The Best Little Market in Belmont

If you're a resident in the Belmont Neighborhood than you have surely been to the C'ville Market, and if you haven't , then you need to give it a stop. Located near the intersection of Carlton Road and Carlton Avenue, the C'ville Market is in the same shopping center as Belmont Pizza and Pub.

As the retail arm of Cavalier Produce, they have all of the most fresh local produce and maintain their motto, "If it's in Season, we have it!" You won't find a huge store when you walk in, but rather a rather unassuming market that has a great selection of not only local produce, but meats produced by local farms as well. Breads by local mills and bakeries and a great selection of chocolate of all varieties positioned near the check out registers so that, on the rare occasion you have to wait to check out, you can survey just what chocolate you want to take home with you to go with those fresh strawberries and that bottle of wine from their extensive selection.

CLICK HERE to go to the C'ville Market Home Page

Locally owned and operated by Steve and Denise Yetzer, the Market has a strong focus on supporting
their local community that can be seen in the Local Artist Wall behind the register, their support of non-commercial public radio as well as the local ASPCA. Now, I am always one that loves to have local businesses, with local products that support their community, and because of that I never mind paying a little extra to keep the economy that I live and work in strong. But at the C'ville Market, you can step out the door with a bag of groceries that is not just full of variety but also very inexpensive! You can't do your full spectrum of shopping their - if you need a ton of cleaning products or expect to be able to pick up a package of lightbulbs and a quart of motor oil with your asparagus and gallon of milk, then this may not be the place for you. But for your regular day to day picking up things on the way home from work and stocking the kitchen pantry, this is a great stop that you should check out. And don't forget to look up their deal on Cardagin, you can get a free reusable grocery bag as a part of their commitment to the environment AND $5 dollars off any purchase of $25 or more, once a month, every month. And that's just the beginning.

So, if you are a Belmont Resident who hasn't been to visit the C'ville Market, you need to make a stop and check it out, I think you'll be surprised.

And if you are not a resident of Belmont but would like to be, check out the links below for homes for sale in the City of Charlottesville.

Belmont Homes for Sale
Condos in the City of Charlottesville
Johnson Village Homes for Sale


Keller Williams Realty - Charlottesville
Quinton Beckham
1885 Seminole Trail, Suite 100
Charlottesville, VA 22901
434.242.6212
www.select-home-charlottesville.com

Only one of these Contemporary Belmont Homes left!

Anyone who has spent time in Belmont knows that it is a neighborhood that is on the move. Over the last decade it has seen the growth of some amazing restaurants in its central core and even had the area dubbed “Downtown Belmont.” The largest named neighborhood in the City limits, Belmont (or Belmont-Carlton, as it is often called) it has seen some dramatic changes in its housing and overall appeal.

Easily seen in the neighborhood is the prevalence of urban infill projects – taking those lots that are empty, underdeveloped or just in need of rehabilitation and using them for housing that is affordable and efficient. Residential housing in the Belmont neighborhood has a wide range of pricing – from as low as $150,000 for a single family home to as high as $500,000.

One such builder is architect Jared Metzger, managing partner of Metzger Design; a full service firm that provides the complete A to Z of development, architectural design, construction, project management and graphic design. A graduate of UVA, Jared has been a licensed Class A contractor for over eight years and a practicing architect for over 12 years. After spending some time with firms in Washington, D.C. and Charlottesville, he struck out on his own to establish Metzger Design.

“I always have enjoyed building things and actually got my undergraduate degree in fine arts, specializing in wood and metal sculpting,” Jared says, “ I wanted to find a practical application to sculpture and found architecture to be a great profession. In fact, I think architecture pushes my imagination even further, because its not only about form, but ultimately about function.”

Metzger design has done residential projects in the Belmont Neighborhood, with the second now offered for sale on Midland Street. “Belmont is in a great location; convenient to the downtown mall. The cultural and restaurant scene continues to expand with many of Charlottesville’s newest gathering spots in Belmont and continuing to expand eastward.” The Midland Street Homes offer 1470 finished square feet of living space containing three bedrooms, two and half baths. Metzger’s favorite part of the Midland Street homes,? It’s the eye-catching living area on the first floor that flows seamlessly from the kitchen. The high placed windows allow for natural light while preserving privacy and, in combination with the vaulted ceiling leading up the stairs to the second floor, give an incredible sense of space.

“As an architect, I was interested in getting into home construction to show homebuyers smart and efficient design was not out of reach. Such a huge percentage of homes built in today’s market are homogeneous and lack an identity; they do not relate to their environment or the uniqueness of the place they are built,” Jared points out.  Unlike other neighborhoods in Charlottesville, Belmont’s residents seem to be appreciative of the uniqueness of the homes there. In a fifteen-minute walk, one can see everything from historic architecture to contemporary home designs that capitalize on the views of Carter’s Mountain and the Rivanna River running adjacent to the neighborhood.

“Charlottesville has become a wonderful place to experiment with home design,” says Metzger, “buyers have become much more sophisticated and have learned to expect more. I think a lot of that is because of the variety of design firms that are active in the market. Metzger Design is committed to offering contemporary homes that are affordable to the average family.” With an asking price of $229,900, the Midland Street properties are a testament to that truth – the average mortgage on new homes in Charlottesville (the amount financed after any down payment) in 2012 was $247,537 according to Housing Intelligence. 

To see the latest Metzger Properties for sale, click the links below

1500 Midland Street

1502 Midland Street - SOLD!!

For more information on Metzger Design go to: 

www.metzgerdesign.net

Click here for all homes for sale in Belmont.

Quinton Beckham

Keller Williams Realty

www.select-homes-charlottesville.com 

Belmont Park's Historic Connection

His name and contributions surround us, but few outside of Charlottesville Historians know just how much of an impact that Paul Goodloe McIntire had on the shape of the city. Born in 1860 in the City of Charlottesville, McIntire attended the University of Virginia for only one semester before leaving in 1880 for Chicago "...to earn some money." He worked first as a coffee salesman (Barista's of the city should puff out their chest at that!) and later as a stockbroker. He then moved to New York City where he bought a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and between the years of 1901 and 1921 amassed a fortune. Never forgetting his home town he used his wealth to beautify the city, purchasing land to become parks and adding sculptures for all of Charlottesville's residents to enjoy.

Just some of his notable gifts include the Statues located in Lee and Jackson parks - parks placed on land that he purchased and donated to the city for this purpose. One of his donations that any traveler or resident will recognize is the statue of Meriweather Lewis, George Rogers Clark and Sacajawea that stands at the intersection of Ridge and McIntire Roads at the primary traffic gateway to the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Another statue of Lewis and Clark stands at the intersection of Jefferson Park Avenue and West Main Street; a gift he made to the University of Virginia.

In addition to Lee and Jackson Park, McIntire also gifted the land that has become Washington, McIntire and Belmont parks. Homeowners in Belmont note Belmont Park to be one of the finest parks in the City of Charlottesville.

The 3.1 acres of Belmont Park is bounded Stonehenge Avenue, Rialto Street and Druid Avenue. The park contains a full basketball court, benches, swing set, playground equipment, large Oak Trees for Shade and a courtyard with shelter for outdoor concerts. When driving by Belmont Park, Residents and visitors alike have their attention drawn to the latest addition, the "spray ground" that allows children to enjoy an afternoon playing in the various water spouts while staying cool. The spray ground is operated by touchpad, recycles the water it uses and is open from 9am to 8pm during summer months.

From UVA dropout, to coffee salesman to philanthropist, McIntire's is a story that could easily be repeated today and Belmont Homeowners enjoy the legacy of his generosity to this day.

For more information on Charlottesville City parks and trails, CLICK HERE

For more information on Paul Goodloe McIntire, CLICK HERE

If you are looking to -
Buy a home in Belmont or the City of Charlottesville
Sell your Charlottesville Home
Or have other questions about Real Estate
Please click the links above or contact me directly

Quinton Beckham
Keller Williams Realty
434.242.6212
www.select-homes-charlottesville.com

All About Belmont

As a resident and Charlottesville Real Estate Agent I have a real interest in the neighborhoods that compose our city. Belmont-Carlton, usually just called Belmont, is one of my favorites areas for locals.
With a great combination of old and new, the Belmont neighborhood has seen a revival over the last ten years that has not been stymied by the market.
The 403-acre Belmont neighborhood forms the southeast corner of the City and is bounded by the CSX Railway on the north, Moore’s Creek on the south and east and 6th St. SW on the west. Modern-day Belmont is actually the combination of the Belmont and Carlton neighborhoods.
Belmont is a late 19th Century neighborhood consisting primarily of two “1890’s era subdivisions, “Belmont” and “Carlton”. The neighborhood serves as a significant entrance to the City from Monticello as it is easily accessible to I-64 by way of Monticello Avenue (Route 20). With its rolling topography and setting, Belmont affords excellent views of both the Downtown and the surrounding mountains.

Originally, the county estate “Belmont” was the prosperous farm estate of John M. Carr, the nephew of Dabney Carr, a boyhood friend of Thomas Jefferson. The Belmont Mansion got its name from the farm when it was built circa 1837 by the original owner John Winn. The neighborhood of Belmont grew with the building of the Old Belmont Bridge in 1905. This bridge stood until 1961 when the New Belmont Bridge that connects Ninth Street and Avon Street replaced it. Belmont is now one of Charlottesville’s southern neighborhoods.
Area studies led to its designation as a priority neighborhood for improvements from 1996-1999, which resulted in enhancements such as new paved crosswalks, street trees and planters in “Downtown Belmont.”
The Neighborhood has a mixture of housing with corner convenience stores scattered throughout.  Industrial and commercial uses are located south of the CSX Railroad tracks.  Trackside redevelopment has added offices for corporations like National Optronics and Inova.
Opportunities abound for investors and residents alike to purchase a home that retains the character of the neighborhood, is within easy walking distance to restaurants whose charm and reviews are stellar, and not lose the feel that you live in a real neighborhood where you can know your neighbors but still have easy access to the Downtown Charlottesville Mall. Restaurants such as Mas, The Local, Tavola and La Taza offer a variety of Cuisines and feelings without losing the sensation that you are in a small neighborhood. 

To learn more about Belmont Homes for Sale or for a Market Analysis of your Belmont property CLICK HERE. 

Quinton Beckham
Keller Williams Realty 
434-242-6212
www.buyorsellhomescharlottesville.com