Charlottesville, VA relocation guide
Moving to Pantops, VA
$522,900Median home value
Albemarle CountyArea
Charlottesville commuteCommute profile
About Pantops
Pantops is the commercial and residential hub directly east of Charlottesville, Virginia, across the Rivanna River from downtown. Apartment complexes, townhome communities, and shopping centers line Route 250, making it the area's most convenient suburb. The University of Virginia, downtown Charlottesville, and the hospital district are all within a 10-minute drive.
Home prices in Pantops
The median home value in Pantops is $522,900.
Top places in Pantops
- Pantops Shopping Center — the area's main retail and dining corridor.
- Rivanna Trail — greenway along the river with trailheads near Pantops.
- Downtown Charlottesville and the UVA Grounds — about 10 minutes west.
- Monticello — Thomas Jefferson's mountaintop home, about 15 minutes southeast.
Commuting from Pantops
- Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport is about 15 minutes north.
- Route 250 and I-64 connect Pantops to Charlottesville and the region.
- Charlottesville Area Transit buses serve the Pantops corridor; Amtrak runs from downtown Charlottesville.
Pantops FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pantops, VA?
The median home value in Pantops is $522,900. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Pantops, VA?
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport is about 15 minutes north.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.