8540 Elm Road

Closed 11/9/21

Sold

Last Sold Price

$476,000

4 beds2 baths2,488 sqft

8540 Elm Rd, Richmond, VA 23235

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.51 acresLot Size

1955Year Built

$191/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Marvelously renovated home w/ full basement in highly sought after southhampton area by the james & situated on over .5 acre lot! Whole House Renovation Includes, NEW Vinyl Siding, NEW Windows, NEW Roof, NEW/Refinished White Oak HDWD FLOORS on Main Level, NEW PLUMBING, NEW ELECTRICAL, NEW HVAC in Basement & NEW Lighting Fixtures. Gorgeous Kitchen was Reconfigured For Open Flow Boasting NEW Soft-Close Cabinets, Quartz Counters, Custom Made Floating Shelving, NEW SS Appliances & Open Eat-In Dining...Marvelously renovated home w/ full basement in highly sought after southhampton area by the james & situated on over .5 acre lot! Whole House Renovation Includes, NEW Vinyl Siding, NEW Windows, NEW Roof, NEW/Refinished White Oak HDWD FLOORS on Main Level, NEW PLUMBING, NEW ELECTRICAL, NEW HVAC in Basement & NEW Lighting Fixtures. Gorgeous Kitchen was Reconfigured For Open Flow Boasting NEW Soft-Close Cabinets, Quartz Counters, Custom Made Floating Shelving, NEW SS Appliances & Open Eat-In Dining Area w/ Sliding Glass Door Out to NEW 18x12 Deck. Three Spacious Main Level Bedrooms All w/ NEW Closet Systems & NEW Main Bath w/ Tile Floor, WI Seamless Glass Shower & Soaking Tub all w/ Tile Surround, Custom White Oak Floating Shelf Over Bathtub & Dual Vanity. Stylish Tiled Floor Office/Flex Room w/ Sliding Doors For Privacy. Completely Transformed & Waterproofed Walk-Out Basement Includes LVP Vinyl Plank Flooring, Huge Rec Room w/ Kitchenette & Wet Bar, Full Bedroom & Bathroom as well as Amazing Conditioned Storage & Laundry Room. Regraded Yard to Redirect Water Runoff, NEW Concrete Walkways, Patio and Lovely Landscaping. Conveniently Located to Huguenot Bridge & Quick Trip to Downtown.

Listed by: Jenni Comer 804.247.2568 jenni@jenniandco.com Brokerage DRE #226028661 • Jenni & Company Residential RE

Listing closed: 11/09/2021 12:00 AM • Source: CVRMLS, MLS#: 2131409

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Property Information for 8540 Elm Road

Property Details

Taxes: $2,820 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Detached
County: Richmond Independent City
Architectural Style: Ranch
Subdivision Name: Southampton
Waterfront: No

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1955
Lot Size: 0.51 AC / 22,263 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City Region: Southhampton
County Or Parish: Richmond City

Latitude: 37.549627
Longitude: -77.552381
Postal City: Richmond
Postal Code: 23235
Postal Code Plus4: 1420
State Or Province: VA
Unparsed Address: 8540 Elm Rd
Zoning Description: R-2

Taxes and HOA Information

Association: No
Parcel Number: C001-0512-022

Tax Annual Amount: $2,820.00
Tax Assessed Value: $235,000.00
Tax Legal Description: 0049.55X0239.47 IRG0000.000
Tax Year: 2021

School Information

Elementary School: Fisher
High School: Huguenot

Middle Or Junior School: Elkhardt

Parking

Garage: No
Parking Features: Driveway, Paved

Garage Parking Features: Driveway, Paved

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Property

Lot Information

Below Grade Finished Area: 1178.0
Building Area Source: Assessor

Living Area: 2,488.00
Living Area Source: Assessor
Lot Size Acres: 0.5111
Lot Size Area: 0.5111
Lot Size Units: Acres
Stories: 1
Stories Total: 1
Property Sub Type Additional: Detached

Property and Assessments

New Construction: No
Property Attached: No

Property Condition: Resale
Type of Property: Single Family
Property Sub Type: Detached
Property Type: Residential
Walk Score: 5
Year Built: 1955
Year Built Details: Actual
CLIP: 4,317,689,332
Development Name: Southhampton

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Deck, Paved Driveway
Pool Features: None

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Oven, Stove, Wine Cooler
Basement: Full, Walk Out Access

Basement: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 4
BathsTotal: 2.0
Room and Floor: Full Bath-First, Full Bath-Basement, Laundry-Basement, Bedroom 4-Basement, Recreation-Basement, Bedroom 3-First, Bedroom 2-First, Primary Bedroom-First, Office-First, Kitchen-First, Family Room-First
Room List: Full Bath, Laundry, Bedroom 4, Recreation, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Primary Bedroom, Office, Kitchen, Family Room
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Cooling: Yes
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Zoned
Heating: Yes
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Bedroomon Main Level, Dining Area, Double Vanity, Eatin Kitchen, Granite Counters, Main Level Primary, Recessed Lighting
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup
Levels: One
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Patio, Deck
Rooms Total: 8

Room Information

Room 1

Room Type 1: Full Bath
Room Description 1: Tub & Shower

Room Level 1: First

Room 2

Room Type 2: Full Bath
Room Description 2: Tub & Shower

Room Level 2: Basement

Room 3

Room Type 3: Laundry
Room Description 3: HUGE w/ Conditioned Storage Space

Room Level 3: Basement
Room Dimensions 3: 14.5 x 10.0
Room Length 3: 14.5
Room Width 3: 10.0

Room 4

Room Type 4: Bedroom4
Room Description 4: LVP Flooring, Lighting, Closet w/ Shelving

Room Level 4: Basement
Room Dimensions 4: 15.0 x 12.5
Room Length 4: 15.0
Room Width 4: 12.5

Room 5

Room Type 5: Recreation
Room Description 5: LVP Flooring, Walk-Out, Wet Bar, Recessed Lighting

Room Level 5: Basement
Room Dimensions 5: 32.0 x 16.0
Room Length 5: 32.0
Room Width 5: 16.0

Room 6

Room Type 6: Bedroom3
Room Description 6: HDWD, Lighting, Closet w/ Shelving

Room Level 6: First
Room Dimensions 6: 13.0 x 12.5
Room Length 6: 13.0
Room Width 6: 12.5

Room 7

Room Type 7: Bedroom2
Room Description 7: HDWD, Lighting, Closet w/ Shelving

Room Level 7: First
Room Dimensions 7: 12.5 x 12.0
Room Length 7: 12.5
Room Width 7: 12.0

Room 8

Room Type 8: Primary Bedroom
Room Description 8: HDWD, Lighting, Closet w/ Shelving

Room Level 8: First
Room Dimensions 8: 13.0 x 12.5
Room Length 8: 13.0
Room Width 8: 12.5

Room 9

Room Type 9: Office
Room Description 9: Tile Floor, Lighting, Picture Window, Private

Room Level 9: First
Room Dimensions 9: 11.0 x 10.0
Room Length 9: 11.0
Room Width 9: 10.0

Room 10

Room Type 10: Kitchen
Room Description 10: HDWD, Quartz Counters, SC Cabinetry, SS Appliances

Room Level 10: First
Room Dimensions 10: 25.0 x 11.0
Room Length 10: 25.0
Room Width 10: 11.0

Room 11

Room Type 11: Family Room
Room Description 11: HDWD, Recessed Lighting, Open

Room Level 11: First
Room Dimensions 11: 18.5 x 12.5
Room Length 11: 18.5
Room Width 11: 12.5

Rental

Rental Information

Lease Amount Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot

Property History for 8540 Elm Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 9, 2021	Sold CVRMLS #2131409	$476,000	—
Nov 5, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1477585104	$476,000	+279.6% / yr
Oct 18, 2021	Pending CVRMLS #2131409		—
Oct 14, 2021	Listed (Active) CVRMLS #2131409	$450,000	—
Mar 22, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1455898216	$207,000	—
Mar 22, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #693927637	$207,000	—
Mar 22, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1455992611	$207,000	+3.2% / yr
Nov 18, 1997	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #542736811	$98,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/09/2021	Sold CVRMLS #2131409	$476,000
11/05/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1477585104	$476,000 +279.6% / yr
10/18/2021	Pending CVRMLS #2131409	—
10/14/2021	Listed (Active) CVRMLS #2131409	$450,000
03/22/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1455898216	$207,000
03/22/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #693927637	$207,000
03/22/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1455992611	$207,000 +3.2% / yr
11/18/1997	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #542736811	$98,500

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

Public Records for 8540 Elm Road

Taxable ValueLand$113,000Additions$368,000Total$481,000

Tax Record2026$5,772 ($481 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,666 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,488 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,178 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,178 SqFtStories1Lot Size22,259 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1984ZoningR-2 SINGLECountyRICHMOND CITYAPNC-001-0512-022

Schools near 8540 Elm Road

This home is within Richmond City Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	J.B. Fisher Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.7 mi
1/10	Lucille M. Brown Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.9 mi
10/10	Open High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	5.6 mi
2/10	Huguenot High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.4 mi
NR	Amelia Street Special Education	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	4.5 mi
8/10	Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts	Charter - Choice school	K to 5	5.1 mi
NR	Sabot School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	J.B. Fisher Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.7 mi
1/10	Lucille M. Brown Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.9 mi
10/10	Open High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	5.6 mi
2/10	Huguenot High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.4 mi
NR	Amelia Street Special Education PublicPK to 12 Choice school	4.5 mi
8/10	Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts CharterK to 5 Choice school	5.1 mi
NR	Sabot School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 8540 Elm Road, Richmond, VA 23235	$476,000	4	2	2,488	22,263
8532 Elm Road, Richmond, VA 23235	–	3	1	1,854	20,081
8541 Elm Road, Richmond, VA 23235	$368,000	4	3	3,111	51,400
8533 Elm Road, Richmond, VA 23235	–	3	1	1,418	19,994
8524 Elm Road, Richmond, VA 23235	$210,000	3	2	1,200	20,116
8700 Elm Road, Richmond, VA 23235	$172,000	3	2	1,056	22,193
8601 Burgundy Road, Richmond, VA 23235	$376,000	4	3	2,561	27,647
8525 Elm Road, Richmond, VA 23235	–	3	2	1,909	19,994
3919 Arklow Road, Richmond, VA 23235	–	3	1.5	1,498	34,500
8611 Burgundy Road, Richmond, VA 23235	–	3	2.5	2,625	23,697
3911 Arklow Road, Richmond, VA 23235	$277,000	3	2	1,357	20,934
8535 Burgundy Road, Richmond, VA 23235	–	3	2	3,328	14,157
8514 Elm Road, Richmond, VA 23235	$189,950	3	1	1,070	28,126
8517 Elm Road, Richmond, VA 23235	$452,000	3	2	1,697	19,998
3905 Arklow Road, Richmond, VA 23235	–	3	1.5	1,359	20,778
8525 Burgundy Road, Richmond, VA 23235	$330,000	4	2	2,707	15,119

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