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Charlottesville, VA 22902,521 N 1ST ST
Charlottesville, VA 22902,521 N 1ST ST
Charlottesville, VA 22902,521 N 1ST ST
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Melanie Morris

Melanie Morris

+1(434) 806-7996
$8,000
4 Beds
4 Baths
5,781 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Rent

Square Footage 5,781 sqft

Subdivision North Downtown

MLS Listing ID 668882

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,290

Year Built 1859

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property Description

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 façade 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.

Location

State VA

County Charlottesville

Interior

Interior Features Entrance Foyer

Heating Radiant

Cooling Central Air, Heat Pump

Flooring Ceramic Tile, Wood

Furnishings Unfurnished

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dryer, Washer

Exterior

Parking Features Paved

Pool None

Utilities Available Cable Available, Fiber Optic Available, High Speed Internet Available

Water Access Desc Public

Porch Rear Porch, Front Porch, Porch

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Historic District

Foundation Basement

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Schools

Elementary Schools Burnley-Moran

Middle Schools Walker & Buford

High Schools Charlottesville

Others

Security Features Surveillance System

Pets Allowed Conditional

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Melanie Morris

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+1(434) 806-7996

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