Charlottesville & Central Piedmont
Lake Monticello, Virginia
Community
Gated lake community east of Charlottesville
Lake Monticello is a planned, gated community in Fluvanna County built around a 350-acre lake, popular with retirees and second-home owners roughly 20 minutes from Charlottesville.
History & Local Character
The lake was created in the late 1960s by damming a tributary of the Rivanna River, and the surrounding community developed through the 1970s and 1980s.
Housing & Real Estate
Ranch homes, lakefront properties and newer builds make up a market that is far more affordable than Albemarle.
Restaurants & Shopping
The community clubhouse and a handful of nearby restaurants serve residents, with fuller dining a short drive away in Palmyra and Charlottesville.
Schools & Education
Fluvanna County Public Schools serves the community, with bus service into the gates.
Parks & Recreation
Pleasant Grove Park in Fluvanna offers trails and fields, and the lake itself supports boating and fishing.
Transportation & Accessibility
Route 53 and US 15 connect Lake Monticello to Charlottesville and I-64.
Local Businesses
Marina servicesLandscaping firmsHome servicesLocal restaurants
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Nearby Attractions
- Lake Monticello
- Pleasant Grove Park
- Monticello
- James River
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Affordable lake living
- Quiet and secure
- Close to Charlottesville
Considerations
- HOA rules and fees
- Limited nearby shopping
- Long drive for daily errands
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Monticello open to the public?
The lake and its amenities are private to property owners and their guests; the community is gated.