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A mix of residences and rentals, just south of downtown
Fry’s Spring may be just a few blocks below the University of Virginia campus, but it reaches down to Interstate 64, covering parks, trails and shops along the way. It’s capped on the north by a set of train tracks that lead to Charlottesville’s Amtrak station – a de facto city marker separating the retail-rich stretches of Main Street from these historically more overlooked neighborhoods of South Downtown. Realtor Joe Porterfield with Avenue Realty, who’s lived in the area 40 years, says this neighborhood shares some features with Jefferson Park Avenue, which is even closer to the college campus, also north of Fry’s Spring. “On the residential side of things, you’re going to see quite a bit of rental mixed in with single-family homes,” he says. “I’d say it’s half and half. Faculty will rent there, and so will visiting nurses to the university hospital.” But this neighborhood is significantly bigger than the sliver of Jefferson Park Avenue, and it’d be safe to call it a suburb filled with winding streets and half a dozen churches, from Jefferson Park Baptist to Immanuel Lutheran.
Bungalows and ranch-style homes from $385,000
The investment properties that Porterfield speaks of can have a classic look that fits in with the rest of the neighborhood. For example, a 1970s duplex will feature three bedrooms in each unit, with a finished basement on each side as well. These run in the $500,000 to $600,000 range, and can feature Southern-inspired pastel facades. On the single-owner home front, ranches and bungalows make up a lot of the residences here. These range from $385,000 to $595,000. Prices will vary due to age, condition, size and materials of the home. Homebuyers will see simple, small brick two-bedroom midcentury ranch-style homes at the start of that range, with 1,000 square feet of living space on a yard landscaped mostly by mature trees. On the other hand, the top of the range will be represented by properties like a 1920s restored bungalow with cobbled stone walls and nearly 1,700 square feet of living space. Landscaping can diverge here, too, becoming more decorative with smaller hedges, flowering trees and crepe myrtles.
Clean facades and beautiful brick homes are found throughout Fry's Spring.
Ranches and bungalows make up most of the residences in Fry's Spring.
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Developing mentorship at Charlottesville High
Consistently high-ranking schools contribute to the appeal of Fry’s Spring. Niche gives a B-minus to Jackson-Via Elementary, which has a 15-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Buford Middle is rated the same, and it’s currently expanding into a new institution called Charlottesville Middle, scheduled to be completed by 2026. Charlottesville High is an A-rated school, and in May 2024 it gained a new principal who aims to create a mentorship program for freshmen.
Jackson-Via Elementary School is for students in grades PK and K-4.
Buford Middle School has an overall rating of B-, according to Niche.
Charlottesville High faithfully serves the community of Locust Grove.
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Musical venues surround Fry's Spring
Events are also a big part of the experience at Fry’s Spring Beach Club. The clubhouse is a social hub with happenings ranging from oyster roasts to summer camps. There’s a Saturday concert series by the pool from May to September. But the neighborhood’s proximity to downtown and the university offer even larger events. “The Ting Pavilion is where you can go for a free summer concert series. It’s got a grassy bank, canvas covering and a great stage,” says Lori Meistrell, associate broker with Nest Realty and Charlottesville native. “Then, once those acts get famous, they’ll go to the John Paul Jones arena on campus.”
Fry's Spring Beach Club is a clubhouse that provides summer camps and concerts.
Families spend precious time together while enjoying time outside during Fridays after Five.
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Major retail options at 5th Street Station
Shopping, dining and nightlife spots are largely isolated to the neighborhood’s southeast side, near the elementary school. But in that pocket along Fifth Street, there are a number of options. Food Lion occupies a small strip mall that also contains a CVS and Family Dollar. Fast casual chain eateries like Domino’s Pizza and Taco Bell are included in Willoughby Square Shopping Mall. On the other side of the street is where the more extensive retail options are – at 5th Street Station, a shopping mall with big-box stores like Wegman’s, Marshalls and Pet Smart. Locally owned restaurants, offering unique foods such as Peruvian or Indian, bring an eclectic angle. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema brings an entertaining mix of craft brews and movies.
Grocery shopping at Wegman's is popular for Fry's Spring residents.
Fry's Spring residents can visit Alamo Drafthouse Cinema for a fun night out.
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Trails and athletic facilities at Azalea Park
Outdoor recreation is a core feature of this neighborhood’s identity. The most public option is the 23-acre Azalea Park, which includes athletic spaces such as basketball courts and baseball fields, but also encourages more leisurely entertainment with gardens and the Rivanna Trail System. Homebuyers will also notice that planned developments like those near Huntley Avenue have wooded trails that lead to Moores Creek. Fry’s Spring Beach Club is a members-only organization with two pools, tennis courts and volleyball courts.
Azalea Park offers a place for Fry's Spring residents to take their dogs to play.
Large garden plots are available to residents of Fry's Spring to grow fruits and vegetables.
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I-64 is a prime attraction
While the neighborhood does feature many trails throughout, it’s also built around car travel, with Jefferson Park Avenue running down the middle. However, alternative transportation is available with buses leading from the Jefferson Park Avenue’s intersection with Cleveland Avenue down to the Willoughby Square Shopping Mall. Buses can also be picked up at a stop outside the mall’s Food Lion, taking patrons up to where Fifth Street becomes McIntire Road, near the downtown mall. Interstate 64 is a prime attraction, especially for anyone commuting from Fry’s Spring.
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Fry's Spring Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fry's Spring, Charlottesville sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Fry's Spring, Charlottesville over the last 12 months is $505,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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