Cost of Living · Western Albemarle County

What does it cost to live in Crozet?

Real CAAR MLS sold data — every neighborhood's numbers, the true monthly cost of the median home, and how Crozet stacks up against the places people move here from. Refreshed monthly.

The median home in Crozet sold for $545,000 over the 12 months ending June 2026, across 241 sales — and owning it runs about $3,200 a month in mortgage and county tax at this summer's rates, before insurance and HOA dues. The median is down 2.7% from the year before, while price per square foot rose 4.6% to $250.

Those two numbers moving in opposite directions is the real story: homes didn't get cheaper, the mix shifted. More entry-priced homes sold this year — 34% of all sales closed under $450,000, most of them in Pleasant Green — and that pulled the median down while per-square-foot values kept climbing.

Market Snapshot

Crozet home prices right now

A seller's-pace market at a slower price climb: values per square foot up 4.6% year over year, homes under contract in two weeks, and a median that reflects a broader mix of what's selling rather than a decline in what homes are worth.

$545KMedian Sold−2.7% YoY (from $559,900)
$250Price / SqFt+4.6% YoY (from $239)
14Days on MarketMedian, list to contract
241Homes SoldClosed Jul 2025 – Jun 2026

12 months ending June 2026 · 241 sales · Source: CAAR MLS via Town Realty analysis · Updated July 2026

Compared to Where You're Coming From

How does Crozet compare to NoVA, DC, and Richmond?

Crozet's $545,000 median sits $265,000 below Northern Virginia and $130,000 below the DC metro — and $115,000 above metro Richmond. For NoVA and DC transplants, the sale price of a median home back home lands in Crozet's upper tier.

Northern Virginia$810,000

+$265,000 over Crozet · that budget here buys upper-tier Old Trail or acreage outside the subdivisions — the top 15% of Crozet sales

Washington, DC metro$675,000

+$130,000 over Crozet · a detached home in Old Trail or Glenbrook, comfortably above the Crozet median

Crozet$545,000

The median: a family home in Glenbrook, an established subdivision, or upper Pleasant Green

Metro Richmond$430,000

−$115,000 under Crozet · that budget here is the entry tier: Pleasant Green, townhomes, and older downtown stock

June 2026 medians · Sources: NVAR (Bright MLS), Bright MLS DC metro report, Homes.com Richmond metro report, CAAR MLS via Town Realty analysis

Where the Money Goes

What do homes in Crozet actually sell for?

A third of Crozet sales close under $450,000 and one in five closes over $800,000 — the market runs wider than its $545,000 median suggests. Where a budget lands depends almost entirely on neighborhood.

Under $450K81 sales
34%

The entry point — dominated by Pleasant Green, plus townhomes and older downtown stock.

$450K – $600K66 sales
27%

The heart of the market: Glenbrook, established family subdivisions, and Old Trail townhomes.

$600K – $800K44 sales
18%

Larger lots and newer construction — Western Ridge, Grayrock, and mid-tier Old Trail.

$800K – $1M31 sales
13%

Old Trail's stronghold — 22 of the 31 sales in this band closed there.

$1M and up19 sales
8%

19 sales crossed $1M: five in Old Trail, four in Westlake Hills, and seven rural properties outside any subdivision — topping out at $1.9M.

Share of 241 sales, 12 months ending June 2026 · Source: CAAR MLS via Town Realty analysis · Updated July 2026

The Real Monthly Number

What does a Crozet home cost per month?

About $3,200 a month before insurance and HOA dues, on the median $545,000 home: $2,802 in principal and interest with 20% down at 6.66%, the Freddie Mac national average for the week of 30 July 2026, plus $406 in Albemarle County property tax. Insurance and HOA dues sit on top — both are covered below, and neither is a fixed number. Quote both before you offer.

Principal & interest$2,802 $545,000 median · 20% down ($109,000) · 30-year fixed at 6.66%, the Freddie Mac national average for the week of July 30, 2026. Rates move weekly — rerun the math on the day you shop.
Albemarle County property tax$406 $0.894 per $100 of assessed value, calendar year 2026 — $4,872 a year on a $545,000 assessment. Crozet pays county tax only; there is no town layer.
Homeowners insuranceVaries by home We don't publish an insurance figure we haven't sourced locally. Get a real quote early — it swings by home, roof age, and carrier.
HOA dues$0 to a real line From nothing on downtown's older streets to HOA-plus-club-fees in Old Trail. Neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown below.
Monthly, before insurance & HOA$3,208 Principal, interest, and county tax on the median home. Budget above this line, not at it.

Rates as of July 30, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS) · Tax rate: Albemarle County, calendar 2026 · Median: CAAR MLS via Town Realty analysis

By Neighborhood

How do prices compare across Crozet's neighborhoods?

Every subdivision that recorded a sale this year, from Pleasant Green's $420,000 median to Westlake Hills at $1.1M. Below ten sales, a median is a signal, not a statistic — those rows are flagged, and read them as such.

NeighborhoodSalesMedian soldSold range
Crozet — all sales 241 $545,000 $180K – $1.9M
Old Trail 71 $715,000 $345K – $1.55M
Pleasant Green 52 $420,000 $360K – $690K
Glenbrook at Foothill Crossing 32 $508,829 $429K – $885K
Rural & unlisted subdivisions 24 $527,500 $180K – $1.9M
Grayrock small sample 7 $698,000 $525K – $780K
Brookwood small sample 7 $410,000 $357K – $1.26M
Western Ridge small sample 6 $623,000 $550K – $797K
Waylands Grant small sample 5 $570,000 $390K – $730K
Westlake Hills small sample 5 $1,100,000 $987K – $1.27M
Haden Place small sample 4 $394,500 $388K – $435K
Orchard Acres small sample 4 $405,000 $327K – $564K
Emerald Ridge small sample 3 $715,000 $680K – $896K
Stonegate small sample 3 $545,000 $485K – $555K
Park Lane area small sample 3 $870,000 $860K – $1.37M
11 more subdivisions, 1–2 sales each* small sample 15 $305K – $1.1M

12 months ending June 2026 · 241 sales · Source: CAAR MLS via Town Realty analysis · Updated July 2026

*Westhall, Foothill Crossing, Bargamin Park, Park View, Parkside Village, Crozet Crossing, Chesterfield Landing, Glenbrook at Parkside, Jarman Gap Estates, Wayland Park, and Weston each recorded one or two sales — real closings, but too few to publish as a neighborhood median. Their guides cover pricing in ranges instead.

Property Taxes

How do property taxes work in Crozet?

Crozet homeowners pay Albemarle County real estate tax and nothing on top of it — the town is unincorporated, so there is no separate town tax. The 2026 rate is $0.894 per $100 of assessed value: $4,872 a year on the median $545,000 home, billed in two installments due June 25 and December 5.

The rate held flat in the county's FY27 budget, but the bill still tends to climb: Albemarle reassesses every property annually at fair market value, and 2026 assessments rose about 6% countywide. Budget for the assessment trend, not just today's bill — in a fast-appreciating neighborhood, that matters more than the rate itself.

For anything beyond the arithmetic — land-use taxation, exemptions, how a purchase price affects the next assessment — talk to the county assessor's office or a tax professional rather than a real estate guide.

HOA Fees

What do HOA fees cost in Crozet?

Most of Crozet's newer subdivisions carry HOA dues, and they're the most commonly underestimated line in a buyer's monthly budget. What each association charges and covers varies widely — we publish exact dues only where we've confirmed them against the association's own budget, so ask for the specific street's fee schedule in writing.

NeighborhoodHOAWhat the association covers
Old Trail Yes Common areas, trails, streetscapes — golf, swim, and fitness club access is priced separately on top of the HOA
Pleasant Green Yes New-construction community: common areas and shared amenity maintenance
Glenbrook at Foothill Crossing Yes Common areas and trail connections
Western Ridge Yes Pool and clubhouse community
Grayrock, Waylands Grant, Wickham-era subdivisions Varies Typically modest common-area maintenance
Downtown Crozet & older streets Mostly none Character homes on the original grid largely predate the HOA era

Coverage summaries from the neighborhood guides · Exact dues are confirmed against each association's own budget before we publish them

What do Crozet HOA dues actually pay for?

In most subdivisions here: common-area mowing and landscaping, stormwater facilities, entrance signage, and shared amenities like trails or a pool. In townhome sections, dues often add exterior maintenance and trash. Read the association's budget — it's the fastest way to see whether dues match what you're getting.

Why does Old Trail come up in every HOA conversation?

Because it's two bills, not one. The HOA covers the neighborhood; the golf, swim, and fitness amenities run through club memberships priced separately. Buyers who budget only the HOA line get a surprise. If the club is why you're choosing Old Trail, price the membership tier you'd actually use before you offer.

Are there one-time fees when you buy?

Often, yes. Newer communities commonly charge a one-time capital contribution or initiation fee at closing, and every association charges for the resale disclosure packet. These show up on your closing statement, not your monthly budget — ask for the exact figures on any specific home.

Can you back out if the HOA documents scare you?

Yes, briefly. Virginia's Property Owners' Association Act entitles buyers to the association's disclosure packet — budget, rules, reserves, pending assessments — and gives you three days after receiving it to cancel the contract. Read it in that window, not after. Look hardest at reserve funding and any discussed special assessments.

Do HOA dues affect what you can borrow?

Yes — lenders count dues in your debt-to-income math, so $150 a month in dues reduces your maximum loan just like any other recurring payment. The same house with and without an HOA is not the same monthly cost, and your pre-approval knows it.

Is skipping the HOA an option in Crozet?

Yes, two ways: the older streets around downtown, or rural properties outside the growth area — 24 of this year's 241 sales had no subdivision at all, from $180,000 to $1.9M. The trade: downtown means older housing stock, and rural usually means well and septic instead of public water and sewer, which shifts costs rather than removing them.

Quick Answers

Crozet costs, answered

Is Crozet expensive?
The median home sold for $545,000 over the 12 months ending June 2026 — $265,000 below Northern Virginia's median and $130,000 below the DC metro's, but $115,000 above metro Richmond. A third of Crozet sales still close under $450,000, so the entry point is lower than the median suggests.
Are Crozet home prices going up or down?
Both, depending on the measure. The median fell 2.7% year over year (to $545,000 from $559,900) while price per square foot rose 4.6% (to $250 from $239). Homes didn't get cheaper — more entry-priced homes sold, mostly in Pleasant Green, and that shifted the median while values per foot kept climbing.
What does $500,000 buy in Crozet?
The heart of the market: 27% of sales close between $450,000 and $600,000. At that number you're shopping Glenbrook (median $508,829 across 32 sales), established family subdivisions, and upper Pleasant Green — typically a three-to-four-bedroom on a modest lot. Old Trail at this price means a townhome or the oldest sections.
What are property taxes like in Crozet?
$0.894 per $100 of assessed value for 2026 — Albemarle County tax only, since Crozet is unincorporated. That's $4,872 a year ($406 a month) on the median $545,000 home, billed June 25 and December 5. The county reassesses annually, so bills track the market even when the rate holds.
How much do you need to earn to buy the median Crozet home?
Principal, interest, and tax on the median home run $3,208 a month at July 2026 rates with 20% down — before insurance and HOA. Under the common 28%-of-gross guideline, that points to household income around $137,000, more once insurance and dues land on top. A lender's pre-approval is the real answer; this is the shape of it.
Is there a cheaper way into Crozet?
Yes — 34% of this year's sales closed under $450,000, concentrated in Pleasant Green, townhome sections, and the older streets near downtown. The trade-offs are smaller lots, attached walls, or older housing stock, and the sub-$450K tier is also where competition is sharpest.

Written by Josh Keeton, Town Realty

I work Western Albemarle street by street, which in practice means I get the school-zone question more than any other. This page exists because the zone answer is genuinely hard to find in one place, and because getting it wrong is expensive. Every figure here is dated, sourced, and reviewed when the county updates.

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