RUGBY ROAD – this distinctive Colonial Revival residence, circa 1921, occupies a coveted setting in the heart of Charlottesville’s University of Virginia neighborhood. Rich in architectural grace & period craftsmanship, the home’s beautifully balanced proportions, abundant natural light & enduring details lend t a sense of permanence & quiet distinction. Encompassing 3,420 finished sq. ft, the residence offers inviting, versatile spaces, including a living room w/ fireplace, spacious kitchen w/ breakfast nook, dining room, library & half bath on the main level. The second-floor features three bedrooms, a home office & two full baths, while the third level reveals two additional bedrooms & bath. The exterior w/ recent upscale improvements such as a copper roof & copper guttering enhance its long-term appeal. Symmetrical porch wings frame the façade w/ architectural elegance, while circular driveway creates a gracious arrival. Rear deck extends from the kitchen for outdoor living. Ideally positioned w/ in an effortless walk to UVA Grounds & The Corner, this residence presents a rare opportunity for elegant private living or a compelling investment, w/ exceptional flexibility for future value enhancement & rental income potential.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$576Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by CHARLOTTE DAMMANN• MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
Venable, located between the University of Virginia Grounds and Barracks Road Shopping Center, is a residential and academic Charlottesville neighborhood with leafy streets and classic brick architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Rugby Road corridor near UVA, where porch-lit sidewalks meet a steady rhythm of campus foot traffic. Early-20th-century Colonials and brick apartment buildings sit beside university-era landmarks and shaded lawns. The Corner’s independent staples—The Corner, Bodo’s Bagels, and The Jefferson Theater—set the cultural tempo just south of the neighborhood edge. Washington Park and the UVA Lawn add open green space and a collegiate backdrop. A walkable grid and frequent transit along Emmet Street tie daily routines to campus and Barracks Road.
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Offer insights
616 Rugby Rd · $1,969,000
$1.98M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.98M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
18 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.6%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast area
Eat-in kitchen
Home office
Has basement (crawl space, exterior and interior entry, partial, unfinished)
Two wood-burning fireplaces
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
1 main-level bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Washer hookup
Dryer hookup
First-floor laundry
Flooring
Carpet
Wood
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Mature trees and landscaping
Garden
Level, open lot
Deck
Porch
Side porch
Near public transit
Public road frontage
Circular driveway
Home design
Detached
Two levels
Entry faces Rugby Road
Parking
Gravel parking
Off-street parking
Construction
Stick built
Stucco exterior
Copper roof
Block and stone foundation
Built with an unfinished below-grade area
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
Natural gas available
HOA & community
Public transportation access
Electricity and solar
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University, consisting of low-density residential areas in the vicinity of the University of Virginia campus.
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Airport Impact Area
Rugby Road Historic Conservation District
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
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 15% for direct sun exposure in Charlottesville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 616 Rugby Rd
$1,950,378
$19K under list price of $1.97M
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