The Charlottesville homes and neighborhoods that have been hit the hardest over the last few years are arguably higher priced homes.  The homebuyer tax credits were implemented to stimulate sales in lower to middle price points, but there hasn't been much done to stimulate higher priced homes.  On top of that, many sellers who are trying to sell their home to become buyers are downsizing instead of moving up.  Ashcroft home values have been hit hard over the last few years because of these reasons.  However, since 2004, the average price per square foot in Ashcroft is down only 4% - a testimony to the neighborhood's popularity and appeal. While the number of new homes has dropped off, the resale rate in Ashcroft has stayed fairly strong.  There are currently 3 closed sales in 2009.  H... 12/03/2009

Located in Keswick/East5 miles to Downtown / 13 mins by carClosest Vineyard: Keswick Vineyards (5 miles)   Ashcroft, one of Albemarle's most prestigious communities, offers a beautiful mountainside setting with easy access to the Pantops area of Charlottesville, Downtown Charlottesville, and Interstate 64. Ashcroft boasts over 500 acres of majestic mountainside living with approximately 270 home sites planned. Enjoy incomparable views of Charlottesville, Monticello and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Home sites are approximately one to two acres, with lakes, picnic areas, and a community pool. Ashcroft homes offer a unique architectural blend ranging from Colonials to Farmhouses to Contemporaries. Check out the Aschroft neighborhood video. Ashcroft homes for sale.    Ashcroft from Nest Realty... 11/25/2009

  Brian Chase | The Chase Team | bchase@gowintergreen.com | (434) 296-9860 565 Lego Drive, Charlottesville, VA Spectacular Ashcroft Home in Great Location with Loads of Amenities! 4BR/4BA Single Family House   offered at $745,000 Year Built 2004 Sq Footage 4,654 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 4 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 1.3 acres HOA/Maint $81 per month DESCRIPTION Superb Ashcroft home, 10 mins to downtown, 5 mins to the relocating MJ hospital and I64, yet a world away in a peaceful, mountain-top setting with views. Owners invested $150,000+ and added nearly 2,000 SF of premium finished space including a climate controlled wine cellar, granite wet bar, bedroom, full bath, billiard room, built-in bookcases and drawers, and copious amounts of walk-in closet space. Live... 02/12/2009