Johnson Village
Neighborhood in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville County 22903
Homes from the 60s and 70s, new construction
Housing was primarily developed in the 60s and 70s, but in the past five years, there has been new construction, too. “The newer homes are bigger and more expensive,” says Goings, who has made 100 sales in this neighborhood of about 190 homes. “They can be in the $600,000s whereas the original homes will sell in the $400,000s.” She describes the 60s and 70s housing as tri-level properties and ranches with basements. Some choose to keep the period details, while others aim to renovate, she says. Three-bedroom townhouses with three or four baths offer an option outside of single-family homes, and these sell for around $500,000. “You’ll see visiting nurses and faculty in the neighborhood,” says Joe Porterfield, who’s lived in the area 40 years and is a Realtor with Avenue Realty. “That trend has been strong since 2020.”Mountain views at Forest Hills Park
Johnson Village has no park space of its own, but it does have convenient ways to reach nearby recreation opportunities. Forest Hills Park is less than a mile down Cherry Avenue, and features views of Carter’s Mountain. The shade trees give visitors plenty of reason to lounge across the 7 acres of space, but there are active elements, too, with basketball courts and a playground. Trails, picnic shelters and a spray pad bring additional amenities that prolong a visit. The Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center is a few blocks north, next to Buford Middle. Visitors can swim laps, play on the water slides and use state-of-the-art fitness equipment.Extracurriculars at Charlottesville High
Johnson Elementary has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio and earns a B from Niche. It’s one of the prime features of the neighborhood, being surrounded by homes on each side. It features extensive playground equipment. Buford Middle receives a B-minus rating. Charlottesville High is an A-rated school known for its extracurricular clubs. The debate team won state championships in 2022 and 2023, while the golf team became state champions in 2023.A walkable community with bus lines
Walkability is a key factor in residents choosing Johnson Village, says Goings. Other alternative transportation modes include buses on Cherry Avenue and Fifth Street – both of which are key east-west corridors serving the neighborhood. Drivers can benefit from the fact that Fifth Street leads to Interstate 64. Jefferson Park Avenue offers another way to reach I-64, this time from the neighborhood’s north end instead of the south.Shopping and Dining on Fifth Street
The south end of Johnson Village empties out to Fifth Street, a prominent corridor in the city. This gives residents quick access to amenities like Food Lion, CVS, Family Dollar and Domino’s Pizza – all clustered in the same strip mall. Locally owned options along this stretch include Christian’s Pizza, which also sells calzones and salads. If residents exit the north side of the neighborhood and go a few blocks to the intersection of Jefferson Park Avenue and Maury Avenue, they’ll find more small businesses. There’s a take-out spot for Chinese with Yuan Ho, but also tacos at Guadalajara Mexico. For a slightly upscale pizza experience, Pi Napo serves up wood-fired pie. Wayside Takeout & Catering is a Southern staple – the white clapboard diner started selling fried chicken 50 years ago.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Gary Palmer
Gary Palmer
Responds QuicklyTOWN REALTY
(434) 443-5220
230 Total Sales
1 in Johnson Village
$410,000 Price
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Sasha Tripp
Sasha Tripp
Responds QuicklySTORY HOUSE REAL ESTATE
(434) 443-7803
443 Total Sales
4 in Johnson Village
$375K - $465K Price Range
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BRADLEY PITT
BRADLEY PITT
Responds QuicklyKELLER WILLIAMS ALLIANCE - CHARLOTTESVILLE
(434) 443-5435
326 Total Sales
1 in Johnson Village
$426,500 Price
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Cabell Childress
Cabell Childress
Responds QuicklyLong & Foster REALTORS
(804) 509-1795
477 Total Sales
1 in Johnson Village
$568,000 Price
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Peg Gilliland
Peg Gilliland
Responds QuicklyCHARLOTTESVILLE SOLUTIONS
(434) 443-6745
151 Total Sales
1 in Johnson Village
$480,000 Price
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Susan Reres
Susan Reres
Responds QuicklyHOWARD HANNA ROY WHEELER REALTY CO.- CHARLOTTESVILLE
(434) 443-5542
85 Total Sales
2 in Johnson Village
$426K - $428K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Johnson Village | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Johnson Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Johnson Village, Charlottesville sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Johnson Village, Charlottesville over the last 12 months is $485,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$489,000
Median Sale Price
$485,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$487,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$218
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
303
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1968
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,113
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,094
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 221 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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$1,836 - $2,834 per month
- Beacon on 5th
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 675+ Sq Ft
- 100 Dalton Ln
- Charlottesville, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,301
Median Age
34
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$130,224
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$161,735
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
75.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35
/ 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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