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Monthly Rent
$3,450
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Bedrooms
5 bd
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Bathrooms
2 ba
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Square Feet
1,403 sq ft
Details
$3,450 deposit,
Available Jul 17, 2025
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities.
Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
129 Observatory Ave
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About This Property
Available For A July 17, 2025 Lease Start - This student-friendly 5 bedroom, 2 bath JPA area home is available for the 2025-2026 academic year and offers a prime location, walkable to local restaurants, a coffee shop, Scott Stadium, UVA Aquatic & Fitness Center, and more! Just minutes from the University of Virginia Grounds and Medical Center, the 250 bypass, and I-64. The 1,403 sqft home features 1920's charm mixed with updated spaces, hardwood and vinyl flooring throughout, an unfinished basement, a fenced yard with a rear brick patio, plus multiple off-street parking spaces available (tandem-style). The main level of the home features a cozy living room with a gas fireplace, a kitchen equipped with a gas range, refrigerator, and dishwasher, as well as a laundry area with a full-size washer and dryer. This level also includes two bedrooms and a full bath. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious bedrooms, a smaller fifth bedroom, and a hall bath. The home is equipped with central air conditioning and gas heating. Rent includes: Lawn care. Occupancy is limited to no more than 4 unrelated individuals. This property is within the following school district: * Venable Elementary * Walker and Buford Middle * Charlottesville High No smoking or pets are allowed at the property. Upon lease signing there is a security deposit of $3,450 due. First month's rent of $3,450 (unless otherwise prorated) is due prior to the lease start date.
129 Observatory Ave is a house located in Charlottesville County and the 22903 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Charlottesville Cty Public Schools attendance zone.
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Renting vs. Buying
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Housing Cost Per Month: $3,450
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Rent for 30 YearsRenting doesn't build equity Future EquityRenting isn't tax deductible Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction$0 Net Return
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Buy Over 30 Years$1.39M - $2.48M Future Equity$597K Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction$151K - $1.24M Gain Net Return
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$3,083 / month
$499,000 Listing Price
6 Beds
•4 Baths
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3,200 Sq Ft
$2,967 / month
$449,000 Listing Price
5 Beds
•3 Baths
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2,404 Sq Ft
House Features
- Dishwasher
Fees and Policies
Property Address:
129 Observatory Ave,
Charlottesville,
VA
22903
This Property
Available Property
Amenities
- Dishwasher
Charlottesville’s Jefferson Park Avenue neighborhood runs along no other than Jefferson Park Avenue. This collegiate neighborhood features parts of the University of Virginia, such as its medical facilities and political department. Scott Stadium, Old Cabell hall, and the Lawn, a historic park featuring green space, university buildings, and statues, sit just north of this neighborhood.
Commuting is simple in Jefferson Park Avenue because of its accessibility, highway access, and proximity to the Charlottesville Amtrak Station in Downtown. A few casual restaurants and small businesses reside in this quaint neighborhood. Check out the charming Oakhurst Inn Café and Espresso Bar after you’ve found your apartment, house, or condo in this student-filled, family-friendly part of Charlottesville.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 67 min | 57.3 mi |
129 Observatory Ave is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from University of Virginia. It is also near Piedmont Virginia CC and James Madison University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades 5-6
616 Students
Attendance Zone
2
Out of 10
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-4
306 Students
Attendance Zone
8
Out of 10
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
581 Students
Attendance Zone
3
Out of 10
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,359 Students
Attendance Zone
4
Out of 10
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
892 Students
Nearby
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129 Observatory Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22903