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Property Description
Historic Rugby Road Estate Available for the First Time in Half a Century. Built in 1917 in the Eugene Bradbury style, this remarkable estate features a main house with a deep front porch that opens to a gracious foyer, living room, and library. The generous dining room flows into an eat-in kitchen with antique cupboards. Throughout, you'll find Craftsman detailing, elegant built-in bookshelves, four fireplaces, and original hardwood floors. The ground floor includes a flexible apartment/office space that could serve as a main-level primary bedroom. The second floor boasts a four-room primary suite with ensuite bath, additional bedrooms, & an artisan-tiled bathroom. The third floor offers a cozy dormer room, bedroom, & bath. A covered back porch overlooks expansive landscaping with a flagstone terrace. The property's crown jewel is the writer/artist studio nestled in the back garden with a vaulted ceiling, skylight and sleeping loft. A detached garage/workshop provides additional functionality. The property is over an acre, offering privacy, mature shade trees, creative inspiration, & many possibilities for new owners to craft their vision. The location also provides easy walking access to UVA grounds, city parks, & the Corner.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1326 Rugby Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,500,000
- Taxes: $10,607 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: 668644
- Added to Site: 136 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Foyer, Study, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
- Bedroom 1: Additional Bedroom, 12'8 x 18'7, Main
- Bedroom 2: Additional Bedroom, 12'11 x 10'9, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Additional Bedroom, 15' x 14'1, Upper 1
- Bedroom 4: Additional Bedroom, 12'2 x 16'10, Upper 1
- Bedroom 5: Additional Bedroom, 13'11 x 14'7, Upper 2
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Foyer, 9'7 x 14'9, Main
- Living Room: Living Room, 20'3 x 18, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen, 15 x 19'7, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, 15' x 18', Main
- Office: Office, 9'11 x 17'5, Upper 1
- Laundry: 9'2 x 10'10, Lower 1
Location
- County: Charlottesville City
- Development Name: Rugby
- Subdivision: Rugby
- Driving Directions: From downtown, take Preston Ave. to Rugby Rd. Keep right onto Rugby Rd. Property is at the corner of Rugby Road and Rugby Circle.
School Information
- School District: Charlottesville City Public Schools
- Middle School: WALKER & BUFORD
- High School: Charlottesville
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Heating Type: Radiant
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Other
- Architectural Style: Other
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Stucco
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Interior Access
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 4,943
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 4,111 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1917
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.01
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $410.13
- Tax Amount: $10,607
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Other
- Inclusions: All appliances convey as-is.
Listed by Nest Realty Group, ROBERT HEADRICK
Sold by Nest Realty Group, LORI MEISTRELL
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Schools
Schools serving 1326 Rugby Rd
School District:Charlottesville City Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Venable Elementary School 406 14th Street Northwest, Charlottesville, VA 22903 | PK-4 | 0.9 mi |
Buford Middle School 1000 Cherry Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903 | 7-8 | 1.6 mi |
Charlottesville High School 1400 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1326 Rugby Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/30/2025
Sold
$1,500,000
-5.96%
MLS
9/03/2025
Listed
$1,595,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1326 Rugby Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903 (MLS# 668644) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,500,000 on October 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 1326 Rugby Rd? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Charlottesville? You can browse all Charlottesville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

