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$477,758$452 / 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 85How 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

838 RIDGE ST

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,056 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$478K
$408K low$548K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,210 (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.$407,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$115,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$292,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$381,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$407,800

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.1965
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
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.Concrete
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Deck · 313 ft²Shed · 192 ft²Patio · 364 ft²Porch · 428 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
Jackson-Via Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.7 mi
H
Charlottesville High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Charlottesville City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 22902These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.82

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,421
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.330 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,003
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114,241
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

838 Ridge St 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Ridge Street
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Ridge Street
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Ridge Street
  • Older than 83% of homes in Ridge Street

What homes are worth in Charlottesville 22902

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

This home
$235K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Charlottesville 22902.

How it measures up in Charlottesville 22902

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Charlottesville 22902.

Estimated value$477,758
CheaperTypical $486,888Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$452
CheaperTypical $335Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,494 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 838 Ridge St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidge StreetCharlottesville 22902Charlottesville city County
Estimated valuepricier than$477,75842% of homes47% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45288% of homes84% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²19% of homes21% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac86% of homes70% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than195917% of homes32% of homes47% of homes

About 838 Ridge St

How much is 838 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA is $477,758 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $407,591 to $547,925. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA last sell?

838 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA last sold on Oct 10, 2002, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 838 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA?

838 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 838 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA built?

838 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 838 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA?

838 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA is assigned to Buford Middle School (middle), rated C-; Jackson-Via 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 838 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA compare to other homes in Charlottesville 22902?

Among the 7,833 homes in Charlottesville 22902, it is worth more than 47% of them ($477,758 against a typical $486,888), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($452 against a typical $335), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 1,494 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1959 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Charlottesville city County, it is worth more than 46% 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 838 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 838 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA was $4,210. The county assessed it at $407,800.

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