Welcome home to this charming and beautifully updated cottage nestled in the heart of Charlottesville. Offering the perfect blend of historic character and modern convenience, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is ideally located just minutes and easily walkable to UVA Hospital, UVA, the Historic Downtown Mall, local parks, along with easy access to Wegmans and 5th Street Station! From the moment you arrive, you'll be drawn to the inviting front porch—a wonderful place to enjoy your morning coffee or relax at the end of the day. Inside. .. beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and thoughtful updates create a home that feels both timeless and welcoming. The bright eat-in kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a stylish tile backsplash, & plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining. .. along with a convenient first-floor bedroom & full bath. The walkout basement offers a 2nd bedroom, office, or recreation space, along with valuable storage space & laundry area. Enjoy the elevated deck, overlooking the fully fenced backyard, ideal for pets, gardening, or entertaining. Off-street parking in the private driveway completes this move-in-ready gem near everything Charlottesville has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1944Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$351Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by CAROL DAVIS• LONG & FOSTER - CHARLOTTESVILLE
Est. $1,696 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 803 Ridge St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CAAR #678781
Aug 26, 2026
Sold
$390,000
$351/sq ft
Jun 26, 2026
Listed
$399,000
$359/sq ft
Jun 24, 2026
Coming Soon
$399,000
$359/sq ft
CAAR #646021
Nov 2, 2023
Sold
$337,000
$303/sq ft
Sep 25, 2023
Listed
$350,000
$315/sq ft
+24
This FRESHLY PAINTED and FLAWLESSLY RENOVATED 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,111-fin sq ft COTTAGE, conveniently located in the heart of Charlottesville just 3-5 minutes from city parks, the Historic Downtown Mall, and UVA Hospital, features a FIRST FLOOR BED & BATH, character-rich HARDWOOD FLOORS, and valuable improvements such as a NEWER HVAC (2018), BACKYARD PRIVACY FENCE (2015), LVP BASEMENT FLOORING, and gigabit FIBER HIGH-SPEED INTERNET! Prepare meals in the MODERNIZED WHITE EAT-IN KITCHEN with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, upscale stainless under-mount sink, and light-reflecting light grey tile backsplash and wave to neighbors from the spacious ROCKING CHAIR FRONT PORCH! Utilize the basement laundry/utility room as UNLIMITED STORAGE SPACE! Enjoy a modernized subway tile and glass shower, porcelain vanity sink, and ceramic tile floors in the light-filled FIRST FLOOR FULL BATH and park your car off-street in the PRIVATE DRIVEWAY!
Public Records
Aug 1, 2014
Sold
$199,900
$180/sq ft
CAAR #521855
Jun 2, 2014
Listed
$199,900
$180/sq ft
CAAR #516462
Jun 27, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Dec 27, 2013
Listed
$89,900
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,680 (+9.3%)
$97,200 + $270,200
$367,400
2025
$3,368 (+4.7%)
$97,200 + $270,200
$367,400
2024
$3,216 (+3.5%)
$97,200 + $244,300
$341,500
2023
$3,107 (+12.1%)
$97,200 + $226,600
$323,800
2022
$2,771 (+11.0%)
$80,900 + $238,200
$319,100
2021
$2,497 (+2.5%)
$77,000 + $207,100
$284,100
2020
$2,436 (+5.9%)
$63,600 + $188,300
$251,900
2019
$2,300 (+10.8%)
$53,000 + $184,600
$237,600
2018
$2,075 (+5.9%)
$46,100 + $167,800
$213,900
2017
$1,959
$41,900 + $159,800
$201,700
2016
$1,959 (+69.5%)
$41,900 + $159,800
$201,700
2014
$1,156
$39,900 + $77,300
$117,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,492 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1969
Sq. Ft.
1,111
Year built
1944
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charlottesville
APN
250026000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
R-1S
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR OVERLAY
AIA
Small Lot Residential Districts
(small lot),consisting of low-density residential areas characterized by small-lot development.
Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Wood
Fencing: Fenced, Full
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Detached
Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
PropertyAttachedYN: No
Levels: One
Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Surveillance System
Above Grade Finished Area: 700
AboveGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
AboveGradeFinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
Below Grade Finished Area: 411
BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
BelowGradeFinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 289
Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Features: Near Public Transit
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,680.46
Parcel Number: 250026000
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Fiber Optic Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Jackson-Via
Middle Or Junior School: Charlottesville Middle
High School: Charlottesville
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 803 RIDGE ST
Directions: Heading from downtown on 5th St. SW, turn left on Ridge St and the house is on your right.
Community Information
Community Features: Public Transportation
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,111
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,492 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1944
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Charlottesville
APN: 250026000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jackson-Via Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Buford Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Charlottesville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
4/10
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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 102° 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 • 22902
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Charlottesville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$375,000 – $454,000
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