238 Sunset Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903 Property Records

Charlottesville City property record for 238 Sunset Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,766 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size0.77 acres (33,541 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$930,000 (Apr 2024)
Tax Bill$4,742 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN180059100

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN180059100
Alternative APN
  • 43710

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,766 sqft Finished Area
1st Floor Area1,776 sqft
FlooringHardwood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area33,541 sqft (0.77 acres)
Lot Depth188 ft Depth
DrivewayDriveway

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area50 sqft
Deck Area257 sqft
Patio Area197 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address238 SUNSET AVE
CityCHARLOTTESVILLE
StateVA
Zip22903-3626
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-A
Legal DescriptionLOTS B & C JEFFERSON PARK
Legal SubdivisionJEFFERSON PARK
Legal Lot NumberB,C
JurisdictionCHARLOTTESVILLE CITY VA
Township / Civil DivisionCHARLOTTESVILLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract502

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Fry's Spring Historic District
listed 2014 · 387 contributing resources · NRIS 14000944

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Charlottesville City records, as of July 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address810 CATALPA CT, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903-7893
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 26, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 26, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 12, 2014
Deed Document Number2024923
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Charlottesville City assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateVirginia
MunicipalityCharlottesville City
Unified School DistrictCharlottesville City Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,742.00 (+16.03%)$460,100 (+1.72%) Land $179,600 Building $280,500$460,100 (+1.72%) Land $179,600 Building $280,500
2025$452,300 (+14.25%) Land $176,400 Building $275,900$452,300 (+14.25%) Land $176,400 Building $275,900
2023$4,087.00 (+21.78%)$395,900 Land $144,400 Building $251,500$395,900 Land $144,400 Building $251,500
2022$3,356.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims22 (1979–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 22
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
serves 46,553 people · EPA ID VA2540500
Water SourcePurchased surface water from RWSA URBAN SYSTEM
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 360 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Brightspeed
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Ting
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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