303 5th Street SW – Sold

We feel strongly about building in the urban core of the City, where people can walk and interact with their neighbors. However, unbuilt-upon land is scarce in Charlottesville these days. Thus, we have recently took on another demolition project, in our own neighborhood, one block from our own home, in an attempt to improve City housing stock. We took down a Fifeville-Castle Hill house with a very pour foundation and exterior damage in a slow piecemeal fashion to protect the neighbor less than 10′ away, not to the mention the historic Shelton-Fuller House on the other side at 301 5th Street SW (where Rebecca McGinniss lived), and to salvage as much wood from the house that we could. We discovered that there had been an old fire in the house. There was also no insulation in the walls, so it was (relatively) easier to get out the lath in the walls. There were still a lot of nails to remove though!

In its place, we put up a three story all pre-cast concrete Superior Walls house. The house has a pretty similar layout to the old house. Stairs on the north side, living, dining and kitchen spaces open and stacked in a typical urban fashion. Bedrooms as well. There is still a front porch, albeit a bit smaller, with the intention that future homeowners will be intimate with the neighbors. We have also added a back screened porch for additional living space and fresh air.

 

Energy Efficiency

  • EarthCraft certified
  • City of Charlottesville Energy Efficient Buildings one- year 50% property tax abatement planned
  • Projected annual utility costs for a family of 4: $1,051
  • Projected HERS Index: 39 (or 61% more efficient than a standard new construction home)
  • Projected final blower door test: 1.0 ACH50, one whole house air change/hour at a pressure of 50 pascals
  • Projected annual energy use: 8,763kWh

 

Indoor Air Quality

 

Exterior

 

Interior Finishes

  • Room Height: 9’ on 1st and 2nd floors, 8’6” Basement
  • Floor: Kentucky Coffee from 324 Oak Street and ash from Redbrook Lumber for 1st Weaber Flooring 3/4”x2-1/4” #1 Common grade red oak wood floors on 2nd floor
  • Concrete Floor: Unfinished concrete in basement
  • Trim: Poplar trim with poly finish
  • Walls/Ceiling: Drywall with wood accents
  • Doors: Craftmaster birch veneer solid core flat no-profile interior doors
  • Kitchen Backsplash: Lathe from original house
  • Counters: LG Viatera Cirrus
  • Cabinets: Low urea formaldehyde cabinets with flat face make/model TBD similar to Mid Continent Rohe
  • Kitchen cabinet hardware: Lew’s Hardware 31-11 Round Bar Pull in brass
  • Kitchen Sink: Kraus KHU100-30 Stainless Steel 30″ Undermount Single Bowl 16 Gauge Stainless Steel
  • Kitchen Faucet: Kohler K-596 Simplice Pullout Spray High Arch Gooseneck Kitchen Faucet with DockNetik, ProMotion, and MasterClean Technologies Finish: Vibrant Stainless
  • Kitchen Soap Dispenser: None
  • Master bathroom: Tile floor and walk-in shower Alpes Argento or similar make/model TBD
  • Guest bathroom: Tile floor and shower walls make/model TBD
  • Master Vanity: IKEA Godmorgon cabinet 002.231.47 high gloss white four drawers and Braviken double bowl sink 001.483.08
  • Guest tub/shower: Aker by Maxx CM-60 One-piece gelcoated fiberglass tub-shower. Built-in back wall shelves with integrated soap dish
  • Master shower: Frameless custom glass, chrome pulls
  • Guest/Half Bathroom Vanity: IKEA Godmorgon cabinet 801.955.36 high gloss white two drawers/Braviken sink 701.955.51 white (double in master) or other model TBD
  • Shower fixtures: American Standard Serin chrome low-flow WaterSense certified
  • Bathroom Faucets: Ikea Finish: Chrome
  • Toilets: Toto Aquia® II WaterSense dual flush
  • Bath Hardware: Ikea Finish: Chrome
  • Lighting TBD:
    • Kovacs P470-077 1 Light 11.25″ Height ADA Compliant Wall Sconce in Brushed Nickel
    • Portfolio 3-Light Standard White Step Linear Track Lighting Kit Lowes Item #: 233036 | Model #: 15744-000
    • Project Source 3-Light White Step Linear Track Lighting Kit Lowes Item #: 372868 | Model #: EC873WH-3
    • Feit Electric 300-Watt T3 Recessed Double Contact Base Bright White Dimmable Halogen Accent Light Bulb Lowes Item #: 132533 | Model #: BPQ300T3CLRSTRP
    • Metalux Snf Series Fluorescent Strip Light (Common: 4-ft; Actual: 48-in) Lowes Item #: 163719 | Model #: SNF232RC
    • Metalux SNF Series Fluorescent Strip Light (Common: 2-ft; Actual: 2-ft) Lowes Item #: 50936 | Model #: SNF217R
    • Secure Home 240-Degree 2-Head Dual Detection Zone Bronze Halogen Motion-Activated Flood Light with Timer Lowes Item #: 247580 | Model #: SH-5105-BZ

Equipment

  • Refrigerator: Frigidaire FGHS2631PF0 cu. ft. Side by Side Refrigerator with SpillSafe Glass Shelves, Adjustable Gallon Door Bins, Energy Star, Water/Air Filters and External Ice/Water Dispenser: Stainless Steel
  • Dishwasher: Bosch SHX53T55UC Fully Integrated Dishwasher with 15 Place Setting Capacity, 4 Wash Cycles, InfoLight, Sanitize Option, AquaStop Leak Protection, Energy Star, and 46 dBA
  • Range: Frigidaire FGIF3061NF 30″ Freestanding Induction Range with 5 Induction Elements, 5.4 cu. ft. True Convection Oven, Self Clean, Quick Preheat, Auto Keep Warm and Temperature Probe
  • Microwave/Hood: Frigidaire FGMV205KF0 cu. ft. Over-the-Range Microwave Oven with 350 CFM Venting System, 1,000 Cooking Watts, 9 Power Levels, Sensor Cooking and Auto Reheat: Stainless Steel
  • Fresh Air: RenewAire EV90 Energy Recovery Ventilation
  • Bath Exhaust: Panasonic FV-11VQ5 WhisperCeiling™ 110 CFM Ceiling Mounted Fan Energy Star
  • Cable: Coax from outside goes to Living Room entertainment center.
  • Cat 5 Ethernet/Cable Connections: Living Room, Kitchen/Desk Nook, and each Bedroom.
  • Surround Sound Systems: None installed. 3rd party vendors available on referral.
  • Washer: TBD
  • Dryer: TBD
  • Room Height: 9’ on 1st floor; 8’ on 2nd floor
  • Wood Floor: Kentucky Coffee and Maple felled and milled from 324 Oak Street job site on 1st floor; White Oak Solid Hardwood variable width on 2nd floor; all finished in place
  • Trim: 2” window and door, 4” baseboard square sticking
  • Wall Finish: Drywall with wood accent walls same as local flooring for kitchen backsplash and entertainment wall
  • Doors: Lemeiux Door C11, 1 flat mdf panel w square sticking, wood edges
  • Door Hardware: 
  • Counters: TBD Concrete or stone
  • Cabinets: IKEA VEDDINGE white
  • Kitchen cabinet hardware: TBD
  • Kitchen Sink: Kraus KHU100-32 Stainless Steel 32″ Undermount Single Bowl 16 Gauge Stainless Steel
  • Kitchen Faucet: Kohler K-596 Simplice Pullout Spray High Arch Gooseneck Kitchen Faucet with DockNetik, ProMotion, and MasterClean Technologies Finish: Vibrant Stainless
  • Master/Guest Bathroom Tile: 
  • Master Vanity: IKEA VEDDINGE white with counter and sink TBD
  • Master shower: Frameless custom glass, satin nickel pulls and hinges
  • Master mirror: Solid plate 1/4″ large format
  • Guest tub/showerAker by Maxx CM-60 One-piece gelcoated fiberglass tub-shower. Built-in back wall shelves with integrated soap dish
  • Guest/Half Bathroom Vanity: TBD IKEA GODMORGON / BRÅVIKEN Sink cabinet with 4 drawers, high gloss white Article Number: 999.035.28 or similar
  • Guest Medicine Cabinet: IKEA GODMORGON two door Article 102.189.99
  • Shower fixturesAmerican Standard Serin chrome low-flow WaterSense certified
  • Bathroom Faucets: IKEA LUNDSKÄR Bath faucet with strainer, chrome color Article Number: 400.28
  • ToiletsAmerican Standard Cadet 3 Flowise Elongated Concealed Trapway 1.28 gpf or Toto Aquia® II WaterSense dual flush
  • Bath Hardware: TBD
  • Lighting: TBD, similar to:
    • Kovacs P470-077 1 Light 11.25″ Height ADA Compliant Wall Sconce in Chrome
    • Moen Iso Collection in Chrome for bathrooms
    • Portfolio 3-Light Standard White Step Linear Track Lighting Kit Lowes Item #: 233036 | Model #: 15744-000
    • Project Source 3-Light White Step Linear Track Lighting Kit Lowes Item #: 372868 | Model #: EC873WH-3
    • Feit Electric 300-Watt T3 Recessed Double Contact Base Bright White Dimmable Halogen Accent Light Bulb Lowes Item #: 132533 | Model #: BPQ300T3CLRSTRP
    • Metalux Snf Series Fluorescent Strip Light (Common: 4-ft; Actual: 48-in) Lowes Item #: 163719 | Model #: SNF232RC
    • Metalux SNF Series Fluorescent Strip Light (Common: 2-ft; Actual: 2-ft) Lowes Item #: 50936 | Model #: SNF217R
    • Secure Home240-Degree 2-Head Dual Detection Zone Bronze LED Motion-Activated Flood Light with Timer Item #: 670562 |  Model #: SH-5942-BZ-A
  • Equipment: TBD, similar to:
  • Refrigerator: Frigidaire Gallery FGHS2631PF 26.0 cu. ft. Side by Side Refrigerator with Adjustable Interior Storage, SpillSafe Glass Shelves, Adjustable Gallon Door Bins, Water/Air Filters and External Ice/Water Dispenser: Stainless Steel
  • DishwasherIKEA RENLIG Energy StarBuilt-in dishwasher, Stainless steel Article: 202.889.20
  • RangeFrigidaire Gallery FGIF3061NF 30″ Freestanding Induction Range with 5 Induction Elements, 5.4 cu. ft. True Convection Oven, Self Clean, Quick Preheat, Auto Keep Warm and Temperature Probe
  • Hood: IKEA LUFTIG Article 102.225.38
  • Microwave: Outlet in pantry for countertop model
  • Garbage Disposal: InSinkErator QCBAM Anti-Microbial Quiet Collar Sink Baffle for Evolution Disposals Finish: N/A
  • WasherLG WM3170CW3 cu. ft. Ultra-Large Capacity with NFC Tag On Technology – White; CCY WHIT 4 CF XL FL WSHR LGWM3170CW
  • DryerLG DLE3170W4 cu. ft. Ultra Large Capacity Dryer w/ NFC Tag On Technology – White; CCY WHIT 7.4 CF ELEC HE DRYER LGDLE3170W
  • Hot Water HeaterGEH50DEED GeoSpring Hybrid 2.4 Energy Factor Rating or similar model TBD
  • Heat/AC 1st FloorDuctless Fujitsu Halcyon Outdoor Unit AOU9RLS3 and Indoor Unit ASU9RLS3
  • Heat/AC 2nd Floor: Ducted Fujitsu Halcyon Outdoor Unit AOU9RLFC and Indoor Unit ARU9RLF HFI Cold 9,000BTU/Hot 12,000BTU Mini Split Concealed Slim Duct Heat Pump 21.5 SEER / 12.2 HSPF
  • Fresh AirRenewAire EV90 Energy Recovery Ventilation
  • Cable/Internet: Comcast, Ting and Century Link phone wired from outside to Living Room entertainment center
  • Ethernet Connections: None installed
  • Surround Sound Systems: None installed
Sq. Feet: 2703 including 901 of bmnt
Certifications: Earthcraft, EPA Indoor airPLUS
Bedrooms: 3
Bath: 2.5