About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 433 N 1ST ST in Charlottesville, VA is listed for $1,795,000 ($614 per sqft). Built in 1860, the home offers 2,924 sqft of living space on a 0.33 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1860
  • 0.33 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full
1860

Amenities

Fireplace
Listing Description

THE PERKINS HOUSE - An opportunity to own a distinguished piece of Charlottesville architectural history along w/ an exceptional cottage/studio. Lovingly preserved by the same family for almost 50 years, this c.1860 residence is a rare surviving example of Gothic Revival style in a premier North Downtown location.

The home retains gracious proportions, high ceilings, fireplaces & distinctive period details. The handsome entrance hall w/ a beautifully crafted bannister leads to the living room, where double pocket doors open to a library w/ built-in bookcases, a dining room, eat-in kitchen & full bath.

A triple sash window leads to the inviting screen porch overlooking terraced mature gardens, including a thoughtfully planted pollinator garden. Upstairs are four bedrms & full bath. The lower level provides flexible space for home office & laundry. The cottage features cathedral ceiling, repurposed original beams, antique heart pine floors & a custom walnut stair railing crafted from a tree once on the property.

Bedroom, full bath & kitchen rough-in offer exceptional opportunity. Easy access to the cottage & the rear of the house from an adjacent street. Moments from the Historic Downtown Mall & UVA.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$9,600/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,298
Interest$7,778
Insurance$524

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

433 N 1ST ST

Charlottesville, VA 22902

Features & Amenities

Exterior Features

LandscapedMatureNative SpeciesPrivate

Property Details

Flooring

Wood

Outdoor Features

Porch

Heating

Hot Water(Heating)Natural Gas

Cooling

ZonedDuctless

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 433 N 1ST ST is listed at $1,795,000 ($614/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $9,600 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1860, 0.33 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Exterior Features: Landscaped, Mature, Native Species.

This property is listed by CHARLOTTE DAMMANN and can be reached at 4349811250.

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CHARLOTTE DAMMANN

Agent at McLean Faulconer Inc., REALTOR

(434) 981-1250

Listed by McLean Faulconer Inc., REALTOR · Broker phone: (434) 295-1131 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 682951· Source: Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS®· 3 days on PropertySimple

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433 N 1ST ST, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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