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Owensfield is a small, Ivy VA neighborhood of 9 homes with access to the Mechums River.

Amenities: Walking trails

Years Built: 1994-2000

Lot Sizes: 2-4.75 acres. One home (1730 Owensfield Dr) has 42+ acres.

Owensfield Home Sizes: 4 bedrooms/3.5 baths to 6 bedrooms/5.5 baths

Finished Sq Ft: 3,290-6,390

Architectural Styles: Colonial, farm house, Federal, Georgian, and Queen Anne.

Owensfield HOA Fees: none

Owensfield Recent Sales 2023-2026: 3

Ownensfield Median Price: $1,650,000

Owensfield Builders: Gaffney Homes, MacMillan-Pace, Teal Construction, Weather Hill Homes.

Albemarle County Public Schools that serve Owensfield Ivy neighborhood are Ivy Elementary, Henley Middle, and Western Albemarle High Schools.

Albemarle County Private Schools that are near the Owensfield Ivy neighborhood are St. Anne’s-Belfield, The Miller School of Albemarle, and the Field School of Charlottesville.

Location: Ivy VA off of Garth or Rt 250 West.

Directions: From Charlottesville take 250 West, turn Right onto Owensville Road, go appx. 2.4 miles to Left onto Owensfield Drive.

My thoughts: Owensfield is attractive. Most of the homes are made of brick. Great location if you have kids attending Albemarle County Public Schools. No amenities. I give Owensfield an 8.

Owensfield, Charlottesville Homes for Sale: Why This Small Ivy Neighborhood Keeps Winning Hearts

As an Ivy, VA realtor since 2003, I have watched buyers fall in love with many neighborhoods, but few inspire the devotion that Owensfield does.

If you have been searching for Owensfield, Charlottesville homes for sale, you already know that listings here rarely sit on the market long, and for good reason.

What Is The Owensfield Neighborhood in Ivy?

Owensfield is a small, intimate enclave of just nine luxury homes tucked into the heart of Ivy, Virginia, just off Route 250 (Ivy Road) in western Albemarle County.

Owensfield Charlottesville homes were built between 1994 and 2000 by respected builders including Gaffney Homes, MacMillan-Pace, Teal Construction, and Weather Hill.

When Owensfield, Charlottesville homes for sale come available, buyers typically find 4-bedroom/3.5-bath homes up to 6-bedroom/5.5-bath estates, all sited on generous 2- to 4.75-acre lots.

I maintain a complete buyer’s guide to Owensfield, Charlottesville homes for sale on my website, updated whenever inventory changes.

Owensfield Charlottesville homes for sale

Why Buyers Love Owensfield Charlottesville Homes

Three things set Owensfield apart.

First, privacy: these are true estate lots, wooded, level, and offering the acreage you simply cannot find closer to town.

Second, river access: the neighborhood enjoys access to the Mechums River, a rarity in Ivy VA real estate.

Third, location: Ivy, Virginia offers one of the shortest rural commutes in western Albemarle, with most residents reaching UVA or downtown Charlottesville in 15 to 30 minutes.

I break down that trade-off in my Ivy vs. Crozet vs. Free Union comparison.

Add quiet cul-de-sacs, walking trails, mature landscaping, and beautifully landscaped gardens, and it is easy to see why Owensfield, Charlottesville homes for sale attract so much attention from relocated professionals and empty nesters alike.

Nearby Albemarle County Public Schools

Schools are a huge driver of demand for Owensfield, Charlottesville homes for sale.

The neighborhood is assigned to Albemarle County Public Schools: Ivy Elementary School (walking distance for Owensfield residents!), Henley Middle School, and Western Albemarle High School.

Ivy Elementary is rated among the district’s top elementary schools; Niche gives it an A-minus and 4.5 out of 5 stars, and its students matriculate directly into the highly regarded Western Albemarle feeder pattern.

When I show Owensfield, Charlottesville homes for sale to relocating UVA faculty and medical professionals, the schools usually seal the deal.

Recent Sales of Owensfield Charlottesville Homes

Inventory is the challenge.

Since 2020, only three homes have sold in Owensfield, with a median price of $1,225,000, a testament to how tightly held these properties are.

The most recent sale was 2746 Owensfield Court, an all-brick, 4,614-square-foot home on a level 2.63-acre cul-de-sac lot, just steps from Ivy Elementary.

Anyone tracking Owensfield, Charlottesville homes for sale knows how quickly they move, so bookmark my Charlottesville real estate blog or contact me through my homepage; I monitor this pocket daily and often know before listings go public.

The Bottom Line

Rarely does a neighborhood combine nine-home intimacy, 2- to 4.75-acre lots, Mechums River access, top-rated public schools, and a 15-minute commute to UVA, but Owensfield delivers all of it.

For buyers weighing Owensfield, Charlottesville homes for sale against bigger subdivisions, remember: here you get more land, more privacy, and better schools than nearly anywhere else in the county.

Whether you are buying your forever home or selling into one of the strongest luxury micro-markets in Albemarle County, I would welcome the chance to put my more than twenty years of Ivy experience to work for you.

Call or text me anytime to talk Owensfield, Charlottesville homes for sale; there is simply nothing else like this neighborhood in our area.

Toby Beavers, an Ivy VA realtor since 2003, may be reached by text or phone at 434-327-2999


Quick fact-check of everything cited: neighborhood size (9 homes), lot sizes (2-4.75 acres), years built (1994-2000), builders, home sizes, walking trails, and Mechums River access come from the Owensfield neighborhood page on tobybeaversrealtor.com; school assignments come from the Ivy Elementary fact sheet confirming the Henley → Western Albemarle feeder pattern; the recent sale of 2746 Owensfield Court (4 bd/3.5 ba, 4,614 sq ft, 2.63 acres) is documented on Realtor.com and Zillow; and the 15-30 minute UVA/downtown commute comes from my Ivy vs. Crozet vs. Free Union guide.

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