OPEN HOUSE - SAT 10/24, 12-2! Beautifully updated home on sought-after Rugby Avenue! Enjoy scenic outdoor spaces with all the conveniences of city living. Set on a private, wooded half-acre lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home combines classic character with comfortable living spaces. The cozy living room offers a woodburning fireplace and hardwood floors as you enter the home. Through French doors, enter the bright dining room and the custom painted kitchen with butcher block counters, new appliances including the gas range, and glass front cabinets and access to the cozy deck for dining al fresco. Two bedrooms including a large primary bedroom and a full bath complete the main level. The basement has been fully gutted & renovated in the last 2 years to include extra living space with an additional bedroom, workout space, laundry room, and full bathroom. The spacious family room includes built-in shelving and a built-in bar with storage and beverage cooler with walk-out access to the gravel patio. Outside you’ll find a lush backyard with a charming creek that has been fully piped, thoughtful landscaping, and plenty of space for relaxing, entertaining, pets, & play. Zoned R-C. Convenient to all things Downtown Charlottesville & UVA!
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$366Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by KELLY FAILLACE• MONTAGUE, MILLER & CO. - WESTFIELD
Listed by KELLY FAILLACE• MONTAGUE, MILLER & CO. - WESTFIELD
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Venable Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Buford Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
Charlottesville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
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About Barracks
Rugby
Barracks Rugby, located between Barracks Road and the University of Virginia Grounds, is a residential and retail Charlottesville neighborhood with mid-century apartment communities and a walkable shopping corridor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Barracks Road Shopping Center entrance along Emmet Street, where sidewalks thread past local boutiques, coffee counters, and everyday errands. Architectural cues shift from brick garden-style complexes to newer mixed-use buildings edging the commercial strip. Ragged Mountain Running Shop anchors the area’s outdoor-minded retail scene, while The End Games adds a long-running tabletop culture hub. Green pockets like the nearby UVA Dell and Meadow Creek trails shape a routine of short walks and longer loops. Traffic hum stays close to U.S. 29, while side streets read quieter and more residential.
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Offer insights
1710 Rugby Ave · $689,000
$689K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $689K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
34 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.9%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Primary bedroom located downstairs
Utility room
Finished basement with exterior and interior entry and walk-out access
One wood-burning fireplace
Bedrooms
Two main-level bedrooms
Additional bedroom in the basement
Bathrooms
Two total bathrooms (one on the main level, one in the basement)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Basement laundry
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Heat pump heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Mature trees and landscaping
Landscaped and wooded lot
Public road frontage
Sidewalks
Home design
Detached single-story home
Security
Surveillance system
Construction
Stick-built construction
Poured foundation
Architectural roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas available
Cable available
High-speed internet available
Electricity and solar
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Great location! This home offers picturesque and private living yet it's only minutes from downtown Charlottesville, UVA and the best shopping centers. The generous 0.54-acre lot is set along a quiet street and is enveloped by mature trees that enhance the tranquil appeal of this move-in ready home. There are three adorable bedrooms and two bathrooms along with comfortable and inviting living spaces. Hardwood floors and a wood fireplace bring a sense of warmth to the interior and there’s an abundance of natural light. Stainless steel appliances, a gas stove and gorgeous cabinetry await in the kitchen and will make preparing meals a pleasure. The long list of features is extensive and includes ceiling fans, gorgeous French doors and elegant custom built-ins. There’s a large private deck for hosting guests while driveway and street parking add convenience. Extra room in basement could be a non-conforming 4th bedroom.
Public Records
May 27, 2014
Sold
$349,900
$186/sq ft
CAAR #517435
Feb 7, 2014
Listed
$349,900
$186/sq ft
CAAR #477936
Aug 31, 2010
Listing Removed
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May 28, 2010
Listed
$359,900
$191/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 28, 2005
Sold
$380,000
$202/sq ft
CAAR #413203
Apr 27, 2005
Listed
$379,000
$201/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 28, 1997
Sold
$148,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,544 (+4.5%)
$248,600 + $403,700
$652,300
2025
$6,265 (+9.9%)
$248,600 + $403,700
$652,300
2024
$5,703 (+4.7%)
$289,900 + $340,600
$630,500
2023
$5,447 (+16.3%)
$263,500 + $309,600
$573,100
2022
$4,684 (+5.5%)
$263,500 + $294,900
$558,400
2021
$4,438 (+3.1%)
$210,800 + $268,100
$478,900
2020
$4,304 (+1.9%)
$174,600 + $269,400
$444,000
2019
$4,226 (+13.3%)
$166,300 + $269,400
$435,700
2018
$3,730 (+4.9%)
$138,600 + $244,900
$383,500
2017
$3,556 (+3.3%)
$132,000 + $233,200
$365,200
2016
$3,441 (−3.7%)
$120,000 + $233,200
$353,200
2014
$3,575
$110,400 + $256,900
$367,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,884
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,884
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charlottesville
APN
030050000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 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:
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Airport Impact Area
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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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Historical weather
Charlottesville, VA • 22903
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Sun exposure
86/ 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.
8.8 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1710 Rugby Ave
$678,330
$11K under list price of $689K
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