
1610 RIO HILL DRIVE, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901
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Affordable Housing Restrictions Expiring 12/31/25 with $400+/Unit Rent Advantage in Prime Charlottesville
Berkadia is pleased to present the exclusive offering of Rio Hill Apartments, a 139-unit LIHTC community located in Charlottesville, VA. With affordability restrictions expiring at year-end 2025, Rio Hill represents a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally well-maintained property with immediate regulated rent growth and significant long-term market-rate conversion potential.
Positioned along Route 29, Rio Hill benefits from direct access to the University of Virginia, UVA Health System, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, DIA Rivanna Station, and Charlottesville’s premier retail and lifestyle destinations. Large average unit sizes (1,152 SF) and proven leasing traction create a compelling platform for both current income and future upside.
Offered free and clear of debt, Rio Hill provides investors maximum flexibility to capitalize on today’s financing environment.
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Rio Hill by the Numbers
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Investment Highlights
Expiring Affordability Unlocks Conversion Potential
Restrictions expire at year-end 2025, creating a clear path to capture $350+ premiums on 2BRs and $500+ on 3BRs, supported by large unit sizes (1,152 SF/unit) and affluent surrounding demographics (3-mile HHI $139,000).
Demonstrated Rent Momentum
Over 30 leases signed in the past 90 days at 4–5% growth. Current in-place rents of $1,471 remain approximately $159 per unit (-9.8%) below the projected 2025 max net rent. Clear path for near-term rental growth with LIHTC rental limits projected to increase by 9.9% in 2026—resulting in $328 (18.2%) of embedded rent growth over current in-place rents of $1,471. This widening discount highlights significant rent growth potential within the existing regulatory framework.
Embedded Value from Select Upgrades
Ownership has already invested in upgrades across 119 units with tankless water heaters, 99 units with LVT plank flooring, 37 units with new cabinetry, and 25 units with new windows and patio sliders—leaving substantial renovation runway intact for the next buyer.
Superior Location & Demographics
Located in a high-income corridor of Albemarle County, with average household incomes of $139,000 within 3 miles. Recent home sales averaged $607,000, creating a pronounced affordability gap: estimated monthly refi payments of $3,728 vs. Rio Hill’s average rents of $1,471—a $2,200+ monthly savings for residents.
Resilient Demand Drivers
Prime positioning along Route 29 with direct access to UVA (21,000+ employees), healthcare anchors (10,000+ employees), federal defense employers, and Charlottesville’s retail and lifestyle hubs ensures deep renter demand and long-term absorption capacity.
Flexible Capitalization
Offered free and clear, allowing buyers to optimize leverage and returns.
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INVESTMENT SALES
DREW WHITE
Senior Managing Director
202.294.6976
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CARTER WOOD
Managing Director
804.350.2109
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COLE CARNS
Director
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Affordable Advisors
BRANDON GRISHAM
Senior Managing Director
253.633.3313
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ADAM TOMBERG
Senior Director
425.999.1152
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JORDAN SKYLES
Senior Director
208.631.4981
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MORTGAGE BANKING
WILLIAM BRENNER
Senior Director
248.703.1541
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COLIN CALLAGHAN
Senior Managing Director
248.752.4457
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