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4 beds3,027 sqft
5 River Rd, Richmond, VA 23226
Est: $7,264/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.46 acresLot Size
1883Year Built
$395/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Near West End Retreat with Historic Character, Guest Cottage & Walkable Lifestyle! A rare find in Richmond's Near West End, this circa-1883 farmhouse offers historic charm, remarkable privacy and walkability--just blooks from Libbie & Grove. Set on nearly half an acre with mature landscaping and treetop views, it feels surprisingly removed from the city. Original oak and pine floors and beautiful millwork highlight the home's history. Gracious living spaces include formal living and dining rooms,...Near West End Retreat with Historic Character, Guest Cottage & Walkable Lifestyle! A rare find in Richmond's Near West End, this circa-1883 farmhouse offers historic charm, remarkable privacy and walkability--just blooks from Libbie & Grove. Set on nearly half an acre with mature landscaping and treetop views, it feels surprisingly removed from the city. Original oak and pine floors and beautiful millwork highlight the home's history. Gracious living spaces include formal living and dining rooms, an inviting family room and kitchen with gas cooking. Expansive two-tier decking overlooks the private, wooded setting and extends the living outdoors. Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite features a private bath, walk-in closet and balcony, plus two additional bedrooms. A finished walk-out lower level adds flexible living space. A detached guest house with full bath, sitting area and kitchenette provides wonderful space for guests, a private office or studio. HISTORIC CHARACTER, NEARLY HALF ACRE LOT, A SEPARATE COTTAGE AND EXCEPTIONAL PRIVACY
ALL WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF SHOPPING AND RESTAURANTS OF lIBBIE & GROVE
133 days on Market
  • Listed by: John Kendig 804.405.0945 john.kendig@Longandfoster.com Brokerage DRE #226004673 • Long & Foster REALTORS
Last updated: 08/23/2026 03:12 PM • Source: CVRMLS, MLS#: 2613054

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Property Information for 5 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,068 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, Two Story
  • Subdivision Name: Hampton Hills
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1883
  • Lot Size: 0.46 AC / 19,950 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Richmond
  • County Or Parish: Richmond City
  • Latitude: 37.568376
  • Longitude: -77.52411
  • Postal City: Richmond
  • Postal Code: 23226
  • Postal Code Plus4: 3310
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Topography: Sloping
  • Unparsed Address: 5 River Rd
  • Zoning Description: R-1
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: W022-0162-003
  • Tax Annual Amount: $13,068.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,089,000.00
  • Tax Legal Description: HAMPTON HILLS L3 0100.00X0210.00 IRG0000.000
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: Munford
  • High School: Thomas Jefferson
  • Middle Or Junior School: Albert Hill
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, On Street
  • Garage Parking Features: Off Street, On Street
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2286.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 741.0
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Living Area: 3,027.00
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Sloped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.458
  • Lot Size Area: 0.458
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Type of Property: Single Family
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1883
  • Year Built Details: Historic
  • CLIP: 2,513,482,740
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch, Storage, Shed
  • Fencing: Decorative, Fenced
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Composition, Metal, Other
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stove, Wine Cooler, Washer
  • Basement: Heated, Partially Finished, Walk Out Access
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • BathsTotal: 3.2
  • Room and Floor: Full Bath-First, Bedroom 4-First, Additional Room-First, Bedroom 3-Second, Bedroom 2-Second, Additional Room-Second, Primary Bedroom-Second, Recreation-Lower, Family Room-First, Kitchen-First, Dining Room-First, Living Room-Second, Half Bath-First, Half Bath-Basement, Full Bath-Second
  • Room List: Full Bath, Bedroom 4, Additional Room, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Recreation, Family Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Half Bath
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Masonry
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Fireplace, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Recessed Lighting, Cable Tv, Walk In Closets, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Front Porch, Deck, Porch
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Full Bath
  • Room Description 1: Shower
  • Room Level 1: First
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Full Bath
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Bedroom4
  • Room Description 3: guest cottage bedroom & bath
  • Room Level 3: First
  • Room Dimensions 3: 15.6 x 8.8
  • Room Length 3: 15.6
  • Room Width 3: 8.8
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Additional Room
  • Room Description 4: guest cottage den & Kitchenette
  • Room Level 4: First
  • Room Dimensions 4: 18.9 x 10.0
  • Room Length 4: 18.9
  • Room Width 4: 10.0
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Bedroom3
  • Room Description 5: Closet
  • Room Level 5: Second
  • Room Dimensions 5: 12.4 x 9.2
  • Room Length 5: 12.4
  • Room Width 5: 9.2
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom2
  • Room Description 6: Closet
  • Room Level 6: Second
  • Room Dimensions 6: 13.7 x 11.10
  • Room Length 6: 13.7
  • Room Width 6: 11.1
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Additional Room
  • Room Description 7: Primary closet
  • Room Level 7: Second
  • Room Dimensions 7: 13.3 x 6.8
  • Room Length 7: 13.3
  • Room Width 7: 6.8
Room 8
  • Room Type 8: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level 8: Second
  • Room Dimensions 8: 13.2 x 12.10
  • Room Length 8: 13.2
  • Room Width 8: 12.1
Room 9
  • Room Type 9: Additional Room
  • Room Description 9: Primary full Bath room
  • Room Level 9: Second
  • Room Dimensions 9: 11.10 x 5.2
  • Room Length 9: 11.1
  • Room Width 9: 5.2
Room 10
  • Room Type 10: Recreation
  • Room Description 10: walk out to huge deck & great views
  • Room Level 10: Lower
  • Room Dimensions 10: 24.9 x 19.5
  • Room Length 10: 24.9
  • Room Width 10: 19.5
Room 11
  • Room Type 11: Family Room
  • Room Description 11: plenty of light on the east side of the house
  • Room Level 11: First
  • Room Dimensions 11: 24.7 x 12.6
  • Room Length 11: 24.7
  • Room Width 11: 12.6
Room 12
  • Room Type 12: Kitchen
  • Room Description 12: Granite, custom cabinets, gas cooking
  • Room Level 12: First
  • Room Dimensions 12: 13.0 x 12.5
  • Room Length 12: 13.0
  • Room Width 12: 12.5
Room 13
  • Room Type 13: Dining Room
  • Room Description 13: formal with decorative fireplace
  • Room Level 13: First
  • Room Dimensions 13: 115.4 x 13.2
  • Room Length 13: 115.4
  • Room Width 13: 13.2
Room 14
  • Room Type 14: Living Room
  • Room Description 14: Decorative fireplace, interesting wood trim
  • Room Level 14: Second
  • Room Dimensions 14: 18.3 x 13.0
  • Room Length 14: 18.3
  • Room Width 14: 13.0
Room 15
  • Room Type 15: Half Bath
  • Room Level 15: First
Room 16
  • Room Type 16: Half Bath
  • Room Level 16: Basement
Room 17
  • Room Type 17: Full Bath
  • Room Description 17: Tub & Shower
  • Room Level 17: Second
Rental
Rental Information
  • Price Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot

Property History for 5 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 10, 2026

Price Change

CVRMLS #2613054

$1,195,000
Jun 11, 2026

Price Change

CVRMLS #2613054

$1,350,000
May 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #2613054

$1,400,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/10/2026

Price Change

CVRMLS #2613054

$1,195,000
06/11/2026

Price Change

CVRMLS #2613054

$1,350,000
05/12/2026

Listed (Active)

CVRMLS #2613054

$1,400,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$312,000Additions$909,000Total$1,221,000
Tax Record2026$14,652 ($1,221 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,591 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,839 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt752 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt458 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,950 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1883Year Renovated1995ZoningR-1 SINGLECountyRICHMOND CITYAPNW-022-0162-003

Schools near 5 River Road

This home is within Richmond City Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mary Munford Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Albert Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Open High School
Public9 to 12

Thomas Jefferson High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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5 River Road is a single family home for sale in Richmond, VA 23226. This property was listed for sale on May 12, 2026 by Long & Foster REALTORS, it's currently listed at $1,195,000. It has been on the market for a total of 133 days and was last sold on September 19, 2013. This listing's school district is Richmond City Public Schools. Nearby schools include Mary Munford Elementary School, Albert Hill Middle School and Open High School. 5 River Road is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 3,027 sqft single family home built in 1883.

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