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About this home
RUGBY ROAD – this distinctive Colonial Revival residence, circa 1921, occupies a coveted setting in the heart of Charlottesville’s University of Virginia neighborhood. Rich in architectural grace & period craftsmanship, the home’s beautifully balanced proportions, abundant natural light & enduring details lend t a sense of permanence & quiet distinction. Encompassing 3,420 finished sq. ft, the residence offers inviting, versatile spaces, including a living room w/ fireplace, spacious kitchen w/ breakfast nook, dining room, library & half bath on the main level. The second-floor features three bedrooms, a home office & two full baths, while the third level reveals two additional bedrooms & bath. The exterior w/ recent upscale improvements such as a copper roof & copper guttering enhance its long-term appeal. Symmetrical porch wings frame the façade w/ architectural elegance, while circular driveway creates a gracious arrival. Rear deck extends from the kitchen for outdoor living. Ideally positioned w/ in an effortless walk to UVA Grounds & The Corner, this residence presents a rare opportunity for elegant private living or a compelling investment, w/ exceptional flexibility for future value enhancement & rental income potential.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$576Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by CHARLOTTE DAMMANN• MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
Venable, located between the University of Virginia Grounds and Barracks Road Shopping Center, is a residential and academic Charlottesville neighborhood with leafy streets and classic brick architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Rugby Road corridor near UVA, where porch-lit sidewalks meet a steady rhythm of campus foot traffic. Early-20th-century Colonials and brick apartment buildings sit beside university-era landmarks and shaded lawns. The Corner’s independent staples—The Corner, Bodo’s Bagels, and The Jefferson Theater—set the cultural tempo just south of the neighborhood edge. Washington Park and the UVA Lawn add open green space and a collegiate backdrop. A walkable grid and frequent transit along Emmet Street tie daily routines to campus and Barracks Road.
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Market insights
616 Rugby Rd · $1,969,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.7%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,969,000
Median sale price in this area is $513,316. (74% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast area
Eat-in kitchen
Home office
Has basement (crawl space, exterior and interior entry, partial, unfinished)
Two wood-burning fireplaces
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
1 main-level bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Washer hookup
Dryer hookup
First-floor laundry
Flooring
Carpet
Wood
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Mature trees and landscaping
Garden
Level, open lot
Deck
Porch
Side porch
Near public transit
Public road frontage
Circular driveway
Home design
Detached
Two levels
Entry faces Rugby Road
Parking
Gravel parking
Off-street parking
Construction
Stick built
Stucco exterior
Copper roof
Block and stone foundation
Built with an unfinished below-grade area
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
Natural gas available
HOA & community
Public transportation access
Electricity and solar
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