Awesome invoestment property!! Rented to UVA students through May 2027 at $3975/month. Tucked away on quiet Valley Road just steps from the University of Virginia Grounds, this beautifully renovated 1920 cottage offers an exceptional opportunity in one of Charlottesville’s most desirable in-town locations. Set on a . 24-acre lot, the property blends historic charm with thoughtful modern updates and the ease of true one-level living. The home has been extensively renovated, featuring new flooring and paint throughout, enhanced lighting, and a reconfigured layout that maximizes functionality. The updated kitchen showcases wood cabinetry, granite countertops, and all-new appliances, flowing seamlessly into the dining and living spaces. High ceilings and abundant natural light create a bright, inviting atmosphere, while the wood-burning fireplace adds warmth and character. Three bedrooms and two full baths provide flexibility for owners or tenants alike. A relocated laundry area adds convenience, and off-street parking enhances everyday practicality. Outdoor space offers room to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting just moments from UVA, Jefferson Park Avenue, and downtown amenities.
Jefferson Park Avenue, located between the University of Virginia Grounds and Downtown Charlottesville, is a residential and academic Charlottesville neighborhood with a walkable corridor and a hillside setting. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Jefferson Park Avenue and Shamrock Road junction, where late-night slices, coffee counters, and campus-facing storefronts keep the sidewalks in motion. Architectural cues lean toward early-20th-century houses, brick apartment buildings, and compact student-era walk-ups stepping down toward the rail line. The Corner’s independent staples—The Corner, Bodo’s Bagels, and The Jefferson Theater—anchor daily routines and evening plans. Small pocket greens and UVA’s nearby lawns shape a street-level rhythm of foot traffic and bikes. JPA’s main drag reads as practical and lived-in, with views that open toward the Blue Ridge on clear days.
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Offer insights
140 Valley Rd · $725,000
$720K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $720K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
131 days
The average home goes pending in 28 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Primary bedroom and primary bathroom located downstairs
High ceilings
Recessed lighting
Wood-burning fireplace
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (both on the main level)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Dryer hookup
Stacked laundry setup
Flooring
Hardwood
Luxury vinyl plank
Heating & cooling
Heat pump heating
Central air conditioning (heat pump)
Exterior features
Mature trees and landscaping
Wooded lot
Patio
Stream in the community
Home design
Detached single-family home
One story
Parking
Gravel off-street parking
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Stick-built construction
Block foundation
Composition shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
Natural gas available
Electricity and solar
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Wonderful opportunity to live near the Grounds of UVA. This charming cottage affords one level living and has built-in bookshelves and a pitched ceiling in the living room. The home is currently rented through May of 2026. Walk to UVA and UVA hospital.
Public Records
Mar 3, 1999
Sold
$112,000
$81/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 25, 1961
Sold
$12,900
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,324 (−4.8%)
$185,000 + $243,000
$428,000
2025
$4,541 (+13.7%)
$185,000 + $243,000
$428,000
2024
$3,994 (+2.8%)
$185,000 + $269,500
$454,500
2023
$3,886 (+10.3%)
$160,000 + $238,700
$398,700
2022
$3,524 (+7.5%)
$158,000 + $237,800
$395,800
2021
$3,279 (+3.7%)
$150,000 + $208,100
$358,100
2020
$3,163 (+11.6%)
$122,800 + $201,000
$323,800
2019
$2,833 (+10.3%)
$92,000 + $197,100
$289,100
2018
$2,569 (+1.3%)
$73,600 + $187,700
$261,300
2017
$2,536 (+2.0%)
$70,100 + $187,700
$257,800
2016
$2,486
$70,100 + $182,500
$252,600
2014
$2,486
$70,100 + $182,500
$252,600
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10,062 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1984
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,386
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,386
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charlottesville
APN
110049000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
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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Sun exposure
75/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 140 Valley Rd
$693,465
$32K under list price of $725K
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