Locust Grove
Neighborhood in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville County 22901
Victorians mingle with Cape Cods and farmhouse styles
A frequent refrain from realtors is that housing in Locust Grove defies a single category. “It’s not a homogeneous neighborhood,” says Realtor Patricia Irby with Keller Williams Alliance. “There are a few homes that date back to the 1890s, while others are midcentury.” Victorians in brick mingle with farmhouse styles and Cape Cods. But just as there’s diversity in terms of style, so too are the prices variable. Irby mentions that “fixer uppers” will be in the $300,000 to $400,000 range. In this genre, homebuyers will encounter dressed-down two-bedroom Cape Cods from the 1940s. “A lot of people are fixing up midcentury homes here due to the great location—they want to be close to the city, but also close to amenities like Pen Park.” Previously renovated four-bed, three-bath Cape Cods can reach into the $950,000 range. Custom homes on sprawling estates are marked in the $2.5 million range. Lot sizes can vary as well, from less than a quarter acre up to 2.5 acres. Mature trees are a common sight, but homeowners tend to add ornamental hedges and bushes.Pen Park includes Meadowcreek Golf Course
“Pen Park is a great amenity for this neighborhood, because you can go over there to play tennis, but also the park itself is just beautiful,” Irby says. This sprawling green space on the east end also surrounds Meadowcreek Golf Course, an 18-hole facility with lessons and tournaments. Northeast Park is more embedded in Locust Grove’s residential streets, and features athletic facilities as well, like basketball courts. McIntire Park is another sprawling space, this time on the west end. It’s distinguished by a botanical garden, skate park and Vietnam War memorial.
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Charlottesville High earns an A
The public education options for this neighborhood are highly rated. Niche gives a B rating to Burnley-Moran Elementary. With a 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio, Buford Middle receives a B-minus. Charlottesville High is an A-rated institution, and features 60 events per year within its Martin Luther King Jr. Performing Arts Center. On the neighborhood’s west end is a private education option: the Montessori School of Charlottesville. It’s located next to Park Street Christian Church, which runs a preschool.
Route 250 is a defining feature of Locust Grove
Residents can quickly access North Downtown via Park Street, which also has bus stops in Locust Grove. “You’re probably not going to walk downtown,” says Irby. “It’s close, but the path there is not walkable.” However, the multiple park spaces in Locust Grove are pedestrian friendly. Route 250 along the south side is another boon for drivers and commuters, whether that’s for exploring the wider city, or hopping onto Interstate 64.
Classic American cuisine is part of the dining scene
Farmers in the Park is one of the standout amenities for Locust Grove residents: by zipping over to Pen Park on Wednesdays from May to September, they can access fresh produce and baked goods. Otherwise, most of the neighborhood’s retail will be accessed via Long Street, which traces along the south side. There are conveniences like a bank and a CVS, but also modest eateries like Chandler's Ice Cream, which serves root beer floats, banana splits and chili dogs. Doodles Diner is equally traditional, with a menu of classic diner options like club sandwiches, bean soups and French fries. More dining choices are available by going just a couple blocks down High Street into the Martha Jefferson neighborhood, which boasts crowd pleasers like Tacos Gomez and Fabio’s NY Pizza. Just across the Rivanna River, the Pantops Shopping Center offers a Food Lion grocery store.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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KELLY MORRISON
KELLY MORRISON
AVENUE REALTY, LLC
(540) 516-3649
57 Total Sales
1 in Locust Grove
$695,791 Price
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Benjamin Reeves
Benjamin Reeves
Keller Williams Advantage Realty
(434) 566-0044
73 Total Sales
1 in Locust Grove
$420,000 Price
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Cynthia Hash
Cynthia Hash
FIND HOMES REALTY LLC
(434) 443-7402
157 Total Sales
1 in Locust Grove
$360,000 Price
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Kristin Cummings Streed
Kristin Cummings Streed
LORING WOODRIFF REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES
(434) 443-5988
112 Total Sales
1 in Locust Grove
$325,000 Price
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Paul McArtor
Paul McArtor
Responds QuicklyAVENUE REALTY, LLC
(434) 234-4106
174 Total Sales
1 in Locust Grove
$476,000 Price
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Donna Goings
Donna Goings
Responds QuicklyDONNA GOINGS REAL ESTATE LLC
(434) 443-5998
85 Total Sales
4 in Locust Grove
$310K - $425K 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
Davis Soccer Field
Pen Park
McIntire Park
McIntire Skatepark
Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
Northeast Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Locust Grove | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Locust Grove Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Locust Grove, Charlottesville sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Locust Grove, Charlottesville over the last 12 months is $530,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$575,000
Median Sale Price
$530,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$530,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$677,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
74
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$276
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
915
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,767
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,012
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,670
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,489
Median Age
41
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$95,755
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$126,168
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.5%
College Graduates
61.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%
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®
3
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
22
/ 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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