Barracks Road is an atypical neighborhood when it comes to Charlottesville standards. “We aren’t really known for condos,” says Monroe Allen, an associate real estate agent with Sotheby’s International. “And in general, there’s not that much housing when you get this close to University of Virginia grounds.” But with the recent development of the Pavilions at White Gables, and other condo complexes, the neighborhood of Barracks Road now has a residential angle. The neighborhood is also walkable to campus, has instant access to commuter routes and is anchored by the Barracks Road Shopping Center. What results is a strong example of the live-work-play model that mixed-use developers have been chasing in recent years.
Charlottesville first and foremost is a college town for all neighborhoods like Barracks Road.
Booker T. Washington park in Ride Hill, near Barracks Road, is large enough to do anything.
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Barracks Road Shopping Center has big-box names and small locally owned eateries
Residents have an abundance of retail and culinary options right at their front doorstep, thanks to the Barracks Road Shopping Center. "This is where everyone does their grocery shopping," says Lori Meistrell, associate broker at Nest Realty. Indeed, the shopping center is framed like a barbell, with a Kroger and Harris Teeter supermarket placed on separate ends. For quicker, casual eats there are well-known chains like Five Guys, Chipotle and Chick-fil-A. Nightlife isn’t absent, either: places like Sedona Taphouse and Ralph Sampson’s American Taproom give residents a chance to explore numerous craft beers. For coffee the next morning, chains again come to the rescue – specifically, Panera Bread and Greenberry’s. Clothing is available at Anthropologie and Old Navy, while Barnes & Noble fulfills a need for a third space between work and home where lingering can be experienced. Despite all these large big-box names, there are small locally owned eateries. Brazos Taco Bar features vegetarian options, plus fan favorites like breakfast tacos and horchata made in house.
Barracks Road has its shopping center as the hero of the neighborhood.
Brazos Tacos serves up great fare in a lively environment.
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North Grounds and McIntire Park provide outdoor fun
University green space is part of the package when living in Barracks Road. There are sporting activities to watch on the North Grounds, plus a walking path that connects to the Rivanna Trail system, which can be taken as far as Old Ivy Road. By driving a little over 1.5 miles east, residents will find McIntire Park, which is claimed by local skaters to have one of the best skate parks in the state – it’s full of ledges, rails and concrete bowls to roll across. McIntire also features a trail network and mountain views. Lighted ballfields provide a community draw.
The soccer fields at The Park in Barracks Road are well maintained. .
Charlottesville Skate Park in McIntire Park is just a minute down the road from Barracks Road.
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Jeffersonian two-bedroom condos
Given the proximity to University of Virginia, it was a natural choice to fashion the Pavilions at White Gables in a style that evokes Thomas Jefferson’s aesthetic. The look is certainly Palladian, with a focus on symmetry through the use of large classical columns. Red brick and dark accents give a dash of colonial flair. The complex features six detached multi-story buildings, referred to as pavilions, clustered around a shared green space. All units have at least two bedrooms and can range in size from 2,100 square feet to more than 3,600 square feet. Covered porches, sunrooms and balconies are some of the external spaces that can be featured on units. But all units share certain amenities, like 24/7 security and access to elevators. Prices begin at $750,000 and extend to $1.2 million. University Village Condos have a similar look with redbrick facades, but slightly modernized. It's a 55+ community with nearly 100 units and a fitness center. Prices are competitive, too, with two bedroom units starting at $675,000.
The White Gables Condos near Barracks Road are on the higher end of the spectrum.
Condo complexes are standard fare in Barracks Road.
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Award-winning teams at Charlottesville High
Highly rated schools create another incentive around Barracks Road. Trailblazer Elementary has a 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio and is rated B on Niche. Buford Middle maintains a 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio and is rated B-minus. Charlottesville High has an array of award-winning extracurriculars for students to choose from, like the debate team and golf team, which took state championships in 2023. In addition, a new principal in arrived in 2024 with plans to implement a mentorship program for incoming freshmen. The school receives an A rating.
Buford Middle near Barracks Road enrolls 593 students grades 7-8.
Charlottesville High near Barracks Road enrolls 1,359 students grades 9-12.
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Walkabilty and key roads in equal proportion
Barracks Road may be a walkable community, but in a nod to this neighborhood’s name, it does feature access to some of the most useful roads in Charlottesville. The namesake Barracks Road is the neighborhood’s northern line, and it’s bounded by two pathways that are used both by commuters and those looking to explore the city: Route 250 to the west, and Route 29 to the east. These corridors end up acting like borders for the neighborhood, adding to its tiny and exclusive quality, despite the fact that the shopping center is heavily used by many in the general area.
Bordered by Routes 250 and 29, traversing Charlottesville is convenient.
Barracks Road itself traverses through Barracks Road and Barracks Rugby neighborhoods.
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Parks in this Area
The Park
Booker T. Washington Park
Transit
Airport
Charlottesville-Albemarle
18 min drive
Bus
Millmont St & Kroger
Bus
Brsc Kroger
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Barracks Road
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Barracks Road, Charlottesville sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Barracks Road, Charlottesville over the last 12 months is $1,365,860, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Live with fellow students at Graduate Centre and save time, money, and energy! Take a short stroll to North Grounds and the neighboring grocery stores, restaurants, and shops at Barracks Road. Live comfortably with affordable rent. Each suite features a private bedroom and bathroom, private entrance, and individual leases. Top floor bedrooms feature a skylight and a mezzanine style loft. Rents
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
846
Median Age
28
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
1.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$26,500
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,131
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
99.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
55.5%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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