Courtesy of MCLEAN FAULCONER INC., REALTOR
Property Description
RUGBY ROAD – this distinctive Colonial Revival residence, circa 1921, occupies a coveted setting in the heart of Charlottesville’s University of Virginia neighborhood. Rich in architectural grace & period craftsmanship, the home’s beautifully balanced proportions, abundant natural light & enduring details lend t a sense of permanence & quiet distinction. Encompassing 3,420 finished sq.ft, the residence offers inviting, versatile spaces, including a living room w/ fireplace, spacious kitchen w/breakfast nook, dining room, library & half bath on the main level. The second-floor features three bedrooms, a home office & two full baths, while the third level reveals two additional bedrooms & bath. The exterior w/ recent upscale improvements such as a copper roof & copper guttering enhance its long-term appeal. Symmetrical porch wings frame the façade w/ architectural elegance, while circular driveway creates a gracious arrival. Rear deck extends from the kitchen for outdoor living. Ideally positioned w/in an effortless walk to UVA Grounds & The Corner, this residence presents a rare opportunity for elegant private living or a compelling investment, w/ exceptional flexibility for future value enhancement & rental income potential.
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Property Details and Features
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Property Access
- Frontage Type: PublicRoad
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Appliances & Equipment
- Dishwasher
- GasRange
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
- Washer
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Basement
- CrawlSpace
- ExteriorEntry
- InteriorEntry
- Partial
- Unfinished
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Bathrooms
- 4 total bathrooms
- 3 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
- 1 main level bathroom
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Bedrooms
- 5 total bedrooms
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Building
- Built in 1920
- Living area: 3420.0
- Levels: Two
- Construction Materials: StickBuilt, Stucco
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Community
- PublicTransportation
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Cooling
- CentralAir
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Disclosures
- Disclaimer: The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed, as well as participants of Bright MLS via the CAAR/Bright MLS data share.
- SellerDisclosure
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Exterior Features
- Patio/Porch Features: Deck, Porch, SidePorch
- MatureTreesLandscape
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Fireplaces
- 2 fireplaces
- Two
- WoodBurning
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Floors
- Carpet
- Wood
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Foundation
- Block
- Stone
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Heating
- HotWater
- NaturalGas
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Interior Features
- BreakfastArea
- EatInKitchen
- HomeOffice
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Laundry
- WasherHookup
- DryerHookup
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Listing
- Listing ID: 682692
- Standard Status: Active
- MLS Status: Active
- Property Subtype: Detached
- On market as of 2026-10-04
- 1 day on market
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Location
- County/Parish: Charlottesville
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Lot
- 0.25 acres
- Garden
- HistoricDistrict
- Level
- OpenLot
- NearPublicTransit
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Parking
- Gravel
- OffStreet
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Possession
- CloseOfEscrow
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Property
- Residential
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Roof
- Copper
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Schools
- Elementary School: Trailblazer
- Middle School: Charlottesville Middle
- High School: Charlottesville
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Sewer
- PublicSewer
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Taxes
- Parcel Number: 050131000
- Annual Amount: $11,281.1
- Legal Description: PT Lot 2 Preston Place
- Year: 2026
- Zoning description: Residential Mixed Use 3
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Utilities
- CableAvailable
- NaturalGasAvailable
- Water Source: Public
