About Virginia Land Company · Charlottesville
Virginia Land Company is a private, family-owned commercial and residential real estate development firm headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. Founded in 1953 by Dr. Charles W. Hurt, the company has spent more than seven decades building land developments, office complexes, apartment buildings, mixed-use shopping centers, and custom homes across Central Virginia. Through its integrated development and turnkey construction divisions, Virginia Land Company manages a portfolio of several hundred thousand square feet of commercial and residential space, serving clients throughout Charlottesville and the surrounding region.
Virginia Land Company was established in 1953 by Dr. Charles W. Hurt, who has served as the firm's founder and principal for more than forty years. Dr. Hurt's background is distinctive: he attended the Virginia Military Institute from 1945 to 1947, graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1954, practiced as a general practitioner in Charlottesville from 1956 to 1958, and then served as a Captain in the United States Air Force as a doctor from 1958 to 1960 before turning his attention to real estate development. The firm was formally incorporated in Virginia on February 14, 1961 as Virginia Land Company of Charlottesville, Incorporated, and remains active and in good standing with the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Over more than fifty years, Virginia Land Company has engaged in virtually every type of real estate project in Central Virginia, from large residential communities of 300+ units to multi-storied office buildings and 100,000+ square-foot mixed-use shopping centers. The company runs two complementary lines of business: a land development arm that handles land planning, design, engineering, surveying, architecture, and landscaping, and a turnkey construction firm focused on road construction, site work, utility work, and commercial and residential building. Its current portfolio includes commercial office space for lease on East Water Street in downtown Charlottesville, smaller professional suites on Spotnap Road, and a 154-acre master-planned site in Harrisonburg adjacent to James Madison University. Officers include Charles W. Hurt (President), Charles A. Hurt (Vice President), Charles M. Hurt (President), and Shirley L. Fisher (Secretary/Treasurer), reflecting the multi-generational family character of the firm.
- In business
- Since 1953 (over 70 years); formally incorporated February 14, 1961
- Owner
- Dr. Charles W. Hurt (founder and principal); current officers include Charles W. Hurt (President), Charles A. Hurt (Vice President), Charles M. Hurt (President), and Shirley L. Fisher (Secretary/Treasurer)
- Serves
- Central Virginia, primarily Charlottesville and Albemarle County; projects in Harrisonburg, VA and surrounding region
About Virginia Land Company
Virginia Land Company is a private, family-owned land development and construction firm rooted in Charlottesville, Virginia. The company was established in 1953 by Dr. Charles W. Hurt and formally incorporated in Virginia in 1961 as Virginia Land Company of Charlottesville, Incorporated. For more than seven decades the firm has focused on real estate development and construction services for both commercial and residential clients in Central Virginia, with projects spanning apartment buildings, office complexes, mixed-use developments, and single-family homes.
- Founded 1953; incorporated February 14, 1961
- Family-owned and operated
- Headquarters at 195 Riverbend Drive, Charlottesville, VA
Founder: Dr. Charles W. Hurt
The founder and principal of Virginia Land Company is Dr. Charles W. Hurt, who brings more than forty years of experience as a real estate entrepreneur. His path to development is unusual: he attended the Virginia Military Institute from 1945 to 1947, graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1954, practiced as a general practitioner in Charlottesville from 1956 to 1958, and served as a Captain in the United States Air Force as a doctor from 1958 to 1960. He has served as the firm's registered agent with the Virginia State Corporation Commission and continues to lead the company alongside other family members.
- VMI attendee, 1945–1947
- M.D., University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1954
- General practitioner in Charlottesville, 1956–1958
- Captain, U.S. Air Force, 1958–1960
Services
Virginia Land Company operates two complementary divisions: a land development arm and a turnkey construction firm. Together they offer clients a single source for planning, design, engineering, and construction of both commercial and residential projects. The firm emphasizes speed, cost control, and decades of practical experience on every engagement.
- Road Construction
- Site Work
- Utility Work
- Commercial and Residential Building
- Real Estate Development
- Land Planning and Design
- Engineering and Surveying
- Architecture
- Landscaping
Land Development Portfolio
The company's land development arm manages a portfolio of several hundred thousand square feet of commercial and residential space across Central Virginia. Projects have ranged from large residential communities of 300+ units to multi-storied office buildings and 100,000+ square-foot mixed-use shopping centers. The firm develops parcels of virtually all sizes, from individual building lots to master-planned mixed-use communities.
- 300+ unit residential communities
- Multi-storied office buildings
- 100,000+ sqft mixed-use shopping centers
- Apartment buildings, office complexes, commercial buildings, residential homes, mixed-use developments
- Renovations of commercial and residential buildings
Construction
The construction division offers turnkey construction management for commercial clients, with a stated focus on saving both time and money. Decades of construction experience are applied to create spaces where client businesses can thrive, whether new ground-up builds or complex renovations.
- Turnkey construction management
- Commercial building
- Residential building
- Time and cost-efficiency focus
Current Listings and Lease
Virginia Land Company offers a small, active inventory of office space for lease in the Charlottesville area, as well as development land in Harrisonburg. Listings range from small professional suites of roughly 300–435 square feet to larger office suites in the 4,000+ sq ft range. The firm encourages prospective tenants to contact its main office for current pricing and availability.
- 200 E. Water Street, Charlottesville, VA — 4,399 sq ft office suite (9 glass-front offices, conference room, CAT 5e cabling, reception, break room)
- 198 Spotnap Road, Suite C5A — 435 sq ft
- 198 Spotnap Road, Suite B5A — 318 sq ft
- 198 Spotnap Road, Suite B5 — 375 sq ft
- 154 Acres in Harrisonburg, VA — within city limits near James Madison University; zoning M1, MXU, R7; master plan estimates 150+ single-family lots plus multifamily and mixed-use
- Listing contact: Greg Baldwin 434-989-1932 (Harrisonburg land); Main Office 434-979-8181 (office leases)
Service Area
Virginia Land Company primarily serves Central Virginia, with its home base in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Its footprint extends into the Shenandoah Valley, where it is currently marketing a 154-acre master-planned site within the City of Harrisonburg near James Madison University. The firm's projects over the years have touched many of the key commercial and residential corridors of the region.
- Charlottesville, VA
- Albemarle County, VA
- Harrisonburg, VA
- Central Virginia region
Contact and Office Hours
The Virginia Land Company office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Inquiries by phone or email are welcomed, and the firm encourages prospective clients, tenants, and partners to reach out during business hours.
- Office: 195 Riverbend Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22911
- Phone: (434) 979-8181
- Email: [email protected]
- Mailing: P.O. Box 8147, Charlottesville, VA 22906
- Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
Corporate and Legal Information
Virginia Land Company of Charlottesville, Incorporated is registered with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (Clerk's Information System) under Entity ID 00894212. It is an active stock corporation in good standing, originally incorporated on February 14, 1961, with 5,000 Class A shares. The registered agent is Charles W. Hurt, whose office address matches the company's headquarters on Riverbend Drive.
- Entity ID: 00894212
- Status: Active and In Good Standing
- Incorporated: February 14, 1961 in Virginia
- Stock: Class A, 5,000 shares
- Registered Agent: Charles W. Hurt
Leadership
Virginia Land Company is led by members of the Hurt family, reflecting its multi-generational, family-owned character. The current officer roster is drawn from the company's filings with the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
- Charles W. Hurt — President
- Charles A. Hurt — Vice President
- Charles M. Hurt — President
- Shirley L. Fisher — Secretary/Treasurer