Welcome to Barracks
The Barracks area combines suburban convenience with a distinctly rural edge. Anchored by Barracks Road Shopping Center, residents enjoy quick access to shopping, dining, and everyday services, along with proximity to UVA’s Law and Darden schools, the 250 Bypass, and sporting venues like John Paul Jones Arena and Klöckner Stadium.
Housing options range from established neighborhoods and townhome communities near the city to larger properties and horse farms farther out along Barracks Road. Rolling hills and open landscapes give the western edge of the Barracks area a scenic feel, while nearby amenities like Birdwood Golf Course and Boar’s Head Resort add to its appeal.
Barracks remains especially attractive to University faculty, graduate students, and others who value proximity to town with the benefit of lower county taxes.
Key Features
Close to City with County Taxes: Just steps from the Charlottesville City limits, homes in the Barracks area offer the same convenience as many City homes, but with a potential property tax savings of up to 25%.
Hub for UVa Activity: The Barracks area is home to UVA’s Law and Darden schools, along with major athletic facilities like John Paul Jones Arena, Klöckner Stadium, and Davenport Field.
Nest Picks
Barracks Road Shopping Center
A longtime retail hub near UVA, Barracks Road mixes national staples like Harris Teeter and Barnes & Noble with a row of local favorites in Barracks North.
John Paul Jones Arena
Home to UVA basketball - the 2019 National Champs - and a stage for major concerts, JPJ hosts top-tier sports and entertainment year-round.
Klockner Stadium
One of college athletics’ best soccer and lacrosse venues, Klockner is where UVA’s nationally ranked programs regularly thrill hometown fans.
