The city of Charlottesville is surrounded by the county of Albemarle which is contiguous to 8 other counties. Housing prices are generally higher nearer the city and are significantly less once outside
of Albemarle.  Current growth areas are along the Route 29 corridor as it leads north into Greene
County and to the east along Route 250 between the counties of Louisa and Fluvanna. 

Charlottesville offers convenient access to cultural and recreational activities which center around the
University of Virginia. Charlottesville housing offers a mix of town homes and condominiums as well as
lovely older homes within walking distance to the university or downtown mall.
 

Albemarle County has a
wide variety of neighborhoods.
One may find a town
home very near the city
or a home in planned
community with access
to golf, tennis, and
swimming.  There are
also many
developments with
2+ acre zoning that can
be found throughout the
county as well as
numerous farms
and grand estates.