CHARMING VARINA COTTAGE RIGHT ON THE CAPITOL TRAIL! This fairytale cottage built in 1938 on historic Route 5 has been lovingly updated with loads of vintage charm. You'll love the wrap-around porch, original millwork and hardwood floors and large windows throughout. Lovely arched entry with original fan light. The living room has original hardwood floors and fireplace. Formal Dining Room with loads of sunlight! Galley Kitchen with new flooring and all new appliances; original vintage cabinets updated with fresh paint and new hardware. FIRST FLOOR BR with hardwood floors and closet. Hall bath featuring vintage black and white tile, new tub, sink and toilet. A 2nd Bedroom can double as an office or den. The dormered 2nd floor has been completely remodeled with a new full bath, laundry closet, built-in office space and two charming Bedrooms with lots of sunlight and closet space. Basement for extra storage. This house satisfies both the Country and the City Mouse. .. .overlooking corn fields and the Capitol Trail but just blocks from Laburnum Avenue; 10 minutes to downtown, the White Oak Shopping Mall and Richmond International Airport! Varina High School and the Varina Library are right there!
A DIAMOND IN SLIGHTLY-WORN CONDITION - THIS COTTAGE IS WAITING FOR THE RIGHT PERSON TO BRING BACK IT'S CHARM OF YESTERYEAR; NEEDS UPDATING SUCH AS WINDOWS, HVAC, KITCHEN AND BATH UPGRADES. SELLER LIQUIDATING SOME RENTAL INVENTORY. HAS SHARED DRIVEWAY WITH NEXT-DR. NEIGHBOR. PROBABLY BEST TO CONSIDER A CIRCULAR-TYPE DRIVE IN FRONT YARD AREA. IT'S ACROSS FROM THE VA. CAPITOL BIKE TRAIL NEAR LABURNUM AVE. INTERSECTION. COMPS AVAILABLE TO SHOW OTHER CLOSED COMPARABLE PROPERTIES WHICH SOLD FOR $235K AND ABOVE. AS IS SALE: SELLER WILL NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS. PLEASE INCLUDE AN "AS IS" ADDENDUM; PLEASE PREPARE AN AS IS ATTACHMENT WITH CONTRACT. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INSPECTIONS; SELLER BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. owner/agt may elect to do a 1031 tax exchange . NOTE: WATER IS TURNED OFF AT PRESENT.
Public Records
Jan 1, 1990
Sold
$68,282
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,777 (+1.6%)
$45,000 + $289,600
$334,600
2025
$2,733 (+77.6%)
$45,000 + $289,600
$334,600
2024
$1,539 (+6.1%)
$45,000 + $284,300
$329,300
2023
$1,451 (+11.8%)
$45,000 + $136,100
$181,100
2022
$1,298 (+7.6%)
$43,200 + $127,500
$170,700
2021
$1,207 (+5.4%)
$40,500 + $112,200
$152,700
2020
$1,145 (+3.9%)
$40,500 + $98,200
$138,700
2019
$1,101 (+4.1%)
$40,500 + $91,100
$131,600
2018
$1,058 (+2.5%)
$40,500 + $86,100
$126,600
2017
$1,032 (+4.5%)
$40,500 + $81,100
$121,600
2016
$987 (+6.6%)
$40,500 + $78,100
$118,600
2014
$926
$40,500 + $66,000
$106,500
2013
$927
$40,500 + $66,000
$106,500
Tax history for 1731 New Market Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,777 (+1.6%)
$45,000 + $289,600
$334,600
2025
$2,733 (+77.6%)
$45,000 + $289,600
$334,600
2024
$1,539 (+6.1%)
$45,000 + $284,300
$329,300
2023
$1,451 (+11.8%)
$45,000 + $136,100
$181,100
2022
$1,298 (+7.6%)
$43,200 + $127,500
$170,700
2021
$1,207 (+5.4%)
$40,500 + $112,200
$152,700
2020
$1,145 (+3.9%)
$40,500 + $98,200
$138,700
2019
$1,101 (+4.1%)
$40,500 + $91,100
$131,600
2018
$1,058 (+2.5%)
$40,500 + $86,100
$126,600
2017
$1,032 (+4.5%)
$40,500 + $81,100
$121,600
2016
$987 (+6.6%)
$40,500 + $78,100
$118,600
2014
$926
$40,500 + $66,000
$106,500
2013
$927
$40,500 + $66,000
$106,500
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
21,344
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
1,301
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Henrico County
APN
806-695-4848
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 1, 2025.
A-1
Agricultural District
The purpose of the A-1 Agricultural District is to reserve areas for traditional agricultural activities and to provide for their continuation as well as to preserve areas of rural character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: Driveway, Detached, Garage, Unpaved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partial, Unfinished
Room 1 Information
Full Bath
Description: Shower
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Full Bath
Description: Shower
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Description: Hardwood floors, two Closet
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14.9 x 12.0
Length: 14.9
Width: 12.0
Room 4 Information
Bedroom 4
Description: Hardwood floors, Closet
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
Length: 12.0
Width: 12.0
Room 5 Information
Bedroom 3
Description: Hardwood floors, Closet
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12.0 x 12.0
Length: 12.0
Width: 12.0
Room 6 Information
Bedroom 2
Description: 1st Floor Bedroom w closet
Level: First
Dimensions: 12.0 x 10.0
Length: 12.0
Width: 10.0
Room 7 Information
Kitchen
Description: Original Vintage cabinets, new flooring
Level: First
Dimensions: 10.0 x 8.0
Length: 10.0
Width: 8.0
Room 8 Information
Dining Room
Description: Hardwood floors
Level: First
Dimensions: 12.0 x 11.0
Length: 12.0
Width: 11.0
Room 9 Information
Living Room
Description: Hardwood floors, FP
Level: First
Dimensions: 15.0 x 12.0
Length: 15.0
Width: 12.0
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Features: Masonry
Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Actual
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Frame, Plaster, Shingle Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch, Unpaved Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Wrap-Around, Porch
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.49
Lot Size Acres: 0.49
Zoning Description: A1
Property Information
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 630
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,301
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $181,100
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,539.36
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Zoned
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,301
Stories: 1.5
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Henrico County
APN: 806-695-4848
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Sep 1, 2025
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Varina Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
2/10
Rolfe Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
1/10
Varina High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Henrico, VA • 23231
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10 hrs
5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$347,000 – $419,000
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