8703 River Road

Closed 4/14/25Virtual Tour
Closed 4/14/25Virtual Tour
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Last Sold Price
$9,000,000
2 beds1,150 sqft$7,826/sqft
8703 River Rd, Richmond, VA 23229

Description

This is an exceptional opportunity to create your private estate or family compound on 143 acres located on the southern side of River Rd., adjacent to the Roslyn Conference and Retreat Center. The property consists of 2 parcels: 51.61 acres of high ground and 92.25 acres of low ground, with approximately 3800 feet of frontage on the James River. Rolling terrain in mature forests in a natural state offer numerous options for the next owner. Be creative! Build what you want, where you want, when you...This is an exceptional opportunity to create your private estate or family compound on 143 acres located on the southern side of River Rd., adjacent to the Roslyn Conference and Retreat Center. The property consists of 2 parcels: 51.61 acres of high ground and 92.25 acres of low ground, with approximately 3800 feet of frontage on the James River. Rolling terrain in mature forests in a natural state offer numerous options for the next owner. Be creative! Build what you want, where you want, when you want without someone else's restrictions! Please, no "drive ins" in respect to the owners and adjacent neighbors. Shown by appointment only. This is truly the most unique opportunity I have seen in 50 years of selling homes and estate es in Virginia. It IS what dreams are made of!
LISTING CLOSED: 04/14/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Whit Wall • Brokerage DRE #226011286 • The Steele Group
    P: (804) 282-3136 C: (804) 338-5841 whit.wall@sothebysrealty.com

Property Details for 8703 River Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
2505113
Days on Market
12
Taxes
$7,348 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1948
Lot Size
143.00 AC / 6,229,080 SF
County
Henrico County
Architectural Style
Bungalow, Cottage
Subdivision Name
Acreage
Waterfront Features
River Front, Waterfront
Waterfront
Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$365,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

102.8%

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Listing Courtesy of The Steele Group, Whit Wall

Sold By Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville, Scott Ruth; Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville, R. Scott Shaheen

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Building Information for 8703 River Road

Stories1Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size143.00 AC / 6,229,080 SF

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Property Information for 8703 River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Richmond
  • City Region: Tuckahoe, River Rd.
  • County Or Parish: Henrico
  • Latitude: 37.565009
  • Longitude: -77.567232
  • Postal City: Richmond
  • Postal Code: 23229
  • Postal Code Plus4: 8303
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Unparsed Address: 8703 River Rd
  • Water Body Name: James River
  • Zoning Description: R1
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 753-730-2790
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,348.26
  • Tax Assessed Value: $864,500.00
  • Tax Legal Description: RIVER RD AC 51.612 83 B1 3 and RIVER RD AC 92.25 PAR1 83 B1 4
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: Tuckahoe
  • High School: Freeman
  • Middle Or Junior School: Tuckahoe
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Unpaved
  • Garage Parking Features: Driveway, Unpaved
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1150.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Frontage Length: 6740.0000
  • Living Area: 1,150.00
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Split Possible, Wooded, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 143.0
  • Lot Size Area: 143.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Type of Property: Single Family
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • CLIP: 9,103,724,478
  • Development Name: Tuckahoe, River Rd.
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Unpaved Driveway
  • Fencing: None
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • BathsTotal: 1.0
  • Room and Floor: Full Bath-First
  • Room List: Full Bath
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bedroom On Main Level, Eat In Kitchen, Fireplace, Main Level Primary
  • Levels: One
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Front Porch
  • Rooms Total: 4
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Full Bath
  • Room Description 1: Tub & Shower
  • Room Level 1: First
Rental
Rental Information
  • Price Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot

Property History for 8703 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 14, 2025

Sold

CVRMLS #2505113

$9,000,000—
Apr 10, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1555878242

$9,000,000

+9.5% / yr

Mar 11, 2025

Pending

CVRMLS #2505113

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/14/2025

Sold

CVRMLS #2505113

$9,000,000
04/10/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1555878242

$9,000,000

+9.5% / yr

03/11/2025

Pending

CVRMLS #2505113

—

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

Public Records for 8703 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$759,300Additions$156,900Total$916,200
Tax Record2026$7,613 ($634 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,150 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,150 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,248,219 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated1954ZoningR-1CountyHENRICOAPN753-730-2790

Schools near 8703 River Road

This home is within Henrico County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Tuckahoe Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Tuckahoe Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Freeman High School
Public - 9 to 12
Henrico Virtual Academy
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Tuckahoe Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Tuckahoe Middle School
Public6 to 8

Freeman High School
Public9 to 12

Henrico Virtual Academy
PublicK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8703 River Road, Richmond, VA 23229
$9,000,000
2
1,150
6,229,080
8701 River Road, Henrico, VA 23229
$2,230,000
6
6,267
244,372
8605 River Road, Henrico, VA 23229
–
5
4
5,326
268,765
8603 River Road, Henrico, VA 23229
–
7
5
7,314
2,407,343
8727 River Road, Henrico, VA 23229
–
–
13,622
3,337,262
8708 River Road, Richmond, VA 23229
$637,500
5
3,684
25,539

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Listing Courtesy of The Steele Group, Whit Wall

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