Adorable cottage just one mile from the Downtown Mall and Ting Pavilion, offering easy access to Charlottesville’s best restaurants, shops, and live music. Nestled on a quiet, dead-end street, this home provides a rare sense of privacy and calm in such a central location. Sun-filled rooms brighten the interior, creating a warm and welcoming feel throughout. Full of charm and character, this home is perfect for those who appreciate cozy living with close proximity to everything the city has to offer. Spring will bring a beautifully arranged landscape throughout the yard with peonies, fig bushes, elderberry, tulips, dogwood, lilac, dahlias and more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$477Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by JESSICA RUSSO• NEST REALTY GROUP
Bought with JUSTINE BECKHAM• THE HOGAN GROUP-CHARLOTTESVILLE
Est. $1,409 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1147 Meriwether St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CAAR #675938
Jul 14, 2026
Sold
$375,000
$477/sq ft
May 27, 2026
Price Changed
$385,000
$490/sq ft
May 5, 2026
Price Changed
$395,000
$503/sq ft
Apr 16, 2026
Listed
$420,000
$534/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 22, 2021
Sold
$305,000
$388/sq ft
CAAR #612584
Jan 16, 2021
Listed
$325,000
$413/sq ft
+22
Enjoy this cozy starter home located in heart of downtowns desirable Little High neighborhood. 1,572 sq ft (746 sq ft is unfinished walkout basement) with about 300 sq ft stand up attic. Location can’t be beat with views of Monticello/Carter’s mountain and close proximity to Meade Park, the downtown mall, farmers market, and the University of Virginia. This 2 bedroom 1 bath includes an unfinished basement with room for expansion. New roof, aluminum siding and energy efficient windows. Nice hardwood floors, custom storage cabinets, off street parking, large backyard with nice storage building, great gardening potential, nice front porch, fully functional & move in ready! This is a jewel in the making with just a few personal touches.
Public Records
Jun 29, 1967
Sold
$13,232
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,129 (+2.8%)
$165,000 + $246,300
$411,300
2025
$4,015 (+10.4%)
$165,000 + $246,300
$411,300
2024
$3,639 (+12.6%)
$165,000 + $241,800
$406,800
2023
$3,232 (+13.6%)
$135,000 + $230,400
$365,400
2022
$2,846 (+6.0%)
$125,000 + $205,700
$330,700
2021
$2,686 (+5.6%)
$110,000 + $180,500
$290,500
2020
$2,544 (+4.4%)
$85,000 + $176,700
$261,700
2019
$2,436 (+5.3%)
$80,000 + $170,400
$250,400
2018
$2,313 (+9.6%)
$77,500 + $159,900
$237,400
2017
$2,111
$54,000 + $162,100
$216,100
2016
$2,110 (+5.0%)
$54,000 + $162,100
$216,100
2014
$2,009
$54,000 + $151,500
$205,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,447 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
786
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charlottesville
APN
540037000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-1S
Small Lot Residential Districts
(small lot),consisting of low-density residential areas characterized by small-lot development.
Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
BelowGradeFinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 786
Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Road Frontage Type: Public Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,031
Parcel Number: 540037000
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, High Speed Internet Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Sunrise
Middle Or Junior School: Charlottesville Middle
High School: Charlottesville
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 1147 MERIWETHER ST
Directions: From Bypass, take E High St exit and turn left onto Meade Ave. Turn right onto Little High St and then right onto 12th St NE. House is directly in front.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 786
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,447 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Charlottesville
APN: 540037000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Burnley-Moran Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Buford Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
3/10
Charlottesville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
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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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Historical weather
Charlottesville, VA • 22902
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Charlottesville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$415,000 – $502,000
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