Woolen Mills
Neighborhood in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville County 22902
Craftsman-style homes starting in the $300,000s
Homes are arranged along a traditional suburban streetscape with cul-de-sacs and moderately sized yards. The neighborhood features Craftsman and bungalow homes from the early-to-mid 20th century, most including private driveways and attached garages. Homes tend to stay on the market for less than two weeks and typically range from $300,000 to $600,000.
Rivanna Trail, Meade Park
Along the Rivanna River, Riverview Park offers a playground, picnic tables and a boat launch. The park also connects to Rivanna Trail, a 20-mile “urban wilderness” hiking path that extends from Woolen Mills up to Locust Grove. Locals can visit the Rivanna River Company to rent kayaks and tubes and take part in guided trips. There’s also a water park with slides and a splash playground at Meade Park, located in the west end of the neighborhood. “You can really stay in the neighborhood for the whole day without getting in your car,” says Murphy.
Decorated extracurricular activities at Charlottesville High
Students may start at Summit Elementary, which gets a C-plus from Niche, for kindergarten through fourth grade, before going to Walker Upper Elementary, which also receives a C-plus, for fifth and sixth grade. Buford Middle serves grades seven and eight and earns a B-minus. Charlottesville High earns an A and offers extracurricular activities like an internationally qualifying Zero Robotics team and one of the most decorated band and orchestra programs in the state. The University of Virginia, founded in 1819 by third U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, is consistently ranked as one of the best public universities in the state.Events that celebrate local artists
The Dogwood Festival, which started in 1950 to celebrate the city’s beauty and heritage, is one of Charlottesville's most popular annual events. It includes amusement rides and fireworks. The Crozet Art Festival hosts hundreds of local artists alongside food vendors and live music. The Virginia Film Festival takes place in late October and screens some of the year’s most anticipated movies.
Commuting via car, bus and train
Some may find Woolen Mills walkable for recreation and dining, but others may want a car to reach surrounding areas. Richmond is 65 miles away on Interstate 64, which is just south of the neighborhood. Charlottesville Area Transit has bus stops along nearly every street in the neighborhood. Amtrak trains can also be accessed via the station downtown, with daily service going west to Chicago, north to Washington D.C. and south to Greensboro, North Carolina.
Local dining spots with weekly events
In the southwest corner of the neighborhood, FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room serves tavern dishes alongside an assortment of arcade games like pinball, Skee-Ball and Donkey Kong. There are also nighttime events during the week, including trivia on Tuesdays, bingo on Wednesdays and Karaoke on Thursdays. Just across the street, Holly’s Diner offers southern dining favorites, as well as its own lineup of weekly events like open mics and game nights. Beer Run is a hybrid store/pub with American eats and hundreds of brews and wines. Just north of Woolen Mills along U.S. Route 250, residents can head to Food Lion or Giant Food for groceries. Downtown Charlottesville’s shopping, dining and attractions are also just a mile west. “It’s on the outskirts in terms of walkability to downtown,” says Murphy.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Cynthia Hash
Cynthia Hash
FIND HOMES REALTY LLC
(434) 443-7402
157 Total Sales
1 in Woolen Mills
$210,000 Price
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Donna Waugh-Robinson
Donna Waugh-Robinson
JACK SAMUELS REALTY
(540) 732-7742
236 Total Sales
1 in Woolen Mills
$635,000 Price
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Robyn Williams
Robyn Williams
Redstone Realty LLC
(202) 937-2263
69 Total Sales
1 in Woolen Mills
$373,000 Price
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Robert Headrick
Robert Headrick
Responds QuicklyNEST REALTY GROUP
(434) 443-7085
145 Total Sales
1 in Woolen Mills
$595,000 Price
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Jay Kalagher
Jay Kalagher
Responds QuicklyLONG & FOSTER - CHARLOTTESVILLE
(434) 443-5496
108 Total Sales
3 in Woolen Mills
$341K - $403K Price Range
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Gary Palmer
Gary Palmer
Responds QuicklyTOWN REALTY
(434) 443-5220
230 Total Sales
1 in Woolen Mills
$325,000 Price
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
Riverview Park
Meade Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Woolen Mills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Woolen Mills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Woolen Mills, Charlottesville sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Woolen Mills, Charlottesville over the last 12 months is $525,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$525,000
Median Sale Price
$525,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$525,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$515,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$301
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
337
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1966
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,430
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,989
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$983 per month
- Timberlake Place Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 703+ Sq Ft
- 1518 E Market St
- Charlottesville, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,101
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,705
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,318
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88%
College Graduates
26.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.5%
% Population in Labor Force
73%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40
/ 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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