,800
Tax Record2026$9,054 ($754 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,100 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt700 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,909 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1973ZoningR-ACountyCHARLOTTESVILLE CITYAPN410009000

Schools near 1521 Rugby Road

This home is within Charlottesville Cty Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Venable Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Buford Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Charlottesville High School
Public - 9 to 12
Walker Upper Elementary School
Public - 5 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Venable Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Buford Middle School
Public7 to 8

Charlottesville High School
Public9 to 12

Walker Upper Elementary School
Public5 to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1521 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
$775,000
5
2,800
21,344
1527 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
–
4
3
1,645
16,596
1503 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
$901,375
5
6,054
56,628
1531 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
$560,000
4
2,983
35,283
1419 Hilltop Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
$565,000
4
3,036
47,916
1501 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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3
4
3,268
25,091

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