Real Estate - On the Block

REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Poor House: Ruckersville cabin has lots of mystery
Published on Aug 27th, 2009
0 comments PHOTO BY SARAH JACOBSON Address: 2067 Swift Run Road Neighborhood: Greene Mountain Lake  Asking: $365,000 Assessment: $302,500 Year Built: circa 1790 Size: 2,380 Land: 2.08 acres Agent: Lori...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Corner house: Bagels and Buckingham Branch add charm
Published on Aug 20th, 2009
0 comments PHOTO BY KRISTINA GARCIA WADE Address: 701 West Street Neighborhood: Venable Asking: $349,000 Assessment: $351,200 Year Built: 2006 Size: 2,112 fin. sq. ft.  Land: 0.12 acres Agent: Tommy...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Oldie but goodie: Post-war flavor adds charm off JPA
Published on Aug 13th, 2009
0 comments PHOTO BY SARAH JACOBSON Address: 2603 Jefferson Park Circle  Neighborhood: Fry's Spring Asking: $325,000 Assessment: $400,400 Year Built: 1947 Size: 1,972 fin. sq. ft. Land: 0.27 acres Agent:...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Two for one: A log cabin with modern add-ons
Published on Jul 30th, 2009
0 comments PHOTO BY KRISTINA GARCIA Address: 2317 Wakefield Road Neighborhood: Rio in Albemarle County Asking: $324,000 Assessment: $ $329,500 Year Built: 1925 Size: 1,796 fin. sq. ft. / 376 unfin.  Land...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Bigger than most: Melbourne Park condo has extras
Published on Jul 23rd, 2009
0 comments PHOTO BY SARAH JACOBSON Address: 111 West Melbourne Park Circle, #A Neighborhood: Melbourne Park in the city Asking: $265,000 Assessment: $274,200 Year Built: 2006 Size: 1,620 fin. sq. ft. /1,050...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Don't pass by: Nearby park offsets traffic noise
Published on Jul 16th, 2009
0 comments PHOTO BY KRISTINA GARCIA Address: 916 Marshall Street  Neighborhood: Locust Grove Asking: $515,000 Assessment: $485,700 Year Built: 1994 Size: 2,802 fin Sq. ft.  Land: 0.264 acres Agent:...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- For starters: Belmont bungalow a condo alternative
Published on Jul 9th, 2009
0 comments PHOTO BY SARAH JACOBSON Address: 1007 Montrose Avenue Neighborhood: Belmont Asking: $275,000 Assessment: $266,400 (does not include basement addition) Year Built: 1954 Size: 1,554 fin. sq. ft. Land...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Urban reverie: Robinson Woods offers nature in town
Published on Jul 2nd, 2009
0 comments PHOTO BY KRISTINA GARCIA Address: 117 Robinson Woods Neighborhood: Preston Asking: $399,900 2009 Assessment: $413,700 Year Built: 1997 Size: 1,924 fin. sq. ft.  Land: 0.158 acres Agent: Tommy...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Nice, but... Value for money in Free Union?
Published on Jun 25th, 2009
0 comments PHOTO BY SARAH JACOBSON Address: 3830 Blufton Mill Road Neighborhood: Free Union Asking: $499,900 Assessment: $295,900 (under Land Use program) Year Built: 1972 Size: 2,448 fin. sq. ft./600 unfin....
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Rock on: New Belmont house does builder proud
Published on Jun 18th, 2009
1 comments PHOTO BY KRISTINA GARCIA Address: 720 Rockland Avenue Neighborhood: Belmont Asking: $395,000 Assessment: $45,600 (land only; purchased for $110,000 in December 2008) Year Built: 2009 Size: 1,856...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Vacation at home: Enjoy pool, hot tub, trails in Earlysville
Published on Jun 11th, 2009
2 comments PHOTO BY KRISTINA GARCIA Address: 656 Springforest Lane Neighborhood: Earlysville in Albemarle Asking: $895,000 Assessment: $907,000 Year Built: 2004 Size: 5,328 fin Sq. ft. / 856 unfin. sq. ft....
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Compound interest: Six buildings provide opportunities
Published on Jun 11th, 2009
0 comments PHOTO BY SARAH JACOBSON Address: 88 Windhaven Lane Neighborhood: Afton, in Nelson County Asking: $569,900 Assessment: $300,500 Year Built: 1952 Size: 2,540 finished; 900 unfinished Land: 2.0 acres...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Price hike: Do upgrades make it all worthwhile?
Published on May 21st, 2009
0 comments PHOTO BY KRISTINA GARCIA Address: 220 Douglas Avenue Neighborhood: North Belmont in Charlottesville Asking: $359,900 Assessment: $305,500 Year Built: 1920 or earlier Size: 1,295 fin Sq. ft. / 400...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Wade in: Big closets and compact ideas near Trail
Published on May 14th, 2009
0 comments PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE AGENT ADDRESS: 387 Wildwood Court   NEIGHBORHOOD:  Wildwood in Albemarle ASKING:  $275,000 ASSESSMENT:  $232,300 YEAR BUILT:  1987 SIZE:  1,862...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Largely convenient: Spacious home graces Dunlora lot
Published on May 7th, 2009
1 comments PHOTO BY KRISTINA GARCIA Address: 861 King William Drive Neighborhood: Dunlora Asking: $550,000 Assessment: $514,600 Year Built: 1992 Size: 3,465 fin Sq. ft. / 550 unfin. Sq. ft. Land: 0.43 acres...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Quirky: City house offers privacy, convenience
Published on Apr 30th, 2009
0 comments PHOTOS BY MARK DAVISON ADDRESS: 110 Warren Lane NEIGHBORHOOD:  Meadowbrook in Charlottesville ASKING:  $499,000 ASSESSMENT:  $495,300 YEAR BUILT:  1952 SIZE:  3,626 fin. sq....
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Did-it-themselves: In Belmont, couple redoes a cottage
Published on Apr 23rd, 2009
0 comments PHOTO BY KRISTINA GARCIA Address: 1116 Montrose Ave. Neighborhood: Belmont Asking: $308,000 Assessment: $299,800 Year Built: 1947 Size: 1,374 fin. sq. ft. / 916 unfin. sq. ft. Land: 0.267 acres...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Fat and happy: Character, donuts available in Belmont
Published on Apr 16th, 2009
0 comments PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE AGENT ADDRESS: 708 Graves Street NEIGHBORHOOD:  Belmont in Charlottesville ASKING:  $369,900 ASSESSMENT:  $319,100 YEAR BUILT:  1918 SIZE:  1,490 fin....
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Albemarle arcadia: A pastoral Hickory Ridge reverie
Published on Apr 9th, 2009
0 comments PHOTO BY KRISTINA GARCIA Address: 610 Bridlespur Lane Neighborhood: Earlysville Asking: $399,000 Assessment: $389,200 Year Built: 1975 Size: 2,221 fin sq. ft. / 100 unfin. sq. ft. Land: 0.76 acres...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- No bluffing: Park your hybrid at Riverview
Published on Apr 2nd, 2009
1 comments PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE AGENT ADDRESS: 6 Riverside Avenue NEIGHBORHOOD:  Woolen Mills in Charlottesville ASKING:  $535,000 ASSESSMENT:  n/a– new construction YEAR BUILT: ...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Blue collar cottage: Practical and affordable in Woolen Mills
Published on Mar 26th, 2009
2 comments PHOTO BY KRISTINA GARCIA Address: 1409 Short 18th Street Neighborhood: Woolen Mills Asking: $209,900 Assessment: $156,000 Year Built: 1961 Size: 835 fin. sq. ft.  Land: 0.17 acres Agent: Roger...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Cocktail-party fodder: East Egg on East Market?
Published on Mar 19th, 2009
0 comments PHOTOS BY MARK DAVISON ADDRESS: 1001 East Market St, #7 NEIGHBORHOOD:  Downtown Charlottesville ASKING:  $374,900 ASSESSMENT:  $366,000 YEAR BUILT:  2006 SIZE:  1,034 fin. sq...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Editor's house: Rugby gem needs to be revised
Published on Mar 12th, 2009
6 comments PHOTO BY KRISTINA GARCIA Address: 1900 Edgewood Lane Neighborhood: Rugby, in Charlottesville Asking: $519,000 Assessment: $558,300 Year Built: 1931 Size: 1,967 fin Sq. ft. / 610 unfin. Sq. ft. Land...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- West comes east: City neighborhood a SF treat
Published on Mar 5th, 2009
5 comments PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE AGENT ADDRESS: 1024 Grove Street NEIGHBORHOOD: Fifeville ASKING: $179,000 ASSESSMENT: $164,000 YEAR BUILT: 1925 SIZE: 1,125 fin. sq. ft. LAND: 0.15 acres CURB APPEAL: 6.5 out...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- The new old: Efficient craftsman lands in Belvedere
Published on Feb 26th, 2009
0 comments PHOTO BY KRISTINA GARCIA Address: 664 Tyree Lane Neighborhood: Belvedere in Charlottesville Asking: $549,000 Assessment: $543,600 Year Built: 2008 Size: 4,133 fin Sq. ft. / 504 unfin. Sq. ft. Land:...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Bike or walk: Teachers, kiss your commute good-bye!
Published on Feb 19th, 2009
0 comments PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE AGENT ADDRESS: 117 Oak Forest Circle NEIGHBORHOOD:  Oak Forest in Albemarle ASKING:  $259,000 ASSESSMENT:  $244,900 YEAR BUILT:  1980 SIZE:  1,889 fin...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK-Arts and crafts: Function meets beauty on Brokenback Mountain
Published on Feb 12th, 2009
0 comments PHOTO BY KRISTINA GARCIA Address: 221 Shady Lane Neighborhood: Free Union Asking: $975,000 Assessment: $46,000 for 6 acres; $226,600 for improvements; $272,600 total (226 acres assessed at $679,500...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Not too big: Willoughby treasure just right size
Published on Feb 5th, 2009
2 comments PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE AGENT ADDRESS: 824 Harris Road NEIGHBORHOOD: Willoughby ASKING: $294,500 ASSESSMENT: $260,200 YEAR BUILT: 1989 SIZE: 1,801 fin. sq. ft. / 228 unfin. LAND: 0.24 acres CURB...
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Sign of the times: Rent or own ‘50s era cottage
Published on Jan 29th, 2009
0 comments   PHOTO BY KRISTINA GARCIA   Address: 906 Martin St.  Neighborhood: Locust Grove Asking: $385,000 Assessment: $260,400 Year Built: 1949 Size: 2,328 fin Sq. ft. / 377 unfin. Sq. ft....
REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- Contrast or clash? It's all a matter of perspective
Published on Jan 22nd, 2009
0 comments PHOTOS BY MARK DAVISON ADDRESS: 1605 Keith Valley Road NEIGHBORHOOD:  Greenbrier ASKING:  $410,550 ASSESSMENT:  $565,700 YEAR BUILT:  1950 SIZE:  3,595 fin. sq. ft. / 695...