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Public hearing Tuesday (night before school starts!) at the Meadows about the Eastern Connector. Anyone want to take bets on when Eastern Avenue to 240 will happen? Primary sources Via the excellent Crozet Gazette story(read the whole thing) The Design Public Hearing will take place ... The post Public Hearing on Eastern Avenue (South) – 11 August appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
In 2017 I wrote, “Roundabout Coming to 250 & 240 — Sooner than Expected” May 2024 brought, “240/250 Roundabout – Construction Winter 2024?“ I was researching something else for a client and noted this on VDOT’s page: Well done, VDOT. Thank you. Albemarle County Schools ... The post The 240/250/680 Roundabout is Complete! appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
Question: What’s going on on 240 near the veterinarian? Quick answer: restaurant, offices, medical. You drive by it all the time (or ride bicycles, and I’ve seen a few people walking). What is it? Asked differently, what’s being built where the Green Olive Tree used ... The post Three Notch’d Center -What’s Coming on 240 Near the Car Wash? appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
We Have Stuff, and We Have More Than We Might Think. Part one of two. I saw a post the other day asking why Crozet doesn’t have a chiropractor. Fair question. Except we do, they just happen to be in Ivy and Charlottesville. I think ... The post What’s Missing in Crozet? (2026 edition) appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
This should be fun. “As additional residential developments are expected to continue North of Lickinghole Creek, an extension of Eastern Avenue is needed to improve connectivity to the Crozet development area and Route 250 (Rockfish Gap Tpke),” reads a notice for an upcoming design public ... The post Eastern Avenue – Public Hearing 11 August at 5:30pm appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
I debated waiting until early July to post this so that we’d have end of month data, but I doubt we’ll see big surprises when the end of month closing data rolls in. If you have questions about the data, I’m always happy to talk ... The post Quick Look at Crozet’s Real Estate Market – June 2026 appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
I am genuinely curious as to where the Planning Commission and Albemarleians (and Crozetians) would want new homes to be built. Please, point to a map and say, “this is where 18 or 50 or 100 houses should go.” (note: 29 North has hundreds and ... The post If Not Here, Where Should Houses Go? appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
I read almost all of what Sean puts out in Charlottesville Community Engagement, and happily pay for it. And if you’re interested, and will read it, I’ll give you (only one of you!) a gift subscription as well. The Wednesday Board of Supervisors meeting looks ... The post Two Biggish Things In Crozet Development This Week appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
I had the opportunity sit in on a zoom this morning where Joe Fore and Lee Cilimberg updated some Charlottesville Realtors on the state of the Downtown Crozet Initiative. I was a few minutes late, but caught most of the meeting. Short takeaways: Notes taken ... The post A Brief Update on Downtown Crozet Redevelopment appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
Wow. CCA is zooming their meeting! Many years ago in a CCAC meeting, a gentleman stood up and asked boldly, “I don’t have any kids in Crozet schools! My taxes should not go to the schools!” Sir, we’re trying to have a society here. We ... The post CCA Meeting – 5 May – School Capacity in Albemarle appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
Riding up to Mint Springs this morning, we were met with a bunch of trees down and a fencing around the lower pond. I emailed Albemarle County early this morning, did a bit of searching on their site and I found the Facilities & Environmental ... The post Mint Springs Dam Improvements appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
The Crozet Cares Closet is growing, and that’s good and bad. We are lucky to have so many people willing and able to help our community. You can donate here. Their tagline is perfect: “Providing Essentials, Restoring Dignity. Together, we can ensure everyone in our ... The post Crozet Cares Closet – Filling a Growing Need appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
The Crozet real estate market continues to move, and parts are moving quickly. I run these numbers because I need to understand what’s happening in the Crozet real estate market – and you might find this interesting, too. So here’s where we are through mid-March, ... The post Crozet Real Estate Market Update – Mid-March 2026 appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
Anyone interested in live-tweeting this meeting (on bluesky or threads), please message me or text. 434-242-7140. Via the always-a-must-read Charlottesville Community Engagement Downtown Crozet Initiative to give presentation on wayfinding project Planning has been underway for the redevelopment of the Barnes Lumberyard in Crozet for ... The post Wayfinding at CCAC Meeting – 11 March 2026 appeared…
I say “I don’t know” a lot. My kids are no longer small, so I’m out of the “what do little kids do in Crozet” during the winter, specifically. I suspect I’ll be doing a “in summer” post soon. What are your favorite things – ... The post Kid Stuff to do In Crozet – In the Winter appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
Two weeks. (From the email I received on 2 March 2026) I asked VDOT when the roundabout would be open. They are always so responsive. We plan to open the Route 240/250 Roundabout and remove the Route 680 detour in the second week of March, ... The post Two Weeks Until 240/250/680 Roundabout Opens? appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
Just a reminder for no particular reason that there is an amazing bus service to Charlottesville from many parts of Crozet. The Crozet Connect is fantastic for those with regular work schedules (not ideal for my real estate schedule!) I’ve written about the Crozet Connect ... The post Crozet Connect Schedule – Bus Service to Charlottesville appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
From a reader: Dominion Energy has proposed a rebuild of an existing 230-kV transmission line from Dooms in Augusta County to Charlottesville to sustain reliability. The route for the line goes through western Albemarle between Crozet and White Hall and into Ivy. Dominion reports that ... The post Dominion and their new transmission lines appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
I was meeting clients recently at the Mudhouse and they asked me about the plan for solving school overcrowding and the Albemarle County budget. I talked briefly about the County’s inability to plan adequate for the future, and some of the reasons and the whys. ... The post Albemarle County 2027 Budget – Are you Ready? appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
I’m republishing the following with the permission of Michael Monaco. He published it originally here. I think his stuff is worth subscribing to as well. There was a reasonable conversation on facebook, Three of my favorite comments there: 1 – Unfortunately, the market will set ... The post Building Affordable Housing in Albemarle County appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
Now they are aiming for 18 units. bolding below is mine. Via Charlottesville Community Engagement:(click through to read the whole thing) At 6 p.m. the Planning Commission will have two public hearings with the first being for a rezoning in the Crozet growth area. Windy ... The post Windy Knoll tries again appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
I unfortunately missed the CCA (Crozet Community Association) meeting a few weeks ago if anyone attended and wants to add their thoughts, please do do in the comments, or email me and I’ll be happy to grant you space to publish your thoughts. We need ... The post Crozet Park’s Big Expansion Plans appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
Found in the latest Board of Supervisors’ agenda. Learn much more at the Three Notch’d Trail page on Albemarle.org and more at the Three Notch’d Trail page. It would be so great if this came to fruition in the next 40 years. Three Notched Trail ... The post Three Notch’d Trail Update – 4 February 2026 appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
In response to a FB comment, I posted: The focus of RealCrozetVA remains, and will remain, the Crozet community. And yet, we’re at a time in history where silence in the face of what we are seeing across the country is no longer acceptable. I ... The post A Quick Thought appeared first on RealCrozetVA .
While the snowcrete is keeping the 240/250/680 roundabout construction frozen, Albemarle County and VDOT continue to move forward with discussions about the possible roundabout at Old Trail and 250. It’s always fun to dig into Albemarle County Board of Supervisors’ agendas. Next Board meeting: 4 ... The post Roundabouts and Old Trail appeared first on RealCrozetVA .