City of Charlottesville

Charlottesville365; 2010 Blue Ridge Home Builders Parade of Homes

October 4, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment 

2010 Annual Parade of Homes!

The Blue Ridge Home Builders Parade of Homes is an annual Charlottesville tradition that always occurs across two weekends (this year- October 9-10 and October 16-17) and showcases the best in new construction that Charlottesville has to offer. I know that for many people in Charlottesville who like to keep their eye on real estate, this is one of the most fun real estate events of the year! What better than touring through beautiful mint condition homes that are decorated impeccably to get great new ideas for your own home?!

I just had the privilege of judging several of the homes for the “Realtor’s Choice Award” that is awarded annually for each price range, and here are a few of my favorites you should be sure to check out if you’re in the market for new construction!

• 838 Belvedere Boulevard; Belvedere (Wendell Gibson)
• 854 Belvedere Boulevard; Belvedere (Stonehaus)
• 760 Belvedere Boulevard; Belvedere (Piedmont Realty and Construction)
• 821 Cole Street; Belvedere (Southern Development)
• Blandemar Farm Estates (Doug Kingma)
• 848 Colridge Drive; Kenridge (Craig Builders) Attached Home.
• 2123 Sundown Court; Pavilions at Pantops (Southern Development) Attached Home.
• 5237 Raven Stone Road; Foothill Crossing (Craig Builders)
• 393 Claremont Lane; Old Trail (Craig Builders) Attached Home.
• 2580 Palmer Drive; Keswick Estates (Alexander Nicholson)
• 118 Turkey Trot Lane; Spring Creek (Piedmont Realty & Construction)

But I just bought a home/am not looking to buy a home!

Whether you are in the market to buy a home or are just looking for fun and interesting remodeling ideas for the home you’re already in, this is really an excellent opportunity to learn more about our local builders, learn about the local new construction landscape, and check out the new and upcoming trends in real estate construction.

For a full list of the 28 homes on display in the 2010 Parade of Homes, click here!

Just don’t get all googley-eyed and forget to involve your favorite Realtor!

Remember: If you are currently in the the market to buy a home, many of these developments are represented by salespeople who are employees of the builder and who aren’t licensed real estate professionals. I always recommend getting involved with a Realtor before making any significant real estate decisions!

Which home is your favorite??

Dates: Saturday October 9 – Sunday October 10, AND Saturday October 16 – Sunday October 17, 12P – 5P.

Below is a chunk of the full map that can be found on the Parade of Homes Site;

Charlottesville365; Second Annual Cville Pie Fest- Sunday October 3

October 1, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment 

Coming up this Sunday- is the second annual Cville Pie Fest!  A free event, fun for the whole family, and in support of a great cause.

First devised in 2009, by a handful of social media gurus tweeting, chatting, and blogging about how fun it would be to have a pie competition, this has now become an annual event celebrated in Charlottesville.

The pie fest is free to attendees, who pay only for $1 samples of each of the pies.  Celebrity guest judges taste test and announce the winners, and everyone gets to enjoy great company!  All of the proceeds go towards PACEM, which is the non-profit People and Communities Engaged in Ministry, which spends it’s time and dollars providing shelter to the homeless of Charlottesville, during the cold winter months.

Judging is done with a list of specific criteria and point scoring.  From the PieFest Website;

When judging the pies, our panel of judges will be considering the following criteria:

1. Overall flavor. No one wants a pie that doesn’t taste good, so this is the single most important judging criterion. It is worth twice of what any of the others are. Be sure that your pie is tasty, preferably delicious, and ideally divinely flavored. 10 points.
2. Crust. The crust separates a good pie from a fantastic pie. People who are serious about pie are very serious about crust, and a poor crust will virtually ruin a pie experience for them. 5 points.
3. Presentation. They say you eat with your eyes first. A beautiful pie will make the judges hungry for more, and they will be expecting greatness. If you can make your pie look as great as it tastes, you will be on your way to a winning pie. 5 points.
4. Originality/Traditionality. This is a specialty of the Cville Pie Fest. Sometimes a pie will transport you back to your childood, reliving the ideal life of the best apple pie you’ve ever eaten. They will remind you of holidays, and favorite relatives, and all of the good times you’ve ever had in your life when a pie has been present. These are the Traditional Pies. Other pies break new ground in pie making. There may be a flavor combination never before dreamed, or something that would ordinarily be a whole fruit that is, instead, a custard pie. Whatever it is, we may never have seen it before. These are the Original Pies. Cville Pie Fest pies should be one or the other. A minor deviation from tradition will get neither points for Originality nor Traditionality, but going big one way or the other could get you the full points for this category. 5 points.

Join us for the PieFest- no need to RSVP, just show up!  Sunday October 3 from 3P – 5P.  Located at the Haven at First and Market.

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July 10, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment 

City of Charlottesville Homes For Sale

July 7, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment 

Showing properties 1 - 50 of 240. See more Charlottesville community real estate.
(all data current as of 5/22/2012)

1. $175,000 : 1109 Elliott Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
   
   2 beds, 1 full bath

   Home size: 932 sq ft

   Lot size: 6,054 sqft
2. $250,000 : 1410 Chesapeake St, Unit W/LOT, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
   
   3 beds, 1 full bath

   Home size: 901 sq ft

   Lot size: 16,988 sqft
3. $175,000 : 1410 Chesapeake St, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
   
   3 beds, 1 full bath

   Home size: 901 sq ft

   Lot size: 8,494 sqft
4. $305,000 : 122 Lankford Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 1,420 sq ft

   Lot size: 8,276 sqft
5. $305,000 : 124 Lankford Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 1,420 sq ft

   Lot size: 13,721 sqft
6. $349,500 : 227 Douglas Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
   
   1 bed, 1 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 1,324 sq ft

   Lot size: 4,356 sqft
7. $274,000 : 1016 Long St, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
   
   3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

   Home size: 1,737 sq ft

   Lot size: 4,356 sqft
8. $198,000 : 1174 Rose Hill Dr, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
   
   3 beds, 1 full bath

   Home size: 1,466 sq ft
9. $419,900 : 250 W Main St, Unit 802, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
   
   2 beds, 2 full baths

   Home size: 1,525 sq ft
10. $215,000 : 320 Monte Vista Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    4 beds, 1 full bath

    Home size: 1,632 sq ft

    Lot size: 6,185 sqft
11. $820,000 : 714 Northwood Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 3,689 sq ft

    Lot size: 10,062 sqft
12. $249,000 : 2518 Westerly Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 1,610 sq ft

    Lot size: 20,908 sqft
13. $227,500 : 115 Shasta Ct, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 1,672 sq ft

    Lot size: 16,770 sqft
14. $205,000 : 717 Rockland Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    2 beds, 1 full bath

    Home size: 1,030 sq ft

    Lot size: 6,054 sqft
15. $236,000 : 603 Hinton Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 1,080 sq ft

    Lot size: 3,789 sqft
16. $310,000 : 1111 Parker Pl, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 2,510 sq ft

    Lot size: 15,725 sqft
17. $399,000 : 1219 Gordon Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 1,452 sq ft

    Lot size: 6,490 sqft
18. $269,500 : 211 SW 5th St, Unit 105, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 1,216 sq ft
19. $249,000 : 1001 Birdwood Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 1,265 sq ft

    Lot size: 11,325 sqft
20. $419,900 : 817 Village Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 2,820 sq ft

    Lot size: 8,712 sqft
21. $309,000 : 821 St Clair Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 1,350 sq ft

    Lot size: 13,068 sqft
22. $339,000 : 131 Burnet St, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 2,220 sq ft
23. $219,000 : 524 Caroline Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 1,435 sq ft

    Lot size: 7,492 sqft
24. $340,000 : 521 Valley Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    4 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 1,403 sq ft

    Lot size: 5,880 sqft
25. $219,900 : 104 Roys Pl, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 1,516 sq ft

    Lot size: 2,613 sqft
26. $359,000 : 112 Stribling Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    5 beds, 3 full baths

    Home size: 2,795 sq ft

    Lot size: 11,761 sqft
27. $199,999 : 800 SE 6th St, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 1 full bath

    Home size: 1,126 sq ft

    Lot size: 5,227 sqft
28. $154,900 : 905 SE 6th St, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    2 beds, 1 full bath

    Home size: 780 sq ft

    Lot size: 7,187 sqft
29. $349,000 : 121 Cameron Ln, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    2 beds, 1 full bath

    Home size: 1,146 sq ft

    Lot size: 13,764 sqft
30. $384,900 : 232 Huntley Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 2,432 sq ft

    Lot size: 4,356 sqft
31. $235,000 : 1212 St George Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 1 full bath

    Home size: 1,585 sq ft

    Lot size: 7,405 sqft
32. $339,900 : 1618 Yorktown Dr, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    2 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 2,649 sq ft

    Lot size: 23,130 sqft
33. $300,000 : 186 Brookwood Dr, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 1,620 sq ft

    Lot size: 6,969 sqft
34. $334,900 : 1661 Brandywine Dr, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    4 beds, 3 full baths

    Home size: 2,590 sq ft

    Lot size: 19,602 sqft
35. $525,000 : 928 Marshall St, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 2,460 sq ft

    Lot size: 10,497 sqft
36. $229,500 : 418 Fairway Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 2,006 sq ft

    Lot size: 10,018 sqft
37. $500,000 : 101 W High St, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    4 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 2,920 sq ft

    Lot size: 4,356 sqft
38. $500,000 : 1715 Meadowbrook Heights Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 2,873 sq ft

    Lot size: 18,077 sqft
39. $399,000 : 703 Elliott Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 1,880 sq ft

    Lot size: 7,405 sqft
40. $209,900 : 1052 SW 5th St, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 1,424 sq ft

    Lot size: 5,662 sqft
41. $324,900 : 211 Cream St, Unit 201, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    2 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 1,271 sq ft
42. $699,000 : 214 W Water St, Unit 200, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 2,188 sq ft
43. $145,000 : 1800 Jefferson Park Ave, Unit 116, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    1 bed, 1 full bath

    Home size: 535 sq ft
44. $229,900 : 107 Longwood Dr, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 1,532 sq ft

    Lot size: 4,356 sqft
45. $229,900 : 108 Longwood Dr, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

    Home size: 1,532 sq ft

    Lot size: 4,356 sqft
46. $249,900 : 922 Monticello Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    2 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 1,470 sq ft

    Lot size: 5,227 sqft
47. $269,900 : 1028 St Clair Ave, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 1,725 sq ft

    Lot size: 29,185 sqft
48. $219,000 : 152 Carlton Rd, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    3 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 1,730 sq ft

    Lot size: 9,583 sqft
49. $194,900 : 765 Walker Sq, Unit 4B, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    2 beds, 2 full baths

    Home size: 1,235 sq ft
50. $399,000 : 200 Garrett St, Unit 611, CHARLOTTESVILLE (CITY OF)
    
    1 bed, 1 full bath

    Home size: 900 sq ft

Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.

Just Released: The CAAR First Quarter Market Report!

April 12, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment 

This was just released, so I wanted to give people the opportunity to check it out. I will be reading it over and making some comments soon!

2010 1st Qtr CAAR Market Report – members.pdf

Check Out The United Way- Thomas Jefferson Area "All Around Town" Auction in Charlottesville February 3-10

February 1, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment 

The United Way- Thomas Jefferson Area is holding their All Around Town Auction from February 3-10, and there are definitely some great items up for auction, all for a great cause!

The All Around Town Auction features tons of participating companies around town, all of whom have different auction items present at their stores and shops, that shoppers may bid on while they peek around.

All proceeds benefit the United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area toward furthering their mission to serve those at the greatest risk and with the greatest need.

Areas all over Charlottesville are participating, and are broken down into the following segments of town;

• 250 West
• 29 North
• Barracks Road
• Crozet
• Downtown Charlottesville
• Pantops/East

There are definitely plenty of stores participating, so if you’re out and about taking care of your shopping, or looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, consider stopping in some of these stores to bid on their featured items.

Click here for a PDF Auction Brochure of all of the stores represented, along with their auction items! PDF Auction Brochure

Additionally, here is a brochure listing all auction items, and where they can be found! AuctionList2010.pdf

This is a great program, for a great cause- keep it in mind over the next two weeks!

Happy Shopping!

February Give Where You Live: Charlottesville's Salvation Army Shoe Drive

January 30, 2010 by Sasha C. Farmer, REALTOR ® · Leave a Comment 

This month’s “Give Where You Live” focuses on the Salvation Army Shoe Drive.

U.Va’s Office of Community Relations and the Salvation Army are running a shoe drive!

This is a great chance to donate your used, but usable men’s, women’s and children’s shoes to those in need.

Monday Feb. 1 – Friday Feb. 5!

Drop Off Points:

• Fontaine Research Park (1st Floor Kitchen)
• Piedmont Center
• Health System Development (2410 Old Ivy Road)

Additionally, volunteers are needed for shoe sorting!

• February 12 @ 4:00P
• February 13 @ 12:00P

Click here for more information!

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Every month, I will post a segment called “Give Where You Live,” which will be focused on Charlottesville and the surrounding counties, reminding us of little things we can do to make our community a better place. There are tons of incredible non-profits and charities around the area, and hopefully these segments will help residents become more familiar with some of the different needs in the community and maybe even inspire some giving!   

I will try to post about a variety of needs and programs, from big to small, so if you know of a great local cause that is running a donation-based or volunteer campaign, please feel free to send the details my way and I will make an effort to include them in an upcoming “Give Where You Live”!

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