1303 West 42nd Street

Richmond, VA 23225

$755,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,945 Sq. Ft.
$256 / Sq. Ft.
2,945
Sq. Ft.
$256
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Discover the charm of south-of-the-river living in this beautifully maintained 1929 home just blocks from Forest Hill Park! With a classic brick exterior, a slate roof, and loads of beautiful living space, this home seamlessly blends traditional charm with modern updates. A convenient paver driveway (with 2024 EV charger) and inviting facade lead you into the formal foyer with a graceful turned staircase. The first floor offers plenty of room for living and entertaining, with a formal living room...Discover the charm of south-of-the-river living in this beautifully maintained 1929 home just blocks from Forest Hill Park! With a classic brick exterior, a slate roof, and loads of beautiful living space, this home seamlessly blends traditional charm with modern updates. A convenient paver driveway (with 2024 EV charger) and inviting facade lead you into the formal foyer with a graceful turned staircase. The first floor offers plenty of room for living and entertaining, with a formal living room and dining room, a renovated kitchen with a sunny breakfast nook, and an office/playroom with a full bath and side entrance. The second floor includes three bright bedrooms and a renovated hall bath. The finished attic, currently used as both a guest room and home office, is a quiet getaway space. Plus, the dry finished basement offers even more living area, perfect for a family room, game room, or whatever! The neighborhood is ideal for outdoor living, whether you're relaxing on your own private deck and patio, exploring Forest Hill Park, or enjoying the easily-accessible walking and running paths along the James River. Just minutes from downtown, plus easy access to restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops, this home truly has it all! Two-zone AC (2021), third floor mini split (2022), gas water heater (2022), relined gas flue (2021), plumbing and water-proofing updates in basement (2021).
  1. Listed by Sally Hawthorne • Brokerage DRE #226028318 • Shaheen Ruth Martin & Fonville
    P: (804)-357-2109 sallyhawthorne@srmfre.com

Property Details for 1303 West 42nd Street

Architectural Style
Colonial
Community Features
Street Lights
Subdivision Name
Forest Hill Park
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/24/2025 03:48 PM

Property Details for 1303 West 42nd Street

StatusClosed
MLS #2502157
Days on Market11
Taxes$6,336 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1929
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,499 SF
CountyRichmond Independent City

Building Information for 1303 West 42nd Street

Stories3Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,499 SF

Property Information for 1303 West 42nd Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Richmond
  • City Region: Forest Hill Terrace
  • County Or Parish: Richmond City
  • Directions: East on Forest Hill Ave. Turn right onto W 42nd. Home is on the left.
  • Latitude: 37.517629
  • Longitude: -77.478707
  • Postal City: Richmond
  • Postal Code: 23225
  • Postal Code Plus4: 4612
  • State Or Province: VA
  • Topography: Level
  • Unparsed Address: 1303 W 42nd St
  • Zoning Description: R-4
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: S000-2790-013
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,336.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $561,000.00
  • Tax Legal Description: FOREST HILL LAND CO PT B104 0050.00X0130.00 0000.149 AC
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: Westover Hills
  • High School: Richmond High School for the Arts
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lucille Brown
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Paved
  • Garage Parking Features: Driveway, Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 716.0
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Living Area: 2,945.00
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1492
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1492
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • 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: 1929
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • CLIP: 8,742,005,448
  • Development Name: Forest Hill Terrace
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch, Storage, Shed, Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Pool Features: None
  • Roof: Slate
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Washer Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Walk Out Access
  • Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • BathsTotal: 3.0
  • Room and Floor: Full Bath-Second, Full Bath-First, Full Bath-Basement, Recreation-Basement
  • Room List: Full Bath, Recreation
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Natural Gas, Radiators, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, French Doors Atrium Doors, Fireplace, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Wired For Data
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Stacked
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Patio, Deck, Porch
  • Rooms Total: 9
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Full Bath
  • Room Description 1: Shower
  • Room Level 1: Second
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Full Bath
  • Room Description 2: Tub & Shower
  • Room Level 2: First
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: Full Bath
  • Room Description 3: Shower
  • Room Level 3: Basement
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: Recreation
  • Room Description 4: Fabulous DRY finished basement!
  • Room Level 4: Basement
  • Room Dimensions 4: 20.6 x 26.4
  • Room Length 4: 20.6
  • Room Width 4: 26.4
Rental
Rental Information
  • Price Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot
  • Lease Amount Per Area Unit: Dollars Per Square Foot

Property History for 1303 West 42nd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 1303 West 42nd Street

Taxable ValueLand$79,000Additions$449,000Total$528,000
Tax Record2023$6,336 ($528 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,906 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,122 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt784 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,490 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1995ZoningR-4 SINGLE FACountyRICHMOND CITYAPNS-000-2790-013Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1303 West 42nd Street

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
Westover Hills Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

River City Middle
Public6 to 8

Open High School
Public9 to 12

George Wythe High School
Public9 to 12

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