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$275,255$229 / 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 86How 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 $55,000 on May 3, 2002

796 PROSPECT AVE

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,200 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$275K
$236K low$315K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,000 · May 3, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,171 (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.$214,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$62,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$152,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$210,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$214,900

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.1987
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Concrete
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Patio · 120 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 SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Johnson Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
H
Charlottesville High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 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

796 Prospect Ave 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 94% of homes in Charlottesville city County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Charlottesville city County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Charlottesville 22903
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Charlottesville city County
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Charlottesville city County

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 11% 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$275,255
CheaperTypical $548,153Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$229
CheaperTypical $362Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,582 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 796 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFifevilleCharlottesville 22903Charlottesville city County
Estimated valuepricier than$275,25511% of homes11% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22914% of homes9% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,200 ft²60% of homes30% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac36% of homes20% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than197856% of homes55% of homes71% of homes

About 796 Prospect Ave

How much is 796 Prospect Ave, Charlottesville, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 796 Prospect Ave, Charlottesville, VA is $275,255 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $235,825 to $314,685. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 796 Prospect Ave, Charlottesville, VA last sell?

796 Prospect Ave, Charlottesville, VA last sold on May 3, 2002 for $55,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 796 Prospect Ave, Charlottesville, VA?

796 Prospect Ave, Charlottesville, VA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,200 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 796 Prospect Ave, Charlottesville, VA built?

796 Prospect Ave, Charlottesville, VA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 796 Prospect Ave, Charlottesville, VA?

796 Prospect Ave, Charlottesville, VA is assigned to Buford Middle School (middle), rated D+; Johnson 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 796 Prospect Ave, Charlottesville, VA compare to other homes in Charlottesville 22903?

Among the 11,105 homes in Charlottesville 22903, it is worth more than 11% of them ($275,255 against a typical $548,153), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($229 against a typical $362), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,200 ft² against a typical 1,582 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1978 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Charlottesville city County, it is worth more than 6% 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 796 Prospect Ave, Charlottesville, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 796 Prospect Ave, Charlottesville, VA was $2,171. The county assessed it at $214,900.

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