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Locust Grove Neighborhood Guide Charlottesville, VA
About
The Locust Grove neighborhood is a historic and scenic area of Charlottesville, Virginia. Known for its beautiful old homes and tree-lined streets, this community is located north of Downtown Charlottesville, bordered by the Rivanna River and Route 250. The neighborhood is conveniently close to the John Warner Parkway, providing easy access to the city and other areas.
What You Will Love About Locust Grove, Charlottesville, Virginia
- The neighborhood boasts a rich history, with some of its properties dating back to the 18th century.
- The dense canopy of trees and old-world Southern charm adds to its unique appeal.
- Locust Grove's proximity to downtown Charlottesville offers both a peaceful retreat and quick access to urban amenities.
- Beautiful parks and the Rivanna Trail are nearby, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
What’s Nearby
Locust Grove is a short drive from downtown Charlottesville, known for its vibrant arts scene, historical sites, and diverse dining options. The neighborhood is near Pen Park, home to nature trails, golf courses, and tennis courts. The prestigious University of Virginia is also easily accessible from Locust Grove.
Lifestyle
Locust Grove offers a relaxed, community-focused lifestyle with a blend of historic charm and modern convenience. Residents enjoy outdoor activities on the Rivanna River and in nearby parks, as well as cultural events and dining in downtown Charlottesville.
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Explore the Neighborhood
There are 166 restaurants, 21 grocery stores, and 17 parks within a mile of the Locust Grove neighborhood.
Food LionRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.0 mile
570 Riverbend Dr
- ABC
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store
•1.0 mile
570 Pantops Ctr
- Pasta Valente
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.2 miles
1223 Harris St
- Thomas Jefferson Area Food Bank
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store / Supermarket
•1.3 miles
1207 Harris St
Rivanna Ridge Shopping CenterRetail, Shopping Mall
•1.3 miles
1900 Abbey Rd
- Giant Food
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.3 miles
1900 Abbey Rd
- Sunrise Herb Shoppe
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Health Food Store
•0.6 miles
910 Marshall St
- Virginia ABC
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.9 miles
304 Pantops Ctr
- Food Lion
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.0 mile
570 Riverbend Dr
- ABC
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store
•1.0 mile
570 Pantops Ctr
- Horse & Buggy Produce
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store, Organic Grocery, Health Food Store
•1.0 mile
1140 E High St
- Pasta Valente
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.2 miles
1223 Harris St
The Grill At Meadow CreekDining and Drinking, Restaurant
•0.5 miles
1400 Pen Park Rd
- Chandlers Ice Cream
Dining and Drinking, Dessert Shop, Ice Cream Parlor, Restaurant
•0.6 miles
921 River Rd
- Donut Connection
Dining and Drinking, Bagel Shop, Restaurant, Deli, Dessert Shop, Donut Shop
•0.7 miles
1305 Long St
- Cafe Andrade
Dining and Drinking, Bagel Shop, Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.7 miles
1305 Long St
- Papa John's Pizza
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.7 miles
1305 Long St
- Thai Thip Restaurant
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Thai Restaurant
•0.7 miles
1305 Long St
- Central Virginia Rental
Retail, Garden Center
•0.5 miles
1141 River Rd
- Tractor Supply Company
Retail, Hardware Store, Outdoor Supply Store
•0.6 miles
921 River Rd
- CVS Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.7 miles
1341 Long St
- 7-Eleven
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.8 miles
1172 Richmond Rd
- Mudhouse Pantops
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.8 miles
1192 Richmond Rd
- Wawa
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Deli, Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.9 miles
820 Pantops Corner Way
Darden Towe ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park, Dog Park
•0.5 miles
1445 Darden Towe Park
- Northeast Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.5 miles
1001 Sheridan Ave
- Pen Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.5 miles
1400 Pen Park Rd
- Charlottesville Parks & Recreation
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.6 miles
1300 Pen Park Rd
- Rivanna Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.6 miles
300 Elk Dr
- City Of Charlottesville
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
1300 Pen Park Rd
Marsjazz Booking AgencyArts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Jazz and Blues Venue
•0.5 miles
1006 Ashby Pl
- Lemasney Consulting
Arts and Entertainment
•0.7 miles
1227 Park St
- Bremo Auctions
Arts and Entertainment
•0.9 miles
320 Pantops Ctr
- Martin Luther King Jr Performing Arts Center
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Theater
•1.0 mile
1400 Melbourne Rd
- Unlocked History Escape Rooms
Arts and Entertainment, Escape Room
•1.1 miles
1717 Allied Ln
- La Linea Bella Fantastic Framing and Art
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•1.1 miles
1718 Allied St
Montessori School of CharlottesvilleBusiness and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.5 miles
631 Cutler Ln
Park Street Christian PreschoolBusiness and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.6 miles
1200 Park St
- White Tire
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.6 miles
1028 River Rd
- Hilltop Child Care Center
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.7 miles
909 Landonia Cir
Stewart Helle M Dr OfficeHealth and Medicine, Veterinarian
•0.7 miles
315 Winding River Ln
- Pantops Veterinary Hospital
Health and Medicine, Veterinarian
•0.7 miles
315 Winding River Ln
Meadowcreek Golf CourseSports and Recreation, Golf, Golf Course
•0.5 miles
1400 Pen Park Rd
CrossfitSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.6 miles
1309 Belleview Ave
- Jonathan Hanna- Certified Personal Trainer
Sports and Recreation, Personal Trainer
•0.6 miles
1309 Belleview Ave
- Akt
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.7 miles
620 Riverside Shops Way
- Rivanna River Company
Sports and Recreation, Water Sports, Rafting Outfitter
•0.9 miles
1518 E High St
- Rivanna Gear & Apparel
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.9 miles
350 Pantops Ctr
Riverbirch RestauDining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Mexican Restaurant
•0.7 miles
630 Riverside Shops Way
- Double Horseshoe Saloon
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Dive Bar, Karaoke Bar, Restaurant
•0.8 miles
1522 E High St
- Charlie's Restaurant
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.8 miles
1522 E High St
- Applebee's
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, Burger Joint, American Restaurant
•1.2 miles
2005 Abbey Rd
- The Wine Guild of Charlottesville
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Winery
•1.3 miles
606 Rivanna Ave
- Holly's Diner
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Diner, Sandwich Spot
•1.4 miles
1221 E Market St
- Montessori School of Charlottesville
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.5 miles
631 Cutler Ln
- The Frost Montessori School Of Albemarle
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.8 miles
1553 Delphi Dr
- KinderCare Learning Center
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.0 mile
201 Riverbend Dr
- Smart Beginnings Fluvanna
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.3 miles
806 E High St
- ABC Preschool-Day Care
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.4 miles
1015 E Market St
- Cbi Preschool Of Congregation Beth Israel
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.4 miles
301 E Jefferson St
- MedExpress Urgent Care
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•0.9 miles
260 Pantops Ctr
- Commonwealth Attorney
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety
•1.4 miles
410 E High St
- Charlottesville Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•1.5 miles
606 E Market St
- Albemarle County Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•1.5 miles
401 McIntire Rd
- Albemarle County Soil & Water
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•1.6 miles
706 Forest St
Locust Grove Apartments and Rentals
50 Rental properties in Locust Grove, Charlottesville, VA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 17.1% | 11.4% |
| utilities | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| food | 6% | 1.3% |
| transportation | 5.4% | 7.3% |
| healthcare | 2.7% | 1.5% |
Locust Grove Demographics
Locust Grove Reviews
Busy Streets
No
Say 4 of 4 renters
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 4 of 4 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 3 of 4 renters
Area Has Potholes
No
Say 3 of 4 renters
Quiet Area
Yes
Say 3 of 4 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 3 of 4 renters
Locust Grove Transportation
Car-Dependent
Somewhat Bikeable
Some Transit
Wood Medical Transport Services
Other
611 Grove Ave
Charlottesville Area Transit
Other
615 E Water St
Source: foursquare.com
Wood Medical Transport Services
Other
611 Grove Ave
Charlottesville Area Transit
Other
615 E Water St
Source: foursquare.com
Locust Grove Schools
- 4/10
Burnley-Moran Elementary School
Grades PK, K-4 • Public
- 4/10
Grades 9-12 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Center
Grades n/a • Public
- NRNo Rating
Montessori School Of Charlottesville
Grades K • Private
- NRNo Rating
Charlottesville Catholic School
Grades PK-8 • Private
- 5/10
Grades 6-12 • Charter