West Leigh Charlottesville VA Homes

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There are 83 West Leigh Charlottesville VA homes in the neighborhood. Many homes offer views of rolling countryside with distant Blue Ridge and Ragged Mountain views; while others are surrounded by mature hardwoods consisting of mostly oak and poplar trees.

Recently Sold Houses for Sale in West Leigh Charlottesville

This beautiful home in West Leigh is available for the first time since a comprehensive renovation and expansion. A dream kitchen showcases honed Carrara marble, a stunning island, a built-in breakfast nook, and plenty of space to cook and entertain. The floor plan seamlessly opens to a spacious family room complete with a wood burning fireplace. Well-appointed living and dining rooms provide wonderful natural light. The main level offers two bedrooms as well as a fantastic mudroom that leads to a covered patio, an expansive and fenced-in lawn, and a detached garage. The second floor hosts a lovely primary bedroom and bathroom with dual vanities and dual closets. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath, a laundry room, and a recreation room complete this picturesque home. Set privately on more than 1.5 landscaped acres in the Western school district (Meriwether Lewis > Henley > Western Albemarle), and only 6 miles from the University of Virginia.

$1,450,000 Sold

825 EMERSON DR CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia

5 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,747 SqFt 1.59 Acres

A great family home in coveted West Leigh neighborhood, located only minutes west of the University of Virginia, in Ivy. This brick home has a stately presence on a quiet private road with remarkable, mature landscaping designed around the home and pool, with a covered cabana. There are so many notable features to list; two-car attached garage with built-ins, an epic screened porch overlooking the pool area surrounded by sweeping lawn for recreation and gardening. The house has three fireplaces; wood, gas & wood stove insert. The kitchen is open to the family room which boasts vaulted ceilings, a large stone fireplace and multiple french-style doors to the rear deck, providing lots of natural light from the southern exposure. The screened porch & breakfast nook are favorite spaces in this home. Plenty of storage in the unfinished basement area, attic and above the garage and large shed. The garage has built-ins for a workshop and there is a work bench in the large unfinished area of the basement. The beautiful landscaping welcomes visitors from a semi-circular paved drive. Generator. This is a wonderful house for entertaining, a gardener's paradise and a recreational haven for children. A true Ivy classic.

$1,300,000 Sold

2325 CUMBERLAND RD CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia

5 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,587 SqFt 4.16 Acres

This sophisticated, thoroughly renovated 5BR, 4BA French Country home is beautifully sited on a picturesque homesite in desirable West Leigh. Exceptional one-level design checks every box- and has been completely reimagined to deliver bright, expansive living spaces. The star of the show is the super-sized Chef’s kitchen which flows seamlessly to spacious family room and sunroom/breakfast area - all graced with oversized (new!) windows. Formal dining and living rooms are easily opened to casual living areas or separated by French doors for privacy. Retreat to the extraordinary Primary Suite with en-suite home office, laundry, walk-in closet (custom built-ins) & luxurious, spa-like bath w/ radiant heated floors. Walkout, terrace level offers not only an additional Primary Suite, but also a full kitchen, family rm w/ wood burning FP, movie/exercise rm, & “workshop.” This home truly offers a space for every imaginable purpose or gathering- whether it's working from home, entertaining, hosting long-term guests or simply relaxing in supreme comfort. Lovely outdoor living with room to play & gather on the rear deck, patio, handsome bricked courtyard & 2.45 acre yard. Stow your stuff in the 2-car garage and bonus "mower garage."

$1,266,000 Sold

2185 DEVONSHIRE RD CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia

5 Beds 4 Baths 5,077 SqFt 2.45 Acres

Lots Sizes: .7 – 7 acres

Home Sizes: 2 beds/3 baths to 6 beds/4 baths

Finished Sq Ft: 1,648-5,876 sq. ft.

Years Built: 1923-1970

Amenities: none

Recent Sales: 3 in 2023

2024 Median Sales Price: $1,266,000

The luckiest houses in West Leigh have serene views of Clover Lake (see map below). And yes, there is fishing at Clover Lake.

All the houses for sale in West Leigh Charlottesville VA were once part of the circa 1923, West Leigh Farm.

The oldest home in West Leigh was built in 1923 and the newest was built in 2019 at 2225 Cornwall Rd (it sold for $799,900).

Architecture Styles: brick Cape Cod, colonial, contemporary, farmhouse, one-level brick ramblers, and ranch.

Note – There are numerous one-level homes.

Note – There are few new houses in West Leigh, but don’t let that depress you. The neighborhood makes up for it in its charm and beauty.

Note – Buyers be sure to have your well checked before you buy. There were problems with wells drying up in the drought of 2002.

West Leigh Builders: Randolph Bibb, Dobson Homes, European Homes, and Peak Builders.

HOA Fees: $600 road maitenance annual fee and a $50 association setup/transfer fee.

Albemarle County Public Schools that serve West Leigh are Ivy Elementary (changed recently from Meriwether Lewis), Henley Middle, and Western Albemarle High.

Nearby private schools are St Anne’s-Belfield and The Albemarle Miller School.

Location: West Leigh is located in Ivy VA off Rt 250 West and Old Ballard Road (two entrances). 11 mins. to UVA.

Directions: Rt. 250 West, Turn Right into West Leigh Subdivision and follow West Leigh Drive.

My thoughts – Although most of the homes are 50 years old, the West Leigh neighborhood is one of my favorites. And West Leigh is considered prime Ivy VA real estate. I give the West Leigh neighborhood an 8 out of 10. The majority of homes are old and need upgrading and repairs (although many have been renovated). But, don’t let that steer you away from this Ivy neighborhood. If you see a home that looks great then purchase it. Home values will only go up and the Western Albemarle public schools are the best around.