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. $1,685 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
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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
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
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