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1214 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA, 22903

$425,000

Home List Price

$5,047*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,350 SqFt
$315/SqFt
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1214 Preston Ave, Charlottesville$425,000

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$5,047*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1949
HeatingCeiling, Central, Heat Pump, Radiant, Hot Water
CoolingHeat Pump
BasementYes
MLS #648103
Lot Size0.29 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 1214 Preston Ave

This charming cottage offers a comfortable and convenient living space in the heart of the city. The property features a total of 1,350 square feet of living area and consists of two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The home sits on a .29 acre lot, offering room for potential additions or landscaping projects. Upon entering the home, you will be greeted with wood floors & a Fireplace. The kitchen area has a cork floor and overlooks the rear wooded yard, and boasts Corian countertops, a small desk to keep your recipes and wine rack! This solidly built home also includes gas heat and central AC. The Main floor bedroom was previously two bedrooms and could be again. In addition, there is off-street parking and a storage shed. The lower level is a partial basement , which has the 2nd bedroom, bath and washer-dryer and mechanical area . The lower level bath has a ceramic tile heated floor! Located off the lower level is an exterior door and it is ready for your future deck and future hot tub! The adjacent might be available for sale as well. Call LA for info.,Fireplace in Living Room

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,350 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: REAL ESTATE III - NORTH
  • Office Phone: (434) 817-9200
  • Listing Agent: TIM CARSON

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Entry Level Bedroom

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.29 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Ceiling, Central, Heat Pump, Radiant, Hot Water
  • Cooling: Heat Pump

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Charlottesville High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Walker Upper Elementary School, Public District Grades 5-6
  • Buford Middle School, Public District Grades 7-8
  • Venable Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-4

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Coming from Barracks Road, pass the Rugby traffic light, then it is on the left, turn between the two homes located on Preston Avenue, between 1208 PRESTON and 1212 PRESTON.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $425,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $315/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,122
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Charlottesville, VA

City

Med. Sold Price

$542K

Med. Price/SqFt

$274

Avg. Days On Market

37

# of Sold Homes

101

1214 Preston Ave vs Charlottesville

136 DAYS ON ROCKET

+99 Days

$425,000

-$117K Less

$315/SqFt

+$40 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $117K less than the Median Sold Price and $40/SqFt more than other homes in Charlottesville, VA.

Based on homes sold in March 2024

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: CAAR
  • MLS Number: #648103

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: REAL ESTATE III - NORTH
  • Office Phone: (434) 817-9200
  • Listing Agent: TIM CARSON

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$2,122$218,600
2020$2,122$212,800
2019$2,099$210,400
2018$1,884$187,700
2017$1,798$178,700

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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3
/10

  • Venable Elementary School

  • 406 14th St NW

  • 0.51 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-4

Middle School

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2
/10

  • Walker Upper Elementary School

  • 1564 Dairy Rd

  • 0.76 miles

  • Public District Grades 5-6

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1
/10

  • Buford Middle School

  • 1000 Cherry Ave

  • 1.30 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-8

High School

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5
/10

  • Charlottesville High School

  • 1400 Melbourne Rd

  • 1.04 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $49,875. Typical income of Charlottesville, VA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1214 Preston Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1214 Preston Ave property is $425,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1214 Preston Ave is a house located in Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1214 Preston Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1214 Preston Ave are:
Venable Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Walker Upper Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Buford Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Charlottesville High School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $2,122 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1214 Preston Ave has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1214 Preston Ave is 1,350 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1214 Preston Ave is 1949.

Rocket Homes›Virginia›Charlottesville›22903›1214 Preston Ave

This home is located at 1214 Preston Ave in Charlottesville, VA and zip code 22903 in the Barracks / Rugby neighborhood. This 1,350 square foot home, which was built in 1949, sits on a 0.29 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 12, 2023 and is currently priced at $425,000.

In March 2024, from all listings sold in Charlottesville, VA there were more than 42 sold above asking price, over 34 sold below and more than 23 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Charlottesville, VA increased by 15.3% between February 2024 and March 2024. Listings spent 37 days on the market in March 2024, and had a median list price of $542,000 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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