Albemarle County property record for 3171 Ridge Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,152 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 98.9 acres (4,308,084 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,762 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04300-00-00-002B0 |
| Primary APN | 04300-00-00-002B0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 252 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 252 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 4,308,084 sqft (98.9 acres) |
| View / Lot | Flood Plain/Flood Zone |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 274 sqft |
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Street Address | 3171 RIDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLOTTESVILLE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22901 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL AREA |
| Legal Description | ACREAGE TRACT B |
| Legal Tract | B |
| Jurisdiction | ALBEMARLE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITE HALL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
3171 Ridge Rd is held in a trust since January 2012.
Source: Albemarle County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2755 SCHELFORD FARM, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901-5311 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 04131/0216 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3171 Ridge Rd was $1,762, up 9% from the year before.
Source: Albemarle County assessment roll, as of June 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle County |
| Unified School District | Albemarle County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,762.00 (+9.03%) | $197,100 (+9.02%) Land $182,600 Building $14,500 | $197,100 (+9.02%) Land $182,600 Building $14,500 |
| 2025 | $1,616.00 | $180,800 Land $166,400 Building $14,400 | $180,800 Land $166,400 Building $14,400 |
| 2023 | $732.00 | $171,500 Land $157,100 Building $14,400 | $171,500 Land $157,100 Building $14,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3171 Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1995.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1995) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1995 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 risk around 3171 Ridge Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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