$8,000 per month

521 N 1st St Charlottesville, VA 22902

North Downtown Neighborhood
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,629 Sq Ft
0.9 Acres

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Charlottesville High School Rated A-
  • Den
  • 4-minute walk to McGuffey Park

About This Home

Discover historic Charlottesville living at its finest. Built in 1859, this Greek Revival residence stands as one of the city?s most authentic surviving examples of the style. The front faade is distinguished by four brick pilasters with stucco capitals dividing three bays, a feature once common in Charlottesville but now rarely intact. Inside, the floor plan has remained remarkably true to its origins, with a central hall and grand staircase that highlight its period character. Modern plumbing and electrical systems were added in the 1940s, including bathrooms, yet these updates left the historic exterior untouched. Over the years, the home has been cherished both as a private residence and as a gathering place for the Charlottesville community under the Gleason family. Today, the property offers 4 bedrooms?three on the main and upper levels?plus a versatile basement apartment suited for guests, extended living, or storage. A separate 2-bedroom guest house adds further flexibility. Set on nearly an acre, the generous front and rear yards create an inviting setting for entertaining, gardening, or quiet retreat. Just steps from downtown and minutes to UVA, this home pairs architectural heritage with everyday comfort.

Listing Agent

Murdoch Matheson

FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY License #0225058114[4184] Listed on: 09/10/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,566

Year Built

  • Built in 1859

Lot Details

  • Historic Home

Interior Spaces

  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Burnley-Moran Elementary School
  • Walker & Buford Middle School
  • Charlottesville High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • Available 10/1/25

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,566

Year Built

Built in 1859

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2025-10-01
  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Building Total Sq Ft: 6087.00
  • Historic: Yes
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1859
  • Remarks Public: Discover historic Charlottesville living at its finest. Built in 1859, this Greek Revival residence stands as one of the city?s most authentic surviving examples of the style. The front fa�ade is distinguished by four brick pilasters with stucco capitals dividing three bays, a feature once common in Charlottesville but now rarely intact. Inside, the floor plan has remained remarkably true to its origins, with a central hall and grand staircase that highlight its period character. Modern plumbing and electrical systems were added in the 1940s, including bathrooms, yet these updates left the historic exterior untouched. Over the years, the home has been cherished both as a private residence and as a gathering place for the Charlottesville community under the Gleason family. Today, the property offers 4 bedrooms?three on the main and upper levels?plus a versatile basement apartment suited for guests, extended living, or storage. A separate 2-bedroom guest house adds further flexibility. Set on nearly an acre, the generous front and rear yards create an inviting setting for entertaining, gardening, or quiet retreat. Just steps from downtown and minutes to UVA, this home pairs architectural heritage with everyday comfort.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Study, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 4935
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4629
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 2.43
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3290
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1339
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 306
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1645
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 521

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating Type: Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Cable, DSL, Fiber Optic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No

Schools

  • School District: CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: BURNLEY-MORAN
  • Middle School: WALKER & BUFORD
  • High School: CHARLOTTESVILLE
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121138065239
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: BURNLEY-MORAN
  • High School: CHARLOTTESVILLE
  • Middle Or Junior School: WALKER & BUFORD

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 9999

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 668882

Bright MLS

APN: 330-002-000

Virginia Charlottesville County Charlottesville 22902 North Downtown

521 N 1st St, Charlottesville, VA

This home is located at 521 N 1st St, Charlottesville, VA 22902 and is currently priced at $8,000. This property was built in 1859. 521 N 1st St is a home located in Charlottesville City with nearby schools including Burnley-Moran Elementary School, Buford Middle School, and Charlottesville High School.

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