Albemarle County property record for 557 Dryden Pl, Charlottesville, VA 22903
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,668 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,362 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $993,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $15,443 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 059D2-06-0E-01000 |
| Primary APN | 059D2-06-0E-01000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,668 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 1,766 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 880 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 886 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,362 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Driveway | Paver Driveway |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 158 sqft |
| Deck Area | 210 sqft |
| Patio Area | 410 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 557 DRYDEN PL |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLOTTESVILLE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22903-4667 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PLANNED RE |
| Legal Description | EDNAM E 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDNAM |
| Jurisdiction | ALBEMARLE VA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAMUEL MILLER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
557 Dryden Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Albemarle County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 DRYDEN PL, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903-4667 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20123228 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4147 / 495 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 557 Dryden Pl was $15,443, up 10.4% 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 | $15,443.00 (+10.37%) | $1,727,400 Land $352,000 Building $1,375,400 | $1,727,400 Land $352,000 Building $1,375,400 |
| 2025 | $13,992.00 | ||
| 2023 | $12,904.00 | $1,511,100 Land $260,000 Building $1,251,100 | $1,511,100 Land $260,000 Building $1,251,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 557 Dryden Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene |
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 557 Dryden Pl is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | ACSA URBAN AREA serves 77,408 people · EPA ID VA2003053 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| 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 | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 129 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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