1720 Franklin Dr

Charlottesville, VA 22911

$850,000
Price
5
Beds
3,753 Sq. Ft.
$226 / Sq. Ft.
3,753
Sq. Ft.
$226
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Situated in the sought-after Franklin neighborhood just minutes from Pantops and downtown Charlottesville, this light-filled home is a haven for families seeking both space and serenity. Set on two private acres, the property offers breathtaking views of Carter’s Mountain and Monticello from the front porch, while the backyard—bordered by woods and stretching up the ridge—offers an expansive, peaceful retreat perfect for kids to explore and play. Inside, a thoughtful floor plan includes two primary...Situated in the sought-after Franklin neighborhood just minutes from Pantops and downtown Charlottesville, this light-filled home is a haven for families seeking both space and serenity. Set on two private acres, the property offers breathtaking views of Carter’s Mountain and Monticello from the front porch, while the backyard—bordered by woods and stretching up the ridge—offers an expansive, peaceful retreat perfect for kids to explore and play. Inside, a thoughtful floor plan includes two primary bedroom suites—one on the main level for long-term convenience and another upstairs with a beautifully remodeled bath. The main level also features a spacious living area, a bright home office or studio, and an updated kitchen that opens to a full-length rear deck. Fresh paint throughout gives the home a clean, modern feel, and a built-in speaker system adds ambiance to select rooms. The walk-out basement with rough-in plumbing provides excellent storage or future living space. A rare blend of comfort, setting, and flexibility—set in a family-friendly neighborhood without an HOA, less than 10 minutes to Charlottesville.
  1. Listed by MATTHIAS JOHN • Brokerage DRE #0226027769 • WILEY REAL ESTATE-CHARLOTTESVILLE
    P: (434)-906-4630 C: (434)-906-4630 matthias@wileyproperty.com

Property Details for 1720 Franklin Drive

Architectural Style
Traditional
Subdivision Name
FRANKLIN
View
Mountains
View
Yes

Location

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Property Details for 1720 Franklin Drive

StatusActive
MLS #663306
Days on Market48
Taxes$6,625 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1989
Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
CountyAlbemarle County

Building Information for 1720 Franklin Drive

Stories2Year Built1989Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,006 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,453

Property Taxes

$552

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1720 Franklin Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: 250 Bypass to Pantops; Left on 20 N, (Stony Point Rd) approximately 1/2 mile; Right on Franklin Drive; house on the left.
  • Latitude: 38.046838
  • Longitude: -78.440424
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Year Built: 1989
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Amenities: Laundry, MeetingBanquetPartyRoom, Storage
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,625
  • Tax Legal Description: FRANKLIN 4 Lot 09500
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Electricity, Garage, GarageDoorOpener, Oversized, GarageFacesSide
School Information
  • Elementary School: Stony Point
  • High School: Monticello
  • Middle Or Junior School: Burley
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3401.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 352.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 760.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Building Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Building Area Total: 5273.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Living Area: 3753.0
  • Living Area Source: PublicRecords
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscaped, PartiallyCleared, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
Property and Assessments
  • Disclaimer: The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed, as well as participants of Bright MLS via the CAAR/Bright MLS data share.
  • Disclosures: SellerDisclosure
  • New Construction: No
  • Parcel Number: 06200-00-00-09500
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Zoning Description: R Residential
Utilities
  • Sewer: SepticTank
  • Utilities: CableAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: StickBuilt
  • Exclusions: Dining room chandelier, outdoor speakers
  • Exterior Features: LandscapeLights
  • Fireplace Features: Two, Masonry, WoodBurning
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block, Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, FrontPorch, Porch
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Security Features: SecuritySystem, SmokeDetectors, SurveillanceSystem
Interior Features
  • Basement: ExteriorEntry, Full, Heated, InteriorEntry, PartiallyFinished, WalkOutAccess
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: CentralAir, HeatPump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, HeatPump, HotWater
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: JettedTub, PrimaryDownstairs, WalkInClosets, BreakfastArea, EntranceFoyer, EatInKitchen, HomeOffice, RecessedLighting, UtilityRoom
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
  • Room Type: Bathroom, BreakfastRoomNook, Bedroom, DiningRoom, FamilyRoom, FullBath, Foyer, HalfBath, Kitchen, LivingRoom, Office, UtilityRoom
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: DoublePaneWindows, Screens
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, ElectricRange, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Room Information
Room Information
  • Human Modified: No
Room 1
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: UtilityRoom
Room 2
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
Room 3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
Room 4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: BreakfastRoomNook
Room 6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: HalfBath
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBathroom
Room 8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: PrimaryBedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
Room 10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 12
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 1720 Franklin Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1720 Franklin Drive

Taxable ValueLand$194,400Additions$581,400Total$775,800
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,599 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,247 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt352 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1989ZoningRURAL AREASCountyALBEMARLEAPN06200-00-00-09500Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1720 Franklin Drive

This home is within Albemarle County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Stony Point Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Jackson P Burley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Monticello High School
Public9 to 12

Community Lab School
Charter6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1720 Franklin Drive is a single family home for sale in Charlottesville, VA 22911. This property was listed for sale on April 17, 2025 by WILEY REAL ESTATE-CHARLOTTESVILLE, it's currently listed at $850,000. It has been on the market for a total of 48 days and was last sold on January 27, 2017. This listing's school district is Albemarle County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Stony Point Elementary School, Jackson P Burley Middle School and Monticello High School. 1720 Franklin Drive is a 5-bed, 3.5-bath, 3,753 sqft single family home built in 1989.

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