Courtesy: LONG & FOSTER - CHARLOTTESVILLE
434-260-5355
Opportunity to build a single-family home in Charlottesville's popular Belmont neighborhood. This 0.14-acre lot is zoned R-1 and offers public water, sewer, electric, and natural gas available at the street. Conveniently located less than one mile from the Downtown Mall, Ting Pavilion, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, and only 1.5 miles from UVA and UVA Medical Center. A great opportunity to own a buildable lot in one of Charlottesville's most convenient locations.
Courtesy: NEST REALTY GROUP
434-566-0121
Prime Charlottesville development opportunity zoned NX-8 (Node Mixed Use 8), offering substantial flexibility for redevelopment. The zoning permits residential, office, retail and other mixed-use/commercial uses, with no maximum number of dwelling units per lot and no maximum building coverage specified by the NX-8 district. Base building height is up to 8 stories/114 feet, with potential for up to 11 stories/156 feet through the applicable affordable-dwelling-unit bonus, subject to all City requirements. NX-8 also permits buildings to be located 0–10 feet from the primary and side street lot lines, with no minimum side or rear setback (5 feet from an alley). A minimum of 10% of the lot must be provided as outdoor amenity space. Parking is prohibited in the front and side-street yards but permitted in side and rear yards. This property offers potential for multifamily residential, office, retail or mixed-use redevelopment in a highly desirable Charlottesville location. Buyers should independently verify zoning, permitted uses, development standards, density, height, parking and all other development requirements with the City of Charlottesville.
Courtesy: LONG & FOSTER - CHARLOTTESVILLE
434-260-5355
Nestled adjacent to the development areas of Albemarle County this lot presents an exceptional opportunity in a prime location. Spacious lot offers a perfect canvas for your vision, whether it’s building a dream home or possibly establishing a business with prime road frontage. Zoned rural but could possibly be approved for a special use permit due to proximity to county infrastructure, this parcel provides flexibility for various endeavors. With essential utilities readily available at the street including water, electricity, and sewage, the groundwork is laid and ready for your improvements. Driveway already installed. Nearby attractions such as Barracks Road, Stonefield and the University of Virginia, enhance the property’s value. Location with proximity to everything Charlottesville cannot be beat.
Courtesy: LORING WOODRIFF REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES
434-977-4005
Proffit Ridge is an established and distinctive Albemarle County neighborhood offering a rare combination of stately, classic homes, a true neighborhood setting, and exceptional privacy. Ideally located just steps from Baker-Butler Elementary and moments from the extensive shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences of Hollymead Town Center. Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport is just minutes away, with convenient access toward Northern Virginia, while area hospitals and major employers are within a 5–10 minute drive. The existing homes in Proffit Ridge were thoughtfully constructed by a respected local builder known for premium residences and quality craftsmanship. The current owners worked with a draftsman to design a home specifically for this lot, but a change in life plans created a unique opportunity for the next owner to bring their own vision to this special homesite.
Courtesy: MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
434-295-1131
21 acre lot with mountain views and lake views...Located just south of Charlottesville in Mountain Valley Farm...An established neighborhood of custom designed and built homes...Unique opportunity to build so close to town...Peace, Quiet and Tranquility... multiple building sites...The land will be cut in several weeks, so viewing building sites will be easier... Parcel is located on the left, just before the lake (23 acres), which is owned by the Home Owners Association)...
Courtesy: HOWARD HANNA ROY WHEELER REALTY CO.- CHARLOTTESVILLE
434-951-5155
A rare opportunity to build in Mountain Vista, an established 17-lot residential Community. The last remaining homesite in the subdivision, Lot 16 offers 21acres with an appealing combination of open land, mature woods and gently rolling terrain. Provides privacy, room to create a distinctive homesite and an attractive setting for a custom residence or builder-designed home. Mountain Vista is conveniently located offering a peaceful country setting with access to the greater Charlottesville area. Review additional information under Documents. Please provide advance notice before entering the property and do not drive across neighboring land.
Courtesy: CHARLOTTESVILLE COUNTRY PROPERTIES, LLC
434-293-3900
An extraordinary setting for your new home—with a tremendous head start. Just 15 minutes north of town, these 30 acres offer magnificent panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and an ideal site for your dream home nestled along the woods’ edge, overlooking fenced horse pastures or perhaps a future vineyard. Existing improvements include a charming 1850s cottage with three bedrooms and three full baths overlooking a delightful pool, along with numerous useful farm buildings. For the past 10 years, the property has operated as a nursery and landscaping business with a small-business permit and improved entrance. This is a rare opportunity to acquire the homesite you’ve dreamed of, with essential infrastructure already in place—including a comfortable residence to enjoy while you build.
Courtesy: CHARLOTTESVILLE SOLUTIONS
434-515-1585
Here's a great opportunity in lovely, quaint Dunlora Park! If you've ever wanted to custom build a home in a stellar cul-de-sac location close to Rt. 29 and downtown Charlottesville, now is your chance! Beautiful frontage with a perfectly gentle rolling back yard well suited for a basement, the peaceful setting and wooded rear view make for the best of both worlds - that neighborhood feeling with respected privacy. Take advantage of this rare offering and make your dreams come true! Owner/agent.
Courtesy: Long & Foster REALTORS
James Strum
804-432-3408
Opportunity to build a single-family home in Charlottesville's popular Belmont neighborhood. This 0.14-acre lot is zoned R-15 and offers public water, sewer, electric, and natural gas available at the street. Conveniently located less than one mile from the Downtown Mall, Ting Pavilion, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, and only 1.5 miles from UVA and UVA Medical Center. A great opportunity to own a buildable lot in one of Charlottesville's most convenient locations.
Courtesy: COMPASS-Avenue
434-270-8839
This premium 8.34-acre parcel in Ivy offers a rare combination of total privacy and complete preparation. Located in the Taylor's Mountain Farm neighborhood, the homesite is already cleared and surrounded by mature woods, creating a perfectly secluded footprint for your retreat or custom home. The most time-consuming and expensive steps of buying raw land are already completed for you, as the property features an installed well, an installed septic system, buried power lines, high-speed fiber internet, and a cleared homesite ready to support your build. This is a launchpad rather than a project lot, meaning you can bring your builder and your blueprints on day one. While the property feels entirely removed from the bustle, it offers exceptional convenience. It is located just minutes from the freeway entrance, keeping your commute seamless and providing quick access to the dining, shopping, and amenities of Crozet, Charlottesville, and Ivy. Additionally, families will benefit from the highly regarded Western Albemarle High School district. This is a rare opportunity to bypass the usual development delays and own a large, ready-to-go parcel in a prime location.
Courtesy: BrightMLS Office
This vacant lot offers an excellent opportunity to build your future home or make a smart investment. Situated in Charlottesville, the property features 6.94 acres of rolling terrain. Enjoy a peaceful setting while remaining conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major highways, providing easy access to city amenities. Whether you're looking for a private retreat, a development opportunity, or a long-term investment, this lot provides the flexibility and location to suit your needs. Equitable Listing
Courtesy: Summit Realty Charlottesville
434-409-0927
Ready to Build on 2.0 Acre Homesite with Mountain Views in established community of Franklin! Conveniently located across from Darden Towe Park on Pantops, just past Cascadia. Easy access to Downtown, UVA and Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. Existing 6 Gpm well in place. Health Department Septic Application ready to submit with building plans with local builder for up to a 5 bedroom home with conventional system. The topography of the homesite affords the future owner the opportunity to build with or without a basement. Zoned Rural Area and cannot be further divided. Owner/Agent.
Courtesy: LORING WOODRIFF REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES
434-977-4005
Exceptionally rare opportunity to build a custom home on over 21 acres of private, rolling landscape with captivating Blue Ridge views in the heart of Ivy and 8-12 minutes to everywhere in Charlottesville. Enjoy dramatic sunsets over the Blue Ridge from the elevated home site year round. The adjacent, 503 acre estate in this parcel's viewshed is protected by a conservation easement. Enjoy supreme privacy tucked away among noteworthy estates along Bloomfield Rd. This parcel offers the proximity of Farmington but with incredible views, total privacy and far more acreage. Moments from award winning golf, University of Virginia. Western Albemarle schools including Murray Elementary. Custom house and garage plans available to convey with appropriate offer. Showings by appointment only.
Courtesy: JOS. T. SAMUELS, INC.
434-295-8540
Here is a singularly exceptional sanctuary of rare scale and convenience mins E of Charlottesville and UVa. The immediate neighbors are Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, President James Monroe’s Highland (Ash Lawn), and historic Morven, ca. 1821, owned by the UVa Foundation. Rooks Ford Farm has recently witnessed a stunning restoration under well-informed, exemplary land stewardship creating pastures and improving nearly 20 miles of roads/trails suitable for horses, carriages, walking or biking. Here, too, is the Crows Nest, living quarters of two bedrooms, full kitchen, living area, laundry and bath with attached equipment bays. Multiple streams cross from west to east feeding Buck Island Creek. The pine & hardwood forest is a haven for native quail in which several coveys reside. Bald Eagles float above trophy deer, bear and turkeys. There are many private settings for construction of a home and dependencies, each with views westerly across Morven to Carters’s Mountain and Monticello and/or easterly across “Jefferson’s sea”. Jefferson’s 1765 observation of a stream crossing “Rooks Ford” over then “Buckeye Land Creek" gives the farm its name. Visit https://www.rooksford.com for photos of restoration.
Courtesy: REAL ESTATE III, INC.
434-817-9300
Rare development opportunity in Charlottesville! This 0.10-acre combined site includes two adjacent level lots (123 & 125 Roys Place) zoned Residential A. Perfect for high-density urban infill, a custom home, or a duplex. Public water, sewer, and electricity are already stubbed to the property, saving significant site prep costs. Easy access to Downtown, Avon St, and 6th St SE. Each lot has its own Tax ID (260043140) and (260043130), offering maximum flexibility.
Courtesy: LORING WOODRIFF REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES
434-977-4005
Located just west of Charlottesville in an area of noted estates, this 3 acre parcel offers exceptional privacy and proximity. Build-ready with a 5 bedroom septic, the lot provides the opportunity to create a statement home within 5 minutes of conveniences at Barracks Road. Drive to UVA, Farmington and Boar's Head in 6-8 minutes. Permit-ready construction plans by Bushman Dreyfus are available from which to create Garth Road's next significant residence. The parcel is also suitable for a smaller, one-level residence.
Courtesy: Triangle Realtors
540-885-5181
For Sale: Commercial 0.65 acre parcel adjacent Starbucks on high demand 5th St in Charlottesville, VA. Property is rough graded with utilities and ready to go. Owner will also consider doing a build-to-suit. Conveniently located between I-64 and entrance to 5th St Station (Wegmans). Call Broker for additional details.
Courtesy: KEETON & CO REAL ESTATE
804-567-7905
Positioned in a highly convenient Northern Albemarle location, this Prime Development Opportunity offers excellent potential just minutes from the growing Route 29 North Corridor. Zoned R-4, the property allows for up to Four Residential Units, making it an attractive opportunity for builders, investors, or buyers seeking a small multi-unit development in a rapidly expanding area. The lot offers a generous footprint and backs to established homes in the Deerwood Community, while utilities can tie directly into the existing Deerwood Subdivision Infrastructure for Water, Power, and Sewer, helping streamline future development. Located just minutes from Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, the property benefits from highly reliable power infrastructure due to its proximity to the airport and is situated within a designated no-fly zone, limiting overhead air traffic. Enjoy quick access to Hollymead Town Center, shopping and dining along Route 29 North, and major employers including the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC), while Downtown Charlottesville and the University of Virginia are just a short drive away.
Courtesy: Hometown Realty
Cory Metts
804-366-3431
Discover one of the last remaining buildable lots in the highly desirable Fry’s Spring neighborhood in Charlottesville, VA. This .138-acre parcel presents a unique chance to bring your vision to life—whether it's a custom home, student housing solution, or income-generating rental property near the University of Virginia. Set amid the rolling topography that defines much of Charlottesville, the lot offers a dynamic canvas for creative design and thoughtful development. With residential R-A zoning, this Charlottesville property is primed for a variety of residential uses and is surrounded by charming homes, tree-lined streets, and the established character that makes the Fry’s Spring neighborhood so sought after. Enjoy exceptional walkability to the University of Virginia (UVA) along with close proximity to Charlottesville’s popular restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and local hotspots. Whether you're an investor seeking land near UVA, a parent looking for a future student housing opportunity, or a buyer hoping to build a custom home in Charlottesville, this lot offers incredible flexibility. Opportunities to purchase buildable land in Fry’s Spring are increasingly rare. Don’t miss your chance to build in one of Charlottesville’s most vibrant and established neighborhoods, just minutes from UVA and everything downtown Charlottesville has to offer.
Courtesy: Four Seasons Realty 1
434-361-0335
A Rare Opportunity! This is the last remaining lot in the highly sought-after West Leigh Subdivision—offering stunning lake views and situated on 2 serene acres. Nestled in the heart of Ivy, one of Charlottesville’s most desirable locations, this prime property is the perfect setting for your dream home. Don't miss this chance to own a premier lot in an established community!
Courtesy: EXP REALTY LLC - STAFFORD
434-422-5664
Infill development opportunity in a high-demand, walkable Charlottesville corridor with RN-A zoning. Property features a curb cut already in place and sits directly across from the Dairy Building, surrounded by amenities that support strong end-user demand. Potential value-add angles (buyer to verify): Duplex build Multi-unit redevelopment concept up to 6 units Hold-and-improve strategy in a prime location Partially fenced yard. Schedule a site visit and start your feasibility work. **All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Development feasibility subject to City approval.**
Courtesy: Sloan Manis Real Estate
434-220-5656
Opportunity to own land in the Camelot neighborhood. This .22-acre wooded lot offers convenient access to Highway 29, shopping, and nearby amenities.
Courtesy: Sloan Manis Real Estate
434-220-5656
Opportunity to own land in the Camelot neighborhood. This .24-acre wooded lot offers convenient access to Highway 29, shopping, and nearby amenities.
Courtesy: Sloan Manis Real Estate
434-220-5656
Opportunity to own land in the Camelot neighborhood. Three separate lots are available, totaling 0.71 acres. Lot 3 = .24 Acres, Lot 27 = .25 Acres, Lot 28 = .22 Acres
Courtesy: Sloan Manis Real Estate
434-220-5656
Opportunity to own land in the Camelot neighborhood. This .25-acre wooded lot offers convenient access to Highway 29, shopping, and nearby amenities.
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Charlottesville is located in Virginia. Charlottesville, Virginia has a population of 46,597. Charlottesville is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 29.21% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 29.21%.
The median household income in Charlottesville, Virginia is $63,470. The median household income for the surrounding county is $63,470 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Charlottesville is 32.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 85.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 25.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 45.3 inches per year, with 14.5 inches of snow per year.
