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$590,480$308 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 60How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $297,000 on Apr 16, 2018

218 5TH ST SW

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,920 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$590K
$352K low$829K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$297,000 · Apr 16, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,470 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$444,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$135,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$309,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$421,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$444,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCHARLOTTESVILLE CITY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1973
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 336 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Buford Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Summit Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.9 mi
H
Charlottesville High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Charlottesville City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22903These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.46,926
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.650 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,931
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,249
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

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How this home compares

218 5th St Sw measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 92% of homes in Fifeville
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Charlottesville city County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Fifeville
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Charlottesville 22903
  • Older than 91% of homes in Charlottesville 22903

What homes are worth in Charlottesville 22903

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$202K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Charlottesville 22903.

How it measures up in Charlottesville 22903

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charlottesville 22903.

Estimated value$590,480
CheaperTypical $548,689Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$308
CheaperTypical $362Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 218 5th St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFifevilleCharlottesville 22903Charlottesville city County
Estimated valuepricier than$590,48092% of homes56% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30841% of homes33% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,920 ft²90% of homes63% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac53% of homes32% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than192517% of homes9% of homes14% of homes

About 218 5th St Sw

How much is 218 5th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 218 5th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA is $590,480 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $351,939 to $829,021. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 218 5th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA last sell?

218 5th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA last sold on Apr 16, 2018 for $297,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 218 5th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA?

218 5th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,920 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 218 5th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA built?

218 5th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 218 5th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA?

218 5th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA is assigned to Buford Middle School (middle), rated C-; Summit Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Charlottesville High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Charlottesville City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 218 5th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA compare to other homes in Charlottesville 22903?

Among the 11,105 homes in Charlottesville 22903, it is worth more than 56% of them ($590,480 against a typical $548,689), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($308 against a typical $362), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,920 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1925 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Charlottesville city County, it is worth more than 66% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 218 5th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 218 5th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA was $4,470. The county assessed it at $444,200.

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