Each year the Blue Ridge Home Builders Association showcases the latest trends in residential architecture and design in the local Parade of Homes. This year’s selections ranged from Hollymead townhomes in the upper $200s, detached homes near downtown Charlottesville in the low $400s, and homes on one-acre sites near the university in the mid $600s. Our broker had the opportunity to tour some of the model homes and has shared her insights with us.
1612 Rialto Street, Charlottesville | Village at Moores Creek 
MLS #: 556501
Builder: Cville Real Estate & Construction, LLC. Detached 3 BR, 3.5 baths. $485,000
Highlights:
- Solid wood doors and hardwood floors
- Contemporary style, such as wire rails, transom lights, skylight
- Large pantry in kitchen
- Home office
- Close proximity to downtown Charlottesville
- The builder is willing to customize to reflect their clients’ unique style
735 Highgate Row, Crozet | Old Trail
MLS #: 556737
Builder: Arcadia Builders. Detached 4 BR, 3.5 baths, 2-car garage. $585,000 (before upgrades)
Highlights:
- Craftsman style
- Mountain view
- Screen porch off of the living room
- Upstairs has loft area plus 3 BR
- Walk-in closet with built-in shelves
- Master bath has double vanities and two showerheads
- Home office
5712 Upland Drive, Crozet | Old Trail Village MLS#: 566213
Builder: Southern Development Homes. Attached 5 BR, 3.5 baths, 2-car garage. $699,900
Highlights:
- EcoSmart Pippin floorplan
- Mountain view
- Fantastic kitchen with quality upgrade cabinets
- Open floor plan with 1st floor master bedroom
- Screen porch off of driveway
- Study with French doors
- Finished basement with bedroom, bathroom, and recreational room
- Universal Design can receive up to $5,000 tax credit
- Includes multigenerational living
- Stairless entry from garage and front door
- Recessed shower
- Raised outlets
222 Pfister Avenue, Charlottesville | Oak Hill Farm MLS#: 564774
Builder: Stanley Martin Homes. Detached 5 BR, 4.5 baths. $774,990
Highlights:
- Open floor plan
- Soapstone kitchen countertops
- Screen porch
- Home office with French doors
- Oversized master suite with sitting area
- Master bath with double vanities
1411 Kendra Circle, Charlottesville | Whittington MLS #: 557294
Builder: Christopher Companies. Detached 5 BR, 4.5 baths, 2-car garage. $947,000
Highlights:
- Green features
- Luxury kitchen
- Beautiful stone fireplace in living room
- Built-in bar with wine cooler and bottle storage
- Two master suites, one on first floor, one on second
- Huge master baths each have shower with two showerheads
- Additional laundry site on second floor
- Unfinished basement provides potential for additional square footage
- Passive radon system installed in all new construction homes
