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$8,000 / Month

521 1st St N

Charlottesville, VA 22902

Today

434-981-7439

Bedrooms

4
Bathrooms

3.5
Square Feet

5,781 sq ft
Available

Available Oct 1

Highlights

Wood Flooring
Den
Living Room
Entrance Foyer
Ceramic Tile Flooring
Central Air

521 1st St N

About This Home

Available Oct 1

Discover historic Charlottesville living at its finest. Built in 1859, this Greek Revival residence stands as one of the cityâ€™s most authentic surviving examples of the style. The front faÃ§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 bedroomsâ€”three on the main and upper levelsâ€”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.

521 1st St N is a house located in Charlottesville County and the 22902 ZIP Code.

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Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1859

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

3.5 Bathrooms 4 Bedrooms

Flooring

Wood Ceramic Tile

Interior Spaces

Den Living Room Entrance Foyer Dining Room Family Room 4,629 Sq Ft Home

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Available 10/1/25 No Smoking Allowed Residential Lease

Lot Details

Historic Home

Schools

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

Utilities

Central Air Heat Pump System Radiant Heating System

Community Details

Overview

No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Contact

Listed by MURDOCH MATHESON | FRANK HARDY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Phone Number
Contact
Source

Charlottesville Area Association of RealtorsS®

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Neighborhood

As Charlottesville’s commercial district, Downtown features a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Historic Court Square lies in the middle of this downtown district and is the oldest part of the city of Charlottesville with buildings dating back to the 1800s. And in the heart of Downtown, discover the popular Downtown Mall, covering nine blocks on Main Street offering restaurants, boutiques, and theaters. Check out some local favorites like Citizen Burger Bar and South Street Brewery.

Community festivals and concerts are held within this commercial hub at locales like Sprint Pavilion, Jefferson Theater, and Paramount Theater. Though there are urban parks within Downtown, McIntire Park is a sprawling city park located just north of the neighborhood, offering hiking trails and ball fields for Charlottesville High School. Because of Downtown’s proximity to the University of Virginia, there’s a youthful presence in the community, along with a family-friendly vibe.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
University of Virginia	Drive:	6 min	1.9 mi
Piedmont Virginia CC	Drive:	8 min	3.2 mi
James Madison University	Drive:	72 min	60.2 mi

521 1st St N is within 6 minutes or 1.9 miles from University of Virginia. It is also near Piedmont Virginia CC and James Madison University.

Transportation

521 1st St N is near Charlottesville-Albemarle, located 9.7 miles or 21 minutes away.

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Charlottesville	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Staunton Amtrak Station	Drive:	49 min	38.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Charlottesville-Albemarle	Drive:	21 min	9.7 mi

Very Walkable

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Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

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Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

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Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 521 1st St N.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Downtown Mall	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Vinegar Hill Shopping Center	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Preston Plaza	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi

521 1st St N has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Virginia Discovery Museum	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Rivanna Conservation Society	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Leander McCormick Observatory	Drive:	11 min	3.4 mi
Ivy Creek Natural Area	Drive:	12 min	5.0 mi
Monticello	Drive:	14 min	5.8 mi

521 1st St N has 5 parks within 5.8 miles, including Virginia Discovery Museum, Rivanna Conservation Society, and Leander McCormick Observatory.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
University of Virginia Medical Center	Drive:	5 min	1.5 mi
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi

521 1st St N is 1.5 miles from University of Virginia Medical Center, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Quantico Marine Corps Base Cedar Run	Drive:	129 min	79.8 mi
Quantico Marine Corps Base Griffis	Drive:	168 min	88.1 mi

521 1st St N is 79.8 miles from Quantico Marine Corps Base Cedar Run, and is convenient to other military bases, including Quantico Marine Corps Base Griffis.