Venable
Neighborhood in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville County 22903
Renovated eclectic styles that peek into the $1 million range
Rugby Road is one of the key pathways in Venable, where drivers and pedestrians pass “Frat Row” as locals affectionately call it. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at the corner of Rugby and Fendall Avenue serves as a kind of informal demarcation line into leafier residential stretches. Cape Cods and stark white modern farmhouses with covered front porches become a common sight, especially on tucked away side streets like Cottage Lane, replacing the redbrick investment properties that owners rent out to students. Some have attached garages, while others have no garage at all. There’s a sense that homeowners like to spread their property out, too. “You’ll see a lot of remodeled ranches,” says Meistrell. “Renovation is a constant in Venable. People will turn a one-story home into a two-story home.” Large colonials are another hallmark feature of Venable, says Irby. “There’s not a lot of turnover in this neighborhood, so properties go fast. I recently saw a house priced at $995,000 go under contract in five days, and it needed a lot of work,” she says. “But you are starting to see development and interest on the east end, near the John Paul Jones arena, where smaller houses can be found.” Prices tend to range from $1.2 to $1.9 million.Campus grounds provide green space and athletics
For a neighborhood that is anchored by a walkable urban stretch filled with retail, Venable is also very green. “You have the Rotunda and the lawn in front of it, then all the gardens around the Rotunda, which definitely make you feel like you’re in the South,” Allen says, gesturing to brick-bordered courtyards filled with flowers. “You’ll see couples picnicking in the gardens for a date night.” He points out the extensive mature trees around the area, from oak trees to a giant magnolia hugging a bench near University Avenue. “A lot of people will make an occasion out of going there to take a picture,” he says. Athletics are part of the neighborhood’s culture, too. “People like playing at the Snyder Tennis Center, which you can walk to,” says Patricia Irby, a real estate agent at Keller Williams Alliance, recognized there as a top 20% performer in sales and closed production.Venable Elementary has a Jeffersonian facade
With the renowned University of Virginia supporting the neighborhood, it’s little surprise that the public schools are highly rated, too. Venable Elementary —which could fit right in with campus architecture, thanks to soaring Grecian columns— receives a B rating from Niche. Buford Middle is rated B-minus and has a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. Charlottesville High is an A-rated school known for popular student clubs, like the Debate Team and the Golf Team, which both won state championships in 2023.Traffic on University Avenue, but plenty of pedestrian paths
“If you no longer see a V painted on the street, you’ve left Venable,” says Meistrell, referring to the university logo. Irby notes that rush hour tends to bring bottlenecks along University Avenue. “Traffic can make it tough to get out,” she says. “But thankfully, if you’re on campus grounds for any reason, you can just walk there.” Alternative transportation is embraced by residents, too. Danny Hugus is a real estate agent with the Mike Hogan Group and he says that “the bike riding experience is incredible in a lot of these urban parts of Charlottesville, it’s super safe.” It’s this buzz of activity that keeps people pouring in the neighborhood, says Steve Michaels, an early childhood educator with Congregation Beth Israel. “The area has turned itself into a one-stop shop,” he says.A dense collection of shops at University Avenue and Elliewood Avenue
The trestle at University Avenue and 14th Street is a rustic entrance to The Corner, a dense collection of boutiques, markets and restaurants that continues unspooling along Elliewood Avenue, a dead-end street three blocks away. Monroe Allen is a real estate associate with Sotheby’s International, and a graduate of the university, who has watched this area change in recent years: “Typically you wouldn’t have students wander east of here, towards the Amtrak station, but now Venable is linked up with downtown through a stretch of new development that includes shops and housing.” Today, popular standbys like The White Spot – a small gritty burger joint open since 1953 – are steps away from polished establishments, like the sprawling Mellow Mushroom housed in a sleek charcoal brick building. The area is really designed for pedestrians, but there is a parking garage on Elliewood. “At night, Elliewood really comes alive with entertainment,” Allen says. “Ellie’s Country Club is a popular bar with an outdoor vibe, suited for hanging out. Crozet Pizza next door is super active, too.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kristin Cummings Streed
Kristin Cummings Streed
LORING WOODRIFF REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES
(434) 443-5988
112 Total Sales
1 in Venable
$235,000 Price
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AMY HUGHES
AMY HUGHES
AVENUE REALTY, LLC
(540) 712-8160
87 Total Sales
1 in Venable
$560,000 Price
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Robert Headrick
Robert Headrick
Responds QuicklyNEST REALTY GROUP
(434) 443-7085
145 Total Sales
8 in Venable
$660K - $2.2M Price Range
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Susan Reres
Susan Reres
Responds QuicklyHOWARD HANNA ROY WHEELER REALTY CO.- CHARLOTTESVILLE
(434) 443-5542
85 Total Sales
2 in Venable
$300K - $1.4M Price Range
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Peter Wiley
Peter Wiley
Responds QuicklyWILEY REAL ESTATE-CHARLOTTESVILLE
(434) 443-6660
112 Total Sales
2 in Venable
$1.4M - $1.6M Price Range
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Gary Palmer
Gary Palmer
Responds QuicklyTOWN REALTY
(434) 443-5220
230 Total Sales
1 in Venable
$1,025,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
George Rogers Clark Statue
University of Virginia Historic District
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Venable | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Venable Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Venable, Charlottesville sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Venable, Charlottesville over the last 12 months is $1,225,000, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,225,000
Median Sale Price
$1,225,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,237,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$261,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
39
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
24%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$391
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
538
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1949
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,513
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,391
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
902
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
618
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$950 - $1,815 per month
- Grand Marc at the Corner
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 596+ Sq Ft
- 301 15th St NW
- Charlottesville, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,789
Median Age
26
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
4.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,064
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,185
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
72.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
38.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
48.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
70
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36
/ 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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