Welcome to 1229 Dotson Road! This neighborhood gives you the best of both worlds by feeling rural while still convenient to downtown Richmond! With the Capital Trail a few blocks away and easy access to the James River, this location is perfect for the buyer who leads an active outdoor lifestyle and wants a short commute to work or play (via bike or car!). This lovely Cape Cod home has two bedrooms on the first floor and a finished attic that can be used as a 3rd bedroom or bonus space. The attic could also be a great home office, playroom, or rec room & provides ample storage. The living room boasts hardwood floors and a fireplace, and the eat-in kitchen includes a pantry cabinet and gas stove. The full bathroom is updated with ceramic tile flooring and tub surround and new(er) vanity. New roof & vinyl double-pane windows (2013). New(er) heat pump provides electric heat & cooling. The spacious yard with evergreens offer some privacy and plenty of space for gardening or play.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$198Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Catherine Ham• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with James Brooks• Town & Country Sales and Mgmt
GREAT LITTLE STARTER HOME ON QUIET STREET. NEW ROOF, RANGE. WOOD FLOORS. ONLY 10 MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN RICHMOND; CONVENIENT TO INTERSTATES.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,257 (+1.4%)
$44,000 + $107,400
$151,400
2025
$1,239 (+2.7%)
$44,000 + $107,400
$151,400
2024
$1,207 (+6.5%)
$44,000 + $105,300
$149,300
2023
$1,133 (+14.5%)
$44,000 + $98,000
$142,000
2022
$990 (+2.7%)
$42,000 + $91,300
$133,300
2021
$964 (+5.4%)
$39,000 + $83,200
$122,200
2020
$914 (+4.1%)
$39,000 + $71,800
$110,800
2019
$879 (−4.4%)
$39,000 + $66,100
$105,100
2018
$920 (+2.7%)
$39,000 + $62,000
$101,000
2017
$895 (+4.8%)
$39,000 + $66,700
$105,700
2016
$854 (+7.3%)
$39,000 + $63,900
$102,900
2014
$796 (−5.0%)
$39,000 + $52,600
$91,600
2013
$838
$39,000 + $52,600
$91,600
Tax history for 1229 Dotson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,257 (+1.4%)
$44,000 + $107,400
$151,400
2025
$1,239 (+2.7%)
$44,000 + $107,400
$151,400
2024
$1,207 (+6.5%)
$44,000 + $105,300
$149,300
2023
$1,133 (+14.5%)
$44,000 + $98,000
$142,000
2022
$990 (+2.7%)
$42,000 + $91,300
$133,300
2021
$964 (+5.4%)
$39,000 + $83,200
$122,200
2020
$914 (+4.1%)
$39,000 + $71,800
$110,800
2019
$879 (−4.4%)
$39,000 + $66,100
$105,100
2018
$920 (+2.7%)
$39,000 + $62,000
$101,000
2017
$895 (+4.8%)
$39,000 + $66,700
$105,700
2016
$854 (+7.3%)
$39,000 + $63,900
$102,900
2014
$796 (−5.0%)
$39,000 + $52,600
$91,600
2013
$838
$39,000 + $52,600
$91,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1967
Sq. Ft.
1,200
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Henrico County
APN
802-693-3189
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-3
One-Family Residence District
The purpose of the R-3 One-Family Residence District is to provide and protect residential areas wherein the predominant pattern of residential development is the one-family dwelling.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Educational/school
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: Driveway, Off Street, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Bedroom 3
Description: Finished Attic - great BONUS space!
Level: Second
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 3 Information
Bedroom 2
Description: Hardwood Floors, Ceiling Fan & OHL
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 4 Information
Description: Hardwood Floors, Ceiling Fan & OHL
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 5 Information
Kitchen
Description: Eat-In, Ceramic Tile Flooring
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Room 6 Information
Living Room
Description: Hardwood Floors, Fireplace
Level: First
Length: 0.0
Width: 0.0
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Masonry
Equipment
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooking, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Other Features: Bedroom on Main Level, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Main Level Primary