Don't miss this affordable City townhome. Located just up the street from Rives Park and only minutes to downtown, 959 Rives features all new LVP flooring, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and generous common spaces including a living room with wood burning fireplace and a 3 seasons sunroom with slate flooring. The elevated front deck allows for impressive views and the fully fenced patio and backyard offers new privacy fencing. A dedicated dining space by the kitchen, new washer and dryer, sizeable utility/storage room and on and off street parking round out this conveniently located property and make it a great place to call home.
TownhomeProperty Type
1993Year Built
3,920 sq ftLot Size
$243Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by HEGARTY_PEERY REALTORS• KELLER WILLIAMS ALLIANCE - CHARLOTTESVILLE
Est. $1,817 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 959 Rives St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CAAR #673969
Apr 17, 2026
Sold
$272,000
$243/sq ft
Mar 5, 2026
Listed
$282,900
$253/sq ft
RENTALBEAST #1
Dec 17, 2024
Rental Removed
$2,175
$2/sq ft
Nov 27, 2024
Listed for Rent
$2,175
$2/sq ft
Nov 17, 2024
Rental Removed
$2,175
$2/sq ft
Nov 12, 2024
Listed for Rent
$2,175
$2/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 17, 2022
Sold
$239,000
$213/sq ft
CAAR #625775
Jan 21, 2022
Listed
$235,000
$210/sq ft
+23
Beautiful townhouse in the City of Charlottesville with a mountain view! On and off street parking. Great location just across from Rives Park, walking distance to restaurants and Meade Ave swimming park, in Belmont area. No HOA! Used as an AirBnB and 2nd home, but could be your forever home! 1120 finished sqft. Plus 80sf of 3 season sunroom. Large attached storage room and exterior shed. Fenced area in rear. Plenty of natural light. Open living room and dining room. Well maintained. All 3 bedrooms upstairs. One full and one half bath. Great opportunity to live in the convenience of the City. 2017 heat pump. New garbage disposal and plumbing under kitchen sink 2021.
Public Records
Aug 11, 2006
Sold
$178,000
$159/sq ft
CAAR #420949
Jan 26, 2006
Listed
$179,500
$160/sq ft
Public Records
May 30, 1997
Sold
$63,900
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,728 (+4.0%)
$57,500 + $212,200
$269,700
2025
$2,624 (+3.8%)
$57,500 + $212,200
$269,700
2024
$2,528 (+7.5%)
$55,000 + $209,800
$264,800
2023
$2,352 (+35.0%)
$55,000 + $197,100
$252,100
2022
$1,742 (+9.9%)
$47,500 + $191,500
$239,000
2021
$1,585 (+3.3%)
$34,500 + $141,000
$175,500
2020
$1,534
$44,000 + $111,400
$155,400
2019
$1,534
$44,000 + $111,400
$155,400
2018
$1,534 (+4.8%)
$44,000 + $111,400
$155,400
2017
$1,464 (+6.7%)
$41,900 + $106,095
$147,995
2016
$1,372
$37,400 + $101,000
$138,400
2014
$1,372
$37,400 + $101,000
$138,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,120
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charlottesville
APN
610017110
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-3
AIA
Multifamily Residential Districts
The purpose of the multifamily residential zoning district is to provide areas for medium- to high-density residential development. The basic permitted use is medium-density residential development; however, higher density residential development may be permitted where harmonious with surrounding areas. Certain additional uses may be permitted, in cases where the character of the district will not be altered by levels of traffic, parking, lighting, noise, or other impacts associated with such uses. There are three categories of multifamily residential zoning districts: (1) R-3, consisting of medium-density residential areas in which medium-density residential developments, including multifamily uses, are encouraged;
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Property details
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Bathroom
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Half Bath
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Sunroom
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: Second
Room 8 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 9 Information
Type: Foyer
Level: First
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: One
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Slate, Vinyl
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,200
Foundation Details: Slab
Construction Materials: Stick Built
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fence
Structure Type: Townhouse
Roof: Architectural
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Porch
Fencing: Partial
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Attached
PropertyAttachedYN: Yes
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
Levels: Two
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,120
AboveGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
AboveGradeFinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 80
Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
BelowGradeFinishedAreaUnits: Square Feet
BelowGradeFinishedAreaSource: Public Records
Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Public Records
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Road Frontage Type: Public Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,643
Parcel Number: 610017110
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable 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: Summit
Middle Or Junior School: Charlottesville Middle
High School: Charlottesville
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 959 RIVES ST
Directions: Meade Ave to Carlton Ave to left on Hampton St to right on Rives St, property on right
Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Charlottesville
APN: 610017110
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Clark Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Buford Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
Charlottesville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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 103° expected this year, 18 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 • 22902
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$287,000 – $347,000
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