Opportunity awaits at this charming and lovingly maintained 3 bed, 2 bath brick rancher in UNBEATABLE location off Rugby Ave. in the city! Massive refurbished deck for entertaining overlooks the multi-season garden. Possibilities are endless for the level fenced backyard – children/pet play area, vegetable garden, urban oasis! This home has many features and upgrades including hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen appliances, renovated main floor bathroom, basement family and theater rooms with built-in shelves and stone gas fireplace, energy efficient windows, and whole house generator. New HVAC system in 2025. Be sure to see the entire list of features and improvements! "Closets By Design" on main level and storage galore in basement and shed. Basement can also be accessed from the exterior. Enjoy the convenience of a walkable and bikeable location just minutes to Greenleaf (steps away) and McIntire Parks, YMCA, UVA, Downtown Mall, restaurants and shops. Easy access to Routes 250 and 29 connecting to Whole Foods, Stonefield, Barracks Road and more!
Active
$590,000
1216 Sherwood Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
3beds
1,360sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$567,100 Zestimate®
$434/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stone gas fireplaceRenovated main floor bathroomLevel fenced backyardMulti-season gardenUpgraded kitchen appliancesBuilt-in shelvesHardwood floors
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 12, 2026 at 11:16am
Listed by:
PAULA JOHNSON 434-466-4622,
RE/MAX COMMONWEALTH
Source: CAAR,MLS#: 674269
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Charlottesville Area Association of RealtorsTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath, Kitchen, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Primary Downstairs
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Heated,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: One, Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,975
- Total interior livable area: 1,360 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 985
- Finished area below ground: 375
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Wood
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Fenced,Full
Lot
- Size: 9,583.2 Square Feet
- Features: Garden, Landscaped, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 430002000
- Zoning description: R-A Low-Density Residentail District
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stick Built
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Fiber Optic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: SHERWOOD FOREST
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Charlottesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $434/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $495,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,684
- Date on market: 3/12/2026
- Exclusions: Clothesline device in yard.
Estimated market value
$567,100
$539,000 - $595,000
$2,559/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $590,000+71%$434/sqft |
Source:  CAAR #674269 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2018 | Sold | $345,000+0.6%$254/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2018 | Listed for sale | $343,000+14.7%$252/sqft |
Source: OLD DOMINION REALTY & INVESTMENT LLC #573314 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2013 | Listing removed | $299,000$220/sqft |
Source: Nest Realty #507570 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2013 | Price change | $299,000-3.5%$220/sqft |
Source: Nest Realty #507570 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2013 | Listed for sale | $310,000+10.8%$228/sqft |
Source: Nest Realty #507570 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2008 | Sold | $279,900+149.9%$206/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/1995 | Sold | $112,000$82/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,932 +5.7% | $495,900 +3.6% |
| 2023 | $4,668 +131.2% | $478,700 +13.8% |
| 2022 | $2,019 -41.7% | $420,600 +15.4% |
| 2021 | $3,464 | $364,600 +2.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $354,900 +1.2% |
| 2019 | $3,332 +9.6% | $350,700 +12.3% |
| 2018 | $3,040 | $312,400 +5% |
| 2017 | -- | $297,500 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $2,056 | $291,400 |
| 2015 | $2,056 | $291,400 +2.6% |
| 2014 | $2,056 | $284,000 +31.2% |
| 2013 | $2,056 | $216,400 |
| 2012 | $2,056 | -- |
| 2011 | $2,056 | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
| 2009 | $2,238 | -- |
| 2008 | -- | $233,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $233,200 +9.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $212,600 +20% |
| 2005 | -- | $177,200 +12.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $157,900 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,242/mo
Principal & interest
$2844
Property taxes
$398
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Blue Ridge-Rugby Ave
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Walker Upper Elementary SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Buford Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Charlottesville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Trailblazer
- Middle: Charlottesville Middle
- High: Charlottesville
Source: CAAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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