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Off Market May 2021 for $341K

$457,170

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,213/mo

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2,817

sq ft

7156 Messer Rd, Henrico, VA 23231

About this home

Location anyone?? Quickly fall in love with this charming renovated cape cod, less than one block from the popular Capital Trail (spanning from RVA to Williamsburg) and minutes to downtown! Sitting on a large acre lot with a detached workshop, this gem has it all from New Floors, Maytag Stainless Appliances, New butcherblock Counters, Restored Cabinets, New Sink, New Dual Zone HVAC , Whole House H20 Filtration, New sliding Barn doors, Fresh paint throughout and tons more. A spacious living area, office, kitchen, full bath and two bedrooms make up the downstairs. Up you'll find an enormous Primary Suite with renovated full bath, hardwood floors and exposed brick. There's a finished basement too! The spacious backyard is ideal for large gatherings and the proximity to the Trail and Dorey Park are unbeatable. This one is priced to sell fast so book your private showing today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$162Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Joe Timberlake • Timberlake Realty RVA

Listed by Maureen Patterson • Timberlake Realty RVA

Bought with Kimberley DeMaree • KW Metro Center

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•Source:CVRMLS #2107519

Redfin Estimate

$457,170

$116K since sold in May 2021$12K since August

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This home's estimate is 22.8% higher than the average sale price ($372K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$360,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,323 sq ft
1340 School House Rd, Henrico, VA 23231
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$414,900
B
3 beds2 baths1,768 sq ft
2540 Yarnell Rd, Henrico, VA 23231
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$236,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,728 sq ft
1468 Freeless St, Henrico, VA 23231
SOLD NOV 24, 2025
$360,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,262 sq ft
1371 Cedar Lawn Ave, Henrico, VA 23231
SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$489,950
E
3 beds2 baths1,778 sq ft
2500 Willson Cove Ct, Henrico, VA 23231

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Market trends in 23231, VA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.7%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$356K

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

150

0 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 3 HRS AGO
$309,999
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COMING SOON
6313 Springcrest Ln, Henrico, VA 23231
$350,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,872 sq ft
6313 Springcrest Ln, Henrico, VA 23231
COMING SOON
$349,950
3 beds2 baths1,530 sq ft
3841 Strawhill Rd, Henrico, VA 23231
$399,990
3 beds2.5 baths1,948 sq ft
2421 Flora Blvd, Richmond, VA 23231
$499,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,974 sq ft
5324 Old Main St Unit C, Henrico, VA 23231
COMING SOON
$379,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,620 sq ft
7134 Messer Rd, Henrico, VA 23231
$350,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,855 sq ft
6308 Varina Station Dr, Henrico, VA 23231
$599,999
4 beds2 baths2,460 sq ft
6670 Hines Rd, Henrico, VA 23231
$299,000
3 beds1 bath1,066 sq ft
4809 Chardon Rd, Henrico, VA 23231
$239,900
2 beds1 bath712 sq ft
4506 Mcgill St, Henrico, VA 23231
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Sale history for 7156 Messer Rd

Date

Event

Price

CVRMLS #2107519

May 7, 2021

Sold

$341,000

$121/sq ft

Apr 12, 2021

Pending

—

Mar 23, 2021

Listed

$315,000

$112/sq ft

CVRMLS #1729997

Sep 29, 2017

Sold

$240,000

$85/sq ft

Aug 19, 2017

Pending

—

Aug 17, 2017

Listed

$239,950

$85/sq ft

+26

Welcome to 7156 Messer Rd!! This renovated 2,090 sq ft cape sits on an acre of land and is 600 ft away from the Virginia Capitol Trail! The location of this home is perfect! Near city living but with county taxes. A short bike or car ride and you are in the city! Restaurants, breweries and shopping are only a few miles away! This property offers PLENTY of room for a large garden and the opportunity to bring your chickens! This historic home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a large family room, an office and a sitting room with a wood burning fireplace all under a beautiful slate roof! The entire 2nd floor is the master suite with a full bath and pine floors. The 448 sq ft unfinished basement gives plenty of room for extra storage. HVAC and windows replaced 1 year ago! Stainless steel appliances, new butcher block counter tops, new farmhouse sink and recently refinished cabinets in the kitchen! New french drain on the rear of the home and a new sump in the basement! This is truly a one of a kind property!

CVRMLS #1619900

Jul 15, 2016

Sold

$216,000

$77/sq ft

Jun 11, 2016

Pending

—

Jun 9, 2016

Listed

$219,950

$78/sq ft

+18

RENOVATED CAPE ON 1 ACRE LOT! This home has it all new/ refinished flooring throughout, updated baths, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, large family room, sunroom, dining room with brick fireplace, master bedroom with walk-in closet and master bath, manicured lawn and flower beds, detached storage shed, updated plumbing and electrical, new thermal windows, new water heater, new HVAC, new water softener system, 448 sq ft of unfinished space in the basement currently used as an art studio (great light) with a brick fireplace, new light fixtures throughout, and fresh paint throughout.

CVRMLS #1315647

Nov 27, 2013

Sold

$99,000

$35/sq ft

Oct 21, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Jun 13, 2013

Listed

$99,900

$35/sq ft

CVRMLS #2700731

May 15, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jan 4, 2007

Listed

$209,950

$75/sq ft

CVRMLS #OLD2700731

May 15, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jan 4, 2007

Listed

$209,950

$75/sq ft

CVRMLS #2630069

Dec 29, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Aug 29, 2006

Listed

$219,950

$78/sq ft

CVRMLS #OLD2630069

Dec 29, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Aug 29, 2006

Listed

$219,950

$78/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 1, 1995

Sold

$78,000

$28/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,643 (+1.7%)

$49,900 + $389,000

$438,900

2025

$3,582 (+4.8%)

$49,900 + $389,000

$438,900

2024

$3,420 (+6.3%)

$49,900 + $381,700

$431,600

2023

$3,218 (+11.8%)

$49,600 + $352,700

$402,300

2022

$2,877 (+22.8%)

$47,600 + $331,000

$378,600

2021

$2,344 (+6.3%)

$45,100 + $293,400

$338,500

2020

$2,205 (+4.7%)

$45,100 + $224,300

$269,400

2019

$2,105 (+3.8%)

$45,100 + $208,300

$253,400

2018

$2,029 (+14.9%)

$45,100 + $196,900

$242,000

2017

$1,766 (+38.2%)

$45,100 + $188,100

$233,200

2016

$1,278 (+7.0%)

$45,100 + $157,900

$203,000

2014

$1,194 (+1.7%)

$45,100 + $92,200

$137,300

2013

$1,175

$45,100 + $92,200

$137,300

Tax history for 7156 Messer Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,643 (+1.7%)

$49,900 + $389,000

$438,900

2025

$3,582 (+4.8%)

$49,900 + $389,000

$438,900

2024

$3,420 (+6.3%)

$49,900 + $381,700

$431,600

2023

$3,218 (+11.8%)

$49,600 + $352,700

$402,300

2022

$2,877 (+22.8%)

$47,600 + $331,000

$378,600

2021

$2,344 (+6.3%)

$45,100 + $293,400

$338,500

2020

$2,205 (+4.7%)

$45,100 + $224,300

$269,400

2019

$2,105 (+3.8%)

$45,100 + $208,300

$253,400

2018

$2,029 (+14.9%)

$45,100 + $196,900

$242,000

2017

$1,766 (+38.2%)

$45,100 + $188,100

$233,200

2016

$1,278 (+7.0%)

$45,100 + $157,900

$203,000

2014

$1,194 (+1.7%)

$45,100 + $92,200

$137,300

2013

$1,175

$45,100 + $92,200

$137,300

*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

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

1981

Sq. Ft.

2,369

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Henrico County

APN

806-696-7441

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.

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, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partially Finished

Room 1 Information
Full Bath
Description: Shower
Level: Second

Room 2 Information
Full Bath
Description: Tub & Shower
Level: First

Room 3 Information
Sitting Room
Description: HardwoodFloors
Level: First
Dimensions: 19.0 x 11.0
Length: 19.0
Width: 11.0

Room 4 Information
Bedroom 3
Description: Hardwood Floors, Ceiling Fan
Level: First
Dimensions: 13.0 x 10.0
Length: 13.0
Width: 10.0

Room 5 Information
Bedroom 2
Description: HardwoodFloors, Ceiling Fan
Level: First
Dimensions: 13.0 x 11.0
Length: 13.0
Width: 11.0

Room 6 Information
Description: HardwoodFloors,CeilingFan,EnSuiteBath,ExposedBrick
Level: Second
Dimensions: 35.0 x 19.0
Length: 35.0
Width: 19.0

Room 7 Information
Office
Description: NewWindows,CeilingFan,CustomAccentWalls,NewFloors
Level: First
Dimensions: 17.0 x 7.0
Length: 17.0
Width: 7.0

Room 8 Information
Kitchen
Description: NewFloors,Counters,RestoredCabs, MaytagAppliances
Level: First
Dimensions: 20.0 x 13.0
Length: 20.0
Width: 13.0

Room 9 Information
Family Room
Description: WoodFloors,Chandelier,VaultedCeiling
Level: First
Dimensions: 18.0 x 17.0
Length: 18.0
Width: 17.0

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Decorative

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer

Interior Features
Window Features: Screen(s), Thermal Windows
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Flooring: Wood
Other Features: Bedroom on Main Level, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Bath In Primary Bedroom

Exterior

Building Information
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Actual
Roof Details: Slate
Construction Details: Brick, Drywall, HardiPlank Type, Mixed, Plaster

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Out Building(s), Storage, Shed, Paved Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Stoop
Other Structures: Utility Building(s), Outbuilding

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.998
Lot Size Acres: 0.998
Lot Features: Landscaped, Level
Zoning Description: R2A

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 448
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,369
Resale

Financial

Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $253,400

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,205
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Zoned

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Trails/Paths

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,369
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Henrico County
APN: 806-696-7441

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Varina Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi

2/10

Rolfe Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

1/10

Varina High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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$435,000 – $526,000

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Home values near 7156 Messer Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
7114 Messer Road, Henrico, VA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3049 Sq. Ft.	$520,894
7168 Messer Road, Henrico, VA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2648 Sq. Ft.	$462,650

Address	Redfin Estimate
7080 Messer Road, Henrico, VA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 991 Sq. Ft.	$271,547
7144 Messer Road, Henrico, VA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1637 Sq. Ft.	$430,723

Address	Redfin Estimate
7162 Messer Road, Henrico, VA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2304 Sq. Ft.	$482,182
7134 Messer Road, Henrico, VA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$379,321

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