Lovingly renovated 3 BR/3 Full Bath Cape Cod home is located on a cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after Rugby Hills area of Charlottesville. It is conveniently located 1.5 miles to UVa Rotunda, Downtown Mall & Barracks Rd Shopping Center, and 3.5 Miles to Sentara MJH on Pantops Mtn/Rt 250E. Many top notch upgrades have been made, both inside & out: Completely remodeled kitchen, new addition extends 1st flr Master Suite & adds new Master Bath, walk-in closet, mud room & covered back porch. Covered front & back porches w/ Mahogany steps were added, along w/ new screens & steps on side porch. New gutter guards & downspouts, custom shed and firepit installed. Extensive landscaping & gardens include new French drainage system in front yard. New sod in both front yard & large fully fenced back yard. New driveway stonework & extension offers parking for 2 vehicles. On-street parking available too.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$447Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by LEONARD MAILLOUX• REAL ESTATE III, INC.
Bought with BRENDA SINGLETARY• LONG & FOSTER - HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
This charming home located on a cul-de-sac in the heart of Charlottesville has been completely RENOVATED from top to bottom. Offering an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, modern ceramic tile, and white cabinets. Renovated bathrooms. One bedroom on the ground level and two upstairs. Unfinished basement. Living room has a beautiful fireplace. Newly refinished hardwood floors throughout. Brand new roof and HVAC system. FLAT fully fenced backyard is the perfect play area. Screened in side-porch adds to the charm. Venable Elementary School. Minutes from McIntire Park. Easy access to 250 bypass.
Public Records
Jun 29, 1998
Sold
$150,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 25, 1996
Sold
$115,300
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,916 (+4.6%)
$186,900 + $707,900
$894,800
2025
$8,522 (+9.6%)
$186,900 + $707,900
$894,800
2024
$7,779 (+6.1%)
$168,100 + $698,600
$866,700
2023
$7,332 (+8.0%)
$152,800 + $635,100
$787,900
2022
$6,790 (+56.7%)
$152,800 + $604,900
$757,700
2021
$4,334 (+7.2%)
$122,200 + $579,100
$701,300
2020
$4,043 (+1.1%)
$101,200 + $318,300
$419,500
2019
$3,997 (+12.0%)
$96,400 + $318,300
$414,700
2018
$3,570 (+4.9%)
$80,300 + $289,400
$369,700
2017
$3,403 (+2.0%)
$76,500 + $275,600
$352,100
2016
$3,336 (+2.6%)
$69,500 + $275,600
$345,100
2014
$3,253
$66,200 + $270,200
$336,400
Tax history for 1516 Rutledge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,916 (+4.6%)
$186,900 + $707,900
$894,800
2025
$8,522 (+9.6%)
$186,900 + $707,900
$894,800
2024
$7,779 (+6.1%)
$168,100 + $698,600
$866,700
2023
$7,332 (+8.0%)
$152,800 + $635,100
$787,900
2022
$6,790 (+56.7%)
$152,800 + $604,900
$757,700
2021
$4,334 (+7.2%)
$122,200 + $579,100
$701,300
2020
$4,043 (+1.1%)
$101,200 + $318,300
$419,500
2019
$3,997 (+12.0%)
$96,400 + $318,300
$414,700
2018
$3,570 (+4.9%)
$80,300 + $289,400
$369,700
2017
$3,403 (+2.0%)
$76,500 + $275,600
$352,100
2016
$3,336 (+2.6%)
$69,500 + $275,600
$345,100
2014
$3,253
$66,200 + $270,200
$336,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,888 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
1,808
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charlottesville
APN
370023000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-1
AIA
Single-Family Residential District
The single-family residential zoning districts are established to provide and protect quiet,low-density residential areas wherein the predominant pattern of residential development is the single-family dwelling.There are four (4) categories of single-family zoning districts:(1) R-1,consisting of low-density residential areas:
Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, Stick Built
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch
Roof: Architectural
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Porch, Screened, Side Porch
Fencing: Partial, Privacy, Wood
Other Structures: None
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Detached
Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
PropertyAttachedYN: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Levels: One and One Half
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,168
AboveGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 220
BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 736
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Zoning: R-1 Single Family Residen
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,662
Parcel Number: 370023000
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, High Speed Internet Available, Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Hot Water, Multi-Fuel, Natural Gas
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Trailblazer
Middle Or Junior School: Walker & Buford
High School: Charlottesville
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 1516 RUTLEDGE AVE
Directions: From Charlottesville US-250 Bypass: Take Rugby Ave Exit, turn R onto Rugby Ave, turn R onto Rose Hill Dr, then turn L onto Rutledge Ave. Home on L.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,808
Stories: 1.75
Lot Size: 9,888 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Charlottesville
APN: 370023000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
Walker Upper Elementary School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Buford Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
Charlottesville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
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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
3% 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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Estimated sale price
$922,000 – $1.12M
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