Google street view image for 127 Observatory Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Off market feb 2025 for $375K

$447,258

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,465/mo

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1,152

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127 Observatory Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

About this home

127 Observatory Ave is a 1,152 square foot house on a 4,356 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on February 06, 2025 for $375,000. Based on Redfin's Charlottesville data, we estimate the home's value is $447,258.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

4,356 sq ftLot Size

$388Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$447,258

$72K since sold in February 2025$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 21.9% higher than the average sale price ($367K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$330,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,288 sq ft
1421 Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$348,000
B
2 beds1 bath984 sq ft
1616 Mulberry Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$395,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,045 sq ft
1641 Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$404,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,175 sq ft
19 Mobile Ln, Charlottesville, VA 22903
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$357,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,237 sq ft
1208 Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

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Market trends in 22903, VA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.8%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$545K

$48K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

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32 MoM

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Sale history for 127 Observatory Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,091 (+2.4%)

$166,500 + $240,900

$407,400

2025

$3,995 (+19.0%)

$166,500 + $240,900

$407,400

2024

$3,358 (+182.9%)

$166,500 + $235,300

$401,800

2022

$1,187 (+11.1%)

$142,200 + $191,700

$333,900

2021

$1,068 (+3.4%)

$135,000 + $168,100

$303,100

2020

$1,033 (−30.5%)

$92,800 + $172,900

$265,700

2019

$1,485 (+68.2%)

$80,900 + $169,500

$250,400

2018

$883 (−33.6%)

$64,700 + $161,500

$226,200

2017

$1,329 (+55.8%)

$61,600 + $161,475

$223,075

2016

$853

$61,600 + $157,000

$218,600

2014

$853

$61,600 + $157,000

$218,600

Tax history for 127 Observatory Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,091 (+2.4%)

$166,500 + $240,900

$407,400

2025

$3,995 (+19.0%)

$166,500 + $240,900

$407,400

2024

$3,358 (+182.9%)

$166,500 + $235,300

$401,800

2022

$1,187 (+11.1%)

$142,200 + $191,700

$333,900

2021

$1,068 (+3.4%)

$135,000 + $168,100

$303,100

2020

$1,033 (−30.5%)

$92,800 + $172,900

$265,700

2019

$1,485 (+68.2%)

$80,900 + $169,500

$250,400

2018

$883 (−33.6%)

$64,700 + $161,500

$226,200

2017

$1,329 (+55.8%)

$61,600 + $161,475

$223,075

2016

$853

$61,600 + $157,000

$218,600

2014

$853

$61,600 + $157,000

$218,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

R-2U

AIA

University Residential Districts

(university), consisting of quiet, low-density residential areas in the vicinity of the University of Virginia campus, in which single-family attached and two-family dwellings are encouraged

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Airport Impact Area

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Radiant Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Brick Chimney
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Shape Type: Gambrel

Property Information
Subdivision Name: UNIVERSITY-MAURY HILLS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,152
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 486
Building Sq. Ft: 1,152
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Garage / Carport Type: Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,356
Legal Lot Number: 2
Acres: 0.1
Zoning Code: R-2U
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Charlottesville
APN: 170095000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Venable Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.2mi

4/10

Buford Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

3/10

Charlottesville High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi

4/10

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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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Historical weather

Charlottesville, VA • 22903

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Estimated sale price

$425,000 – $515,000

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Home values near 127 Observatory Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
130 Observatory Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2925 Sq. Ft.	$740,543
113 Observatory Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 941 Sq. Ft.	$413,572

Address	Redfin Estimate
129 Observatory Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1403 Sq. Ft.	$602,373
125 Observatory Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1469 Sq. Ft.	$476,472

Address	Redfin Estimate
119 Observatory Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1048 Sq. Ft.	$484,037
116 Observatory Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$392,453

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