105 Observatory Ave is a 1,260 square foot house on a 6,229 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on June 21, 2011 for $250,000. Based on Redfin's Charlottesville data, we estimate the home's value is $474,128.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
6,229 sq ftLot Size
$376Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$474,128
$224K since sold in June 2011$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 30.4% higher than the average sale price ($363K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-3
AIA
Multifamily Residential Districts
The purpose of the multifamily residential zoning district is to provide areas for medium- to high-density residential development. The basic permitted use is medium-density residential development; however, higher density residential development may be permitted where harmonious with surrounding areas. Certain additional uses may be permitted, in cases where the character of the district will not be altered by levels of traffic, parking, lighting, noise, or other impacts associated with such uses. There are three categories of multifamily residential zoning districts: (1) R-3, consisting of medium-density residential areas in which medium-density residential developments, including multifamily uses, are encouraged;
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 336
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Brick Chimney
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Brick Veneer
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Property Information
Subdivision Name: UNIVERSITY-MAURY HILLS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,260
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,011
Building Sq. Ft: 1,849
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 5 & PT 7
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,229
Legal Lot Number: 5
Acres: 0.143
Zoning Code: R-3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,260
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,229 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Charlottesville
APN: 170102000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Venable Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Buford Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Charlottesville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$451,000 – $546,000
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