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$386,863$517 / 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

229 4TH ST SW

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903
1
Beds
1
Baths
748 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$387K
$231K low$542K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,750 (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.$272,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$114,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$157,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$258,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$272,000

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.1969
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 66 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 · 0.8 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

229 4th 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 less than 75% of homes in Charlottesville city County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Fifeville
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Charlottesville 22903
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Fifeville
  • Older than 68% 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 26% 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$386,863
CheaperTypical $547,260Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$517
CheaperTypical $362Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area748 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 229 4th St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFifevilleCharlottesville 22903Charlottesville city County
Estimated valuepricier than$386,86356% of homes26% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$517almost all homes87% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than748 ft²6% of homes4% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²10% of homes11% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than195734% of homes32% of homes43% of homes

About 229 4th St Sw

How much is 229 4th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 229 4th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA is $386,863 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $231,256 to $542,470. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 229 4th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA last sell?

229 4th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA last sold on Apr 20, 1998, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 229 4th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA?

229 4th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 748 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 229 4th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA built?

229 4th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 229 4th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA?

229 4th 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 229 4th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA compare to other homes in Charlottesville 22903?

Among the 11,105 homes in Charlottesville 22903, it is worth more than 26% of them ($386,863 against a typical $547,260), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($517 against a typical $362), it is bigger than 4% of them (748 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1957 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Charlottesville city County, it is worth more than 25% 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 229 4th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 229 4th St Sw, Charlottesville, VA was $2,750. The county assessed it at $272,000.

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