$281,200
SOLD APR 7, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
750 Sq Ft
3,733 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$375 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage
  • Open High School Rated A+
  • Granite Countertops
  • Front Porch

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to Blue Belle Cottage! Truly rare & unique find in adored Church Hill. Investors, note this is one of RVA's Top 5% Airbnb Guest homes! Meticulously maintained 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, extensive Renovation, in 2019. This charming home has character galore! Natural light greets you in every room! Gorgeous wood floors, including Living Rm, Kitchen & Bedrooms. Beautifully crafted covered front Porch graced with stately Columns leads you to the inviting & spacious Living Rm complete w/ Brick Fireplace w/Mantle & Herringbone Tile raised hearth. Cozy Eat-in Kitchen featuring Gas Cooking, Stainless Appliances, including French Dr SS Refrigerator, Granite Countertops & beautiful Herringbone Tile Backsplash, all new, 2019! Tasteful & thoughtful touches throughout! Bright & airy Renovated Bath w/Subway tile surround, granite vanity & modern Ceramic Tile flooring, all new, 2019! Chimney repointed & new cap, 2020. Numerous Upgrades include: Roof, Gas Furnace/AC, Water Heater, Thermal Windows, all new, 2019! French Drain & all Plumbing completed, 2019! Sewage line to street replaced, 2022. Living Rm, Hallway & Kitchen, all painted, 2022. Outside has raised beds ready for you to spring into gardening, plus shed, for added storage. Fully fenced rear yard & pet friendly! Lg back yard features lots of privacy w/ plenty of room for entertaining! Enjoy the tranquility of this quiet lot. Keyless entry locks. Ideally located minutes from popular restaurants, breweries, Parks, Museums and other Historical Church Hill favorites including walking distance to Sub-Rosa, award-winning Bakery, The Hill Cafe and The Roosevelt. Easy access to VCU and VCU Health Center, minutes from I-95 and downtown! Stackable washer/dryer & Refrigerator, all convey. Completely Move-in Ready, PLUS Seller is open to furnishings being available for negotiation! This home features location, convenience, craftsmanship & charm, all in-one! Start your day with coffee and end with wine, while enjoying all the beauty of Blue Belle Cottage!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Blanton

NextHome Advantage License #0225216372 Listed on: 03/13/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Jackson

NextHome Advantage License #0225221874

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,312

Year Built

  • Built in 1941 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 3,733 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Zoning described as R-6

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 750 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Features Masonry
  • Storm Doors
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Front Porch

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Chimborazo Elementary School
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
  • Armstrong High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number E000-0726-015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,312

Year Built

Built in 1941 | Remodeled

Lot Details

3,733 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0857
  • Ownership: Individuals
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 750.0
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built Details: Renovated
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace, Granite Counters, Main Level Primary
  • Living Area: 750.0
  • Stories: 1
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Stacked
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Sidewalks

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Martin Luther King Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: E000-0726-015
  • Zoning Description: R-6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3312.0

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Chimborazo
  • High School: Armstrong

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2022
Closed on
Nov 10, 2022
Sold by
Granniss Kendra
Bought by
Bretches David R and Bretches Charles Anissa
Seller's Agent
Jenny Maraghy
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Maria Blanton
NextHome Advantage
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$252,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
1%
Views
6
Current Estimated Value
$281,883

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$29,383
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.40%
Original Mortgage
$177,375
Outstanding Balance
$172,523
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$109,360

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2019
Sold by
Evans Nakolai and Melton Rosalind
Bought by
North 32Nd Street Richmond Land Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2008
Sold by
Seed I L L C
Bought by
Stokes Eleccie B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,995
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2002
Sold by
J Anthony
Bought by
Richardson Charles

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$21,600
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $252,500 --
Warranty Deed $65,000 Apex Title & Stlmnt Svc Llc
Warranty Deed $59,900 --
Warranty Deed $27,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $177,375 New Conventional
Previous Owner $115,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,995 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $59,430 FHA
Previous Owner $48,150 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $21,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Sold $281,200 -1.3% $375 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Sale $284,950 +12.9% $380 / Sq Ft
11/22/2022 11/22/22 Sold $252,500 +1.0% $337 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/23/2022 10/23/22 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2022 10/20/22 For Sale $250,000 +31.6% $333 / Sq Ft
06/05/2019 06/05/19 Sold $189,900 0.0% $253 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/26/2019 04/26/19 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2019 04/25/19 For Sale $189,900 -- $253 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Virginia Regional MLS

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 $3,312 $295,000 $100,000 $195,000
2024 $3,312 $276,000 $90,000 $186,000
2023 $3,168 $264,000 $90,000 $174,000
2022 $2,556 $213,000 $65,000 $148,000
2020 $2,206 $184,000 $55,000 $129,000
2019 $542 $90,000 $55,000 $35,000
2018 $1,032 $86,000 $55,000 $31,000
2017 $876 $73,000 $40,000 $33,000
2016 $72 $63,000 $30,000 $33,000
2015 $72 $61,000 $30,000 $31,000
2014 $72 $61,000 $30,000 $31,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Central Virginia Regional MLS

MLS Number: 2504418

Central Virginia Regional MLS

APN: E000-0726-015

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