878 Rio Rd E, Charlottesville, VA 22901 Property Records

Albemarle County property record for 878 Rio Rd E, Charlottesville, VA 22901 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeOther > Other Improved
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Square Footage1,914 sqft Finished Area
Lot Size47,263 sqft (1.08 acres)
Last Sale$7,500,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$527.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06100-00-00-16700
Alternative APN
  • 22834

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,914 sqft Finished Area
Basement Area648 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement648 sqft Unfinished
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringWood Flooring
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialMetal Roof
Lot Area47,263 sqft (1.08 acres)
Porch Area216 sqft Porch
ViewProximity to Airport View

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemBaseboard Heating
SewageSewage Connected
Water SourceYes (Unknown Type) Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address878 RIO RD E
CityCHARLOTTESVILLE
StateVA
Zip22901-3106
Property UsageOther Property Usage
TypeOther > Other Improved
Legal DescriptionACREAGE
Legal SubdivisionRIO ROAD EAST
JurisdictionALBEMARLE VA
Minor Civil DivisionRIO
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3002
Census Tract10602

Owner

Source: Albemarle County records · APN 06100-00-00-16700

Assessment roll updated June 15, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address501 FAYETTEVILLE ST, 100, RALEIGH, NC 27601-3068
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 28, 2024Deed, Transfer · Unknown
UNITED BANK
Jan 28, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 28, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 28, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20244169
Prior Transfer DateMay 23, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000004169
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionALBEMARLE VA
Recording DateMay 28, 2024
Property Address878 RIO RD E, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901-3106
Document Number202400004169
Map ReferenceMB 1651 PG 143
Instrument DateMay 23, 2024
Instrument202400004169
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 15, 2026
Title CompanyREPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC NATL TTL INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$7,500.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address501 FAYETTEVILLE ST STE 100, 100, RALEIGH, NC 27601-3068

Mortgage

Document Number202400004170
DateMay 28, 2024
Instrument202400004170
Lender
NameUNITED BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeUnknown
AmountAmount Recorded

January 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALBEMARLE VA
Recording DateJan 28, 2021
Property Address878 RIO RD E, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901-3106
Document Number0000001604
Book / Page005469 / 000131
Instrument DateJan 15, 2021
Instrument1604
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 18, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$7,500.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address123 E MAIN ST CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 229025223, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902-5223

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Albemarle County records · Assessment roll updated June 15, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateVirginia
CountyAlbemarle County
Unified School DistrictAlbemarle County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$527.00 (-78.45%)$58,900 (-86.18%) Land $2,700 Building $56,200$58,900 (-86.18%) Land $2,700 Building $56,200
2025$2,445.00 (-32.79%)
2023$3,638.00$426,100 Land $396,000 Building $30,100$426,100 Land $396,000 Building $30,100

Flood & Wildfire

878 Rio Rd E is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Low risk).

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Albemarle County (51003C), updated February 3, 2023

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesLow
20th percentile of exposed land nationally · 29th in Virginia
Wildfire LikelihoodLow — about 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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