$1,200,209Average Value$320Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Exurb with green surroundings east of downtown
Ashcroft is part of the eastward expansion of Charlottesville, past the popular Pantops neighborhood. But just because it’s a newer suburb, doesn’t mean it’s lacking the amenities associated with the downtown core, a dominant hub for restaurants and nightlife. “There are good restaurants out this way,” says Patricia Irby, a Realtor with Keller Williams Alliance. “And with Route 250 right here, you can get to Barracks Road Shopping Center in about 10 minutes.” That said, Ashcroft is designed for lifestyles that like to be a bit more removed from the daily hubbub. Winding roads present homes on heavily wooded lots – and that’s largely what you’ll see in general with this neighborhood. “It’s a car neighborhood,” Irby says. “You aren’t going to be walking to parks or places to eat.”
Find home on top of the mountains of Ashcroft.
Luxury houses are build near the best views in Ashcroft.
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Large 1980s homes from $700,000
Given the lush, almost remote environs of Ashcroft that are nevertheless still within driving distance of downtown Charlottesville, homebuyers can expect properties to come at a premium. “Ashcroft will have homes from the 80s, but also roads like Summit Ridge Trail are some of the most sought after in the area,” says Jessica Russo, associate broker with Nest Realty. Some of the homes on Summit Ridge can be multi-million-dollar properties. However, homebuyers aren’t limited to luxury estates from the 2010s with mountain views and nearly 7,000 square feet of living space. Starting at $700,000 it’s possible to find those 1980s dwellings that Russo speaks of. These may show up with lodge stylings – appropriate for the green surroundings. Prices will extend up to the million-dollar range. For example, in the higher end of the homes here, 2000s brick colonials with four bedrooms may sell for around for $900,000.
Find a house in Ashcroft for secluded living close to Charlottesville.
Older two story homes are a local favorite in Ashcroft.
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Walking and exploring Darden Towe Park
For a traditional park experience, residents will typically drive about 4 miles west to Darden Towe Park. There are a number of amenities here, not least of which is the open rolling terrain that’s suitable for walking and exploration. Soccer and pickleball are two popular pastimes enjoyed here. For a deeper immersion in nature, residents can float down the Rivanna River. Darden Towe Park connects to the Riverview Park trailhead, which itself sits next to the Rivanna River Company, a place to rent kayaks and innertubes. Others choose to fish in the river.
There are plenty of trails to enjoy throughout the communities in Ashcroft.
Darden Towe Park
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Monticello High earns an A-minus for college prep
Highly rated schools bolster Ashcroft’s appeal. Stone Robinson Elementary earns an A-minus from Niche and has a 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Burley Middle also receives an A-minus and has an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Monticello High receives a B-minus, and has nearly 20 Advanced Placement courses, helping it to earn an A-minus in the college prep category. It also has award-winning teachers, including a theater teacher who’s won a Tony Award and a biology teacher who’s won the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Teaching.
Monticello High School is an above average school for students in grades 9-12.
Jackson P. Burley Middle School
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Live music on summer Fridays
When it comes to events, riverside fun is on tap again. Hogwaller Brewing sits next to the Rivanna River Company, and on summer Fridays the two band together for free live music. Besides outdoor concerts held by notable local musicians, this event also brings food trucks and craft beer taps, so visitors can purchase the latest flavor sensation. Back at Darden Towe Park, there’s a Lewis & Clark Exploratory Center, which often plays host to children’s camps, special events and meetups for hobbyists.
Head just a few miles south of Ashcroft to enjoy sunset views at Carter Mountain Orchard.
Visit Les Yeux du Monde for a revolving set of modern art in Ashcroft.
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Commuting on U.S. Route 250
Transportation is a big focus, given that residents are dependent on cars to access anything beyond their residential streets. Having direct access to U.S. Route 250, which is at the foot of the neighborhood, is certainly a boon: this is a major east-west corridor for exploring Charlottesville. However, because Route 250 links up with Interstate 64 at this juncture, there can be traffic in the morning and evening hours from commuters. At the same time, if residents are commuters themselves, then they can immediately be on their way to Richmond or Washington. Richmond is about 70 miles away and Washington is about 115 miles away.
Use US-250 or I-65 to travel in and out of Ashcroft.
Find home on the sloping hills of Ashcroft.
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Shopping and dining near Ashcroft
Barracks Road Shopping Center is one of the area's prime spots when it comes to running errands in Charlottesville: Everyone from students to residents takes advantage of the Kroger and Harris Teeter supermarkets, clothing stores and fast-casual eateries. But there are closer opportunities, too, like the Pantops Shopping Center, which has a Food Lion. “There are around 30 retailers in this area,” Irby says. “Guadalajara Mexico is a locally owned restaurant, and a good place to eat. There are plenty of amenities right here.” Other locally owned franchises have come to the area. Grit Coffee, for example, now has a bright and sleek location in the Riverside Village complex, just a little over a 3-mile drive from most homes in Ashcroft.
Grab your groceries from the Local Food Lion in Ashcroft.
Stop by Guadalajara in Ashcroft for authentic Mexican food.
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Parks in this Area
Darden Towe Park
Transit
Airport
Charlottesville-Albemarle
29 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ashcroft
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ashcroft Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ashcroft, Charlottesville sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Ashcroft, Charlottesville over the last 12 months is $875,000, down 53% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
604
Median Age
43
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$123,147
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$136,289
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.8%
College Graduates
69.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
2/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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