Charlottesville Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Virginia

Charlottesville Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Virginia

The City of Charlottesville is located in central Virginia between the flatlands of the east coast and the peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It offers a plethora of experiences, ranging from ACC football for sports fans to stunning mountain vistas from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Charlottesville is also home to many historical sites including the homes of ex-presidents Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Woodrow Wilson. The University of Virginia, founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson, continues to attract approximately 12,000 students to the city each year. With a population of 41,000, Charlottesville provides her residents with the feel of a small town, yet offers ample opportunities to experience cultural events typical of a much larger city. The city boasts several art museums and the university hosts theater and dance productions. Civil War history buffs can also explore numerous battlefields west of Charlottesville. For those more interested in shopping, Charlottesville offers specialty shops and restaurants in the quaint Downtown Mall with its brick walkways and southern charm. Since Charlottesville is the seat of Albemarle County’s government, it is the economic and educational center for central Virginia. It is also home to more than twenty recreational parks enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. If strolling through parks seems a bit tame, one can always enjoy riding in a hot air balloon, wine tasting at the Monticello Winery, playing a round at the Meadowcreek Golf Course or skiing, hiking or backpacking in the surrounding mountains.