Belmont
Tapas, tacos and Neopolitan pizza from Lampo
When it comes to finding a unique mix of entertainment, drinks, food and general lounging, residents head to Ix Art Park and Ix Business Park. The synergy between these two parks is palpable, with murals, plantings and colorful modernist seating fixtures connecting the two for a visceral creative experience. Some visitors can be seen imbibing at Three Notch’d Brewery, while others scope out the farmers market held in a central public square. The business park features a fun mish mash of retail, including a pet supply store, bicycle store and salon. Habitat for Humanity and Portico Church are tenants boosting the community feel. But the standout feature is food. Lampo, a celebrated pizza place, has a satellite location here and Brazos Tacos is a Texas-style taqueria with outdoor seating that’s popular. Things get cozy at J Bird Supply Coffee Roaster, a rustic cafe which is connected to Studio Ix, a coworking space. Eateries continue to dot Monticello Road, like Mas, which serves tapas. There’s also the original location of Lampo. “It’s incredible Neopolitan-style pizza,” says Danny Hugus, a Realtor with the Hogan Group. “They have authentic equipment from Italy that makes it taste that way.”
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Minimal traditional homes and larger styles like Victorians
Belmont’s market opens with single-level minimal traditional homes built during the 2010s. Of course, the price tag and proximity to downtown is what’s appealing to homebuyers: these are in the $300,000 to $350,000 range and walking distance to the mall on Main Street. Bumping up into the $350,000 to $400,000 range, homebuyers can just as easily find multi-story homes. These may be more historic in nature, dating to the 1920s. Regional styles appear when jumping into the $750,000 to $900,000 range that Allen says is becoming more common in Belmont. For example, one might see a bungalow with stark white colonial stylings, or a three-bedroom Victorian on a wooded lot. Throughout the available styles and prices, quiet leafy yards are a common sight, giving Belmont a suburban angle despite its proximity to trendy urban amenities.
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Quarry Park connects to the Rivanna Trail
While the Ix Art Park may play a key part in Belmont’s social scene, it’s not a typical grassy space – but there are several parks in the neighborhood fitting that description. Spreading across 3 acres, Belmont Park has a basketball court, playground and large shade trees for those who want to just lounge. Rives Park is about just as big, and stands out for its views of Carter Mountain. At nearly 10 acres, Quarry Park is bigger than the previous two combined, and uses that space to include multiple baseball fields. The park uniquely intersects with both Moores Creek and the Rivanna Trail.
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Music events like Porchello keep things lively
“Belmont can be a bit bohemian. They have a festival every spring called Porchella, where musicians play concerts on front porches,” says Lori Meistrell, associate broker with Nest Realty. Other nearby events include Fridays After 5, a concert series with food trucks held at the Ting Pavilion in the downtown mall.Charlottesville High receives an A
Summit Elementary is rated C-plus by Niche, and has a 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Buford Middle maintains the same student-teacher ratio but receives a B-minus rating. Charlottesville High is an A-rated school that’s developing a new mentorship program for freshmen in 2024.
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Avon Street spans Belmont
One of the most prominent features of Belmont is that it’s defined by important thoroughfares. To the north, Water Street and Market Street provide access to the downtown mall. To the south is Interstate 64, an important commuter corridor. Finally, running along the west end is Avon Street – which offers sweeping views of Lampo and the Ting Pavilion while driving towards downtown.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Benjamin Reeves
Benjamin Reeves
Keller Williams Advantage Realty
(434) 566-0044
72 Total Sales
3 in Belmont
$215K - $400K Price Range
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Gavin Sherwood
Gavin Sherwood
YES REALTY PARTNERS
(434) 443-6489
84 Total Sales
2 in Belmont
$164K - $264K Price Range
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Saso Morabito
Saso Morabito
COWAN REALTY
(540) 712-6507
45 Total Sales
2 in Belmont
$275K - $457K Price Range
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JENNIFER MOREIRA
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JENNIFER MOREIRA
MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
(434) 443-7620
22 Total Sales
1 in Belmont
$950,000 Price
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Cynthia Hash
Cynthia Hash
FIND HOMES REALTY LLC
(434) 443-7402
156 Total Sales
9 in Belmont
$180K - $331K Price Range
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Kristin Cummings Streed
Kristin Cummings Streed
LORING WOODRIFF REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES
(434) 443-5988
111 Total Sales
2 in Belmont
$399K - $610K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Belmont Park
Rives Park
Quarry Park
Quarry Park South
Saunders-Monticello Trail
Moores Creek Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Belmont | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Belmont Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belmont, Charlottesville sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Belmont, Charlottesville over the last 12 months is $487,400, up 69% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$489,900
Median Sale Price
$487,400
Median Single Family Sale Price
$489,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
9%
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
69%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$195
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,828
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,421
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,835
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,390
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
717
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
715
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 3pm
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Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$630 - $813 per month
- Monticello Vista Apartments
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 565+ Sq Ft
- 1400 Monticello Rd
- Charlottesville, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,140
Median Age
38
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,111
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$93,315
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.9%
College Graduates
46.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.2%
% Population in Labor Force
76.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
77
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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