Charlottesville City property record for 517 Ridge St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,371 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $144 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 290144000 |
| Primary APN | 290144000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Units | 9 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,371 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,650 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,620 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 11,500 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 176 ft Depth |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 353 sqft |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Canopy | 20 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 517 RIDGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLOTTESVILLE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22902-5586 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-C |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIFE ESTATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLOTTESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 401 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ridge Street Historic District listed 1982 · 32 contributing resources · NRIS 82001813 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
517 Ridge St, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2025.
Source: Charlottesville City records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 RIDGE ST, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902-5586 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 20251399 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001466 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Ridge St was $144.
Source: Charlottesville City assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| Municipality | Charlottesville City |
| Unified School District | Charlottesville City Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $144.00 | $897,300 (+9.39%) Land $113,700 Building $783,600 | $897,300 (+9.39%) Land $113,700 Building $783,600 |
| 2025 | $820,300 Land $113,700 Building $706,600 | $820,300 Land $113,700 Building $706,600 | |
| 2023 | $144.00 (-97.93%) | $774,500 Land $113,700 Building $660,800 | $774,500 Land $113,700 Building $660,800 |
| 2022 | $6,960.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 Ridge St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 3, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 517 Ridge St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.6% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE serves 46,553 people · EPA ID VA2540500 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from RWSA URBAN SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 503 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Ting.
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