Amazing opportunity for country living just off the Capital Trail (Spanning RVA to Williamsburg) and minutes to downtown! This adorable cape cod sits on a large acre lot and is the perfect oasis for both unwinding and entertaining. Beautifully maintained and ready for its new owner, life on Messer Rd awaits. Enjoy gatherings large and small on the back deck, huge yard, a detached climate controlled guest house w/ RV hookups and so much more. Inside you'll find hardwood floors throughout, a nice flowing floorplan including a large living area with fireplace, built-ins and an attached morning room with exposed brick and breezy access to the front and side yards. Upstairs you'll find two large bedrooms and full bath with a potential third bedroom or office/nursery. This one is priced to sell fast so book your private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$263Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Joe Timberlake• Timberlake Realty RVA
Listed by Maureen Patterson• Timberlake Realty RVA
A charming, brick & slate house perfectly located a few minutes from Downtown Richmond, this property provides a country-living feel. This home embodies Old World charm with the benefits of modern, money-saving upgrades: energy-efficient windows with custom wooden blinds, beautifully refinished hardwood flooring throughout, dual zone central air and heat pump. The original 1940 floor plan boasts great flow and layout of the first floor, featuring a wood burning fireplace with grate heater insert/blower. Ample shelving and storage throughout the home via in-wall shelving, unique pantries & closets, knee-wall storage, and more. The house features large bedrooms & rooms, a classic full & half bath, laundry/mud-room with crawl space, efficient kitchen with wainscoting. Entertain your family & friends on a private, rear deck. A one car garage and large shed provide extra storage for a vehicle, tractor or ATV, extra furniture, etc. This special home is waiting to make your family’s dreams come true, welcome home!
CVRMLS #2623829
Jan 15, 2007
Sold
$190,000
$116/sq ft
Jul 13, 2006
Listed
$198,900
$122/sq ft
+5
WMBG. COLONIAL, SLATE ROOF, DETAILED ARCHED BRICK WORK OVER WINDOWS, HEAVY WINDOW MULLIONS, ALUM TRIM, REMODELED KITCHEN W/ PANTRIES, LOTS OF NOOKS & CRANNIES, 1ST FLOOR WOOD FLOORS, CARPET OVER WOOD UPSTAIRS, RE-GLAZED WINDOWS W/ STORMS, PAVED DRIVE. HUNTER - DOUGLAS WINDOW BLINDS CONVEY. THIS CHARMER IS A RARE FIND IN VARINA. ACT QUICKLY!!
CVRMLS #OLD2623829
Jan 15, 2007
Sold
$190,000
$116/sq ft
Jul 13, 2006
Listed
$198,900
$122/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1995
Sold
$110,000
$67/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1988
Sold
$82,000
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,365 (+1.6%)
$49,900 + $355,500
$405,400
2025
$3,313 (+4.5%)
$49,900 + $355,500
$405,400
2024
$3,171 (+5.8%)
$49,900 + $349,300
$399,200
2023
$2,996 (+13.9%)
$49,600 + $323,400
$373,000
2022
$2,630 (+37.3%)
$47,600 + $304,900
$352,500
2021
$1,916 (+5.7%)
$45,100 + $264,300
$309,400
2020
$1,813 (+4.1%)
$45,100 + $175,100
$220,200
2019
$1,741 (+4.4%)
$45,100 + $163,300
$208,400
2018
$1,668 (+2.7%)
$45,100 + $155,000
$200,100
2017
$1,624 (+4.7%)
$45,100 + $146,600
$191,700
2016
$1,551 (+30.4%)
$45,100 + $141,600
$186,700
2014
$1,189
$45,100 + $91,600
$136,700
2013
$1,189
$45,100 + $91,600
$136,700
Tax history for 7144 Messer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,365 (+1.6%)
$49,900 + $355,500
$405,400
2025
$3,313 (+4.5%)
$49,900 + $355,500
$405,400
2024
$3,171 (+5.8%)
$49,900 + $349,300
$399,200
2023
$2,996 (+13.9%)
$49,600 + $323,400
$373,000
2022
$2,630 (+37.3%)
$47,600 + $304,900
$352,500
2021
$1,916 (+5.7%)
$45,100 + $264,300
$309,400
2020
$1,813 (+4.1%)
$45,100 + $175,100
$220,200
2019
$1,741 (+4.4%)
$45,100 + $163,300
$208,400
2018
$1,668 (+2.7%)
$45,100 + $155,000
$200,100
2017
$1,624 (+4.7%)
$45,100 + $146,600
$191,700
2016
$1,551 (+30.4%)
$45,100 + $141,600
$186,700
2014
$1,189
$45,100 + $91,600
$136,700
2013
$1,189
$45,100 + $91,600
$136,700
*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
1.5
Stories
1.75
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
1,557
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Henrico County
APN
806-696-8452
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
R-2A
One-Family Residence District
The purpose of the R-2A One-Family Residence District is to provide and protect residential areas wherein the predominant pattern of residential development is the one-family dwelling.