2 Hidden Gem Neighborhoods in Charlottesville Under $500K

I conducted a live sweep of the active market across Charlottesville city and Albemarle County, pulling together the best under-$500K opportunities I could find at the time. Below are the top hidden gem picks, why each is interesting, and the link sources so you can open the live listing pages yourself. I did this for speed and accuracy so you can act on anything you like.

Quick note from me, Toby Beavers, Charlottesville agent since 2003
These picks focus on real, active inventory under $500,000 in the city and in Albemarle County at the time I searched. I emphasized walkable in-town pockets, townhomes, and condos that give entry to great neighborhoods, and a few county locations where buyers still get more house or land for the money.

Top live hidden-gem opportunities under $500K (active right now)

1. • Redfin: https://www.redfin.com/VA/Charlottesville/213-Meade-Ave-22902/home/123878733

     Based on my searches, I can confirm that only two properties from your list are currently showing as ACTIVE listings:

     1. 254 Shamrock Rd, Charlottesville – Fifeville area

     Status: ACTIVE (Listed October 8, 2025, price reduced to $375,000)

     • Redfin: https://www.redfin.com/VA/Charlottesville/254-Shamrock-Rd-22903/home/123769093
     • Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/254-Shamrock-Rd-Charlottesville-VA-22903/79074788_zpid/
     • Homes.com: https://www.homes.com/property/254-shamrock-rd-charlottesville-va/y89plr2np0bdf/

     2. 213 Meade Ave, Charlottesville – Woolen Mills charmer under $400K

     Status: ACTIVE (Listed at $355,000)

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   For the area-based searches (Pantops, Hollymead, Scottsville), here are the current active listing pages:

   Charlottesville homes under $500K (General)

   • Redfin: https://www.redfin.com/city/3867/VA/Charlottesville/homes-for-sale-under-500000
   • Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/charlottesville-va/
   • Homes.com: https://www.homes.com/charlottesville-va/under-500k/

   Pantops area

   • Redfin Pantops: https://www.redfin.com/neighborhood/232429/VA/Charlottesville/Pantops

   Hollymead area

   • Redfin Hollymead: https://www.redfin.com/city/33270/VA/Hollymead

   Scottsville, VA

   • Redfin Scottsville: https://www.redfin.com/city/18096/VA/Scottsville
   • Zillow Scottsville: https://www.zillow.com/scottsville-va/

Why these are the best quick targets

1. They are active under $500K right now on mainstream portals like Zillow, Redfin and Realtor. (Zillow)
2. They represent three playbooks buyers use to win in this market: small in-town homes, condos/townhomes that reduce maintenance, and county homes where you get more lot for the money. (Zillow)
3. Neighborhoods to watch most closely: Fifeville, Belmont, Woolen Mills, Fry’s Spring, North Downtown, Pantops, Hollymead, and Scottsville – each currently shows active inventory under $500K on major listing sites. (Realtor)

Schools and buyer considerations

• In-city properties will feed into Charlottesville City Schools. Albemarle County properties feed into Albemarle County schools. Always confirm the current attendance zone for any address you plan to see. Use the county and city school lookup tools when you have a specific property.

Toby Beavers, a top Charlottesville real estate agent since 2003, offers his buyers great deals on Charlottesville homes under $500K.

Toby is reachable by text or phone at 434-327-2999