For sale

$1,595,000

Est. $10,389/mo —

•

3,528

sq ft

1945 Thomson Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903

About this home

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

Listing updated: Sep 10, 2026 at 04:02am

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$10,389 per month

Principal and interest$8,813

Property taxes

$1,324

HOA dues

Home insurance

$253

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Venable Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.8mi

4/10

Buford Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

3/10

Charlottesville High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

4/10

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About Lewis

Mountain

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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Offer insights

1945 Thomson Rd · $1,595,000

Strong offer

$1.59M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $1.59M+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Primary suite on the lower level
Recessed lighting
Two wood-burning masonry fireplaces

Bedrooms
Three main-level bedrooms
Additional bedrooms located on first and second floors

Bathrooms
Five full bathrooms
Bathrooms located on the first, second and basement levels

Kitchen
Two kitchens (one on first level, one on second level)
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Basement laundry room

Flooring
Hardwood floors

Heating & cooling
Heat pump for heating
Heat pump for cooling

Sale and tax history for 1945 Thomson Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,192 (+13.6%)

$319,300 + $1,301,700

$1,621,000

2025

$14,257 (+17.1%)

$319,300 + $1,301,700

$1,621,000

2024

$12,173 (+30.5%)

$289,200 + $1,150,900

$1,440,100

2023

$9,325 (+0.8%)

$255,300 + $972,100

$1,227,400

2022

$9,254 (+15.7%)

$272,400 + $792,800

$1,065,200

2021

$8,001 (+8.9%)

$227,000 + $722,000

$949,000

2020

$7,348

$157,900 + $600,400

$758,300

2019

$7,348 (+17.0%)

$157,900 + $600,400

$758,300

2018

$6,283 (+13.3%)

$143,500 + $502,700

$646,200

2017

$5,547 (+4.1%)

$110,400 + $458,300

$568,700

2016

$5,329

$100,400 + $445,400

$545,800

2014

$5,329

$100,400 + $445,400

$545,800

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.27 Acres

Year renovated

1978

Finished Sq. Ft.

4,075

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

4,075

Year built

1949

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Charlottesville

APN

130066000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

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

82/ 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.

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Redfin Estimate for 1945 Thomson Rd

$1,552,361

$43K under list price of $1.60M

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Rental earnings

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