Martha Jefferson
Neighborhood in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville County 22902
Ranch-style homes ready for renovation
“There’s a lot of renovation happening in this area,” says Lyons. “Three years ago, a home sold for $550,000 and now it’s worth $2.5 million after renovations.” It’s possible to find midcentury ranch-style and minimal traditional homes in the $415,000 to $600,000 range that are waiting for renovation, including along popular streets. “Locust Avenue is one of the main drags,” says Lyons. Near that mark, in the $600,000 to $650,000 range, it’s possible to find similar-styled homes that are already renovated. At any rate, whichever route the homebuyer takes here, they can expect a yard with modest landscaping like hedges and shrubs. By jumping into the $900,000 to $1.5 million range, homebuyers will encounter more historic homes from the 1920s that have slight colonial stylings. These are usually double the footprint of aforementioned homes, at 2,000 square feet or more.
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Large parks, including McIntire Park within 1 1/2 miles
While it does have leafy walkable streets, Martha Jefferson doesn’t have any park spaces to call its own. It’s within 1 1/2 miles of Charlottesville’s biggest and most popular parks, though. By going east, residents can visit Darden Towe Park, which presents a mix of athletic opportunities and sprawling nature. “People can do sports, or get over to the Rivanna River for fun on the water,” says Alexandria Searls, executive director of the Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center, located in the park. “There’s also lots of biking on the trails.” By going west, residents encounter McIntire Park, another sprawling space full of trails that wrap around Charlottesville High. The park is especially popular with skaters, who say it has one of the best skate parks in the state, including concrete bowls, ledges and rails.
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Burnley-Moran Elementary is walking distance for many students
Burnley-Moran Elementary is just off Long Street, also known as Route 250, making it walking distance from many Martha Jefferson residences. With a 15-to-1 student-teacher ratio, the school earns a B from Niche. Buford Middle receives a B-minus and has a 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Charlottesville High is an A-rated high school, and is known for successful student clubs, like the debate team and golf team. Both won state championships in 2023.
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U.S. Route 250 can get packed during rush hours
With retail and dining reachable by just a couple of main thoroughfares, it’s important to be mindful that Martha Jefferson isn’t sleepy. “Route 250 does get high traffic,” says Searls. This can not only be the case during the lunch rush, but during morning and early evening hours, because Route 250 leads directly to Interstate 64 – the city’s main commuter path. Buses are available, though, for those who prefer public transportation: They run along Locust, High and Market Street. The downtown mall is pedestrian-oriented, and residents can easily walk to the Ting Pavilion, an outdoor music venue that forms the mall’s eastern entrance.Shopping and dining in Martha Jefferson
The downtown mall next door is full of restaurants, but Martha Jefferson has a dining scene of its own – and devoted regulars. “Tacos Gomez has some of the best tacos in the city,” says Forcey Learmonth, a river guide for the Rivanna River. Dipping from Tacos Gomez onto High Street, residents can find a string of small locally owned eateries. Hogwaller Brewing serves pork barbecue sandwiches and smash burgers alongside its craft beer. Fabio’s Pizza provides a small but sleek spot for digging into a slice or a daily special like cheesesteak. Diners, taquerias and coffee shops fill out the rest of the scene. Groceries can be picked up at Food Lion in the Pantops Shopping Center.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Peter Cathcart
Peter Cathcart
Responds QuicklySTEVENS & COMPANY-CHARLOTTESVILLE
(434) 443-8367
38 Total Sales
1 in Martha Jefferson
$430,000 Price
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Amy McLeskey
Amy McLeskey
THE NEW HOUSE COMPANY
(434) 443-8719
20 Total Sales
1 in Martha Jefferson
$550,000 Price
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Mary Beth Harris
Mary Beth Harris
JAMES RIVER REALTY LLC
(540) 600-4286
199 Total Sales
1 in Martha Jefferson
$505,777 Price
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BRADLEY PITT
BRADLEY PITT
Responds QuicklyKELLER WILLIAMS ALLIANCE - CHARLOTTESVILLE
(434) 443-5435
326 Total Sales
1 in Martha Jefferson
$337,000 Price
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Mike Peters
Mike Peters
Responds QuicklyHOWARD HANNA ROY WHEELER REALTY CO.- CHARLOTTESVILLE
(434) 270-8148
56 Total Sales
1 in Martha Jefferson
$337,500 Price
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Maureen Hegarty
Maureen Hegarty
Responds QuicklyKELLER WILLIAMS ALLIANCE - CHARLOTTESVILLE
(434) 443-6552
130 Total Sales
2 in Martha Jefferson
$470K - $815K 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
Darden Towe Park
McIntire Park
McIntire Skatepark
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Martha Jefferson | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Martha Jefferson Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Martha Jefferson, Charlottesville sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Martha Jefferson, Charlottesville over the last 12 months is $712,500, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$799,550
Median Sale Price
$712,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$624,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,472,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$797,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
32
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$416
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
485
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,827
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,105
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,311
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
738
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,053 - $3,475 per month
- 10th & Dairy
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 560+ Sq Ft
- 400 10th St NE
- Charlottesville, VA
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$1,735 - $2,450 per month
- City Walk Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 597+ Sq Ft
- 1111 E Water St
- Charlottesville, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,876
Median Age
38
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$78,365
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,172
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
College Graduates
75.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
43.5%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44
/ 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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