Charlottesville City property record for 979 Rives St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,543 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 610017100 |
| Primary APN | 610017100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Finished Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 612 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 396 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 130 ft Depth |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 979 RIVES ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLOTTESVILLE |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22902-6263 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | R-C |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 RIVES PARK TOWNHOUSES |
| Legal Subdivision | CARLTON/BELMONT |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY VA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLOTTESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 402 |
979 Rives St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2004.
Source: Charlottesville City records, as of July 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 RIVES ST, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902-6263 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2004 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $2,543.00 (+11.19%) | $252,600 (+2.27%) Land $57,500 Building $195,100 | $252,600 (+2.27%) Land $57,500 Building $195,100 |
| 2025 | $247,000 (+9.78%) Land $55,000 Building $192,000 | $247,000 (+9.78%) Land $55,000 Building $192,000 | |
| 2023 | $2,287.00 (+40.57%) | $225,000 Land $47,500 Building $177,500 | $225,000 Land $47,500 Building $177,500 |
| 2022 | $1,627.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 979 Rives St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996 · Hurricane Fran And Associated Severe Storm Cond |
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 979 Rives St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 476 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 |
| Ting Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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