NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3231 Kensington Ave Richmond, VA 23221

The Museum District Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $764,588 - $853,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,814 Sq Ft
$452/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 01, 2019

Last sale price $476,000 $262 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,096/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Front Porch
  • Open High School Rated A+
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of February 2019

OUTSTANDING HOME IN EVER POPULAR MUSEUM DISTRICT. LOCATED ON POPULAR BLOCK OF KENSINGTON AVE. NICE ENTRY , LARGE LR W, FP, OPEN DINING ROOM TO KITCHEN, MORNING ROOM OPENS TO LARGE BRICK PATIO. EXTRA LARGE MBR, WITH ATTACHED FB.
An outstanding value in this "HOT" area!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susie Benson

The Steele Group License #0225156940 Listed on: 11/05/2018

The Steele Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Rylan Spear

BHHS PenFed Realty License #0225215757

BHHS PenFed Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,656

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rowhouse Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 1,814 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Fox Elementary School
  • Albert Hill Middle School
  • Thomas Jefferson High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number W000-1464-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,656

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Ownership: Individuals
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Architectural Style: Row House
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Partially Carpeted, Wood
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters, Bath in Primary Bedroom
  • Living Area: 1814.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Plaster
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Patio, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Albert Hill

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: W000-1464-003
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4656.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Fox
  • High School: Thomas Jefferson

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2018
Closed on
Jan 21, 2019
Sold by
Brinson Elizabeth S and Davies Gordon K
Bought by
Cook Christopher Hale and Cook Meghan Killeen
Seller's Agent
Susie Benson
The Steele Group
Buyer's Agent
Rylan Spear
BHHS PenFed Realty
List Price
$459,000
Sold Price
$476,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
3.7%
Current Estimated Value
$819,397

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$343,397
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.61%
Original Mortgage
$380,800
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2013
Sold by
Brinson Elizabeth S and Davies Gordon K
Bought by
Brinson Elizabeth S and Davies Gordon K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2002
Sold by
Seely Georgia K
Bought by
Brinson Elizabeth S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2000
Bought by
Seely Georgia K

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1997
Sold by
Pethica James L and Pethica Husband
Bought by
Single Kannon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
8.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cook Christopher Hale $476,000 Preferred Title & Stlmnt Svc
Brinson Elizabeth S -- --
Brinson Elizabeth S -- --
Seely Georgia K -- --
Single Kannon $80,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cook Christopher Hale $384,000
Closed Cook Christopher Hale $380,800
Previous Owner Single Kannon $120,000
Closed Seely Georgia K $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/01/2019 02/01/19 Sold $476,000 +3.7% $262 / Sq Ft
11/14/2018 11/14/18 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2018 11/05/18 For Sale $459,000 -- $253 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Virginia Regional MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,572 $631,000 $210,000 $421,000
2024 $7,224 $602,000 $205,000 $397,000
2023 $6,948 $579,000 $185,000 $394,000
2022 $6,000 $500,000 $135,000 $365,000
2021 $5,484 $469,000 $105,000 $364,000
2020 $5,484 $457,000 $95,000 $362,000
2019 $5,184 $432,000 $95,000 $337,000
2018 $4,656 $388,000 $95,000 $293,000
2017 $4,584 $382,000 $85,000 $297,000
2016 $4,428 $369,000 $80,000 $289,000
2015 $3,924 $356,000 $80,000 $276,000
2014 $3,924 $327,000 $70,000 $257,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susie Benson

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Susie Benson

    The Steele Group

    (804) 334-3966

    2 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Susie Benson
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  • Rylan Spear

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Rylan Spear

    BHHS PenFed (actual)

    (804) 625-1418

    95 Total Sales

    Rylan Spear
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  • Larry Sanders

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Larry Sanders

    Hometown Realty

    (804) 747-9933

    1 in this area

    231 Total Sales

    Larry Sanders
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Map

Source: Central Virginia Regional MLS

MLS Number: 1838229

Central Virginia Regional MLS

APN: W000-1464-003

Virginia Richmond City County Richmond 23221 The Museum District

3231 Kensington Ave, Richmond, VA

This home is located at 3231 Kensington Ave, Richmond, VA 23221 since 05 November 2018 and is currently estimated at $819,397, approximately $451 per square foot. This property was built in 1922. 3231 Kensington Ave is a home located in Richmond City with nearby schools including Lois-Harrison Jones Elementary School, Albert Hill Middle, and Thomas Jefferson High School.

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