Albemarle County · 22947

Glenmore
~15 min from UVA.

Glenmore is Albemarle County's largest gated golf community — a 1,300-acre planned development immediately east of Charlottesville in the Village of Rivanna, anchored by The Club at Glenmore (an 18-hole golf course, racquet sports, aquatics, fitness, dining, and an equestrian center) and adjacent to Keswick Estate.

Character

Glenmore is the family-friendly gated golf community of the Charlottesville luxury market. Density is higher than Keswick Estate, with a mix of single-family estate homes, low-maintenance cottages, and homesites along golf and equestrian frontage. About 500 acres of common greenway, walking paths, and a private year-round country club lifestyle define the experience. Buyers skew toward young families, established professionals, and active retirees who want resort-style amenities, security, and quick access to downtown Charlottesville (10 miles) and UVA. Many homes overlook the golf course; the southern Rivanna River corridor is visible from select lots, with Monticello in the distance.

History

How Glenmore came to be.

Founded: Originally developed by Frank Kessler. The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors approved the rezoning of 1,195 acres from rural to planned residential. Ownership was subsequently transferred to the Glenmore Associates Limited Partnership.

Named for: Per local broker historical context, the community name traces to the historic Glenmore plantation, once associated with Thomas Mann Randolph Jr. (a son-in-law of Thomas Jefferson).

Albemarle County's largest gated community.

1,300 acres total, with 500 acres maintained as common land/greenway and 824 (Wikipedia) / 813 (Cvillepedia) homesites depending on source.

Located inside the county-designated Village of Rivanna growth area, Scottsville Magisterial District.

The Club at Glenmore is at 1750 Piper Way, Keswick, VA 22947.

Glenmore has its own equestrian center on site.

In 2009 the Glenmore Community Association lost more than $600,000 after the GCA's then-president/treasurer Mike Comer disappeared; he was later arrested and charged, and developer Glenmore Associates repaid the funds within a year.

Amenities & Anchors

What anchors Glenmore.

private country club

The Club at Glenmore

Private country club at the heart of Glenmore. 18-hole golf course, racquet sports (tennis and pickleball), aquatics center, fitness center, multiple dining venues, youth programs, weddings/events. Address: 1750 Piper Way, Keswick, VA 22947.

equestrian center

Glenmore Equestrian Center

Onsite equestrian facility for Glenmore residents.

trail park

Glenmore Community Walking Paths / Greenway

Approximately 500 acres of common land maintained as greenway; walking paths throughout the community.

hotel resort

Keswick Hall (nearby)

Adjacent luxury resort with Full Cry golf (Pete Dye), Marigold by Jean-Georges, spa — frequently visited by Glenmore residents.

regional amenity

Pantops shopping / Martha Jefferson Hospital

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital on Pantops Mountain is 5-10 minutes west of Glenmore; the Pantops corridor has grocery, retail, and dining.

Schools

Where children go to school.

elementary · PK-5

Stone-Robinson Elementary School

Per Cvillepedia, Glenmore's assigned elementary school is Stone-Robinson Elementary (958 North Milton Road, Charlottesville VA 22911). Albemarle County Public Schools.

middle · 6-8

Burley Middle School

Per Cvillepedia, Glenmore's assigned middle school is Burley Middle School.

high · 9-12

Monticello High School

Per Cvillepedia, Glenmore's assigned high school is Monticello High School.

private_boarding · boys 9-15 at admission

Little Keswick School (nearby private option)

Private therapeutic boarding school for boys located in adjacent Keswick.

Housing

What sells in Glenmore.

Typical price range

$0.7M – $2.5M

2025

Typical acreage

Glenmore lots are higher density than Keswick Estate — roughly 3 homes per acre per Toby Beavers — with most single-family homes on smaller sub-acre lots; some larger estate lots and equestrian-frontage parcels available.

Architectural styles

Traditional Virginia · Colonial Revival · Modern farmhouse · Custom transitional · Low-maintenance cottage

Common features

golf course frontage · Rivanna River views (select lots) · community walking paths · gated entry · HOA-maintained common areas

Lifestyle

Family-oriented gated country-club living; the active, kid-friendly counterpart to neighboring Keswick Estate's quieter luxury.

Activitiesgolf at The Club at Glenmore · tennis/pickleball, swimming, fitness · equestrian sport at the onsite center · family social events at the clubhouse · walking the community greenway

FAQ

Frequently asked about Glenmore

Glenmore is a gated golf community in the Village of Rivanna in eastern Albemarle County, near Keswick — about 10 miles from downtown Charlottesville and roughly 15 minutes from the University of Virginia. It uses ZIP code 22947.

Glenmore covers 1,300 acres with 500 acres of common land and approximately 824 homesites (Wikipedia; Cvillepedia lists 813 lots). It is Albemarle County's largest gated community.

The Club at Glenmore is the private country club at the heart of the community. It offers an 18-hole golf course, racquet sports (tennis and pickleball), aquatics, fitness, multiple dining venues, youth programs, and an equestrian center. Membership tiers include Full/Golf, Sports, and Social. The clubhouse is at 1750 Piper Way, Keswick, VA 22947.

Per Cvillepedia, Glenmore's assigned public schools are Stone-Robinson Elementary, Burley Middle School, and Monticello High School — all part of Albemarle County Public Schools. Buyers should always confirm attendance for the specific address with the school division.

Glenmore is in Albemarle County, where the 2026 real estate tax rate is $0.894 per $100 of assessed value (per the Albemarle County government website). Glenmore residents also pay HOA dues to the Glenmore Community Association in addition to any optional Club at Glenmore membership.

There is no published Glenmore-only median in the sources reviewed. Per a 2025 local broker, prices range from the mid-$700,000s to over $2 million depending on size, finish, and golf-course frontage. Wikipedia cites a historic range of $500K to $2.5M.

Both are gated luxury communities in the 22947 ZIP code and only a few miles apart, but they have different vibes. Glenmore is larger (1,300 acres, ~824 homesites), higher density, more family-oriented, and centered on its own private Club at Glenmore (golf, racquet sports, aquatics, equestrian). Keswick Estate is smaller (~600 acres, ~121 homesites of 2-6 acres), quieter, more empty-nester / retiree, and tied to the Keswick Hall luxury resort and Pete Dye's Full Cry golf course.

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