Published March 4, 2004, in issue #0309 of the Hook

What happened to "On the Blocks" of the past?

APPEARED IN THE HOOK: October 16, 2003 issue #0241

ADDRESS: 506 Grove Avenue

ASKING PRICE: $439,000

SELLING PRICE: $435,500

DAYS TO CONTRACT: 14

SELLER'S AGENT: Sonja Casero of Century 21 Albemarle Properties 977-3033

BUYER'S AGENT: Elaine Callahan, Re/Max Assured Properties, 973-6797

CONTROVERSY: On February 19, the buyer-- Virginia NeuroCare Inc.-- won a decision from the Charlottesville Board of Zoning Appeals to rezone the property for use as a residence for transition patients. Some neighbors contended that housing brain-damaged adults here would violate the City zoning ordinance. But the Board looked to federal housing law when rendering its decision.--Hawes Spencer

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