Last Sold Price
3 beds1,418 sqft$255/sqft
525 Valley Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Description

Rare opportunity to own this special historic home. Originally built from salvaged materials by a UVa Architecture professor Milton Grigg in 1937, this charming home is loaded with character throughout. Prime location just a short walk to the Hospital, U. Va., and South Lawn and within desirable Venable school district. This home offers unique period details and trim work, including wainscoting, built-in cabinetry, exposed ceiling beams, working wood-burning fireplace, brass boxlocks, and more. Bathroom...Rare opportunity to own this special historic home. Originally built from salvaged materials by a UVa Architecture professor Milton Grigg in 1937, this charming home is loaded with character throughout. Prime location just a short walk to the Hospital, U. Va., and South Lawn and within desirable Venable school district. This home offers unique period details and trim work, including wainscoting, built-in cabinetry, exposed ceiling beams, working wood-burning fireplace, brass boxlocks, and more. Bathroom and kitchen tastefully renovated in keeping with the home's character. New washer and dryer. Private, fenced yard with inviting rear flagstone patio. Detached guest suite with a bedroom and full bathroom currently rented on airBnB!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/30/2015 01:00 AM

  1. Listed by GRIER MURPHY • NEST REALTY GROUP
    P: (434) 466-5850 C: (434) 466-5850 griermurphy@nestrealty.com

Property Details for 525 Valley Road

Status
MLS #
534810
Days on Market
84
Taxes
$3,198 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Detached
Year Built
1937
Lot Size
0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
Subdivision
NONE
Directions
From UVA, JPA to a u-turn on Left at Maywood just past Oakhurst Inn. Right on Valley Rd. Home on Left.
Water
Public Water
Zoning
R-1SU (University Small Lot ) Residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$390,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

94.5%

Charlottesville, VA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of NEST REALTY GROUP, GRIER MURPHY

Sold By MONTAGUE, MILLER & CO. - WESTFIELD, JAMIE WHITE

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Building Information for 525 Valley Road

Stories1Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

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$2,102 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,836

Property Taxes

$267

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 525 Valley Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • County/Incorporated City: Charlottesville
  • Historic District: Yes
  • Lockbox Location: Kitchen Door
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Taxes: $3,197.70
  • Association: No
  • Assn Setup/Transfer Fees: $.00
  • Parcel Number: 110043000
School Information
  • Elem School: Venable
  • High School: Charlottesville
  • Middle School: Walker & Buford
Parking
  • Garage AG Unfin: 0.0
  • Garage BG Unfin: 0.0
  • Garage Total AG: 0.0
  • Garage Total BG: 0.0
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • # of Acres: 0.17
  • Price Per SQFT: $254.72
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Above Grade Finished: 1418.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished: 380.0
  • Below Grade Finished: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished: 97.0
  • Dependency Total BG: 0.0
  • Dependency Total AG: 0.0
Property and Assessments
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Type: Detached
  • Foreclosure: No
  • Name of Property: Gildersleeve Cottage
  • Property Included: All Appliances Convey.
  • Type of Construction: On Site Built
  • Level: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1937
  • New Construction: No
  • Occupant: owner
  • Legal Description: LOT 12 BK 2 SOUTHGATE TERRACE
  • Road Maint: 0.0
  • Lockbox: CAAR
  • SIGN: Yes
  • Occupied By: Owner
  • Agent Hit Count: 163
  • Client Hit Count: 188
  • Design: Cape Cod
  • Listing Services: Exclusive Right to Sell, Full Service
  • Cable/Internet Available: Cable, DSL
Green Features
  • Green Features: No
Utilities
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Pool: No
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central Heat, Hot Water
Room Information
Additional Room Information
  • Room Types: Bedroom, Dining Room, Foyer, Full Bath, Garage Apt., Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
  • Room Types Level B: Laundry (LB)
  • Room Types Level 1: Dining Room (L1), Foyer (L1), Kitchen (L1), Living Room (L1)
  • Room Types Level 2+: Bedroom (L2+), Full Bath (L2+), Garage Apt. (L2+)
  • Concatenated Rooms 1: |Living Roo1|Kitchen1|Dining Roo1|Foyer1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Full Bath2|LaundryB|Garage Apt2|Bedroom2|Full Bath2|
Bathrooms Information
  • # Baths: 2.00
  • # Baths: Below Grade: .00
  • # Baths: Dependency: .00
  • # Baths: Main Level: .00
  • # Baths: Upper Level(s): 2.00
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
Bedrooms Information
  • Master Bed on Main Level: No
  • Master Bath on Main Level: No
  • # Beds: 3.00
  • # Beds: Below Grade: .00
  • # Beds: Dependency: .00
  • # Beds: Main Level: .00
  • # Beds: Upper Level(s): 3.00
Room 1
  • Room 1: Living Room
  • Room 1 Level: 1
Room 2
  • Room 2: Kitchen
  • Room 2 Level: 1
Room 3
  • Room 3: Dining Room
  • Room 3 Level: 1
Room 4
  • Room 4: Foyer
  • Room 4 Level: 1
Room 5
  • Room 5: Bedroom
  • Room 5 Level: 2
Room 6
  • Room 6: Bedroom
  • Room 6 Level: 2
Room 7
  • Room 7: Full Bath
  • Room 7 Level: 2
Room 8
  • Room 8: Laundry
  • Room 8 Level: Basement
Room 9
  • Room 9: Garage Apt.
  • Room 9 Level: 2
Room 11
  • Room 11: Bedroom
  • Room 11 Level: 2
Room 12
  • Room 12: Full Bath
  • Room 12 Level: 2

Property History for 525 Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 30, 2015

Sold

CAAR #534810

$361,200
Jul 8, 2015

Listed (Active)

CAAR #534810

$385,000
Aug 29, 2013

Sold

CAAR #513010

$345,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/30/2015

Sold

CAAR #534810

$361,200
07/08/2015

Listed (Active)

CAAR #534810

$385,000
08/29/2013

Sold

CAAR #513010

$345,000

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

Public Records for 525 Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$185,000Additions$371,900Total$556,900
Tax Record2026$5,571 ($464 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,071 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,071 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt97 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937Year Renovated1974ZoningR-BCountyCHARLOTTESVILLE CITYAPN110043000

Schools near 525 Valley Road

This home is within Charlottesville Cty Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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