Remarkable opportunity in Lewis Mountain, offered for the first time since 1998. Ideally situated in one of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods, the property is within easy walking distance of the University of Virginia’s most iconic landmarks, including the Rotunda, Scott Stadium, and John Paul Jones Arena. Generating $70,000+ annually, it presents a compelling investment opportunity, while also offering exceptional potential as a renovation project for a primary residence. A rare combination of location, versatility, and long-term value. Zoned R-A Low-Density Residential with flexible multi-unit options by right. Great value priced below tax assessment!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$452Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by COURT NEXSEN• MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
Lewis Mountain, located between Emmet Street (US-29) and the University of Virginia Grounds, is a residential and academic-adjacent Charlottesville neighborhood with brick Colonial Revival homes and leafy, walkable blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Emmet Street corridor by Barracks Road, where coffee counters, local boutiques, and steady campus-bound foot traffic set the daily rhythm. The Corner (University Avenue) and the historic Rotunda at UVA act as cultural anchors, with live music and late-night bites at The Southern Café and Music Hall. Streets of tidy porches and mature trees give way to UVA’s lawns and stone academic buildings. A compact layout and frequent sidewalks shape an on-foot lifestyle tied to classes, libraries, and casual dining.
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Market insights
1945 Thomson Rd · $1,595,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,595,000
Median sale price in this area is $642,475. (60% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Primary suite located downstairs
Recessed lighting
Two masonry, wood-burning fireplaces
Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Additional bedrooms on second and first levels
Bathrooms
Five total bathrooms
Two main-level bathrooms
Bathrooms located on first, second and basement levels
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Unfinished basement with sump pump and interior and exterior entry
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Heat pump heating
Heat pump cooling
Exterior features
Front and rear porches
Porch
Lot approximately 0.27 acres
Home design
Detached property
Two stories
Exterior entry to basement
Parking
Detached garage
Two garage spaces
Construction
Brick and stick-built construction
Block foundation
Composition shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
Electricity and solar
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